Rectal neoplasm
MONDO:0002165A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the rectum. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include lipoma and leiomyoma. Representative examples of malignant neoplasms include carcinoma, lymphoma, and sarcoma. Rectal adenomas always exhibit epithelial dysplasia and are considered premalignant neoplasms.
Also known as: neoplasm of rectum, neoplasm of the rectum, rectal neoplasm, rectal tumor, rectal tumour, rectum neoplasm (disease), rectum tumor, rectum tumour
2137 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 434 tagged with Rectal neoplasm itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Rectal neoplasm
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Rectal cancer 434 trials · 634 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Rectal carcinoma 54 trials · 393 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Anus cancer 4 trials · 133 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rectosigmoid junction cancer 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rectum malignant melanoma 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rectum lymphoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Rectum sarcoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Epithelial neoplasm of rectum 0 trials · 399 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Rectal carcinoma 54 trials · 393 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rectum adenoma 5 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rectum neuroendocrine neoplasm 3 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Anus neoplasm 87 trials · 140 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Anus cancer 4 trials · 133 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Anal gland neoplasm 0 trials
- Benign neoplasm of anus 0 trials Sub-types →
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Benign neoplasm of rectum 2 trials
4 sub-types
- Benign neoplasm of anus 0 trials Sub-types →
- Diffuse cavernous hemangioma of the rectum 0 trials
- Lipoma of the rectum 0 trials
- Rectum leiomyoma 0 trials Sub-types →
Most studied deeper sub-types
Showing the 400 most recently updated of 980 trials in this tab.
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Can 3D-Printed shields make radiation a cure for rectal cancer without surgery?
Cure Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new way to treat rectal cancer without surgery. People with localized rectal cancer who cannot have or refuse surgery will receive external beam radiation followed by a high-dose internal radiation boost, using a 3D-printed guide and tungsten shielding to prote…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf immune cells target solid tumors
Cure Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a new cell therapy called CAR001 in adults with solid tumors that have come back or stopped responding to standard treatment. CAR001 uses donor gamma-delta T cells engineered with a chimeric antigen receptor to recognize and attack cancer cells. The trial …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ever Supreme Bio Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two immunotherapy drugs eliminate early rectal cancer without surgery?
Cure Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, can completely eliminate early-stage rectal cancer in people whose tumors are microsatellite stable (MSS). Participants receive one infusion of botensilimab followed by b…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a triple-drug cocktail after short radiation eliminate rectal cancer without surgery?
Cure Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether adding two immunotherapy drugs—zimberelimab and etrumadenant—to standard chemotherapy and a short course of radiation can completely eliminate rectal cancer. Adults with locally advanced rectal cancer that has not spread will receive the treatment, a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in advanced tumors
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized vaccine created from a patient's own immune cells (dendritic cells) that are trained to attack unique markers on their tumor. It is for people with advanced solid tumors who have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safet…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Boosting radiation may help more rectal cancer patients reach remission
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a higher dose of radiation (58.75 Gy) given before surgery can help more people with locally advanced rectal cancer achieve a complete response (no cancer left) compared to the standard dose (50 Gy). About 156 adults aged 18-79 will receive radiation plus…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: experimental drug ACR-2316 enters first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called ACR-2316 in 100 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. It is for patients who have had up to 3 pr…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Acrivon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy added to standard treatment aims to save the anus in Ultra-Low rectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab to standard chemoradiotherapy and chemotherapy can help people with ultra-low rectal cancer avoid surgery that removes the anus. The trial enrolls 196 adults with previously untreated rectal adenocarcinoma…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: APR-1051 enters first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new oral drug, APR-1051, in about 90 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the drug might…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aprea Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New pill takes on Hard-to-Treat KRAS cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called BLU-924 (SAR449336) in people with advanced pancreatic, lung, or colorectal cancers that have specific KRAS mutations. The drug is designed to block the cancer-driving KRAS protein. The trial will enroll about 265 participants to evalu…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Blueprint Medicines Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New targeted combo aims to outsmart Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the targeted drugs calderasib and cetuximab to standard chemotherapy can help people with a specific gene mutation (KRAS G12C) in advanced colorectal cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 477 participants will receive …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus chemo shows promise in rectal cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) to standard chemoradiotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. About 108 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the st…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhongnan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug HMPL-A580 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called HMPL-A580 in 186 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for early signs that the drug shrinks tumors. It is currently recruiting parti…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hutchmed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental biologic AWT020 put to the test in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental biologic called AWT020 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after at least one standard treatment. The phase 1 trial gives AWT020 every three weeks at increasing dose levels to find the highest dose people can tolerate an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Anwita Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill NP-101 tested in patients with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an oral drug called NP-101 in 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, with a secondary look at whether the drug can shrink tumors. Because it is a Pha…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called BI-1808, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in people with advanced cancers like ovarian cancer, T-cell lymphoma, and melanoma. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see how…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioInvent International AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining the drug talazoparib with one of three other drugs (palbociclib, axitinib, or crizotinib) can safely help control advanced solid tumors that have spread. Talazoparib blocks cancer cells from repairing their DNA, while the other …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bispecific antibody D3L-002 enters first human trial for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests D3L-002, a new drug that targets two immune checkpoints (TIGIT and PVRIG) to help the immune system fight cancer. It is for 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: D3 Bio (Wuxi) Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DS3610a enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called DS3610a in about 70 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can help control the cancer. P…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug YL217 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called YL217 in 220 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and look for early signs that the drug can shrink tumors. Participa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, TER-2013, in people with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, or lung cancer) that have specific genetic changes in the AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. About 205 participants will receive th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Terremoto Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called 177Lu-IM-3050 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 105 participants will receive the drug to s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Immunome, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple threat: immunotherapy, chemo, and radiation take on rectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) to a chemotherapy combo (NALIRIFOX) and radiation can improve outcomes for people with a certain type of locally advanced rectal cancer (pMMR/MSS). About 84 participants will be randomly assigned to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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First-in-Human trial asks whether HG381 is safe and tolerable in advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are running a first-in-human Phase 1 trial of HG381, an experimental drug given by intravenous injection, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after available treatments. The study aims to find out how safe and tolerable the drug is, how the body pr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: HitGen Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug GI-108 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called GI-108 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including lung, head and neck, pancreatic, and kidney cancers. The drug is designed to boost the immune system's ability to fight cancer. The trial will first find the safest dose, then …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GI Innovation, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called N-3C01, given alone or with an immunotherapy, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About 114 a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hefei Xinzhu Biological Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called WJB001 combined with various chemotherapy drugs in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has three stages to find the safest dose, check how the body processes the drug, and see if it shrinks…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Wigen Biomedicine Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental injection SHR-7787 put to the test against advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental injection called SHR-7787 in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The trial aims to find a safe dose, measure how the body processes the drug, and look for early signs that it shrinks tumors. P…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill shrink Hard-to-Treat ovarian tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a new oral drug called DC05F01 in adults with recurrent ovarian cancer and other advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment. The trial aims to see how well the drug shrinks tumors, how long it keeps cancer from growing, and what side…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Heronova Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill turn on genes that stop cancer? new trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called Aza-TdC in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment or have no effective therapy. The drug is taken by mouth in 21-day cycles and aims to reactivate genes that may slow tumor growth. The main goal…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an experimental oral drug called ATX-295 in people with advanced solid tumors, including ovarian cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe and tolerable dose and to see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 90 par…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Accent Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: drug targets MTAP deletion
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called BMS-986504 in people with advanced solid tumors that have lost a gene called MTAP. The drug is given alone or with other cancer medicines. The study aims to see if the drug shrinks tumors and how safe it is. About 260 adults will take part.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets tough cancers with genetic flaw
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug, GSK5460025, alone or with other cancer drugs, in adults whose solid tumors have specific genetic changes (dMMR or MSI-H). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and to check its safety. About 47 people with advanced cancers th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers: early trial recruits 554 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called S241656 (BDTX-4933) in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain genetic changes (KRAS, BRAF, or other RAS/MAPK mutations). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing how well it works alone or wit…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA-Guided immunotherapy trial aims to match drug to tumor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab in 200 people with advanced solid tumors (breast, lung, GI, and others). Researchers use each person's tumor DNA to see if it predicts a response. Participants get the same dose every 3 weeks. The goal is to see if DNA analysis…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise in early trial for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug called ISM6331 in 100 adults with advanced mesothelioma or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for any early signs that the drug can shrink tumors. Partic…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: InSilico Medicine Hong Kong Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug deliver a toxic payload directly to cancer cells?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called TQB6426 in people with advanced cancers that have not responded to other treatments. TQB6426 is designed to seek out a protein called GPC3 on cancer cells and deliver a chemotherapy-like payload directly to them. The s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Technology Development Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can steroids help cancer patients resume a promising therapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study has two parts. Part A tests whether cancer patients who stopped a type of immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors) due to side effects can safely restart treatment with durvalumab, given alongside the steroid prednisone to reduce the risk of side effects returning. Part B…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a probiotic fight anal cancer in HIV patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a probiotic called EXE-346 can help treat anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) and reduce persistent high-risk HPV infection in people living with HIV. The trial will enroll 90 participants who will take the probiotic or a placebo daily…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer patients on targeted therapy get extended safety monitoring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study provides continued access to dabrafenib and/or trametinib for up to 100 patients with melanoma, lung cancer, or other solid tumors who were benefiting from these drugs in a prior Novartis or GSK trial. The main goal is to track long-term side effects and safety over ti…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug DXP-106 enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called DXP-106 in 54 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and see if DXP-106 works better when given alone or with chemotherapy. Participants receive the drug by…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Singlomics Biopharmaceuticals Zhuhai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug QLC5508 enters first human safety tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called QLC5508 in 48 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to treatment. The main goals are to check if the drug affects heart rhythm, compare two versions of the drug, and see how it interacts with other medicines.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy before Chemo-Radiation shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab (TSR-042), followed by standard chemoradiation and surgery, can effectively treat advanced mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) solid tumors. About 212 adults with locally advanced dMMR cancers will receive the drug int…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can less surgery for rectal cancer be just as safe?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is investigating whether it is safe to skip the removal of a specific group of lymph nodes (the No.253 lymph nodes) during surgery for mid and low rectal cancer. The standard surgery removes these nodes, but this study compares the long-term survival of patients who ha…
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug BI 3810944 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 3810944 in adults with advanced solid tumours or melanoma who have no other treatment options. The study aims to find a safe and tolerable dose, and to see if the drug can shrink tumours. Participants receive the drug every three …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug EVOLVE104 takes on tough cancers in early human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called EVOLVE104 in people with advanced bladder cancer or several types of squamous cell carcinoma (lung, esophagus, skin, and others). The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is for pati…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EvolveImmune United, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug ART6043 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral drug called ART6043, alone or with another drug (olaparib), in 181 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The goal is to check safety, how the body processes the drug, and whether it can slow tumor growth. It is an early-stage trial, so the m…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Artios Pharma Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets HER2 cancers in phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called zongertinib in adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 mutations or overexpression and have not responded to prior treatment. Participants take one of two daily doses and continue as long as they benefit. Doctors regularly check tumor…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: first human trial of BGB-58067 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called BGB-58067, alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (MTAP deficiency). The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 52…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, nilotinib (a pill) and paclitaxel (given by IV), for people with rare advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drugs can shrink or stop tumor growth. About 82 adults with specific rare …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new drug called BGB-26808, either alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 217 partici…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test guides immunotherapy for hidden cancer cells
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a combination of two drugs, atezolizumab and bevacizumab, can clear tiny amounts of cancer DNA from the blood of people whose gastrointestinal cancer was treated with curative intent. The trial enrolls 20 adults with colon, rectal, gastric, pancrea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug targets two proteins at once in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called BG-C0902 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to attach to two proteins (EGFR and MET) often found on cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload directly to them…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive 'Smart Bomb' target tough tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental radioactive drug called 177Lu-FAP-VG11 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to seek out and attach to a protein called FAP, which is found on many tumor cells. This early …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BG-C477 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BG-C477, in about 310 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. The study is open-label, meaning ev…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an experimental pill slow advanced solid tumors? a phase 1 trial puts HW221043 to the test.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called HW221043 in adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their gro…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hubei Bio-Pharmaceutical Industrial Technological Institute Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental biologic M1-c6v1 put to the test in Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental intravenous biologic called M1-c6v1 in adults with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. The Phase I trial gives escalating doses to a small group of participants to check safety, find th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Virotech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Triple-Action antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-T187, a special antibody that targets two proteins (EGFR and MET) on cancer cells. It is given alone or with other drugs to people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safet…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MK-8294 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new targeted therapy called MK-8294 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, see if people can tolerate it, and find the highest safe dose. About 67 participants will receive the drug, and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SKB118 aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called SKB118 in 332 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The trial will first find the safest dose, then check if it can shrink tumors. It is currently not recruit…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new experimental drug called BG-75098, given alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tum…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biologic drug GEN1106 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new biologic drug, GEN1106, in about 103 people with advanced solid tumors, including bladder cancer. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining it; finally, checking how well the drug shrinks tumors. All participants …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental biological therapy VRT106 put to the test in advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are running a Phase I trial of VRT106, an experimental biological therapy given by intravenous drip, in adults with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. The trial enrolls about 12 people aged 18 to 75. It aims to f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Virotech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug KK2269 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests the safety of a new drug called KK2269, given alone or with chemotherapy (docetaxel), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have no standard treatment options. About 101 participants will take part. The study has two parts: first testing KK2269 al…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug FORX-428 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called FORX-428 in about 40 adults with advanced solid tumors that have certain gene changes (like BRCA1/2 mutations). The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors or slow their growth. …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: FoRx Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer? early trial tests MK-3120
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new drug called MK-3120 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread and cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable. About 270 participants will receive the drug by IV infusion. The study also looks at …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink rare melanomas before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving radiation therapy along with immunotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with sinonasal or anorectal mucosal melanoma, two rare and aggressive cancers. About 40 participants will receive combination immunotherapy (such as ipil…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SHR-4610 tested in patients with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SHR-4610 in 258 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard options. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, and second, checking how well the drug shrinks…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an experimental drug called SA53-OS in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking a protein called MDM2, which may help slow or stop tumor growth. The study has two parts: first,…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Lamassu Bio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy can help control advanced solid tumors that have spread. About 115 adults whose cancer has worsened after at least one prior treatment will receive the combination. The main goal is to chec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody GEN1079 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new antibody called GEN1079 in people with certain advanced solid tumors. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining the dose; and finally, checking if the drug shrinks tumors. About 121 participants will receive the a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SGT003 put to the test against Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are running a phase I/IIa trial of SGT003, an experimental intravenous drug, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: a dose-escalation phase to find a safe dose and a dose-expansion phase to look fo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Sungen Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial is testing a new drug called ADCE-T02 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to target a protein called tissue factor found on many cancer cells. The main goals are to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Adcendo ApS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AGX101 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests AGX101, a drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells by targeting a protein called TM4SF1. About 80 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, prostate, or pancreatic cancer) who have run out of standard options will receive the dru…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Angiex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug GEN1119 aims to fight solid tumors that resist standard care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates a new drug called GEN1119 for people with certain solid tumors that have not improved with standard treatments or for whom no standard treatment exists. The study is divided into parts: first, to find safe and effective doses, then to test those doses in m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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BioNTech launches first human test of BNT317 against advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new experimental drug, BNT317, in 39 people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body handles it. It is too soon to know if …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody M0324 enters first human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called M0324, a bispecific antibody designed to target cancer cells. The trial will look at M0324 alone, with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, and with chemotherapy in about 77 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called LOXO-783 in people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific change in the PIK3CA gene. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. About 193 participants will take the drug alo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug FID-022 enters first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called FID-022 in 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The drug contains two active components, including irinotecan, which is …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fulgent Pharma LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug combo reawaken the immune system against resistant cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether combining bexmarilimab with nivolumab can help people whose cancers no longer respond to immunotherapy. It focuses on two cancers: non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma. The study first finds the safest dose of bexmarilimab to give with a fixed dose of …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill GS-1206 takes aim at Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called GS-1206 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a specific genetic mutation. The main goals are to evaluate the drug's safety, tolerability, and how the body processes it. Participants must have tumors that ha…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SI-B036, a bispecific antibody designed to fight advanced gastrointestinal and other solid tumors. The study involves about 16 adults with tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. Researchers aim to find a safe dose and see if t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough cancers: experimental drug IMGS-001 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called IMGS-001 in about 105 people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or not improved after standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. The study has two parts: first, t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ImmunoGenesis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill shrink advanced solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called ODM-216 in adults with advanced solid tumors, which are cancers that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: the first finds a safe dose, and the second checks how well that dose fights the cancer. Researc…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with brain spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a daily oral drug called CGT4255 in 100 adults with advanced solid tumors that have ERBB2 genetic changes or HER2 overexpression. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors, including in the brain. The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Cogent Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Belzutifan extension trial aims to extend lives in VHL and advanced cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis extension study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease or advanced solid tumors who are already taking belzutifan in another trial. The goal is to see how long they live and how safe the drug is over the long term. About 450 participants will take belzutifan by …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SKB565 aims to fight advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SKB565 in 180 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or cannot tolerate standard treatments. The trial has three stages to find the safest dose, check how the drug moves through the body, and see if it shrinks tum…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug VBC101 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called VBC101 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to attach to two cancer-related targets (EGFR and cMET) and deliver a toxic payload directly to cancer cells. The s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: VelaVigo Bio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug IDP-001 takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called IDP-001 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including certain lung, head and neck, and other cancers. The trial has two phases: first to check safety and find the right dose, then to see if the drug can shrink tumors. A…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: InduPro, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets HER2 cancers in promising trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called BAY 2927088 (sevabertinib) in about 111 adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 gene mutations. The drug aims to block the abnormal HER2 protein and stop cancer growth. Participants take a 20 mg tablet daily in 3-week cycles u…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough cancers: experimental drug IPN01203 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IPN01203 in about 102 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and stopped responding to immunotherapy. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing low versus high doses to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Parti…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets rare cancer gene in 30-Patient trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called lirafugratinib in 30 adults with advanced solid tumors (excluding bile duct cancer) that have an FGFR2 gene fusion or rearrangement. Participants take the drug regularly and visit the clinic for checkups. The main goal is to see if the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Elevar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Pre-Surgery radiation stop rectal cancer from returning?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving radiation before surgery lowers the chance of rectal cancer returning in the same area. Researchers will follow 100 people with locally advanced proximal rectal cancer who receive either radiation followed by surgery or surgery alone. The main goal…
Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation trick may spare rectal cancer patients from surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with rectal cancer that didn't fully go away after standard chemotherapy and radiation. Researchers want to see if giving a few extra doses of internal radiation (brachytherapy) can finish off the tumor and let patients keep their rectum instead of needin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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BioNTech launches trial of BNT326 for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called BNT326, given alone or with other cancer immunotherapies, in about 980 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back after prior treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it is safe and effective. It is an early-s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI-Guided therapy could spare rectal cancer patients from unnecessary surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. It tests whether using MRI scans early after chemotherapy can help doctors choose the best next step: surgery or more chemo with radiation. The goal is to improve cancer control and reduce side effects. About 1,075 par…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets hard-to-treat cancers with missing MTAP gene
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called MRTX1719 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a missing MTAP gene. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 336 participants with cancers like mesothelio…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a platform trial match the right drug combo to each tumor?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase I/II platform trial tests several drug combinations, including evorpacept, trastuzumab deruxtecan, zanidatamab, tucatinib, and TTX-MC138, in people with advanced solid tumors, especially metastatic breast cancer. The goal is to find safe and promising regimens that cou…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: QuantumLeap Healthcare Collaborative • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers? first human trial of DS5361b begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called DS5361b, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Ab…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug NEOK001 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called NEOK001 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. NEOK001 is designed to deliver a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells by targeting two specific proteins. The study will first …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: NEOK Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called NT-175 for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have a specific mutation (TP53 R175H) and a certain immune marker (HLA-A*02:01). NT-175 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your Cancer's genes pick the right drug? TAPUR study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThe TAPUR study is testing a wide range of targeted cancer drugs in people with advanced solid tumors, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma whose tumors have specific genetic changes. The goal is to see if matching drugs to these genetic variants can shrink tumors or stop them from grow…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: American Society of Clinical Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stapler aims to reduce leaks after colon surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new surgical stapler, called the Signia circular stapler, in people having left-sided colon, sigmoid, or rectal surgery. The goal is to see if it lowers the chance of a leak where the colon is reconnected. About 137 adults will take part, and the main focu…
Sponsor: Medtronic - MITG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug IMA402 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IMA402 in people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or not responded to treatment. IMA402 is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The trial will check if the drug is safe and whether it can shrink tumors.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets two cancer proteins in advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new drug called VBC108 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. VBC108 is designed to attach to two specific proteins (CLDN18.2 and CDH17) found on some cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload to kill them. The study…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: VelaVigo Bio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could protect children with cancer from chemo side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called eflapegrastim in 40 children with solid tumors or lymphoma who are receiving chemotherapy. The drug aims to boost white blood cells and reduce the risk of serious infections. Researchers are checking how safe it is and how the body processes it.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug IPN01195 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IPN01195 in about 85 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants must have certain genetic changes in their …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could make cancer treatment easier for patients with advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to give the drug rilvegostomig as a shot under the skin instead of through an IV. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors who have already tried standard treatments. The goal is to find a dose that works as well as the IV version and to check for si…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR t therapy takes on solid tumors in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new immunotherapy called LEU011 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. LEU011 uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to better recognize and attack tumor cells. The study aims to find a safe do…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Leucid Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called casdatifan (AB521) alone or combined with other cancer drugs in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer or other solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 362 participants will take part.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an investigational drug called CX-801, alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 121 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: CytomX Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: first human trial of FZ-AD004 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, FZ-AD004, for the first time in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors. About 121 adults aged 18 to 75 will take part.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Fudan-Zhangjiang Bio-Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New chemo injection targets tumors directly in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a chemotherapy drug (JNJ-1761981) that is injected directly into tumors in people with solid cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe and effective dose, and to see if adding an immunotherapy (cetrelimab) help…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Enterprise Innovation Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric pulses vs. pelvic tumors: a new hope when surgery fails?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether irreversible electroporation (IRE) can safely and effectively treat recurrent pelvic tumors in people who cannot have surgery, radiation, or other local treatments. IRE uses electrical pulses to destroy cancer cells without cutting or heating tissue. R…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo trial hopes to tackle advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an experimental drug called LM-2417, given alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see early signs of tumor shrinkage. …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: LaNova Medicines Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Fighting virus injected into tumors shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a virus (JNJ-87704916) that is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is being tested alone and with another drug (cetrelimab) in people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatments. The main goals are to check sa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Enterprise Innovation Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BL-B01D1 shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BL-B01D1 in people with advanced stomach or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for any side effects. About 96 adults aged 18 to 75 will take part, and r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bacteria engineered to starve tumors enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a modified salmonella bacteria, called SGN1, in 70 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The bacteria are designed to grow inside tumors and release an enzyme that breaks down methionine, an amino acid …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Sinogen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bacteria battle cancer: modified salmonella starves tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a modified salmonella bacteria (SGN1) injected directly into tumors. The bacteria are designed to grow inside tumors and cut off their food supply (an amino acid called methionine), causing the tumors to shrink. The trial involves about 70 adults with advanced so…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Sinogen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug ARC101 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called ARC101 in 70 people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (Claudin 6). The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants must have ovarian, testicular, or ot…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Third Arc Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: experimental drug E303 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called E303 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The main goals are to check safety and see if the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virus therapy takes on tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a modified virus called OTS-412, given alone or with hydroxyurea and the immunotherapy atezolizumab, in 27 adults with solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bionoxx Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can extra chemo before surgery beat standard rectal cancer care?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving chemotherapy after chemoradiation but before surgery improves outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to either the standard approach (chemoradiation, then surgery, then chemotherapy) or the exper…
Sponsor: Larissa University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug ORB-021 enters early human testing for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether a new drug called ORB-021 is safe and tolerable for people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. About 36 adults will receive the drug through an IV to find the best dose for future studies. The main goal…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Orionis Biosciences Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug tame tumors that resist standard therapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called ONO-7429 in about 80 people with advanced or recurrent solid tumors that have not responded to or cannot tolerate standard treatments. The main goal is to find out whether the drug is safe and tolerable, and to determi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DS1025a takes on advanced solid tumors in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a new drug called DS1025a in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread, cannot be removed by surgery, or have stopped responding to other treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, how the body processes it, and whether it shows any …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: enhertu studied in 20+ tumor types
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the drug T-DXd (Enhertu) in 100 adults with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors who have already tried other treatments and have no good options left. The goal is to see how well the drug works in real-world settings, including how many patients respond and …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called lunresertib, alone or combined with two other experimental drugs (RP-3500 and Debio 0123), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and check for earl…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Debiopharm International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental injection targets tumors directly in new cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called VAX014, which is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study will first find a safe dose of VAX014 alone, then te…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vaxiion Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink advanced solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an investigational drug called SHR-A2102, given alone or with other anti-tumor therapies, in people with advanced solid tumors. The goal is to find a safe and effective dose and see how well it shrinks tumors. Participants must be adults with certain types o…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new therapy where a person's own white blood cells are collected, genetically modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells with a specific mutation (KRAS G12V), and then infused back. Participants also receive chemotherapy and a drug to boost cell act…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A cleaner rectum, a safer surgery? trial pits enema against oral prep
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two standard bowel preparation methods—Fleet enema (given rectally) and Pico-Salax (taken orally)—to see which cleans the rectum better before transanal endoscopic surgery. The study includes adults undergoing this surgery at a single center, and measures clea…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection YKYY031 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called YKYY031 in 76 people with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at whether the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Beijing Youcare Kechuang Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill hopes to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental daily pill called REC-1245 in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have not responded to or are not eligible for standard therapies. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check if the drug can shrink tumors. About 170 adults wi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own tumor proteins, given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps the immune system attack advanced solid tumors. About 132 people with various advanc…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo may boost rectal cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial is testing whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) to standard chemotherapy after short-course radiation can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of locally advanced rectal cancer (pMMR/MSS). Participants receive eith…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Dual-Action antibody takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AI-081 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The drug is a bispecific antibody that targets two proteins (PD-1 and VEGF) involved in cancer growth and immune evasion. The trial has two phases: fir…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could simple Over-the-Counter drugs supercharge cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adjusting common over-the-counter medications can make immune checkpoint inhibitors work better for people with solid tumors. Participants are asked to avoid acetaminophen and cannabis/THC/CBD, while taking aspirin and loratadine (or similar antihistamine…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Val Adams • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on advanced cancers in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new tablet called GW01-200 in 100 people with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Groovy Medicine (Hangzhou) Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could guide anal cancer treatment, reducing side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a blood test (ctDNA) can help doctors customize the dose of chemoradiation for people with anal cancer. Depending on how the tumor responds, some patients may get a lower radiation dose to reduce side effects, while others may get a higher dose or an adde…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jennifer Dorth • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can precision protons spare rectal cancer patients from harsh side effects?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether proton beam radiation, a more precise form of radiation, causes fewer stomach and bowel side effects than standard photon radiation when given before surgery for high-risk rectal cancer. About 254 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either …
Sponsor: Alexander Valdman • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new radiation combo may spare the rectum in early cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a combination of contact X-ray brachytherapy and short-course radiotherapy can preserve the rectum in people with early-stage rectal cancer. Participants receive this experimental radiation regimen, with some also getting chemotherapy. The goal is to see …
Sponsor: Alexander Valdman • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New master trial aims to speed up cancer treatments for kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests several cancer drugs in children and young adults with solid tumors. It uses a master protocol to test different drug combinations more efficiently. About 105 participants will receive one of eight drugs, including ramucirumab, cyclophosphamide, and others. The g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to shrink rectal tumors without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new approach for patients with a specific type of mid-low rectal cancer (pMMR/MSS). Participants receive a short course of radiation followed by six cycles of the immunotherapy drug ivonescimab. The goal is to see if this combination can make the cancer…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug combo erase rectal tumors before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether giving a combination of two immunotherapies (sintilimab and IBI-310) along with chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of locally advanced rectal cancer (MSI-H/dMMR). The main goal is to see how ofte…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, alone or with other immune-boosting drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to find best rectal cancer treatment for seniors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two standard treatment approaches for older adults (age 70+) with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see which approach helps people live longer and with fewer side effects. About 230 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either convent…
Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets genetic weakness in tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new daily pill called TYRA-430 in 100 adults with advanced liver cancer or other solid tumors that have specific genetic changes. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look for signs that the dr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tyra Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New enzyme shot takes aim at Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new drug called N17350, a modified enzyme injected directly into tumors, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the safest and most effective dose, and to see if the drug can shrink or stop tu…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Onchilles Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new care pathway aims to get cancer surgery patients home safer and faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large trial tests whether a structured program called RESET can improve outcomes for adults undergoing planned cancer surgery. RESET combines pre-surgery preparation (prehabilitation), enhanced in-hospital recovery practices, and personalized support after discharge. Researc…
Sponsor: Regional Specialist Hospital in Wroclaw • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can stronger radiation tame inoperable rectal cancer without surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether giving a higher dose of radiotherapy can safely control locally recurrent rectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed. Around 30 adults with this condition will receive either stereotactic body radiotherapy or hyperfractionated chemo-reirradiat…
Sponsor: Heike M.U. Peulen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune drug STK-012 takes on tough lung cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called STK-012, which is designed to boost the immune system's ability to fight cancer. It is being tested alone or with standard treatments (pembrolizumab, pemetrexed, carboplatin) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially those with a type of …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Synthekine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple vacuum dressing prevent infections after rectal cancer surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special vacuum dressing (PICO 7®) placed on the surgical wound can reduce infections after rectal cancer surgery. About 100 adults who have had chemoradiotherapy followed by abdominoperineal resection will be enrolled. The device is designed to drain fl…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered red blood cells fight cancer? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental therapy called WTX-212C, which uses specially engineered red blood cells to treat advanced solid tumors. The study will enroll 24 adults whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and f…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could early rectal cancer patients skip radiation? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving chemotherapy alone before limited surgery works as well as chemotherapy plus radiation for early rectal cancer. The goal is to see if avoiding radiation improves quality of life without harming cancer control. About 250 adults with early-stage rect…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered virus targets Hard-to-Treat cancers from the inside
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental therapy called YH02, a genetically modified virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells. It is given as an injection directly into tumors in people with advanced solid tumors (such as head and neck cancer, breast cancer, or melanoma) that ha…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin First Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vaccinia virus targets rectal tumors in new immunotherapy combo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase I trial tests a modified vaccinia virus (BT-001) injected directly into rectal tumors, followed by a single dose of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The study enrolls about 20 adults with localized pMMR rectal cancer who are candidates for surgery. The main goal i…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Henry Smith • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI-Guided radiation boosts hopes for rectal cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether adjusting radiation doses based on early tumor shrinkage seen on daily MRI scans can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. Participants receive standard chemoradiation, but those whose tumors shrink slowly get a higher ra…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial matches cancer drugs to tumor DNA for advanced patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests targeted cancer drugs in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants receive a drug chosen based on the genetic changes in their tumor. The goal is to see if the treatment can stop or shrink the cancer for at lea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted cancer drug STX-478 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called STX-478 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (PI3Kα mutation). The trial has two phases: first, it tests STX-478 alone to find safe doses; then, it combines STX-478 with other cancer drugs like fulvestrant or …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost survival in tough rectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding immunotherapy and a targeted drug to short-course radiotherapy and chemotherapy improves outcomes for people with high-risk rectal cancer. About 204 participants will receive either the standard treatment or the intensified combo. The study…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo immunotherapy aims to shrink colon tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (botensilimab and balstilimab) before surgery can shrink tumors and improve outcomes for people with advanced colon cancer that can be removed. About 100 adults with stage IIB to IIIC colorectal cancer will receive the drugs…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could old drugs beat rare cancers? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThe DETERMINE trial is testing whether drugs already approved for some cancers can help people with rare cancers or common cancers that have rare genetic mutations. It will enroll 825 adults, teenagers, and children whose cancers have specific DNA changes. The goal is to find new…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation boost strategy aims to spare rectal cancer patients from surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two ways of giving extra radiation after standard chemoradiation to people with early-stage rectal cancer. The goal is to see which method helps more people achieve a complete response, so they can avoid major surgery and keep their rectum. About 131 participants…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sparing lymph nodes during radiation may boost immune attack on rectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial compares two treatment plans for people with locally advanced rectal cancer that is mismatch repair proficient (pMMR) or microsatellite stable (MSS). One group receives standard short-course radiation followed by chemotherapy. The other group receives a newer a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dechang Diao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of old drugs takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—gemcitabine, mitomycin C, and thalidomide—given in low, frequent doses to people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can slow tumor growth and improv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sarcoma Oncology Research Center, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could skipping chemo be safer for early rectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether close follow-up (active surveillance) is as good as chemoradiotherapy for preventing cancer return after early-stage rectal cancer removal. About 480 adults with intermediate-risk T1 rectal cancer will be randomly assigned to either regular checkups and s…
Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with rare TP53 mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called NTS071 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in the TP53 gene (Y220C mutation). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then checking if the drug can shrink tumors. About 220 people who …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Nutshell Therapeutics (Shanghai) Co., LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New surgery aims to shield fertility in women undergoing pelvic radiation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase I trial tests a surgical procedure called utero-ovarian transposition (UOT) to temporarily move the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes out of the radiation field in women aged 18-40 with pelvic cancers. The goal is to preserve fertility and ovarian function during wh…
Sponsor: University of South Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink rectal tumors faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new treatment approach for high-risk rectal cancer: short-course radiation followed by immunotherapy (toripalimab) and chemotherapy (FOLFOX) versus the standard long-course chemoradiation. The goal is to see if the new approach leads to more complete tumor r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could some rectal cancer patients skip surgery? new study investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether active surveillance (watchful waiting) is as safe as surgery for people with low rectal cancer who have a complete response after chemoradiotherapy. About 90 participants will be monitored for 2 years to see how often the cancer returns and whether d…
Sponsor: Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a lighter radiation punch still knock out rectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a lower dose of short-course radiotherapy, combined with chemotherapy and two immune-boosting drugs, works as well as the standard radiation dose for locally advanced rectal cancer. About 122 adults will be randomly assigned to one of two radiation doses,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Robot vs. transanal surgery: which is better for low rectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two modern surgical techniques for removing low rectal cancer: transanal total mesorectal excision (taTME) and robot-assisted total mesorectal excision (RTME). Researchers want to see which method leads to fewer complications and less need to switch to open su…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced colon cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs (fruquintinib and FOLFIRI) in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread. It is for those who have already had one prior treatment. The goal is to see if this new combination can help control the cancer longer and with manag…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: SCRI Development Innovations, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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MRI-Guided radiation tailors treatment for anal cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new way to deliver radiation therapy for anal cancer using MRI guidance to adjust doses based on each patient's risk level. About 80 adults with anal squamous cell carcinoma will receive different radiation schedules depending on their tumor risk group.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Cancer drug pelabresib gets Long-Term safety check in extension trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety and benefits of the drug pelabresib in people with blood cancers, solid tumors, or advanced cancers. It includes up to 50 adults who were in earlier pelabresib studies and are still benefiting from the drug. Some participants who received …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Smart immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment using a patient's own immune cells, called CAR T cells, that are specially designed to target and kill solid tumor cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. It is for adults with certain advanced cancers, including lung, colon, pancreatic, ovari…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Which stoma is safer? new trial aims to settle the debate
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two common surgical procedures—loop ileostomy and loop colostomy—used as protective stomas after rectal cancer surgery. Researchers want to see which one leads to fewer stoma-related problems within the first 60 days. About 350 patients will be randomly assign…
Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can chemo before surgery clear rectal cancer and liver tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy before surgery helps people with mid or lower rectal cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to see if both the rectal tumor and liver spots can be completely removed. About 550 adults will take part, and the mai…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called KO-2806, alone or with other cancer drugs, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. About 300 participants wi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kura Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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CtDNA test guides chemo to stop rectal cancer return
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving chemotherapy after surgery can prevent rectal cancer from returning in people who have a positive ctDNA blood test (a sign of leftover cancer cells). About 103 adults with high-risk rectal cancer will either receive chemo or be observed. The goal i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Precision radiation may spare rectal cancer patients from surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a higher radiation dose to the tumor can help people with early-stage rectal cancer keep their rectum instead of needing surgery. About 25 adults will receive targeted radiation using a special adaptive technique. The goal is to see if this approac…
Sponsor: Claudia Schuurhuizen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New combo targets liver tumors in hard-to-treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a strong chemotherapy directly to the liver, followed by standard cancer pills and an injection, works better than the standard treatment alone. It is for people whose colorectal cancer has spread mostly to the liver and is no longer responding to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Delcath Systems Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New experimental drug SIM0613 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SIM0613 in about 294 adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug shrinks tumors. The main goals are safety and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New biologic JLM019 enters human testing for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new biologic drug called JLM019 in adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have come back or not responded to treatment. The drug is given as a weekly intravenous infusion, and the main goals are to check its safety, find the right …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jecho Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo aims to shield heart while fighting tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called RC220 given with the chemotherapy doxorubicin in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if RC220 can protect the heart from doxorubicin's sid…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Racura Oncology Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study seeks safer dosing of cancer drug for patients with liver issues
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the cancer drug ASTX727 (decitabine and cedazuridine) works in people with moderate or severe liver problems. About 27 adults with certain blood cancers or solid tumors will take the drug for up to 8 weeks. The goal is to understand how the liver affects t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New study checks if kidney disease affects cancer drug safety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study looks at how the body handles the cancer drug ASTX727 (decitabine and cedazuridine) in people with severe kidney problems compared to those with normal kidneys. It includes 18 adults with acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or solid tumors. T…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Chilling out to fight cancer: cold therapy meets immunotherapy in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether spending time in a cool room (around 18°C for 12 hours a day) can make standard immunotherapy drugs work better for people with solid tumors. Twenty-four adults with various solid cancers will receive cold exposure alongside their usual PD-1/P…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New study tests Stoma-Free option for rectal cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving a drug called somatostatin along with a clear liquid diet for a week after rectal cancer surgery can prevent dangerous bowel leaks as well as a temporary stoma (a bag outside the body). About 72 adults with low or mid rectal cancer will be rando…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Blood test may guide extra chemo to stop colon cancer return
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving additional chemotherapy to people with stage III colorectal cancer who still have cancer DNA in their blood after standard treatment can prevent the cancer from coming back. About 1,660 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either FOLFI…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called Risvutatug rezetecan (Ris-Rez) in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The study will give Ris-Rez alone or combined with other cancer drugs like chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Researchers wan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New combo aims to fix Chemo's lingering side effect in cancer survivors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding all-trans retinoic acid to romiplostim N01 can better raise platelet counts in adults who have low platelets after finishing chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers. About 220 participants will receive either the combo or romiplostim alone for 12…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Engineered T-Cells take on recurrent solid tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment for people with solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard care. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that are genetically modified in a lab to recognize and attack a protein called PRAME found on cancer cel…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Immatics US, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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5-Drug cocktail takes on tough cancers in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a mix of five oral drugs (hydroxychloroquine, metformin, sirolimus, dasatinib, and nelfinavir) in people with advanced solid tumors or prostate cancer that has come back. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can stop the cancer from grow…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Stoma-Free surgery for rectal cancer? new trial tests safety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether low-risk rectal cancer patients can safely undergo surgery without a temporary stoma (a bag attached to the belly to collect waste). The trial will compare leak rates in 442 patients who either get a stoma or not. If skipping the stoma is shown to be safe…
Sponsor: ANO Scientific and Practical Club for the Development of Modern Medical Technologies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can a daily pill preserve erections after rectal cancer therapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking sildenafil (a drug for erectile dysfunction) daily for 10 months, starting 30 days after surgery, can prevent long-term erectile problems in men treated for rectal cancer with radiation and surgery. The trial includes 188 men aged 18 to 70 who had …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: first human trial of ODM-212 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, ODM-212, in about 315 adults with advanced solid tumours that cannot be cured with current treatments. The trial has two parts: first finding a safe dose, then testing that dose in more people. The main goal is to check for side effects and see how th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New antibody combo takes on advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called DT-7012, alone or with another cancer drug (an immune checkpoint inhibitor), in 125 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. It is an earl…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Domain Therapeutics Australia Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo therapy may help rectal cancer patients avoid surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a treatment plan for people with low rectal cancer that can be removed with surgery. Participants receive chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug called tislelizumab before surgery. The goal is to see if this combination can make the cancer disappear completely, a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Rectal cancer breakthrough: immunotherapy may replace surgery for some
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether patients with a specific type of rectal cancer (dMMR/MSI-H) can safely avoid surgery after immunotherapy. After six rounds of a PD-1 inhibitor, those whose tumors completely disappear will be monitored closely instead of undergoing standard treatments. Th…
Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called REGN10597, alone or with another drug (cemiplimab), in people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma and kidney cancer. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors. About 240 participants will receive the drug i…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to beat anal cancer recurrence
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (anti-PD-1) to standard chemoradiation can better control anal squamous cell cancer and reduce the chance of it coming back. It includes 241 adults aged 18-75 with different stages of the disease, from early to advanced or rec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New radiation 'Lattice' method paired with immunotherapy shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new radiation technique called lattice radiation therapy (LRT) combined with immunotherapy in 30 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. LRT delivers high doses of radiation to small spots inside the tumor while…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to save rectums from surgery in rectal cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a new approach for people with a certain type of locally advanced rectal cancer. The treatment combines short-course radiation (sparing lymph nodes), two chemotherapy drugs (capecitabine and oxaliplatin), and an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab). The g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jinhua Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug aims to reactivate Cancer-Fighting genes in solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing valemetostat, a daily pill, in 900 adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific gene changes (like SMARCB1 or ARID1A). The drug works by blocking EZH1/2 enzymes to reactivate genes that normally protect against cancer. The main goal is to see…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental oral drug called NST-628 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes in the MAPK pathway. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. About 230 partic…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nested Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: immunotherapy drug targets tumors regardless of origin
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug nivolumab in people with advanced rare cancers that have a specific marker (PD-L1). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the tumors when other treatments have stopped working. Up to 28 adults will receive treatment for up to 12 months, an…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New antibody PRL3-Zumab tested against advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called PRL3-zumab in 52 adults with advanced solid tumors. The drug is given by IV every two weeks. Researchers want to see if it can slow cancer growth and how safe it is. Participants must have had no more than three prior treatments and be…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Intra-IMMUSG Pte Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug ATG-022 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called ATG-022 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Up to 156 participants will receive the drug every three…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Antengene Biologics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New CAR-T therapy aims to outsmart Hard-to-Treat solid cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new approach to CAR-T cell therapy for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, engineered to recognize two cancer-specific targets chosen based on each per…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment using donor immune cells (CAR-NK cells) that are engineered to recognize and attack cancer. The treatment is personalized based on a tumor's unique markers. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other therapies. Th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing NK042, a ready-made natural killer cell therapy made from healthy donors, in 76 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants first receive chemotherapy to prepare their immune system, then an infu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai NK Cell Technology Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Experimental virus therapy takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called VET3-TGI, a virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells. It is being given alone or with the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: KaliVir Immunotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost rectal cancer remission without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding radiotherapy to a combination of chemotherapy (CAPOX) and an immunotherapy drug (Toripalimab) can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of locally advanced rectal cancer (MSS/pMMR). About 192 participants will receive either the drug com…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink tough rectal cancers before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a targeted drug (surufatinib) to a standard pre-surgery regimen of short-course radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy (toripalimab) can improve outcomes for people with high-risk mid-to-low rectal cancer. About 212 participants will receive on…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New device aims to make colon polyp removal safer and more complete
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called EndoTEM, which helps doctors use two instruments at once to remove large polyps from the lower colon. The goal is to see if it is safe and can remove the entire polyp in one piece. Thirty adults with large polyps or early cancer in the rectum …
Sponsor: Robert Bosch Gesellschaft für Medizinische Forschung mbH (RBMF) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New daily pill hopes to control advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new daily oral medication called ETX-19477 in about 120 adults with advanced solid tumors, including breast, ovarian, prostate, and other cancers. The drug blocks a protein called PARG to interfere with cancer cells' ability to repair themselve…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: 858 Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New surgery may help rectal cancer patients avoid permanent stoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special delayed-connection surgery (Turnbull-Cutait) can help people with low rectal cancer avoid a permanent colostomy bag better than the standard surgery with a temporary stoma. About 520 adults aged 18-75 with rectal cancer will be randomly assigned…
Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Late-Stage colon cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way of giving three chemotherapy drugs (TAS-102, oxaliplatin, and irinotecan) along with bevacizumab to people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can control the cancer and…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to wipe out rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug SHR-1701 to standard chemoradiotherapy can completely eliminate tumors in people with advanced rectal cancer before they have surgery. About 48 adults aged 18-75 with a specific type of rectal cancer will receive the treatment over several…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hong Qiu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New drug combo takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called INV-1120, either by itself or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to find safe doses an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Ionova Life Sciences Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Common diabetes drug may shield kidneys from chemo damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether dapagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can prevent kidney damage caused by platinum-based chemotherapy in people with solid tumors. About 46 participants will receive either dapagliflozin or a placebo for a few days around their chemo session. Researche…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Gut bacteria boost? new trial combines probiotic with cancer therapy for rectal tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding a probiotic called Probio-M9 to standard chemoradiation and an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. About 50 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Seventh Medical Center of PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New injection targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called tolododekin alfa (ANK-101) for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is injected directly into the tumor to see if it is safe and tolerable. About 97 adults with various solid canc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ankyra Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New trial aims to save rectums in rectal cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized, stage-based approach to treat rectal cancer while trying to avoid removing the rectum. 200 participants will receive either experimental chemoradiotherapy or minimally invasive surgery depending on their cancer stage. The goal is to preserve the r…
Sponsor: Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Could a chemo cocktail replace radiation for rectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a powerful chemotherapy combination (mFOLFOXIRI plus bevacizumab) can be used instead of standard chemoradiation before surgery for people with high-risk locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce the chanc…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Yanhong Deng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Radiation boosts immunotherapy in Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether giving precise, high-dose radiation to all visible tumors (up to 10) can improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. About 28 adults with 3-10 metastases will receive radiation over 3 weeks while…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New drug combo aims to make inoperable bile duct cancer removable
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab to standard chemotherapy can shrink advanced bile duct tumors enough for surgery. About 20 adults with locally advanced, inoperable bile duct cancer will receive the combination treatment. The main goal is to see h…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at childhood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy for children and young adults with solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells, which are genetically modified in the lab to recognize and attack cancer cells…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Engineered donor cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach using immune cells from healthy donors, engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells. The target is chosen based on each participant's tumor profile. The trial includes 85 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard tre…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Essen Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Could early radiation prevent spine fractures in cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving radiation early to spine tumors that are not yet painful can prevent serious problems like fractures or spinal cord compression. About 74 adults with cancer that has spread to the spine will receive radiation before symptoms get worse. The goal is …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New hope for advanced colorectal cancer: drug cocktail shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of three drugs (trastuzumab-deruxtecan, capecitabine, and bevacizumab) as a first treatment for people with HER-2 positive colorectal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see how well the drugs shrink tumors. About …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called EBNK-001, made from donor immune cells (natural killer cells), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. Participants receive the cells after chemotherapy to prepare the body, along with low-dose in…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Essen Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New radiation technique aims to spare rectal cancer patients from surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special MRI-guided radiation machine (MR-linac) can deliver high-dose radiation precisely to rectal tumors, allowing patients to avoid surgical removal of the rectum. About 100 people with early-stage rectal cancer will receive this radiation along with…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New immune therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called RPTR-1-201 in 150 adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be cured with standard treatments. The drug works by helping the body's immune cells attack cancer. The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug shrinks tu…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Repertoire Immune Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New study seeks safer dosing of cancer drug for patients with liver issues
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests the drug pralatrexate in 24 adults with advanced cancer and varying levels of liver function. The goal is to see how the body processes the drug and to find the right dose for people with mild, moderate, or severe liver impairment. Participants receiv…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Acrotech Biopharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can Higher-Dose radiation spare rectal cancer patients from surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether giving chemotherapy first, followed by a higher-than-usual dose of MRI-guided radiation, can eliminate tumors in people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and can lead to a complete response, …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could a Once-Daily pill prevent deadly clots in cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two different dosing schedules of the blood thinner apixaban (Eliquis) against no blood thinner in about 996 cancer patients at moderate risk for blood clots. Participants take either 2.5 mg twice daily, 5 mg once daily, or no anticoagulant for 6 months. The g…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Vermont • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Pulse radiation may supercharge immunotherapy against cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding a special type of radiation called adaptive pulse radiotherapy to standard immunotherapy can help treat advanced solid tumors. The study will enroll 35 people who are already receiving or planning to receive immune checkpoint inhibitor…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Heat waves against cancer: new trial tests hyperthermia for rectal tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding modulated electro-hyperthermia (mEHT) to standard treatment helps shrink locally advanced rectal cancer. About 126 adults will receive either standard therapy alone or with mEHT twice a week for six weeks. The goal is to see if the heat-bas…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Shih-Kai Hung • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called TGI-5, given alone or with the immunotherapy nivolumab, in people with advanced solid tumors such as colorectal, liver, lung, and skin cancers. The study aims to find safe doses and check for side effects in about 194 participan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hefei TG ImmunoPharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes on solid tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new cell therapy called GK01, made from a patient's own immune cells, for advanced solid tumors. Fifteen participants will receive GK01 alone or with chemotherapy after surgery. The main goal is to check safety, not yet to prove it works.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Preventive radiation may stop bone metastases from causing fractures
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving radiotherapy early to high-risk bone metastases that are not yet causing symptoms can prevent future bone complications like fractures. About 120 adults with solid tumors and at least three bone metastases will be randomly assigned to either standa…
Sponsor: Cancer Research Antwerp • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Could skipping radiation be just as effective for rectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using chemotherapy alone before surgery works as well as chemotherapy followed by radiation for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. About 540 adults with stage T3 or node-positive rectal cancer will take part. The goal is to see if avoiding radiat…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can more radiation save rectums? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares standard versus higher-dose radiotherapy, combined with chemotherapy, in 162 people with early low or mid rectal cancer. The goal is to see if a higher dose helps more patients achieve a complete response and avoid surgery, preserving their rectum. Par…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Radiation that skips lymph nodes may help rectal cancer patients keep their rectum
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new treatment for early-stage rectal cancer that has not spread to lymph nodes. Instead of radiating the whole pelvis, doctors give a short course of radiation only to the tumor, followed by chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug. The goal is to shrink …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New daily pill shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new tablet called ABP1011T in people with advanced solid tumors, including small cell lung cancer and others like esophageal or bladder cancer. Participants take one pill daily in 21-day cycles. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai AB PharmaTech Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New blood test could replace scans for HPV cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a simple blood test that looks for tumor DNA from HPV-related cervical and anal cancers after radiation treatment. The goal is to see if this test can replace expensive imaging scans and help doctors find early signs of cancer returning. If the test is posit…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New Tumor-Injected drug shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called ONM-501, which is injected directly into tumors, either alone or with the immunotherapy cemiplimab (Libtayo). The study includes 168 adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have not responded to standard treatments. The m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: OncoNano Medicine, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New adaptive radiation trial aims to hit cancer harder, spare healthy tissue
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether giving extra, MRI-guided radiation after standard treatment is safe and effective for people with rectal cancer. About 37 participants will first receive standard chemoradiation, then get additional radiation that adjusts every two weeks based…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could a special diet boost rectal cancer treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a special medical food that restricts certain amino acids (NEAAR) to standard cancer therapy (radiation and chemotherapy) is safe and tolerable for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. About 30 adults will participate. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: University of South Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rectal cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the drug dostarlimab works and how safe it is for people with a certain type of advanced rectal cancer (dMMR/MSI-H). About 50 adults with stage II or III rectal cancer will receive dostarlimab before any other treatment. Researchers will track tumor s…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Naples • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New cancer drug combo shows early promise in tiny trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study is testing a new drug called WTX212A, alone or with radiation, in 12 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal is to see if it shrinks tumors and is safe. It's a small first step to find out if this approach is worth studying further.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: brigatinib trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called brigatinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 25) with certain ALK-positive cancers, including anaplastic large cell lymphoma and inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors. The goal is to find the best dose and see how safe and effective the drug is.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Princess Maxima Center for Pediatric Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: ERAS-4001 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called ERAS-4001 in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain KRAS mutations. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and find the best dose, either alone or with other treatments. About 200 adults who have no good standard op…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Erasca, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Poop pills plus immunotherapy: new hope for stubborn cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) combined with the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can help people with advanced solid cancers that stopped responding to prior treatment. About 50 participants will receive the combination to see if it can shrink tumors. T…
Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New X-Ray technique could help rectal cancer patients avoid colostomy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding contact X-ray brachytherapy (a precise, high-dose radiation) to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with intermediate-stage rectal cancer keep their rectum instead of needing surgery to remove it. The study will enroll 212 a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New Artery-Blocking technique could make rectal surgery safer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new step before rectal cancer surgery: temporarily blocking the main artery to the lower colon with a tiny coil. The idea is to 'precondition' the tissue so it handles surgery better, potentially reducing leaks and other complications. 30 patients with rectal c…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Could a melanoma drug combo tame rare BRAF cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing two drugs, vemurafenib and cobimetinib, already approved for melanoma, in adults with other rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called BRAF V600 mutation. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 3…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New radioactive nanoparticle targets tough tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive drug called 177Lu-SN201 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target tumors using tiny particles. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if it can s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Spago Nanomedical AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Anal cancer patients may avoid groin radiation side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with early-stage anal cancer. It tests whether skipping radiation to the groin (when scans and biopsies show no cancer there) works just as well as giving it, while causing fewer side effects and better quality of life. About 45 participants will receive …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests A2B395, a donor-derived CAR T-cell therapy designed to target cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, or breast cancer that have lost a specific immune marker. The trial has two phases: first to …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise against tough rectal cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pucotenlimab to standard chemoradiation can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. About 68 participants will receive the combination, and doctors will check if the tumor disappears completely. If it…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:43 UTC
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Could skipping surgery be safe for some rectal cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether people with rectal cancer who have a complete response to initial therapy can safely avoid surgery and instead be closely monitored. Researchers will track 200 participants to see how often the cancer stays away or comes back. The goal is to preserve…
Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:14 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in shrinking tough colon tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving two drugs (encorafenib and cetuximab) before surgery can shrink tumors in people with a specific genetic mutation (BRAF V600E) in colon or upper rectal cancer. About 30 participants will receive the drugs for 6 weeks before their planned surge…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Federation Francophone de Cancerologie Digestive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:58 UTC
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New hope for advanced anal cancer: chemo before radiation may boost survival
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether giving a specific chemotherapy combination (mDCF) before standard chemoradiotherapy can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced anal cancer. About 310 adults with stage T3-4 or N1 anal cancer will be randomly assigned to either standard …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Federation Francophone de Cancerologie Digestive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:50 UTC
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New scan could reveal how well your immune system fights cancer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental imaging agent (89Zr-DFO-REGN5054) that may help visualize immune cells called CD8+ T cells in tumors. About 50 people with advanced solid cancers will receive the imaging agent along with the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab. The main goal is to chec…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Blood test aims to catch Cancer's return earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThe ORACLE study watches people who have finished treatment for early-stage solid tumors, such as lung, breast, colon, and pancreatic cancers. Researchers want to see if a blood test called Guardant Reveal can find tiny traces of tumor DNA that might signal the cancer is coming b…
Sponsor: Guardant Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glowing dye could light up leftover cancer cells at surgery edges
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers at Erasmus Medical Center are testing whether a fluorescent imaging agent can highlight cancer cells on the surface of tumor tissue removed during surgery. The study involves 200 adults with solid tumors who are scheduled for surgery. After the tumor is removed, the d…
Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted PET scan spots cancer protein, guiding treatment
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new PET scan that uses a special tracer to find a protein called CLDN18.2 on solid tumors. The goal is to see if this scan can help identify which patients might benefit from treatments that target this protein. About 15 adults with solid tumors will receive th…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to improve anal cancer screening for those at highest risk
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at different screening methods to find anal precancer in people at high risk, such as those with weakened immune systems or a history of certain genital cancers. Researchers will compare tests like high-resolution anoscopy, HPV testing, and cell samples to see wh…
Sponsor: Lisa Flowers • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One drop, many cancers? a rapid test aims to spot cancer signals in blood, urine, or saliva
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study evaluates a rapid test called Methylscape that measures DNA methylation patterns in body fluids like blood, urine, or saliva. The goal is to see if it can detect a cancer signal and even predict where the cancer started, using a single sample. Researchers will compare …
Sponsor: Centro de Tratamiento e Investigación sobre Cáncer, Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smartphone photo of stool help detect colon cancer?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence can analyze photos of stool to help assess colorectal cancer risk. Adults referred for a colonoscopy will take pictures of their stool using a mobile app, and the AI's analysis will be compared with standard fecal immunochemic…
Sponsor: Servicio de Salud Metropolitano Sur Oriente • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot colon cancer in young adults before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is developing a blood test that uses tiny particles called exosomes and machine learning to detect colorectal cancer in people under 50. The test looks for specific microRNA patterns in the blood. Researchers will compare results from 400 people—some with cancer and so…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to improve bowel symptom tracking for rectal cancer survivors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a smartphone app that lets rectal cancer patients log their bowel symptoms daily. The goal is to create a better tool for doctors to understand and manage these symptoms. About 158 participants who had rectal surgery or are on a watch-and-wait plan will use …
Sponsor: KU Leuven • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New shot could stop deadly clots in cancer patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called REGN7508 to prevent blood clots in people with solid tumors who are receiving cancer treatment. About 1,120 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The study measures how well the drug prevents clots and checks …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Butter-Derived supplement protect the gut during cancer radiation?
Prevention Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether tributyrin, a dietary supplement, can prevent radiation-induced rectal injury in people receiving chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer. About 23 participants will take tributyrin three times daily alongside standard treatment. The s…
Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can you wait 10 years? new study tests longer colonoscopy intervals for Low-Risk polyps
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people who have had 1 or 2 small, non-cancerous polyps removed can safely wait 10 years for their next colonoscopy instead of the usual 5 years. About 9,500 adults aged 45-69 will be randomly assigned to one of two schedules: a colonoscopy at 5 and 10 …
Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shield nerves from Chemotherapy's side effects?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called SIR2501 in adults with solid tumors who are about to receive paclitaxel-based chemotherapy. The goal is to see if SIR2501 is safe, tolerable, and might reduce the development of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy—a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sironax USA, Inc. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a herbal oil shield cancer patients from chemo nerve pain?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a topical oil made from aconite can prevent or reduce nerve damage (polyneuropathy) caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients. About 350 adults with solid tumors receiving taxane or platinum chemotherapy will apply the oil or a placebo to their skin twice…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: WALA Heilmittel GmbH • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple wash during surgery may stop rectal cancer return
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether rinsing the rectal cavity with a saltwater or iodine solution during laparoscopic surgery can prevent local recurrence of mid-to-low rectal cancer. About 1,600 patients will be randomly assigned to receive the wash or not, and they will be followed f…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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AI eye on your gut: could Computer-Aided colonoscopy cut cancer risk?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a computer-aided detection (CADe) system during screening colonoscopy helps find and remove more advanced polyps, potentially lowering the risk of colorectal cancer. About 592 adults at increased risk for colorectal cancer will be randomly assigned …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Shingles vaccine put to the test in frail patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the shingles vaccine works in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with cancer or autoimmune diseases. Researchers will measure immune responses and track side effects in 300 adults. The goal is to see if the vaccine can effectively prev…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Pre-Radiation pelvic therapy may ease pain and sexual issues for women with pelvic cancers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding pelvic floor physical therapy before standard radiation treatment can help reduce pain and sexual problems in women with cervical, vaginal, vulvar, uterine, or anal cancer. About 20 participants will receive education on using a vaginal dilator …
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 'Lattice' radiation aims to zap tumor pain better than standard therapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares lattice radiation therapy (LRT) to standard radiation for reducing pain from large solid tumors (at least 5 cm). About 148 adults whose tumors cannot be surgically removed will be randomly assigned to one of the two radiation approaches. The main goal …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients suffering from severe diarrhea and colitis from immunotherapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if the drug ustekinumab can control diarrhea and colon inflammation caused by immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients. Ten adults with solid tumors who have moderate to severe symptoms will receive ustekinumab and be monitored for side effects and symptom…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy targets Cancer-Related depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial at MD Anderson Cancer Center is testing whether psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy can safely help ease depression and anxiety in 30 adults with advanced cancer who are on maintenance therapy. Participants receive either psilocybin or a placebo (niacin) along wi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an antidepressant calm Chemotherapy's nerve pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether duloxetine, a drug commonly used for depression, can reduce the painful nerve damage that some cancer patients experience after receiving taxane chemotherapy. The study enrolls adults with solid tumors who have at least moderate pain from this side effect…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yan Yang, MD, Ph.D • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New therapy aims to ease spiritual distress in latino cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study adapts a counseling program called Meaning Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos with advanced cancer. The goal is to improve spiritual well-being and quality of life. Researchers will enroll 190 Latino adults with stage III or IV solid tumors to test the program's feasib…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New algorithm aims to keep chemo on track for stomach and colon cancers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special algorithm called PAGODA can reduce unplanned delays during FOLFOX chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers like colon, stomach, and esophageal cancer. About 420 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or the algorithm-gui…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cactus extract could zap cancer pain in new trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a drug called resiniferatoxin (RTX), a chemical from a cactus-like plant similar to hot pepper, for people with severe cancer pain that standard treatments can't control. RTX is injected into the spine to destroy pain-transmitting nerves. The trial in…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heat therapy as a palliative aid: does raising body temperature ease advanced cancer symptoms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a noninvasive treatment called whole-body infrared hyperthermia can help people with advanced solid tumors feel better. The therapy uses infrared energy to raise body temperature in a controlled way, and researchers will track changes in pain, fatigue,…
Sponsor: Zhejiang Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A 45-minute chat could change how advanced cancer patients face tough decisions
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers at Singapore General Hospital are testing whether a one-on-one coaching session, called CONCORD, helps patients with advanced cancer prepare for serious illness conversations with their doctors. The session, led by a trained lay coach, covers topics like understanding…
Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone coaching helps cancer patients have tough End-of-Life conversations
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a telephone coaching program called Talking About Cancer (TAC) helps people with advanced cancer and their support person engage in advance care planning, such as having end-of-life conversations and completing advance directives. About 80 patients and th…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing your meals might ease cancer treatment side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if eating only within an 8-hour window each day (time-restricted eating) can reduce treatment side effects and improve quality of life for people with solid tumors starting adjuvant therapy after surgery. Fifty adults will be randomly assigned to follow this eati…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home workouts via video calls could ease cancer side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cancer patients can complete a supervised exercise program from home using video calls. The program includes resistance training with dumbbells and aerobic exercise. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and helps patients maintain functio…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a wakefulness drug beat cancer fatigue? new trial aims to find out.
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether modafinil, a drug that promotes wakefulness, can reduce severe fatigue and thinking problems in people with advanced cancer. About 40 adults with stage III or IV cancer will receive either modafinil or a placebo for a short time. The goal is to see if the…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a homeopathic remedy ease cancer treatment fatigue?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a homeopathic product called Encer can reduce fatigue in people with solid tumors who are starting chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either Encer or a placebo, and their fatigue levels are tracked using a que…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Beaura for Para Pharmaceutical Products Trading LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a nurse-led online therapy beat severe fatigue in advanced cancer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether an online, nurse-guided version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced cancer who are receiving palliative systemic treatment. Participants complete a 12-week online CBT program with support from the…
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Fish oil and band workouts: a new hope against cancer muscle loss?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking omega-3 fish oil capsules and doing simple resistance exercises with elastic bands can help cancer patients maintain muscle mass and strength. It involves 288 adults with various cancers who are at risk of muscle wasting. The goal is to improve phy…
Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Squeeze away chemo pain: gloves and boots may stop nerve damage
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests special gloves and boots that gently squeeze the hands and feet during chemotherapy. The pressure may reduce how much chemo reaches the nerves, possibly preventing pain and numbness. About 142 adults with cancer will try the devices to see if they help avoid nerv…
Sponsor: Luminate Medical, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study: Protein-Rich diet and exercise before surgery may help older cancer patients recover faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a high-protein nutrition plan combined with resistance exercises, started weeks before surgery and continued for 24 weeks after, can help older adults with cancer preserve their physical function. The trial enrolls Veterans aged 55 and older with certain …
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Card game aims to ease tough End-of-Life talks for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple card game, the Go Wish Game, can help people with advanced blood cancers or solid tumors discuss their end-of-life priorities with doctors. About 75 patients will use the cards to sort what matters most to them, then complete an advance care plan…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New study aims to ease bowel troubles after rectal cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an intensive follow-up program can improve bowel control and quality of life for people who have had rectal cancer surgery. About 140 adults who had surgery and a temporary colostomy will be split into two groups: one gets the intensive program with extra…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New day hospital aims to ease transition for young cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a one-day hospital visit that includes medical, psychological, and social support can help teens and young adults (ages 15-25) feel better after finishing cancer treatment. About 214 participants who have completed treatment for a solid tumor or lympho…
Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Jelly supplement aims to ease chemo side effects in cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a jelly-based nutritional supplement in 52 people with head and neck, lung, or rectal cancer who are receiving standard cancer treatments like chemo or radiation. The supplement contains ingredients like arginine, omega-3, and olive oil, and is taken twice d…
Sponsor: Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Nurse chats could ease cancer kids' suffering
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially trained nurses can help children with cancer and their families by starting conversations about palliative care early. About 120 children recently diagnosed with cancer will be randomly assigned to either receive these nurse-led talks or standar…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Prehab before cancer surgery may boost recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program of targeted exercise and psychological support before cancer treatment (called prehabilitation) can help patients with solid tumors recover better physically and emotionally. Researchers will compare this program to standard care in 125 adults w…
Sponsor: Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Philipp Lenz • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can a simple survey speed up care for advanced cancer patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether electronic surveys can help people with advanced cancer report their symptoms and care needs, so their doctors can connect them to palliative (supportive) care services sooner. About 90 adults with incurable solid tumors will participate. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a simple dilator prevent radiation side effects in anal cancer patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is for women with anal cancer who need pelvic radiation. It tests whether using a vaginal dilator during each radiation session can reduce the risk of vaginal narrowing (stenosis) after treatment. Half of the 60 participants will use the dilator during radiation, and t…
Sponsor: Juergen Debus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Acupuncture may ease chemo nerve pain in gynecologic cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study explores whether acupuncture can reduce nerve pain and numbness caused by chemotherapy in people with gynecologic, urologic, or rectal cancers. About 75 participants will be randomly assigned to receive real acupuncture, sham acupuncture, or usual care for 6 weeks. The…
Sponsor: Karen Kar Loen CHAN • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Can a cream stop cancer Treatment's ugly side effect?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a cream containing tretinoin (a form of vitamin A) can prevent or reduce the acne-like rash that often occurs in patients taking certain cancer drugs. About 25 adults with advanced solid tumors will apply the cream to one side of their face and a placebo …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New radiation technique aims to cut side effects for pelvic cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a newer type of radiation therapy that adjusts to daily changes in a patient's body shape. The goal is to safely use smaller treatment areas to reduce side effects like bladder and bowel problems. About 280 adults with pelvic cancers (prostate, bladder, rectal, a…
Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could a common supplement supercharge cancer immunotherapy?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether urolithin A, a dietary supplement, can improve the immune system's response to standard immunotherapy drugs in people with newly diagnosed solid tumors like lung cancer or melanoma. 45 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either urolithin A o…
Sponsor: Goethe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Virtual workshops aim to help young cancer patients take control
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether remote health education workshops are feasible for adolescents and young adults with cancer. Participants will attend three online sessions designed to help them manage their disease and treatment. The goal is to see if patients stick with the program and…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Can a High-Fat diet help pelvic cancer patients during radiation?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with rectal cancer can stick to a ketogenic diet (very low carbs, high fat) during chemoradiation. About 194 participants will be randomly assigned to either the ketogenic diet or a standard Mediterranean diet for 5 weeks. The main goal is to se…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:25 UTC
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New trial uses DNA tests to match cancer patients to targeted drug cocktails
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis large screening trial enrolls up to 2,900 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or not responded to standard treatment. Researchers use genetic tests on tumor samples to find specific mutations, then assign patients to treatment trials testing drug combinations …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New study checks cancer Drug's effect on common medications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a cancer drug called pelabresib changes the way the body processes three other medicines: repaglinide (for diabetes), midazolam (a sedative), and a birth control pill. It involves 24 adults with advanced cancers who have no standard treatment options. The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy survivors monitored for years in massive safety study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows over 1,500 children and adults who previously received gene-modified T cell therapy for cancer. Researchers will track side effects, how long the modified cells last, and overall survival for up to 15 years. No new treatment is given—the goal is to understand l…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study checks how liver issues affect cancer drug pelabresib
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing the cancer drug pelabresib in 24 people with advanced cancers who also have liver problems. The goal is to see how the liver affects the drug levels in the body. Participants will take the drug daily for 14 days, then have a week off. This resear…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek tissue samples to unlock HIV and cancer mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples from people with HIV, KSHV, or certain cancers to help researchers learn more about these diseases. Participants must be 18 or older and may have HIV, KSHV, or related conditions. No treatment is given; the goal is to gat…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict which rectal cancer patients can skip surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a simple blood test can help doctors decide if rectal cancer patients can avoid surgery and keep their rectum. Researchers will measure tiny bits of tumor DNA in the blood (ctDNA) before, during, and after standard treatment. The goal is to see if chan…
Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to close gaps in cancer care for black patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for Black adults newly diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer. It focuses on ensuring patients receive proper biomarker testing and evidence-based care, helping them find and join clinical trials if they choose, and providing easy-to-understand information about the…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could saving a tiny artery prevent deadly leaks after colon surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether preserving the left colic artery during colon or rectal cancer surgery helps keep the remaining colon well-supplied with blood. Surgeons will temporarily clamp the main artery and use a green dye to measure blood flow. The goal is to see if this techni…
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests geriatric support for seniors with gut cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a geriatrician (a doctor who specializes in care for older adults) to cancer treatment can improve outcomes for people aged 70 and older with gastrointestinal cancers like stomach, colon, or pancreatic cancer. Researchers will test if an online …
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What do you risk for a chance at remission? cell therapy survey asks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowCell therapies such as CAR-T and TIL therapy are emerging options for advanced solid tumors, but their benefits are uncertain and side effects can be severe. Researchers at Zhejiang University are surveying about 420 cancer doctors and 600 patients in China to learn how each grou…
Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists gather tumor samples to unlock new cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples from people with solid tumors who are already scheduled for surgery or biopsy at the NIH Clinical Center. Researchers will use the samples to study the biology of cancer and identify new targets for therapy. Up to 1,800 adults and children (age …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood biomarkers may predict cancer treatment side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study investigates whether certain molecules in the blood, called miRNAs and proteins, change during cancer treatment and whether these changes can signal early signs of heart or lung damage. Researchers will compare blood samples from patients receiving radiation or c…
Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Who should tell relatives about cancer risk? new study tests best approach
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether having a healthcare provider directly contact close relatives of people with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer leads to more genetic testing than having the patient share the information themselves. About 4,186 patients and their relatives will take pa…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Guided radiation may shield ovaries in young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new type of adaptive radiotherapy can reduce radiation exposure to the ovaries in young women (ages 18-50) receiving pelvic radiation for cancers like uterine, rectal, or cervical cancer. Using advanced imaging and an AI treatment planning system, resea…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study aims to uncover hidden delays in anal cancer diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the care paths of 300 people with anal cancer to find out what causes delays in diagnosis. Researchers will track the time from first symptoms to diagnosis and check how screening and access to care affect outcomes. The goal is to improve awareness and help ca…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging registry aims to sharpen cancer treatment precision
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect data from 2,000 patients in the Netherlands and France who are receiving standard, minimally invasive cancer treatments like tumor ablation or catheter-based therapies for liver, lung, kidney, or bone cancers. During these procedures, a special CT scanner …
Sponsor: Mark C Burgmans, MD PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study explores how medical info delivery shapes cancer care decisions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the way medical information is presented influences treatment choices for people with advanced cancer. About 400 participants will fill out questionnaires and review made-up case scenarios. The goal is to learn how to better communicate health options to e…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks life after rectal cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 430 people with stage I-IV rectal cancer to measure their quality of life after surgery. Participants fill out questionnaires about their well-being and daily function. The goal is to learn how surgery impacts patients over time, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI co-pilot for robot surgery tested in rectal cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis first-in-human study tests a machine learning system that provides real-time guidance during robot-assisted rectal cancer surgery. The system aims to help surgeons by predicting the correct surgical plane. Twelve patients with rectal cancer will be enrolled to see if the tec…
Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Yale launches massive blood repository to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from people with cancer or at high risk for cancer to create a large, well-organized repository for research. The goal is to provide scientists with a valuable resource to study cancer through liquid biopsies, which may lead to better detection a…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive childhood cancer registry launches to unlock better treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that collects health information and leftover tumor or blood samples from up to 75,000 children and young adults with cancer. The goal is to track outcomes and gather data to help doctors find better ways to treat and care for these patients over ti…
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tumor DNA mapping may unlock personalized cancer therapies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether analyzing the genetic makeup of a tumor biopsy can help identify advanced cancer patients who might benefit from targeted treatments. Adults with solid tumors who have no standard treatment options will have a biopsy of their lesion for molecular profi…
Sponsor: Ulrik Lassen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI learn to grade endoscopy quality from video?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large library of recorded endoscopy procedures from adults undergoing upper or lower gastrointestinal exams. The goal is to use these videos to develop and validate artificial intelligence tools that can automatically detect and report quality metrics,…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can modern Radiotherapy's late effects be predicted?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows a large group of children and young adults who received radiation therapy for cancer, to see how their health and quality of life evolve over many years. By collecting medical data and blood samples in a European registry, researchers aim to identify late effec…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Reading Cancer's genetic playbook: a quest to match patients to the right experimental therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to identify genetic mutations in adults with advanced solid cancers who are being considered for or are already in early-phase clinical trials. By analyzing tumor and blood samples over time, researchers hope to understand how these mutations influen…
Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Metabolic MRI may reveal hidden cancer responses and spare patients from surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a new type of MRI, called hyperpolarized carbon-13 MRI, can better predict how rectal cancer responds to chemoradiotherapy. By tracking how cancer cells use energy, along with blood and tissue analysis, researchers hope to identify complete tumor response…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New approach aims to make repeat radiation safer for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a standardized method for giving high-dose radiation a second time to people with solid tumors that have come back. It uses advanced imaging to better calculate radiation doses to sensitive organs like the spinal cord and gut. The goal is to track how often se…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer database aims to unlock secrets of the disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a huge registry of information and biological samples from adults with or at risk for many types of cancer, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use this resource to study what causes cancer and how to better prevent, detect, and treat it. The re…
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover why some women have worse sexual side effects from radiation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 300 women with female sexual organs who are receiving radiotherapy for certain cancers. Researchers want to understand why some patients have more sexual side effects than others. They will track sexual quality of life and look at radiation doses to find p…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Gene-Guided cancer therapy: a new hope for advanced tumors?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 1,000 adults with advanced solid tumors that have progressed after standard treatment. Researchers will use genetic tests to match patients to specific drugs, like Alectinib or Atezolizumab, based on their tumor's gene changes. The goal is to see if this person…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New scan could predict rectal cancer treatment success early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether special PET-MRI scans can predict how well rectal cancer responds to chemotherapy and radiation before surgery. Researchers will scan 50 patients multiple times during treatment to see if early changes in the tumor can forecast the final outcome. The…
Sponsor: Centre Paul Strauss • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Radiation's immune secrets: new trial probes rectal cancer response
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at how short-course radiation therapy (5 days of treatment) affects the immune system in people with rectal cancer. Researchers will collect blood, stool, and tumor tissue samples before, during, and after radiation to study these changes. The goal is to bet…
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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770 cancer patients join study to unlock immunotherapy secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 770 adults with advanced solid cancers (like lung, head and neck, melanoma, or bladder cancer) who are receiving immunotherapy. Researchers collect tumor and blood samples over time to find biological markers that predict how well the treatment works or causes s…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria could hold key to rectal cancer prognosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the types of bacteria in the gut and surrounding tissues can help predict how rectal cancer will progress. Researchers will collect stool, tissue, and fat samples from 100 people with rectal cancer and compare them to healthy controls. The goal is to f…
Sponsor: University Hospital of Girona Dr. Josep Trueta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Scientists probe immune resistance in tumors to outsmart cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 people with advanced solid tumors whose cancer stopped responding to immunotherapy. Researchers will take a fresh tumor sample and blood tests to compare genetic and immune differences between those who never responded and those who initially improved but …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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500 cancer patients join quest to unlock precision medicine secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting detailed genetic and health information from 500 people with various cancers, including breast, lung, and leukemia. The goal is to create a shared database that helps researchers develop more personalized treatments. Participants provide samples and data,…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Blood biopsy study aims to improve cancer detection and monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at special markers in the blood (called biomarkers) to learn more about how to detect, diagnose, and track solid cancers. Researchers will collect blood samples from 6,000 adults with solid cancer and analyze them alongside standard tests. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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50,000 cancer patients join landmark study to unlock better treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 50,000 people with colorectal, small bowel, or anal cancer to learn why some respond better to treatment than others. Researchers will collect data on genetics, lifestyle, and side effects to improve care for all patients, not just those in clinical trials. Par…
Sponsor: Dutch Colorectal Cancer Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Gut bacteria linked to cancer survivor symptoms?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 600 childhood cancer survivors aged 8-18 to understand why symptoms like fatigue, pain, and depression often occur together. Researchers will use questionnaires and stool samples to see if gut bacteria and their byproducts play a role. The goal is to find bette…
Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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10,000 cancer patients join ontario Gene-Mapping effort to personalize care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect and analyze tumor samples from 10,000 adults with advanced solid cancers (like breast, lung, or colon cancer) to create a province-wide gene database. The goal is to help doctors identify which targeted drugs or clinical trials might work best for each …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can removing colon tissue through the anus prevent hernias? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 800 adults across Asia-Pacific who need minimally invasive colorectal surgery. Half will have the removed tissue taken out through a natural opening (anus or vagina), the other half through a small cut in the belly. Researchers will compare how many develop hern…
Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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What matters more: cure or quality of life? new study asks rectal cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how rectal cancer patients and their doctors decide between three effective treatment options. Researchers want to understand what factors—like age, income, or personal values—influence these choices. About 192 patients and their doctors will fill out question…
Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Personalized cancer care: DNA profiling guides patients to best trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study analyzes the DNA of solid tumors from 5,500 cancer patients to find genetic changes that could be targeted by specific treatments. The goal is to use this molecular profile to match patients with appropriate clinical trials. Participants must have a confirmed solid tum…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can Off-Label drugs help when standard cancer therapy fails? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. Researchers will track how well off-label or non-standard therapies work when chosen based on the tumor's genetic profile. The goal is to create a standard way to measure responses…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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At-home swab may boost anal cancer screening rates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether letting people collect their own anal samples at home can increase the number of high-risk individuals who follow through with clinic appointments for anal cancer screening. About 572 participants from Chicago, Houston, and Milwaukee will either self-s…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Why do some cancer survivors struggle with bowel control? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people who had surgery for colorectal cancer develop lasting bowel issues like urgency or leakage. Researchers will compare 145 participants with and without these problems using advanced tests. The goal is to identify different types of bowel dysfunc…
Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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AI and gut bacteria may decide who can avoid surgery for rectal cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a smart model that uses scans, gut bacteria, and blood tests to see if rectal cancer patients can safely avoid surgery after initial treatment. Researchers will follow 869 patients to find out who can use a 'watch-and-wait' approach instead of an operation.…
Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study reveals how local surgery affects bowel and bladder function after rectal cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 200 adults with rectal cancer who had chemoradiotherapy and then chose organ-preserving treatment. Some had a small local surgery to remove the scar, while others did not. Researchers will compare bowel, bladder, and sexual function between the two groups over…
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Rectal cancer survivors: study sheds light on hidden side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at sexual and gynecological problems that women may face after finishing treatment for rectal cancer. Researchers will survey 15 women in remission about their symptoms using standard questionnaires. The goal is to better understand these long-term effects and id…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New study aims to catch anal cancer early in High-Risk group
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at anal cancer risk in men who have sex with men (MSM) who take PrEP to prevent HIV. Researchers want to find out how common high-grade anal lesions are, how well anal swabs detect them, and how these lesions affect quality of life. About 296 participants will an…
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues in colorectal cancer tissue and blood
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering blood and tumor samples from 1,200 people with colorectal cancer who are having surgery to remove their cancer. Researchers want to look for biomarkers that might help predict how well patients do after surgery. The study does not test a new treatment, but…
Sponsor: Helse Stavanger HF • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Why are more young people getting colon cancer? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis international study aims to understand why colorectal cancer is becoming more common in people under 50. Researchers will compare the diet, lifestyle, and medical history of 2,300 participants—half with early-onset colorectal cancer and half healthy volunteers. The goal is t…
Sponsor: San Raffaele University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Blood test may predict rectal cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks for tiny bits of cancer DNA to see if it can predict how well treatment works for people with advanced rectal cancer. Researchers will collect blood and tissue samples from 60 patients before, during, and after treatment. The goal…
Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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AI reads MRI scans to predict who will beat rectal cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can analyze MRI scans to predict how well rectal cancer responds to chemotherapy and radiation before surgery. Researchers will enroll 1,700 adults with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to help doctor…
Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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AI translates doctor speak for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using artificial intelligence (AI) to rewrite medical discharge letters into plain language helps cancer patients better understand their diagnosis, treatment, and next steps. About 150 adults with blood cancer or other cancers will be randomly assigned t…
Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Cancer Patients' nutrition under the microscope: study tracks body changes during treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 110 adults with head and neck, lung, or rectal cancer to see how their nutrition and body composition change during standard cancer treatments. Researchers will measure food intake, muscle mass, and strength over time. The goal is to gather data that could late…
Sponsor: Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New catheter study tracks targeted chemo delivery for solid tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 1,000 people with solid tumors who receive chemotherapy through a special catheter called RenovoCath, which delivers drugs directly to the tumor site. Researchers are tracking safety, side effects, and survival over time. The goal is to l…
Sponsor: RenovoRx • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New study tracks immunotherapy patients to uncover Real-World insights
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a detailed database of 651 adults with solid tumors who are starting immunotherapy. Researchers will collect medical and lab information over 5 years to see how well these treatments work in everyday practice. The goal is to learn more about outcomes like s…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Could a simple Height-Based adjustment make tumor ablation safer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how to set the breathing machine (jet ventilator) during a procedure that destroys tumors with heat or cold. The goal is to find the best air pressure setting to keep patients breathing well while the doctor works precisely. About 560 adults having tumor ablat…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Stool and saliva tests could revolutionize colorectal cancer detection
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting stool and saliva samples from 2,500 people with colorectal cancer to look for patterns in bacteria and genetic material (microRNA). The goal is to improve how doctors diagnose and predict the course of the disease. Participants provide samples at key poin…
Sponsor: Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New registry to monitor ion beam therapy results
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry study is collecting data from 2,800 cancer patients treated with ion beam therapy (protons and carbon ions) at MedAustron. Researchers will track tumor response, survival, side effects, and quality of life over time. The goal is to better understand the real-world b…
Sponsor: EBG MedAustron GmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Lab-Grown tumor avatars could pick the right cancer drug for each patient
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized approach for patients with advanced liver or colorectal cancers that no longer respond to standard treatments. Doctors take a small sample of the tumor, grow it in the lab as 3D 'organoids', and test different drugs on them to see which works best.…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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AI may predict heart risk in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a machine learning tool to predict heart damage in 600 cancer patients receiving certain chemotherapy drugs (anthracyclines or HER2-targeted therapies). Researchers will collect data over one year to see who develops heart problems. The goal is to creat…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New platform aims to predict which cancer treatments will work
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples from people with various advanced or early-stage cancers to train a diagnostic platform called Elephas. The goal is to see how accurately it can predict whether a patient will respond to immunotherapy or chemoimmunotherapy. About 324 participant…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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8,000-Patient study aims to sharpen cancer radiation with Real-Time MRI
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that will follow about 8,000 cancer patients who receive radiation therapy using a special machine called an MR-Linac, which combines an MRI scanner with a radiation beam. The goal is to learn how well this technology works for different cancers, in…
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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20,000 cancer patients to get genetic profiling in hunt for new treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect blood and tumor samples from 20,000 adults with solid tumors to perform detailed genetic analysis. The goal is to find how many patients have at least one genetic change that could be targeted by existing or experimental therapies. This is a research study…
Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New scans may spot heart trouble early in young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether newer imaging techniques like special ultrasound and MRI can detect heart damage earlier in children, adolescents, and young adults who have had cancer treatment. Researchers will follow 400 participants to see how many develop heart problems. The goal is…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New study aims to decode bowel problems in rectal cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 150 rectal cancer patients to understand why some have long-term bowel problems after treatment. Participants use a smartphone app to track symptoms and fill out quality-of-life questionnaires. The goal is to create personalized care plans that address each pat…
Sponsor: KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Proton therapy under the microscope: huge study aims to prove its worth
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering information from 500 cancer patients treated with proton therapy, a type of radiation that may cause fewer side effects than standard radiation. Researchers want to see how well it works in everyday practice and track any side effects. The goal is to build…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Blood and tissue samples sought to refine cancer DNA tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and leftover tissue samples from 9,600 people with various cancers, including breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will use these samples to improve tests that look for cancer DNA in the blood. The goal is to better detect if cancer returns o…
Sponsor: Natera, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New study aims to predict bowel problems after rectal cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 adults with rectal cancer for 2 years after surgery to see how bowel function changes over time. Researchers will compare different treatment plans to find out which ones lead to better bowel control and quality of life. The goal is to help doctors and pati…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Immune clues could predict radiotherapy success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find immune system markers that can predict how well a cancer patient responds to radiotherapy. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 40 adults who have already completed radiotherapy without major side effects. The goal is to personalize future cancer tr…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Researchers track Long-Term risks of viral cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches 50 people who already received a replimune oncolytic immunotherapy for cancers like melanoma or liver cancer. The goal is to check for any delayed side effects over 5 years. No new treatment is given—just regular check-ins to see how patients are doing.
Sponsor: Replimune, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Can a patch catch hidden heart risks better than standard ECGs?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares a continuous heart-monitoring patch with standard electrocardiograms (ECGs) in 60 adults receiving cancer drugs that can cause dangerous heart rhythm changes. The goal is to see if the patch detects problems more accurately and consistently. Participants will …
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New antibody fragments light up tumors in early imaging trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing two new antibody fragments that are designed to attach to a sugar molecule found on many solid tumors. The fragments are labeled with a radioactive tracer so they can be seen on PET/CT scans. The study aims to see where these fragments go in the …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Var2 Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Beyond survival: new study examines hidden side effects of anal cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 80 women treated with chemoradiotherapy for anal cancer to understand how radiation affects their vaginal and sexual health. Participants will have a gynecological exam, complete questionnaires about quality of life and sexual health, and allow re…
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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10-Year Check-In: could HPV fingerprints predict anal cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up with 100 men who took part in the ANRS IPERGAY HIV prevention trial to see how many have developed high-grade anal lesions or anal cancer a decade later. Researchers will use a special test to look for HPV mutations and viral DNA integration in the body. The…
Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Blood test may predict dangerous immunotherapy reactions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find a way to predict which cancer patients will experience side effects from immunotherapy. These side effects happen when the immune system attacks healthy tissues, similar to autoimmune diseases. Researchers will collect blood samples from 300 cancer patient…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitario Araba • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Cancer blood test research launches at princess margaret
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large collection of blood samples from 2,500 people with or at high risk for cancer. Researchers will use these samples to study liquid biopsies, which are blood tests that may help detect cancer, track treatment response, and spot recurrence. Particip…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Gene-Matching trial aims to outsmart cancer by pairing mutations with drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is analyzing tumor and blood samples from 10,000 adults with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers to find genetic changes that can be targeted by existing drugs. The goal is to see how often these 'actionable' alterations occur and to guide patients toward personaliz…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden GI cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a type of PET scan that looks for a protein called PSMA can find and monitor gastrointestinal cancers, including liver, colon, pancreatic, and bile duct cancers. About 46 adults with newly diagnosed cancer will get the scan before starting standard treatm…
Sponsor: Wuerzburg University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock Cancer's immune secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect blood and tumor samples from 1,100 people with various cancers, including head and neck, ovarian, cervical, lung, and brain cancers. Researchers want to learn how immune cells called T cells behave in these tumors. The goal is to better understand why some…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:24 UTC
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Can protein protect muscles during radiation? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how much protein cancer patients eat before, during, and after radiotherapy, and whether that affects their muscle mass and quality of life. Researchers will track 175 adults aged 45 and older undergoing radiation for various tumors. The goal is to understand …
Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:47 UTC