Reproductive system neoplasm
MONDO:0006054A benign or malignant, primary or metastatic neoplasm affecting the male and female reproductive system.
Also known as: neoplasm of reproductive system, neoplasm of the reproductive system, reproductive neoplasm, reproductive system neoplasm, reproductive system neoplasm (disease), reproductive system tumor, reproductive system tumour, reproductive tumor
5586 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a cancer vaccine train the body to fight advanced tumors?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing an experimental therapeutic cancer vaccine called AST-021p in people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and can trigger an immune response against the cancer. Participan…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aston Sci. Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ovarian cancer vaccine shows promise in early trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis early-stage study tested a vaccine called DCP-001 in 17 women with a serious type of ovarian cancer who had already completed standard treatment. The goal was to see if the vaccine is safe and can boost the immune system to recognize and fight cancer cells. Researchers measu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine tested in 25 patients
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested whether a personalized vaccine could be safely made and given to 25 adults with advanced cancers that cannot be cured. The vaccine was custom-made for each person. The main goal was to check for side effects and see if the approach is feasible.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aaron Miller • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Patient choice in prostate cancer: two pills, one preference
Disease control CompletedThis trial asks men with advanced prostate cancer which of two oral medications they prefer: the experimental drug ODM-201 or the approved drug enzalutamide. Both work by blocking male hormones that fuel cancer growth. Participants will take each drug for a period and then answer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 05:00 UTC
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Triple immunotherapy cocktail shows promise in tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of three immunotherapy drugs (INCMGA00012, INCAGN02385, and INCAGN02390) in 61 people with advanced melanoma or other solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drugs could s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 05:00 UTC
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New cocktail of three drugs tested for tough bladder cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and carboplatin) plus lenalidomide, a drug that blocks blood vessel growth in tumors, in 18 adults with advanced solid tumors, especially urothelial (bladder) cancer. The main goal was to find the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 05:00 UTC
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Can 3D imaging make prostate radiation more precise and worth the cost?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether using 3D on-board imaging before each radiation session improves accuracy and outcomes for men with prostate cancer compared to standard imaging. The study tracks disease-free survival, side effects, and costs over 2 to 5 years. It aims to find the best i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 05:00 UTC
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Can a new injection tame prostate cancer by cutting testosterone?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial is testing an investigational drug called DKF-MA102 (leuprorelin acetate) in men with advanced prostate cancer. The goal is to see if two injections, given 12 weeks apart, can safely lower testosterone levels to a target range, which may help control the cancer…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Dongkook Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo takes on tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called BMS-986408, alone or combined with the immunotherapy drugs nivolumab (Opdivo) and ipilimumab (Yervoy), in 68 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to chec…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can heated chemotherapy improve ovarian cancer outcomes?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing a procedure called HIPEC, where a heated chemotherapy drug (cisplatin) is delivered directly into the abdomen after surgery to remove visible cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose that can be used in patients with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a glowing dye help surgeons remove pituitary tumors more completely?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether giving a fluorescent dye called indocyanine green during endoscopic surgery helps surgeons remove non-functioning pituitary macroadenomas more completely. About 34 adults with these tumors will be randomly assigned to receive the dye or not during surgery…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tomislav Felbabić • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an antiviral make radiation more effective against cervical cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing whether adding the antiviral drug Vistide (cidofovir) to the standard combination of radiation and chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with HPV-positive cervical cancer. The idea is that Vistide may make cancer cells more sensitive to radiat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glowing dye could light up hidden lymph nodes in prostate cancer surgery
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a dye called indocyanine green, viewed with near-infrared imaging, can help surgeons spot pelvic lymph nodes during robot-assisted prostate removal in men with stage II prostate cancer. The dye is injected into the prostate, and the imaging system is used…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental COM902 drug shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called COM902, alone or with other drugs, in 94 people with advanced cancers like ovarian, lung, and colon cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked for early signs that the drug m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Compugen Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human test
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called AMG 355, given alone or together with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 77 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, stomach, or melanoma) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Antibody combo outsmart advanced cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining two experimental immunotherapy drugs, zalifrelimab and balstilimab, can help shrink or control advanced solid tumors, including cervical cancer. The drugs are designed to block different 'brakes' on the immune system, potentiall…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Agenus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Coffee made from wormwood plant tested against prostate cancer return
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tests whether drinking three cups of ArtemiCoffee (made from the Artemisia annua plant) daily for 24 weeks can lower PSA levels in 20 men whose prostate cancer has returned after initial treatment. The goal is to see if at least half of the men experience a 50%…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zin W Myint • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heated chemo during second surgery shows promise for ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether giving heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during a second-look surgery is possible for people with ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. Ten participants who had already received standard treatment were enrolled. The goal was to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tested the combination of dasatinib (a pill) and bevacizumab (an infusion) in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the two drugs work together to slow cancer gr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a modified herpes virus turn the tide against advanced cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing an investigational therapy called OH2, a modified herpes simplex virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while also stimulating the immune system. The study will evaluate OH2 alone or in combination with the immunotherapy drug pembroliz…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Binhui Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new drug tame advanced solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called AEB1102 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments or for which no standard treatment exists. The main goal is to find the highest dose that is safe and to understand the drug's…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Immedica Pharma AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo tame a rare and aggressive gynecologic cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing whether the chemotherapy drug eribulin, given alone or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, can help people with ovarian or uterine carcinosarcoma that has returned or progressed. The study aims to see if these treatments can shrink tumors…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in 100 women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer that had come back or stopped responding to platinum-based chemotherapy. The study compared giving the drugs together versus one after …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for recurrent ovarian cancer: targeted drug may slow tumor growth
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called trametinib in 260 people with low-grade ovarian or peritoneal cancer that returned or worsened. Trametinib works by blocking certain enzymes that help cancer cells grow. The goal was to see if it works better than standard treatments like hormone t…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets tough cancers in early human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial is testing an oral drug called ATRN-119 in 132 people with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair mutations. The main goals are to check safety, how the drug moves through the body, and whether it can shrink tumors. Participants must be able to…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aprea Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SKB410 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tests a new drug called SKB410 in about 54 adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participants receive multiple doses…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your own blood straighten the curve? PRP takes on Peyronie's
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) — a concentrate made from a person's own blood — into the penile plaque can reduce curvature and ease symptoms in men with Peyronie's disease. Half the participants receive PRP injections and half receive a placebo (sa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug shrink advanced cervical tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in women with advanced or metastatic cervical cancer that has worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. The study aims to see if cabozantinib can control the disease and how safe it is, particularly regarding risks like fistulas. P…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an RNAi drug shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing an experimental drug called STP707 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see whether the drug can slow or shrink tumors. Participants receive STP707 b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sirnaomics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A safer first cut? trial tests two laparoscopic entry points for endometrial cancer surgery
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two ways to make the first incision for laparoscopic surgery in women with endometrial cancer: the standard umbilical entry versus entry through the Lee-Huang point, a spot on the upper left abdomen. The goal is to see which approach leads to fewer complicatio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored breathing support may protect lungs during robot prostate surgery
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a personalized ventilation strategy, guided by electrical impedance tomography (EIT), can reduce lung complications in men undergoing robot-assisted prostate removal. During this surgery, the abdomen is inflated with gas and the patient is tilted head-dow…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Chest-Injected drug drain Cancer's fluid trap?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental drug, RSO-021, given directly into the chest cavity of people with malignant pleural effusion—a buildup of fluid around the lungs caused by advanced solid tumors or mesothelioma. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for early signs that th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: RS Oncology LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis completed phase I/IIb trial tested a personalized vaccine made from each patient's unique tumor mutations. Eight adults with advanced solid tumors or high recurrence risk received the vaccine alongside an immune booster and later checkpoint inhibitors. The goal was to see if…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seqker Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer pill keep working outside the lab? a Real-World test begins
Disease control CompletedThis study monitors the safety and effectiveness of the drug olaparib (Lynparza) in people with ovarian, breast, prostate, or pancreatic cancer who are prescribed it as part of routine care in South Korea. Researchers will track side effects and how long the cancer stays under co…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new infusion drug tame advanced solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called SM3321 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to find the best dose. Participants receive SM3321 as a we…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing StarMab Biomed Technology Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New oral drug targets Cancer's growth engine in advanced tumours
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates an experimental oral drug, LY3143921 hydrate, which blocks a protein called Cdc7 that cancer cells need to divide. It is being tested in adults with advanced solid tumours, including colorectal, ovarian, lung, and pancreatic cancers, that have not responde…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug JS015 takes first steps against advanced solid tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called JS015 in 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 best dose, and see how the body processes it. Up to 12 participants will recei…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot surgeon takes on kidney and prostate operations
Disease control CompletedThis trial evaluates the Bitrack robotic system, designed to assist surgeons during laparoscopic kidney removal (partial or total) and prostate removal. The study includes 15 adults scheduled for these surgeries. The goal is to check if the robot works safely and effectively, as …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rob Surgical Systems S.L. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone blockers join forces against Treatment-Resistant endometrial cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether combining two hormone-blocking drugs — onapristone and anastrozole — can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in women with hormone-receptor-positive endometrial cancer that has not responded to prior chemotherapy. Onapristone blocks progesterone …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug hunts down cancer cells in advanced bladder cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental drug called enfortumab vedotin, which is designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells that have a specific protein called Nectin-4 on their surface. The study includes people with metastatic urothelial cancer (a type of bladder cancer) and other …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug SHR-7367 takes first step against advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called SHR-7367 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. About 22 participants will …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill takes on advanced cancers alongside immunotherapy
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests an experimental oral drug, MK-6598, both by itself and in combination with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see early signs of t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Single incision vs. multiple: which hysterectomy technique gets you home faster?
Disease control CompletedThis study compares two surgical approaches for laparoscopic hysterectomy in women with benign or premalignant uterine conditions. One method uses a single incision through the belly button, while the other uses three to four small abdominal cuts. The goal is to see which techniq…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer drug ORGOVYX under Real-World scrutiny
Disease control CompletedThis study follows nearly 1,000 prostate cancer patients taking ORGOVYX (relugolix) to see how the drug works in everyday medical practice. Researchers will track side effects, quality of life, and disease progression. The goal is to understand the drug's real-world safety and ef…
Sponsor: Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop high-risk prostate cancer in its tracks
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug niraparib to standard radiation and hormone therapy can help prevent high-risk prostate cancer from coming back. Niraparib blocks a protein that cancer cells use to repair their DNA, which may kill them. The trial enrolled 22 men with agg…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called ANV600, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 240 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Beca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anaveon AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lab-Made immune protein takes on advanced cancers in first human test
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a new drug called pegilodecakin, a lab-made version of a natural immune protein (interleukin-10), in people with advanced solid tumors such as melanoma, lung, breast, prostate, ovarian, kidney, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. The drug is given as a daily shot…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo takes on Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis clinical trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to the standard hormone therapy enzalutamide (Xtandi) helps men with a type of advanced prostate cancer called metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The study includes men …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy boosts chemo in ovarian cancer fight
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial investigates whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) improves outcomes for people with advanced stage III-IV ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. The study aims to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental immunotherapy targets tough urinary cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called LDP, an anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody that helps the immune system attack cancer cells. It enrolls adults with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, non-clear cell kidney cancer, or advanced penile cancer. Participants receive LDP i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dragonboat Biopharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy and hormone combo aims to tackle incurable prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab with the hormone therapy degarelix, given before and after prostate removal surgery, can control advanced prostate cancer. It includes two groups: men with newly diagnosed cancer that has spread to a few other s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double antibody attack: early trial combines immune and Growth-Signal blockers against advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing a combination of two lab-made antibodies in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. One antibody (LDP) aims to reactivate the immune system against cancer, while the other (CDP1) blocks a growth signal on…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dragonboat Biopharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug shrink recurrent endometrial tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether the drug RAD001 can shrink or slow the growth of tumors in people with recurrent endometrial cancer. Participants take RAD001 daily by mouth. The study measures how many patients have their tumors shrink or stay stable, and also tracks side effec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone shot timing may affect recovery after prostate cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two types of hormone injections given before prostate brachytherapy (internal radiation) for early-stage prostate cancer. One injection lasts one month, the other three months, and both are used to lower testosterone to make radiation more effective. The study…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a website help cancer survivors live healthier? large study tests online lifestyle coaching
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a secure website with educational sessions, goal-setting, and tracking tools can help survivors of several cancers (including breast, prostate, colorectal, and others) improve their diet, increase physical activity, and manage weight. Participants are age…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to tame prostate cancer with fewer side effects
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a type of radiation called high-dose brachytherapy for men with prostate cancer that hasn't spread. Doctors place tiny radioactive sources directly into the prostate to deliver a strong dose to the tumor while sparing nearby healthy tissue. The goal is to control…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental cell therapy called IBR854 in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed or have spread. The main goals are to check the treatment's safety and find the right dose. Participants receive the cells by infusion tw…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Imbioray (Hangzhou) Biomedicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which radiotherapy technique offers best value for pelvic cancers?
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares three modern radiotherapy techniques—helical tomotherapy and two types of dynamic arc therapy (RapidArc and VMAT)—for treating prostate, cervical, and anal canal cancers that require pelvic lymph node irradiation. The goal is to determine which method is most …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New chemo cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat testicular cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a combination of three chemotherapy drugs—gemcitabine, oxaliplatin, and paclitaxel—in people with advanced testicular cancer that has not responded to standard cisplatin-based treatment or has returned after treatment. The goal is to see if this drug combination …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests an experimental tablet called YZJ-5053 in people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look at how the drug moves through the bo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Haiyan Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo tackles tough cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested the safety of combining two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and AMG386 (which targets blood vessel growth)—in 62 people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, ovarian, renal, or colorectal cancer. The main goals were to find the safest dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stall prostate cancer in chinese men
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding darolutamide to standard hormone therapy (ADT) helps Chinese men with a high-risk form of prostate cancer that has not spread but is no longer responding to hormone therapy alone. Darolutamide blocks the effects of male hormones on cancer cells, po…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple immunotherapy attack shows promise against Hard-to-Treat HPV cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a combination of three immunotherapy drugs—PDS0101, M7824, and NHS-IL12—in people with advanced HPV-related cancers such as cervical, anal, and throat cancers. The goal is to see if the mix can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Participants receive the dru…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets prostate cancer in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis small, completed Phase 1 study tested a single injection of a radioactive drug called Lutetium-177 BQ7876 in 7 men with prostate cancer. The main goals were to see how the drug spreads in the body, how much radiation reaches tumors, and whether it is safe. Because it is very…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug combo tested in early human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called IOS-1002, given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 47 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Research…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ImmunOs Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental DNA vaccine targets HPV to fight precancerous cervical cells
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a DNA vaccine called NWRD08 in 9 women with high-grade cervical lesions caused by HPV types 16 or 18. The vaccine was given as a shot followed by a mild electrical pulse to help cells take it up. The main goal was to check safety and see if the vacci…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Newish Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for advanced bladder cancer? bevacizumab combo tested
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) helps people with advanced urinary tract cancer live longer. 506 patients with cancer that had spread or could not be removed by surgery took part. The study compar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to make inoperable abdominal cancers operable
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs—paclitaxel (given intravenously and directly into the abdomen) and oral nilotinib—in 21 adults with cancers that had spread to the lining of the abdomen and could not be surgically removed. The goal was to see if the treatment …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested a combination of two drugs—olaparib and pembrolizumab—in 333 adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair problems (HRR mutations or HRD). The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors or slow their growth. Participants had alre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a depression drug fight prostate cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested phenelzine sulfate (Nardil), an antidepressant, in 26 men with prostate cancer that returned after initial treatment but hadn't spread. The goal was to see if the drug could lower PSA levels, a marker of cancer activity. Researchers measured how many pat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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One-Patient trial tests keytruda for rare ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) as a follow-up treatment for one patient with a rare type of ovarian cancer called small cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic type (SCCOHT). The goal was to see if the drug could help keep the cancer from coming back. Beca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for indian men with advanced prostate cancer: enzalutamide under study
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety and effectiveness of enzalutamide (Xtandi) in 52 Indian men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that had worsened after chemotherapy. Participants took enzalutamide daily while continuing hormone therapy. The main goal was to see how …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cancer drug CFI-402257 enters first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 1 trial tested an investigational oral drug called CFI-402257 in 52 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast cancer, that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check how the drug moves through the body. It w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Zapping prostate tumors with extra radiation: a new targeted approach
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving a higher dose of radiation specifically to the visible tumor inside the prostate could improve cancer control in men with localized prostate cancer. Eighty-five men either received a standard radiation plan with an extra boost to the tumor or a co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New PET scan hunts down hidden prostate cancer for precision radiation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new type of PET/MRI scan that uses a special tracer to find small spots of prostate cancer that standard scans miss. Men with a rising PSA after prostate surgery and radiation received targeted radiation to those spots. The goal was to see if this approach can…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called KVA12123, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or colon cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kineta Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Timing matters: early platelet booster may prevent dangerous drops in cervical cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at when to start giving a drug called rhTPO to cervical cancer patients whose platelet levels drop during chemoradiation. The goal was to see if starting treatment earlier could prevent severe low platelet counts. Researchers studied 75 patients and compared two…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mei Feng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in helping immune system fight advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called PF-06801591 in 155 people with advanced solid tumors or non-small-cell lung cancer. The drug works by blocking a protein that stops the immune system from attacking cancer cells. The goal was to check safety, how the drug moves through the body, an…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to shrink tough prostate tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tests two oral drugs (darolutamide and abemaciclib) plus standard hormone therapy in men with high-risk prostate cancer that has spread or may come back. The first part finds the safest dose; the second checks if the combination can shrink or eliminate tumo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Praful Ravi, MB BCHir, MRCP • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy combo shows promise in small cancer study
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether combining high-dose radiation therapy with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) could boost the immune system's ability to fight advanced solid tumors. Twenty-one patients with various advanced cancers received the combination either at …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: James Larner, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a cheaper copy of a key chemo drug work just as well?
Disease control CompletedThis study compares a new formulation of the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin (Doxopeg) to the standard version (Caelyx) in people with advanced ovarian cancer or metastatic breast cancer. The goal is to see if the two drugs are absorbed and processed by the body in the same way. Pa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zodiac Produtos Farmaceuticos S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to prevent deadly bowel blockages in ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis completed phase 2 trial tested whether the drug cediranib, given with chemotherapy, is safe for women with advanced ovarian cancer who are at risk of bowel obstruction. 30 participants received the combination. The study focused on whether the treatment caused serious bowel …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Prof Gordon Jayson • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer drug showdown: which is safer for the heart?
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 3 study compared the risk of major heart problems between two hormone therapies—relugolix (a pill) and leuprolide (an injection)—in 387 men with prostate cancer. The trial was stopped early by the sponsor, but enrolled patients could continue treatment for up…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called vilastobart, alone or with another drug (atezolizumab), in 125 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looke…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xilio Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two experimental drugs (AK104 and AK117) together, sometimes with chemotherapy, in 128 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. It focused on patients with stomach, esophageal, or other advanced can…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Cancer-Fighting virus shows promise in Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new immunotherapy called Olvi-Vec, which uses a modified virus to attack cancer cells, in 46 patients with ovarian cancer that had come back or stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the treatment was safe and could slow tumor growth…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genelux Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New pill shows promise in shrinking Hard-to-Treat breast tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called BGB-43395 in 33 Chinese patients with advanced or metastatic HR+/HER2- breast cancer and other solid tumors. The drug blocks a protein (CDK4) that helps cancer cells grow. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors wh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink fibroids in pregnant women
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called SB-UF, which combines hormones and a plant extract, to see if it can shrink uterine fibroids in pregnant women. 66 women took the drug or a placebo throughout their pregnancy. The goal was to reduce fibroid size and help them disappear, which could…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Trieu, Nguyen Thi, M.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Experimental vaccine targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human test
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new type of vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells (dendritic cells) that are engineered to target a protein called WT1 found in many cancers. Ten people with advanced esophageal, pancreatic, ovarian, or liver cancer received six vaccines o…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New adaptive radiotherapy aims to shrink treatment margins for uterine cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new type of radiation therapy that adjusts the treatment plan daily based on the patient's anatomy. It included 15 women with endometrial or cervical cancer who had surgery and needed radiation. The goal was to see if smaller treatment margins could be used sa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Common painkiller may boost Chemo's power against cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested whether adding indomethacin, a common anti-inflammatory drug, to standard platinum-based chemotherapy is safe for people with colorectal, esophageal, or ovarian cancers. The 13 participants received escalating doses of indomethacin alongside their ch…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Minimally invasive surgery vs. open surgery for cervical cancer: which is better?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two surgical approaches for early-stage cervical cancer: laparoscopic-assisted (minimally invasive) and open abdominal hysterectomy. Sixty women with stage IA1 to IB1 cervical cancer were randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries. Researchers measured surg…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zagazig University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for tough pituitary tumors
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 10 patients with aggressive pituitary tumors that worsened after surgery and radiation. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow their growth. Researchers also monitored side…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New NanoKnife treatment shows promise for prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a device called NanoKnife to treat prostate cancer in 121 men with intermediate-risk disease. The goal was to safely destroy cancer tissue while avoiding major side effects. Researchers checked if the treated area was cancer-free after 12 months and tracked any …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Angiodynamics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New antibody drug takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called PF-07257876 in 29 people with advanced lung, head/neck, or ovarian cancers that had stopped responding to other treatments. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The main goals wer…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Major trial tests if abdominal chemo beats IV for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis large Phase III trial tested whether adding the drug bevacizumab to chemotherapy works better when the chemo is given into a vein (IV) or directly into the belly (IP). It involved 1560 people with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancers. The goal was to see w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug XTX202 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called XTX202 in 95 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The trial is now complete.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xilio Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested a combination of three drugs—carboplatin, cabazitaxel, and abiraterone—in 61 men with high-volume metastatic prostate cancer that still responds to hormone therapy. The goal was to see how many men had no cancer growth after one year. The study also tra…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle childhood cancers that Won't quit
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two drugs, cabozantinib and 13-cis-retinoic acid, in 15 children whose solid tumors had come back or were not responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study did not…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peter Zage • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a third chemo drug tame advanced endometrial cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether adding a drug called epirubicin to the standard two-drug chemotherapy (paclitaxel and carboplatin) helps people with advanced endometrial cancer. Sixty patients were enrolled to see if the three-drug combo is better at controlling the disease before s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Freezing prostate tumors shows promise in 354-Patient study
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 354 men with low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer who chose to freeze only the cancerous half of their prostate (hemi-gland cryoablation). Researchers tracked how well the treatment controlled the cancer and how it affected urinary function and quality of…
Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New X-Ray tracking could sharpen prostate cancer radiation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new X-ray monitoring technique (KIM) during prostate cancer radiation therapy. The goal was to see if it helps doctors aim more precisely at the tumor while reducing harm to healthy tissue. 49 men with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer took part. The a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Keytruda after chemo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) could help keep cancer from growing in people with platinum-resistant ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. After initial chemotherapy with paclitaxel, 20 participants received pembrolizuma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Prostate cancer radiation cut to just 5 sessions in new trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase I trial tested a new type of radiation therapy for low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer that delivers a higher dose each day, completing treatment in just 5 sessions over 2 weeks instead of the usual 45-48. The study enrolled 120 participants to check the safety …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug duo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called TJ004309, either alone or combined with another drug called Toripalimab, in 225 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see early signs of effectiveness. The…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: TJ Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a daily combination of two oral drugs, axitinib and everolimus, in 19 people with advanced solid tumors, particularly kidney cancer. The main goal was to find the safest dose by monitoring side effects in the first month. Researchers also tracked how…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Zapping resistant tumors: could targeted radiation buy more time for prostate cancer patients?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tested whether a precise type of radiation called SBRT could slow the growth of metastatic prostate cancer in men whose disease was starting to worsen despite hormone therapy. 86 men with one or two growing tumors received SBRT while continuing their current hormone dr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare penile cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a combination of two chemotherapy drugs, gemcitabine and cisplatin, can shrink tumors in people with advanced or metastatic penile cancer. Fifty adults with inoperable or spreading disease took part. The main goal was to see how many patients responded t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called HMPL-453 tartrate, either alone or combined with chemotherapy or an immunotherapy (toripalimab), in 190 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and see if th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hutchison Medipharma Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug shows promise in early trial for advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called CCT3833 in 31 adults with advanced solid tumours, including melanoma. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers measured how the drug moves through the body and looked for the best dose to use in …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New cancer drug PM14 enters human testing for advanced tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called PM14 in 126 people with advanced solid tumors that had no standard cure. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. The drug was given by IV infusion on different schedules. This is a first…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: PharmaMar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Turmeric and black pepper extract shows promise in slowing early cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a daily supplement of curcumin (from turmeric) and piperine (from black pepper) in 30 people with early-stage prostate cancer or pre-cancerous blood conditions (MGUS or low-risk smoldering multiple myeloma). The goal was to see if the supplement could lower canc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New radiation approach shows promise for prostate cancer control
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to give radiation therapy for prostate cancer. It used very precise, high-dose radiation over just five days. The goal was to control the cancer while reducing side effects on the bladder and bowel. 444 men with localized prostate cancer took part, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundacao Champalimaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug candidate CBX-12 tested in patients with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called CBX-12 in 69 adults with advanced solid tumors (like ovarian, lung, breast, or colon cancer) that had stopped responding to standard therapies. The main goals were to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it could sh…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cybrexa Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Cancer drug vismodegib tested for Long-Term use in small study
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the long-term safety of the cancer drug vismodegib in 19 patients with ovarian cancer, basal cell carcinoma, or metastatic colorectal cancer. All participants had previously taken vismodegib in an earlier Genentech trial and were expected to benefit from cont…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Old drug, new hope: niclosamide combo tackles tough prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested the safety and best dose of adding niclosamide (a drug used for tapeworm infections) to standard hormone therapy (enzalutamide) in 6 men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone treatment. The goal was to see if the combinatio…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Quick-blast radiation for prostate cancer shows promise in small pilot study
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested a new, shorter radiation schedule (ultra-hypofractionation) in 13 men with early-stage prostate cancer. The goal was to see if this approach causes fewer urinary side effects while still controlling the cancer. Participants had low- to intermediate-risk pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tested an immunotherapy drug called vudalimab, either by itself or combined with standard chemotherapy or targeted therapy, in 72 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that had worsened after prior treatments. The main goal was to check safet…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xencor, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New cancer drug HBM1020 tested in tiny early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug, HBM1020, in 17 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The drug was given by IV every three weeks. Because this is a Phase 1 trial, i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Harbour BioMed US, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Steam power: could water vapor zap prostate cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a device that uses water vapor (steam) to destroy cancerous tissue in the prostate. 32 men with prostate cancer received the treatment just before their scheduled prostate removal surgery. Researchers checked how well the steam destroyed the targeted tissue and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Francis Medical Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Experimental drug PRL3-ZUMAB shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called PRL3-ZUMAB in 14 people with advanced solid tumors (like stomach or liver cancer) that stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug was given every two weeks to see if it could shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Researchers also lo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New ALK inhibitor ensartinib tested in first human trial for lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called ensartinib (X-396) for the first time in humans. It involved 131 people with advanced solid tumors, including those with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors.…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xcovery Holdings, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New combo therapy targets resistant prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug, ARV-110, combined with the standard treatment abiraterone in 45 men with metastatic prostate cancer whose PSA levels were rising despite abiraterone alone. The main goals were to check safety and find the best dose. The study is complete,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arvinas Androgen Receptor, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Vaccine-Chemo combo shows promise against spread prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a prostate cancer vaccine (PROSTVAC) and chemotherapy (docetaxel) to standard hormone therapy works better than hormone therapy alone for men whose prostate cancer has spread. 74 men with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer took part. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat endometrial cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested whether combining two drugs, pembrolizumab and olaparib, could help people with persistent or recurrent endometrial cancer or carcinosarcoma. The study enrolled 26 participants and looked at how many responded to treatment and what side effects occurred…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New cocktail aims to stall spread of prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis large Phase 3 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to standard hormone therapy (enzalutamide plus ADT) could improve outcomes for men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. Over 1,200 participants were enrolled. The study was unb…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Experimental antibody HH-101 tested in 12 patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called HH-101 in 12 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Participants received HH-101 as an IV infusion every three…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Huahui Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Laser zaps prostate cancer in office procedure
Disease control CompletedThis early study tested a new laser treatment for prostate cancer that can be done in a doctor's office. Ten men with early-stage prostate cancer received focal laser ablation guided by MRI and ultrasound images. The main goal was to see if the procedure is safe and feasible, not…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo aims to stop prostate cancer relapse after surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding apalutamide to standard hormone therapy after prostate removal surgery can keep prostate cancer from coming back in high-risk patients. 108 men who had surgery for non-spread prostate cancer took the drug combo for up to 2 years. Researchers check…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in advanced cervical cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab helps women with advanced, persistent, or recurrent cervical cancer live longer. The study enrolled 410 participants and compared the new combination against the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Grupo Español de Investigación en Cáncer de Ovario • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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One-Time radiation blast shows promise for prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a single, high-dose radiation treatment for men with low-risk or low intermediate-risk prostate cancer. The goal was to see how well the body tolerates this one-time treatment by tracking side effects in the bladder and digestive system within the first 6 months…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial for Tough-to-Treat tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called FF-10502-01 in 106 adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow disease progression. While not a cure, th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug targets tough childhood cancers with genetic flaws
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug samotolisib in 18 children and young adults with advanced solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders that had spread, returned, or stopped responding to treatment. Only patients whose tumors had specific mutations in the TSC or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for tough prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of four drugs—apalutamide, abiraterone, docetaxel, and prednisone—in 16 men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, a form of the disease that no longer responds to standard hormone therapy. The main goal was to find a safe …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Radioactive particles aim to fight ovarian cancer spread
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new treatment called Radspherin for women with ovarian cancer that has returned and spread in the abdomen. Radspherin consists of tiny radioactive particles injected directly into the belly after surgery to remove visible tumors. The study involved…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Oncoinvent Solutions AS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New drug tested for advanced cancers: early results
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called NOV140101 in 32 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study is complete, but it was too small to determine i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Idience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Personalized chemo dosing aims to beat tough testicular cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a high-dose chemotherapy regimen called TICE in 101 patients with germ cell tumors that had relapsed or were not responding to standard treatment. The approach uses two cycles of paclitaxel and ifosfamide followed by three cycles of carboplatin and etopo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Tiny implants take aim at prostate cancer: a smarter shot?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a precise radiation implant (brachytherapy) for men with low-risk prostate cancer. Instead of treating the whole prostate, doctors placed radioactive seeds only in the tumor area. The goal was to see if this targeted approach could deliver the right radiation do…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New Double-Action antibody shows promise against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested an experimental drug called HX009 in 20 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. HX009 is a bifunctional antibody designed to block two proteins (CD47 and PD-1) that help tumors hide from the immune system. Th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Hanx Biopharmaceuticals, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Prostate cancer radiation showdown: which treatment wins?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two types of radiation therapy for men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer: standard image-guided external beam radiation (IGRT) versus IGRT plus a high-dose-rate brachytherapy boost. The goal was to see which treatment works better and what side effects oc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New pill aims to keep endometrial cancer at bay after chemo
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested whether taking the drug selinexor as a maintenance pill after chemotherapy can help delay cancer progression in people with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. 263 participants who had responded to initial chemo were randomly assigned to receive ei…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug combo shrinks prostate tumors before radiation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug combination (abiraterone acetate plus prednisolone and hormone therapy) given before radiation in 45 men with high-risk localized prostate cancer. The goal was to see if the treatment could shrink tumors and lower PSA levels. The approach aims to improve …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving two drugs together—Radium-223 and enzalutamide—is safe for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and is no longer controlled by standard hormone therapy. 45 men took part. The main goal was to track serious s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat uterine cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of three drugs—rucaparib, bevacizumab, and atezolizumab—in 30 people with recurrent or progressive endometrial cancer that had not responded to prior treatments. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow the cancer'…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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E-Cigarettes vs. patches: which helps women with cervical dysplasia quit smoking?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two ways to help women with cervical dysplasia stop smoking: nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges versus electronic cigarettes. Thirty-one women participated for six weeks. The goal was to see if these methods are acceptable and help reduce or stop smoking. It was…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Heated chemo wash may stop colorectal cancer spreading in abdomen
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether a surgical procedure called laparotomy plus heated chemotherapy (HIPEC) could improve outcomes for colorectal cancer patients at high risk of cancer spreading in the abdomen. 150 patients who had already undergone surgery and chemotherapy were ra…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Microwave zaps prostate tumors with 3D precision
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to treat intermediate-risk prostate cancer using a 3D map to guide microwaves directly to the main tumor. 76 men across Europe received the treatment, and researchers checked if the cancer was gone after 12 months. The goal is to destroy the cancer whi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Koelis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate STRO-002 tested in advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called STRO-002 in 19 Chinese adults with advanced ovarian, endometrial, or other solid tumors that had not responded to prior treatments. STRO-002 is an antibody-drug conjugate, meaning it combines a targeted antibody with a chemotherapy drug to deli…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tasly Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Triple-Drug immunotherapy cocktail shows promise in advanced tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether combining the experimental drug relatlimab with other immunotherapies (nivolumab plus either BMS-986205 or ipilimumab) is safe and can shrink tumors in people with advanced solid cancers. A total of 229 participants with various incurable, ad…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New chemo drug shows promise for tough testicular cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a chemotherapy drug called cabazitaxel in 34 men with advanced testicular cancer that had already been treated with at least two other chemotherapies. The goal was to see if cabazitaxel could shrink tumors, including those that spread to the brain. Cabaz…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers? utidelone trial underway
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests the drug utidelone in 126 people with advanced solid tumors (excluding breast, lung, and colorectal cancers) that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants receive utide…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biostar Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in cervical cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemoradiation helps people with locally advanced cervical cancer. 189 participants received either the combination or standard treatment alone. The goal was to see if the combination delays …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Diabetes drug plus chemo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested the safety of combining pioglitazone (a diabetes drug) with carboplatin (a chemotherapy) in 14 people with advanced solid tumors that could not be cured with standard treatments. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combination is safe. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Early trial checks safety of experimental cancer drug
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BAT4706 in 28 adults with advanced solid tumors or melanoma who had no other good treatment options. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. This was not a cure study; it aimed to gather safety information …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to tame pituitary tumors with fewer side effects
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way of delivering radiation for people with non-secreting pituitary adenomas that came back or remained after surgery. Instead of a single high dose, the radiation was given in five smaller daily doses. The goal was to see if this approach could control tu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New penile implant study shows promise for Men's confidence
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a silicone block placed under the skin of the penis to improve its size, shape, and appearance. It included 40 men who were unhappy with their penile girth or length. The main goal was to check safety and measure changes in size and patient satisfaction.
Sponsor: International Medical Devices, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Diabetes drug metformin may boost chemo for ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested whether adding metformin, a common diabetes drug, to standard chemotherapy could help control advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. 111 participants received either metformin or a placebo alongside chemotherapy, followed by mai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could a pill keep endometrial cancer at bay? new study tests rucaparib
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether the drug rucaparib can help keep metastatic or recurrent endometrial cancer from growing. 79 women who had already received chemotherapy took either rucaparib or a placebo pill twice daily. The goal was to see if rucaparib could delay cancer progression …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Shorter radiation shows promise for prostate cancer control
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two radiation therapy schedules for men with intermediate- or high-risk prostate cancer. One group received fewer, higher-dose radiation sessions (hypofractionated), while the other received standard daily doses. Both groups also received hormone therapy. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Generic cancer pill matches Brand-Name drug in study
Disease control CompletedThis study checked if a generic version of the cancer drug trifluridine/tipiracil works the same as the brand-name drug Lonsurf in 76 patients with solid tumors. Participants took the drug under fasting and fed conditions to compare how the body absorbs it. The goal was to show t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shandong New Time Pharmaceutical Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could a short hormone course help men with low-risk prostate cancer avoid treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether taking an oral hormone therapy called apalutamide for 6 months could slow down low-risk prostate cancer and delay the need for more aggressive treatments like surgery or radiation. 93 men on active surveillance (watching the cancer without immediate t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called DF6215, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed by surgery or had spread. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study is com…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart Platinum-Resistant ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a new drug called ZN-c3 (azenosertib), either alone or combined with niraparib, in 117 women with ovarian cancer that no longer responds to platinum chemotherapy. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. It is an early-stage trial, s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: K-Group, Beta, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New cancer drug ZN-c3 shows early promise in solid tumor trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called ZN-c3 (Azenosertib) in 274 adults with various solid tumors. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked for signs that the drug could shrink tumors. This is a first step to see if the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: K-Group, Beta, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for advanced uterine cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, lenvatinib and pembrolizumab, against standard chemotherapy in 827 people with advanced endometrial cancer that had worsened after initial treatment. The goal was to see if the combo could delay cancer growth and extend life. Results …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eisai Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo tackles Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called DF6002, either alone or combined with the approved immunotherapy nivolumab (Opdivo), in 170 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called DF1001 in 270 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The drug works by helping the body's immune cells attack cancer cells. The trial first found the safest dose, then tested it alone or with other cancer drugs…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New hope for women with Hard-to-Treat uterine cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called ZN-c3 (azenosertib) in 92 women with a rare and aggressive type of uterine cancer that had come back or not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and to check its safety. The drug is tak…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: K-Group, Beta, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Drug holiday or not? sarcoma study tests best strategy
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 53 adults with advanced soft tissue sarcoma who had stable disease or improvement after 6 cycles of trabectedin. Half continued the drug, while the other half took a break (drug holiday). The goal was to see which approach better delays cancer progression and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New combo shows promise for tough lymphomas
Disease control CompletedThis study tested adding lenalidomide to a standard chemotherapy regimen (EPOCH-R) in 55 people with aggressive B-cell lymphomas linked to the MYC gene. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combination improves how long patients live without their cancer getting wors…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New radiation combo aims to tame prostate cancer with fewer side effects
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to give radiation to men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. After standard radiation to the prostate and nearby glands, a precise, high-dose boost was added to the tumor. The goal was to improve cancer control while keeping side effects on the bla…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New cancer drug RS-0139 tested in humans for first time
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called RS-0139 in 16 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target tumors specifically, and the main goals were to find a safe dose and understand how the body processe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: RS Arastirma Egitim Danismanlik Ilac Sanayi Ticaret A.S. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cervical cancer: immune combo shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug combination (tiragolumab plus atezolizumab) against atezolizumab alone in 172 people with advanced or returning cervical cancer that has a specific marker (PD-L1-positive). The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors better. Participant…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Immune drug rituximab tested to shrink prostate tumors before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether rituximab, a drug that depletes B cells, could reduce immune cell infiltration in prostate tumors. Eight high-risk prostate cancer patients received four weekly doses before their scheduled prostate removal. The main goal was to see if B-cell…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Christopher Kane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for resistant ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, pamiparib and surufatinib, in 29 women with ovarian cancer that stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy and had previously taken PARP inhibitors. The goal was to see if the combo could control the cancer for at least 6 months. The…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat cervical cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of an immunotherapy drug (anti-PD-1) and a chemotherapy drug (albumin-bound paclitaxel) in 27 people whose cervical cancer had returned or worsened after standard treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors and help patien…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New combo shows promise for hard-to-treat ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, apatinib and etoposide, in 35 women with ovarian cancer that had stopped responding to platinum-based chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow disease progression. Participants took the drugs by…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Virus engineered to fight cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a modified virus called TILT-123 in 32 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and kill cancer cells while releasing immune-boosting proteins. The main goal was to check safety …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: TILT Biotherapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Prostate cancer radiation showdown: does adding external beam help?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 588 men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer to see if adding external beam radiation to brachytherapy (placing radioactive seeds in the prostate) works better than brachytherapy alone. The goal was to see which approach better controls the cancer over time…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Promising drug shows hope for Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called niraparib in 11 men with advanced prostate cancer that was no longer responding to hormone therapy but had recently been treated with platinum chemotherapy. The goal was to see if niraparib could keep the cancer from growing for at least 6 months. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two experimental drugs, AK112 and AK117, with or without chemotherapy, in 154 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors and control the disease. The trial has finished, and researchers are now lookin…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New shot aims to stop Chemo's dangerous side effect
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called PN20 in 24 adults with lymphoma or solid tumors who were getting chemotherapy. The goal was to see if a single injection before chemo could safely prevent a drop in platelets, which can cause bleeding. Researchers checked safety and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Peg-Bio Biopharm Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New radiation therapy shows promise for slowing prostate cancer spread
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a drug called Lutetium-177-PSMA-617, which delivers radiation directly to prostate cancer cells. It included 58 men with prostate cancer that had spread to a few spots in bones or lymph nodes but was still hormone-sensitive. The study compared the drug t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New targeted pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called RLY-4008 in 490 adults with advanced bile duct cancer or other solid tumors that have specific FGFR2 gene changes. The drug is designed to block the FGFR2 protein, which can drive cancer growth. The trial aimed to find the safest dose and …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Elevar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Proton therapy cuts prostate cancer treatment to two weeks
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a shorter course of proton radiation (5 treatments over 2 weeks) for men with localized prostate cancer, compared to the usual 8 weeks. The goal was to see if this approach maintains quality of life and controls the cancer. 150 men with low- to intermediate-risk…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Sound waves vs. prostate cancer: a gentler approach?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a treatment called focused ultrasound (HIFU) that aims to destroy only the cancerous part of the prostate, avoiding common side effects like incontinence and impotence from standard treatments. It involved 174 men aged 50-80 with intermediate-risk prostate cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New combo shows promise in controlling advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug (BMS-986253) combined with standard immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab with or without ipilimumab) in 281 people with advanced cancers like melanoma. The main goals were to check safety and see if tumors shrank. This is a disease-control approac…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Radioactive drug shows promise for Tough-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a radioactive drug called radium-223 in 921 men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy and has spread to the bones. The goal was to see if it helps them live longer and controls the cancer. Participants received either the drug …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called BGB-10188, alone or combined with other cancer drugs (zanubrutinib for blood cancers, tislelizumab for solid tumors), in 97 patients whose cancers had returned or stopped responding to treatment. The main goals were to find safe dos…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New biopsy technique could slash infection risk in prostate cancer detection
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two ways of taking prostate tissue samples: the standard transrectal method (through the rectum) and a newer transperineal method (through the skin between the scrotum and anus). Over 1,000 men participated to see if the transperineal approach causes fewer inf…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New clip could make robotic cancer surgery safer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new surgical clip called VasoClip, designed to hold blood vessels closed more securely during robotic surgery for prostate, kidney, or bladder cancer. Forty patients were randomly assigned to receive either the new clip or a standard clip. The goal was to see …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Incheon St.Mary's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New pill targets brain tumors with IDH mutations
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an oral drug called AG-881 in 95 adults with advanced solid tumors, including brain tumors (gliomas), that have specific IDH gene mutations. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the drug works in the body. While not a …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New radiation regimen aims to cut prostate cancer treatment time
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 study tested a radiation therapy plan that gives a slightly higher dose each day over fewer sessions (16 days instead of the usual 8-9 weeks) for men with early-stage prostate cancer. The goal was to see if this shorter schedule is safe and effective, while also trac…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Could a cream after surgery stop cervical cancer in HIV-Positive women?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether using an anti-cancer cream (5-fluorouracil) in the vagina after surgery is an acceptable and feasible way to treat cervical precancer in 180 South African women living with HIV. The goal was to see if women would stick with the treatment and find it a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to delay prostate cancer relapse in patients with limited spread
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of high-dose radiation and hormone therapy (leuprorelin) in 74 men with prostate cancer that had returned in up to 5 pelvic lymph nodes after initial treatment. The goal was to see if this approach could delay further cancer growth or relapse. Part…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could a simple Self-Swab revolutionize cervical cancer screening?
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial tests whether a vaginal self-sampling device can accurately detect high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) compared to samples collected by a clinician. About 1,000 women aged 30-64, either regular screening attendees or those who haven't been screened in 3+ years, will p…
Sponsor: AML • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 05:00 UTC
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Can a new tracer spot prostate cancer return better than the standard scan?
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial tests whether a new PET/CT tracer, 64Cu-SAR-bisPSMA, can find more sites of prostate cancer recurrence than the standard 68Ga PSMA-11 scan in men whose PSA rises after prostate removal. Fifty men will receive both scans, and researchers will compare how many lesions ea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons remove all prostate cancer
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests a special dye that makes prostate cancer cells glow during surgery. About 22 men with aggressive prostate cancer will receive the dye before their prostate removal surgery. Surgeons will use a special camera to see the glowing cancer, helping them remove more of …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Clinton Bahler • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Man's best friend as cancer detector: can dogs sniff out prostate cancer?
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial explores whether specially trained dogs can identify high-risk prostate cancer by smelling urine samples. Men with suspected prostate cancer will provide urine samples, which six dogs will sniff. The study will compare the dogs' accuracy against MRI results and biopsy …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to find the best way to catch HPV cancers early in HIV patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looks at which tests work best to find early signs of HPV-related cancer in the cervix or anus of people living with HIV. About 1,586 participants from Mexico and Puerto Rico will be tested using different methods, including HPV tests and cell samples. The goal is to c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single tracer light up cancer's first stop? a trial puts a hybrid dye-and-radioactive marker to the test.
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial tests whether a new hybrid tracer, ICG-99mTc-nanoscan, can replace the standard tracer for sentinel node biopsy in people with penile cancer, melanoma, or oral cancer. The hybrid tracer combines a fluorescent dye with a radioactive marker, potentially allowing surgeons…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan technique could map hidden prostate cancer recurrences
Diagnosis CompletedThis large registry study is testing whether a special type of PET scan, called PSMA-PET, can better detect where prostate cancer has returned after initial treatment. Thousands of men with suspected recurrent prostate cancer across Ontario will receive this scan. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive tracer could spot hidden cancers
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed phase 1 trial tested a radioactive imaging agent called [99mTc]Tc-DB8 in 10 people with prostate or breast cancer. The goal was to see how the agent spreads in the body and whether it can help detect tumors using SPECT scans. Researchers also checked for safety and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden cancer cells
Diagnosis CompletedThis early study tested a radioactive imaging agent called [99mTc]Tc(CO)3-(HE)3-Ec1 in 10 adults with solid tumors. The agent is designed to attach to EpCAM receptors on cancer cells, making them visible on SPECT scans. Researchers aimed to see where the agent goes in the body, m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New scan could light up hidden cancers
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed phase 1 study tested a new radioactive imaging agent called 99mTc-RM26 in 10 people with prostate or breast cancer. The goal was to see how the agent spreads in the body and whether it can help spot tumors using SPECT scans. Researchers also checked for safety and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden cancers
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed Phase 1 study tested a new radioactive imaging agent called [123I]I-DARPIN-Ec1 in 10 people with lung or ovarian cancer. The goal was to see how the agent spreads in the body and whether it can help spot tumors on SPECT scans. Researchers compared the new scan resu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New imaging agent could sharpen prostate cancer detection
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed Phase 1 study tested a new radioactive tracer called [99mTc]Tc-BQ0413 in 10 men with prostate cancer. The tracer was injected once, and SPECT scans were taken over 24 hours to see where it goes in the body and how safe it is. The goal is to develop a better imaging…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New imaging agent targets LRRC15 to sharpen cancer diagnosis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests a special SPECT imaging agent that seeks out a protein called LRRC15, found on many aggressive cancers like pancreatic, breast, lung, and brain tumors. The goal is to see if this scan can help doctors diagnose and stage these cancers more accurately. Healthy volu…
Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New blood test aims to spot prostate cancer cells earlier
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new blood test called EPISPOT to find prostate cancer cells in the blood of 361 men with localized prostate cancer before they received any treatment. The goal was to see if this test could predict remission better than an existing test called CellSearch. The …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Pee test for cervical cancer? study checks if women like it
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether women would be willing to collect their own urine sample for cervical cancer screening instead of a traditional swab. 173 women aged 31-49 at a French hospital tried it and answered questions about their experience. The goal was to see how acceptable …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Temperature-Sensing MRI could sharpen prostate cancer detection
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new MRI method that measures temperature changes in the prostate. The goal is to help doctors find cancer more accurately and guide laser treatments. Researchers scanned 70 men who already needed an MRI for prostate cancer diagnosis. The focus was on checking …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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AI takes on prostate cancer detection: could it replace the radiologist?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested an AI software called Quantib Prostate to see if it can detect prostate cancer on MRI scans as accurately as expert radiologists. Researchers looked at 200 men who had prostate MRIs and biopsies. The AI's readings were compared to the radiologist's readings, usi…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Dogs on the scent: can they sniff out cancer?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether specially trained dogs can identify breast, lung, prostate, or colorectal cancer by sniffing breath samples collected on masks. Over 1,300 people provided breath samples before their regular cancer screening or biopsy. The dogs' results were compared to …
Sponsor: SpotitEarly • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Which PET scan is better at spotting prostate cancer?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested two different radioactive tracers (68Ga-RM2 and 68Ga-PSMA-617) used in PET/CT scans to see which one better detects prostate cancer in men scheduled for prostate removal surgery. Twenty-two men with low, intermediate, or high-risk prostate cancer received both s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study weighs safer prostate biopsy methods
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at two methods of taking prostate tissue samples to diagnose cancer: one through the rectum and one through the skin between the scrotum and anus. Researchers wanted to see which method causes fewer infections and less bleeding. 101 men with suspected prostate c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Elsan • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a vaginal fluid test spot ovarian cancer earlier?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether fluid collected from behind the vagina (culdocentesis) can help diagnose ovarian cancer. Researchers measured tumor markers CA-125 and HE4 in the fluid of 52 women scheduled for surgery. They also checked a urine sample for estrogen ratios. The goal w…
Sponsor: Southern Illinois University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New imaging showdown: can PSMA PET/CT beat MRI for prostate cancer detection?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at 60 men who had a prostate biopsy to check for cancer. It compared two imaging methods used to guide the biopsy: the standard multiparametric MRI and a newer scan called Ga-68 PSMA PET/CT. The goal was to see which method better finds aggressive prostate cance…
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New scanner could help surgeons spot Left-Behind cancer Mid-Operation
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new type of PET-CT scanner that can scan a tumor right after it is removed from the body. Patients with prostate or head and neck cancer received a small amount of radioactive tracer before surgery, which sticks to cancer cells. After removal, the specimen was…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could a 'Negative' HPV test miss warning signs? new study investigates
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at 45 patients whose HPV tests came back negative but had a late signal in the raw data. Researchers wanted to see if these late signals might actually indicate early cervical cell changes. By comparing different lab methods, they aim to improve how we interpret…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New Light-Based scan could spot prostate cancer faster
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new imaging technique called Full Field Optical Coherence Tomography (FFOCT) to see if it can detect prostate cancer in biopsy samples as well as standard microscope analysis. Researchers compared FFOCT results to the usual pathology exam in 91 men with elevat…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New Self-Test could revolutionize cervical cancer screening
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new way to screen for cervical cancer using samples women collect themselves at home. Researchers wanted to see if a test that looks at DNA changes in HPV could better identify who truly needs follow-up care. About 294 women participated, and the goal was to m…
Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to spot prostate cancer more clearly
Diagnosis CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new radioactive imaging agent called rhPSMA-7.3 (18F) in 24 people: some healthy volunteers and some with prostate cancer. The goal was to check safety and see how the agent spreads in the body and how well it lights up cancer on PET scans. The stu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Blue Earth Diagnostics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can removing ovaries prevent cancer in High-Risk women? new study investigates
Prevention CompletedThis study followed 40 women at high genetic risk for ovarian cancer due to BRCA mutations or strong family history. One group chose to have their ovaries and fallopian tubes removed to prevent cancer, while the other group opted for regular CA-125 blood tests every 3 months to c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Culturally tailored program aims to boost cervical cancer screening in black women
Prevention CompletedThis study tests a program called 'Health is Wealth: A Cervical Health Program' designed to encourage cervical cancer screening among African American and Sub-Saharan African immigrant women. Participants attend a two-hour educational session and receive an HPV self-sampling kit …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Adebola Adegboyega • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eating within a 10-Hour window may help prevent a common cancer
Prevention CompletedThis study tests whether limiting daily eating to an 8–10 hour window can improve metabolic health and potentially lower the risk of endometrial cancer. Overweight or obese Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander women at elevated risk will follow a time-restricted eating schedule for s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill shield ears from chemo damage?
Prevention CompletedThis study tests whether the drug SENS-401 can prevent hearing loss caused by cisplatin, a common chemotherapy. Adults with cancer who are scheduled to receive cisplatin take SENS-401 before, during, and after treatment. Hearing is measured with a standard test to see if the drug…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sensorion • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New catheter lock could slash infection risk for cancer patients
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a taurolidine-citrate solution (TauroLock) placed in the catheter between treatments can prevent bloodstream infections in adults with solid tumors receiving IV anti-cancer therapy. 162 patients were randomly assigned to get either the TauroLock solution…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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At-Home HPV test kits could boost cervical cancer screening in Hard-to-Reach women
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether offering a vaginal self-sampling kit directly to women aged 50-65 who had not had a cervical smear in over three years would increase screening participation. Women received a kit to use at home and mail to a lab for HPV testing. The goal was to see how …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New screening strategy aims to prevent uterine cancer in High-Risk women
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a two-step screening process to find postmenopausal women at higher risk for endometrial cancer. Those identified as high-risk received a hormone challenge test and, if positive, standard care plus a lifestyle program. The goal was to see if this approach is pra…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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At-Home HPV test could save lives in underserved asian women
Prevention CompletedThis completed trial enrolled 797 Asian American women (Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese) aged 30-65 who were overdue for cervical cancer screening. All participants received community education and help scheduling a clinic screening. Half also got an HPV self-sampling kit to use at h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Single dose of esketamine during surgery may ward off Post-Op depression in ovarian cancer patients
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether giving a low dose of esketamine during ovarian cancer surgery could prevent depressive symptoms that often follow. 568 women undergoing cytoreductive surgery received either esketamine or a placebo. Researchers measured depression using a standard questi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Peppermint and lemon scents put to the test against chemo nausea
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether inhaling a blend of peppermint and lemon essential oils can reduce nausea and vomiting in people receiving their first chemotherapy for a solid tumor. Participants will inhale the oils four times daily and whenever nausea strikes, with symptoms tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 05:00 UTC
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Vitamin d gel on the scalp: a new hope against chemo hair loss?
Symptom relief CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing whether a topical solution containing calcitriol, a form of vitamin D, can safely reduce hair loss in adults receiving taxane-based chemotherapy for breast, gynecologic, or other solid tumors. Participants apply the solution to their scalp twice …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BPGbio • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 05:00 UTC
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Popsicles may soothe Chemo's taste troubles for prostate cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looks at whether cooling the mouth with popsicles during chemotherapy can reduce taste changes in prostate cancer patients. About 60 people starting a type of chemo called taxane will be asked to suck on popsicles during their infusion. The goal is to see if this simpl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chill out: ice therapy may cool down prostate biopsy pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether placing ice inside the rectum before a prostate biopsy can lower pain, anxiety, stress hormone levels, and complications like bleeding. About 84 men having their first prostate biopsy will either receive standard care or ice application. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mersin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A digital lifeline: could Real-Time symptom tracking transform care for kids with advanced cancer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a new care approach, called PediQUEST Response, can improve quality of life for children, adolescents, and young adults with advanced cancer. Participants use an app to regularly report symptoms and quality of life, and a palliative care team receives the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Joanne Wolfe, MD, MPH • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Facing the fear: a new program aims to ease anxiety in advanced cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests a psychosocial program called Conquer Fear Support (CFS) for people with stage III or IV lung or gynecologic cancer who are experiencing fear of cancer progression. The program includes psychoeducation, attention training, worry management, and detached mindfulne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Prehabilitation may cut surgery risks in ovarian cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looks at whether a program called prehabilitation—which helps patients get stronger and healthier before surgery—can lower the chance of problems after surgery for advanced ovarian cancer. About 146 women having surgery for ovarian cancer will take part. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Smartphone app eases fear before prostate surgery, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a mobile app that teaches patients about prostate surgery can improve their experience. 68 patients were split into two groups: one used the app, the other received standard care. Researchers measured anxiety, fear, pain, and satisfaction before and afte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tarsus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could ease cancer Patients' procedure fears
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during PICC line placement can reduce anxiety and pain in cancer patients. About 120 adults will be randomly assigned to either receive VR plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if this non-drug appro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing of numbing shot may cut opioid use in prostate surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looks at whether giving a local anesthetic to the abdominal wall at the start of robotic prostate surgery, rather than at the end, can reduce the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) needed during the operation. About 50 adults with prostate cancer or benign prostate…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Koc University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talking it out ease PTSD in cancer patients during a pandemic?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether monthly 45-minute psychological interviews over 6 months could reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in cancer patients affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It included 29 adults with solid tumors who had moderate to high PTSD symptoms. The goal was to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A surgical tweak may speed bladder control recovery after prostate removal
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether adding two surgical steps—suspending the urethra and rebuilding pelvic fascia—during robot-assisted prostate removal can help men regain urinary continence sooner. About 60 prostate cancer patients will receive the modified procedure and be followed for t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a sedative calm the Body's stress response during brain tumor surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving the sedative dexmedetomidine during pituitary tumor surgery can dampen the body's stress response and improve early recovery. About 64 adults with non-functioning pituitary adenomas undergoing endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery will be rand…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 'Female Viagra' drug boost libido in men on prostate cancer treatment?
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether flibanserin, a drug approved for low sexual desire in women, can increase sexual interest in men with prostate cancer who are receiving androgen deprivation therapy (hormone therapy). About 44 men will be randomly assigned to take flibanserin or …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Andrew McDonald • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prehabilitation boosts pelvic floor recovery in cervical cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 4-week exercise program before surgery (prehabilitation) in 34 women with cervical cancer. The program included aerobic, resistance, and pelvic floor exercises. Results suggest it may improve pelvic floor strength and shorten hospital stays compared to standar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saveetha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer Survivors' sex drive gets a boost: bupropion shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether bupropion, a medication that affects brain chemicals, can improve low sexual desire in women who have had breast or gynecologic cancer. About 230 women took either bupropion or a placebo pill for 9 weeks. The main goal was to see if their self-reported s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Online program helps ovarian cancer survivors feel better
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a web-based program to improve quality of life and reduce stress in ovarian cancer survivors. 326 women participated, comparing a mindfulness program to a healthy lifestyle program. The goal was to see if the online programs could help with stress, anxiety, mood…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Susan Lutgendorf • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could tiny needles tame Chemo's Gut-Wrenching side effect in kids?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether acupuncture using tiny, semi-permanent needles can prevent diarrhea caused by the chemotherapy drug irinotecan in children with solid tumors. About 22 children will receive the acupuncture during their second round of chemo, and researchers will measure p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundació Sant Joan de Déu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient Mind-Body practice tested as fatigue fighter for men after cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study investigates whether a 12-week program of tai chi and qigong (called Body Mind Training) can reduce fatigue in male cancer survivors aged 55 and older. Participants are randomly assigned to the mind-body training, a light exercise-only group, or a usual-care group. Res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug M701 aims to stop Cancer-Related fluid buildup without drains
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a drug called M701, given directly into the belly, combined with standard cancer therapy, for people with malignant ascites (fluid buildup) from stomach, colon, or ovarian cancer. The goal was to see if M701 could delay the need for fluid drainage and improve su…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wuhan YZY Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug may ease severe skin rashes in cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether the drug benralizumab can safely reduce skin rashes caused by cancer treatments like checkpoint inhibitors. The goal was to lower the number of high-grade rashes to milder ones, which could improve quality of life and help patients stay on their cancer t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New therapy aims to ease emotional toll of testicular cancer in young latino men
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested a 6-session therapy called Goal-Focused Emotion Regulation Therapy (GET) in 35 young Latino testicular cancer survivors aged 18-39. The therapy helps participants set goals, manage emotions, and find meaning after cancer. Researchers measured anxiety, depr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New nursing approach cuts clots and swelling after cervical cancer surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special nursing plan (called ERAS) could help women recover after surgery for cervical cancer. 160 women were split into two groups: one got the ERAS nursing plan, the other got standard care. The goal was to see if the ERAS plan could lower the risk o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for better sleep after gynecologic cancer: behavioral interventions show promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested three behavioral approaches—sleep restriction, stimulus control, and systematic light exposure—to help gynecologic cancer survivors who have trouble sleeping. 78 participants completed the program, and researchers measured changes in sleep quality and daytime im…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Lower dose of olanzapine may ease chemo nausea with less drowsiness
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 2,000 adults with solid tumors to find the best dose of olanzapine for preventing nausea and vomiting caused by strong chemotherapy. Researchers compared 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg doses to see which works best with the fewest side effects like daytime sleepines…
Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Hypnosis before hysterectomy: a new way to ease cancer surgery nerves?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a one-hour hypnosis session, done 5 to 15 days before a hysterectomy for pelvic gynecological cancer, could lower anxiety around the time of surgery. Twenty-nine women participated, and the hypnosis was guided by a trained nurse. The main goal was to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can a longer overnight fast help men on prostate cancer treatment?
Symptom relief CompletedThis small pilot study tested a 3-month program where men with prostate cancer on hormone therapy were encouraged to fast for 12 to 16 hours each night, supported by weekly coaching calls and text messages. The 40 participants found the program feasible and satisfying, with some …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Vitamin cocktail may shrink fibroids, reduce surgery need
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 3-month treatment with a combination of vitamin D, green tea extract (EGCG), vitamin B6, and D-Chiro-inositol in 108 women with uterine fibroids who were planning surgery. The goal was to see if the supplement could ease symptoms and possibly help some women a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universita di Verona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Massage therapy may ease painful sex after gynecological cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special perineal massage technique could reduce pain during sex and vaginal tightness in women treated for gynecological cancer. 35 women received either the massage or standard dilator treatment over ten sessions. The goal was to see if the massage im…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alcala • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can a simple dilator boost sexual health after cancer treatment?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether using a vaginal dilator for 12 weeks helps women who had brachytherapy for cervical cancer. Researchers measured sexual function, self-compassion, and quality of life in 80 participants at three time points. The goal was to see if this simple tool can…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study tests best method to cut bleeding in fibroid surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 120 women having open surgery for uterine fibroids to see which method best reduces bleeding. Doctors compared using a tourniquet, clamping the uterine artery, or no compression at all. The goal is to find the safest way to control blood loss and improve reco…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study tests better pain control during brain surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at two ways to numb a nerve bundle in the face during pituitary gland surgery. The goal was to see which method reduces the amount of anesthesia needed during the operation. Sixty adults having this type of surgery took part. The results help doctors choose the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Donia Hany Saad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Walking your way through chemo: study tests if steps keep treatment on track
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a simple walking program, guided by a fitness tracker, could help cancer patients tolerate their chemoradiotherapy without missing treatments. 166 adults with brain, head and neck, lung, gastrointestinal, or cervical cancer participated. Patients were gi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Exercise eases chemo fatigue in testicular cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether an 8-week program of strength, endurance, and aerobic exercise could reduce fatigue in men with testicular germ cell cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Twenty men participated, with half doing the exercise program and half receiving usual care. The goal was…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Malaga • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Home workouts help cancer patients feel better during pandemic
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether an online exercise and education program could help cancer patients and survivors feel better during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thirty adults with metastatic breast or gynecological cancer, or breast cancer survivors, took part. The program aimed to reduce f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Malaga • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can a VR headset calm chemo anxiety? new study tests hypnosis in prostate cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using virtual reality hypnosis before chemotherapy infusions could lower anxiety in men with metastatic prostate cancer. Fifty-three patients were randomly assigned to either receive the VR hypnosis session or standard care before each docetaxel infusion…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saint-Gregoire Private Hospital Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New program helps men fight prostate cancer side effects
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program to help men prepare for and manage side effects from prostate cancer treatments like surgery or radiation. The program used daily texts and emails, plus support from other men, to encourage healthy habits before treatment. The goal was to reduce distre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Can a nurse and an app improve life after gynecologic cancer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new way to follow up with gynecologic cancer survivors. Instead of seeing a doctor every time, patients saw a nurse at every other visit and used a smartphone app to help manage their health. The goal was to see if this approach improved self-management skills…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sorlandet Hospital HF • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Pre-Surgery bootcamp boosts recovery for prostate cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a prehabilitation program—including exercise, nutrition advice, and education—before robotic prostate surgery helps men regain quality of life more quickly. One hundred men with localized prostate cancer participated. The goal was to see if preparing the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Prostate cancer patients weigh in: which chemo is easier to tolerate?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether men with metastatic prostate cancer prefer cabazitaxel or docetaxel as their first chemotherapy. 195 patients tried both drugs in sequence and then stated their preference. The goal is to see if side effects like nerve damage or fatigue influence choi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Acupuncture before surgery may steady blood pressure in hysterectomy patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis small pilot study looked at whether acupuncture given twice before surgery could help stabilize blood pressure in women having their uterus removed (total laparoscopic hysterectomy) for fibroids. Thirty-five adult patients received acupuncture before the operation, and resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ilsan Cha hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New smartphone app aims to ease cancer symptoms for women
Symptom relief CompletedThis study developed and tested a smartphone app to help Taiwanese women with gynecological cancer learn about their condition and manage symptoms. 67 women used the app, which included a chatbot and educational content. Researchers measured changes in symptom distress, informati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can brain training ease 'Chemo Brain' in gynecologic cancer survivors?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a home-based cognitive training program called BrainHQ in 60 women with gynecologic cancers who had memory or thinking problems after chemotherapy. Participants used the app for about 2.5 hours per week for 10 weeks. The goal was to see if the program was practi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can pelvic PT help cancer survivors regain sexual health?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a 10-week pelvic physical therapy program is practical for gynecologic cancer survivors who have sexual problems. Twenty survivors were enrolled to see if they could stick with the program and if it improved their sexual function and quality of life. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could a common painkiller combo ease cancer treatment pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding ketoprofen to standard paracetamol (acetaminophen) can better control pain in patients receiving brachytherapy for cervical or upper airway/digestive tract cancers. Sixty-eight adults were randomly assigned to receive either paracetamol alone or p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Music eases anxiety during prostate cancer therapy, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether listening to music during radionuclide treatment helps prostate cancer patients feel less anxious and distressed. Sixty men were split into two groups: one listened to their choice of instrumental music through headphones during treatment, while the othe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New support program aims to ease cancer Patients' transition home from hospital
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program called BOLSTER, designed to give extra support to people with gynecologic or gastrointestinal cancers and their caregivers after a hospital stay. The goal was to see if the program was practical and well-liked. 121 adults with complex care needs took p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Needles vs. night sweats: can acupuncture cool prostate cancer side effects?
Symptom relief CompletedThis small pilot study tested whether acupuncture could help reduce hot flashes and night sweats in men with prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy. Twelve men received acupuncture sessions, and researchers measured how well the treatment was accepted and whether symptoms imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College Cork • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Stress ball squeeze eases pap smear pain, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether squeezing a stress ball during a gynecologic exam reduces pain and anxiety. 141 women aged 18-35 who had a Pap smear were randomly assigned to use a stress ball or not. The goal was to see if this simple technique could improve the patient experience and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to boost cancer patient voice during treatment
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a mobile app helps cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy report their symptoms more effectively. Over 200 participants used the app to track side effects for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the app improves how patients recognize a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Phone therapy eases cancer Survivors' distress in rural areas
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a stepped-care telehealth program for cancer survivors living in rural areas who experience anxiety, depression, or sleep problems. Participants received either low-intensity check-ins or high-intensity phone therapy with a licensed therapist, depending on sympt…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New program helps young couples navigate cancer's toll on fertility and intimacy
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program to help young couples cope with reproductive and sexual health problems after breast or gynecologic cancer. 158 survivors and their partners took part in a videoconference intervention. The goal was to reduce distress and improve communication about fe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oregon State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Could less steroid before chemo be safer and just as effective?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether giving a lower dose of the steroid dexamethasone before the chemotherapy drug docetaxel can prevent allergic reactions with fewer side effects. The standard high dose can cause problems like high blood sugar, mood changes, and weakened immunity. Resea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Exercise and online therapy show promise for cancer fatigue
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether exercise, with or without internet-based cognitive behavior therapy, could reduce fatigue in 126 men with advanced prostate cancer. Participants were on hormone therapy and followed a 12-week exercise program. The goal was to see if these non-drug approa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New surgical 'HOOD' technique may help men regain bladder control faster after prostate cancer surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 200 men with early-stage prostate cancer who had robotic surgery to remove the prostate. It compared two surgical methods—the standard approach and a newer 'HOOD' technique—to see which one helps men regain bladder control sooner after surgery. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Araz Musaev • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Blood test may spare cancer patients unneeded iron infusions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial explores whether a blood test measuring reticulocyte hemoglobin content (RET-He) can predict how well cancer patients with anemia will respond to intravenous iron treatment. The study involves adults with solid tumors who have functional iron deficiency. By checking RE…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 05:00 UTC
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Robot helper aims to ease prostate cancer journey for black men
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explores whether a virtual robot assistant can help Black men recently diagnosed with prostate cancer get the support and information they need. Researchers will ask about 50 participants to use the app and give feedback on how easy and helpful it is. The goal is to se…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 05:00 UTC
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Your iPhone could be your next cancer symptom tracker
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether iPhones and Apple Watches can reliably collect health data from people with cancer. 49 adults undergoing cancer treatment wore an Apple Watch and used an iPhone for 4 months to track activity, fatigue, and thinking skills. The goal was to see if these de…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 05:00 UTC
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Uterine scar tissue after fibroid surgery: who is at risk?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how often women develop intrauterine adhesions (scar tissue inside the uterus) after having fibroids removed through laparoscopic or open surgery. Researchers will check for adhesions using a small camera inserted into the uterus three months after surgery. Th…
Sponsor: Università degli Studi dell'Insubria • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 05:00 UTC
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Scientists uncover genetic secrets behind rare hormone disorders
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at nearly 1,400 people with rare conditions like PPNAD, Carney Complex, and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. The goal was to find the genetic causes and link them to specific symptoms. Researchers used clinical exams and genetic testing to better understand how these dis…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 05:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in advanced prostate cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at genes in men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and is no longer responding to hormone therapy. Researchers will analyze tissue, blood, and urine samples from 92 patients receiving a drug called abiraterone. The goal is to find genetic changes that …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a virtual board help doctors tackle prostate cancer genetics?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a web-based virtual genetics board helps doctors discuss and manage prostate cancer genetics. About 118 healthcare providers, including oncologists and genetic counselors, will use the board and then give feedback through surveys and interviews. The go…
Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for testicular cancer genes in families
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to understand why testicular cancer sometimes runs in families. Researchers will collect DNA samples and medical information from about 750 people in families with multiple cases of testicular cancer. No treatment is given; the goal is to find genes that increase …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Protein 'Fingerprint' blood test could warn of ovarian cancer return
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at proteins in the blood of women with ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer who are in remission. The goal is to find a protein pattern, or 'fingerprint,' that signals when the cancer might come back. Researchers followed 119 women with stage III or IV c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A hidden route for ovarian cancer spread?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether lymph nodes in the lower abdomen, called the inferior epigastric lymph node basin, might be an early stop for ovarian cancer spreading from the peritoneum. Researchers will biopsy these nodes in 20 patients undergoing surgery for ovarian peritoneal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Which scan spots prostate cancer best? new study puts two to the test
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 14 men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer who were scheduled for prostate removal surgery. Each man received two different types of PET scans to see which one better highlights cancer cells. The goal was to compare the scans' ability to detect and measure…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a short course of hormone therapy before prostate surgery reveal new clues about cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial investigates how a single injection of degarelix, a drug that lowers testosterone, affects prostate cancer cells when given just days before prostate removal surgery. Researchers aim to measure changes in cell growth (Ki-67 levels) by comparing biopsy and surgical tiss…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists examine immune clues in ovarian cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at tumor samples from 687 women with advanced high-grade serous ovarian cancer who were treated with chemotherapy. Researchers examined different types of immune cells in the tumors to see if they were linked to how well patients did. The goal was to b…
Sponsor: Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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ECMO in kids with cancer: a closer look at survival and risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examines how children under 18 with cancer or a history of a stem cell transplant do when they need a machine called ECMO to help them breathe. Researchers looked at bleeding, infections, and survival rates in children treated at one hospital, and compared survival wit…
Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New model could predict dangerous gut leak after ovarian cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at what factors increase the risk of a serious complication called anastomotic leakage after ovarian cancer surgery. Researchers will analyze data from 401 patients to build a prediction model. The goal is to help surgeons identify high-risk patients early and ta…
Sponsor: Zhongda Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden costs of cancer surgery: new study tracks financial burden after robotic procedures
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how robotic surgery for prostate, bladder, or kidney cancer affects patients' finances. Researchers will ask 120 people who had surgery in the last year to fill out questionnaires about their medical costs, travel expenses, and support needs. The goal is to un…
Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Education boosts HPV vaccine willingness in women, study hopes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether a structured face-to-face education program can improve women's knowledge about cervical cancer and their attitudes toward the HPV vaccine. One hundred women aged 18-49 in Turkey will be split into two groups: one receives the education, the other gets ro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Muhammet Faruk Yigit • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple ultrasound replace an invasive scope for Post-Surgery uterine checks?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at two ways to examine the uterine cavity after women have had hysteroscopic surgery for conditions like polyps, fibroids, or a uterine septum. One method is a non-invasive 3D ultrasound; the other is an office hysteroscopy, which involves inserting a small camer…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone program help cancer patients decide about fertility?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests a digital education program designed to help newly diagnosed women with gynecological cancer learn about egg freezing (oocyte cryopreservation). The program uses videos, images, WhatsApp, and online meetings to teach about fertility preservation options. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tracking recovery after cervical cancer radiation: what helps patients heal?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows 67 women with cervical cancer for one year after they finish radiation therapy. Researchers want to see how their quality of life, including physical and emotional well-being, changes over time. Participants fill out questionnaires about symptoms like fatigue, …
Sponsor: Chulabhorn Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood protein map may reveal hidden clues in ovarian cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how proteins in the blood change in women with ovarian cancer as they go through standard treatment. Researchers collected blood samples before surgery, after surgery, and after chemotherapy to see if these protein shifts could give a fuller picture of how the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Enzyme-HPV link in cervical disease explored
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how certain enzymes called matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their inhibitors relate to human papillomavirus (HPV) in cervical dysplasia and cancer. Researchers collected tissue and cell samples from 216 women with different stages of cervical lesions. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Blood test may predict cancer spread in women
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at whether a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) can help track breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancers. Researchers analyzed circulating tumor cells in 150 women to see if these cells could predict the risk of cancer spreading or how well treatment wor…
Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Ports may offer easier way to deliver prostate cancer drug
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether Pluvicto, a radioactive drug for prostate cancer, can be safely given through a permanently implanted port (TIVAP) instead of a standard IV. Researchers measured if any drug got stuck in the port in 107 patients. The goal was to see if using the port is …
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Lab study tests antibody that could unlock immune attack on liver cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at a new antibody called anti-SIRPα as a potential immunotherapy for liver cancer. Researchers used blood and tissue samples from 30 liver cancer patients to see how the antibody affects immune cells. The goal was to understand whether blocking the SIR…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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No antibiotics before prostate biopsy? new study checks safety
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether it is safe to skip antibiotics before a prostate biopsy. Researchers followed 1753 men who had a biopsy through the perineum (the area between the scrotum and anus). They compared infection rates in those who did not get antibiotics to existing data f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Phone calls or brochures? study finds best way to get cancer survivors genetic help
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at two ways to help breast and ovarian cancer survivors get genetic counseling: a mailed brochure or a phone call with a health coach. About 668 women took part. The goal was to see which method led more people to actually get genetic counseling or testing. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Blood test score may guide ovarian cancer treatment decisions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a score called KELIM can predict how well ovarian cancer patients respond to maintenance treatment with PARP inhibitors after initial chemotherapy. Researchers will analyze data from 243 patients who took part in the PAOLA-1 trial. If KELIM proves usef…
Sponsor: ARCAGY/ GINECO GROUP • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New imaging comparison could improve prostate cancer monitoring
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 80 patients with advanced prostate cancer that had stopped responding to chemotherapy. All patients received a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA-617. Researchers compared two types of scans—PET and SPECT—to see which better tracks changes in tumor …
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New radiation approach targets multiple tumors at once in early trial
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a precise, high-dose radiation technique called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) in 42 patients with breast, lung, or prostate cancer that had spread to several places in the body. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for side eff…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can survivor stories get more people screened for cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a short video featuring cancer survivors and local leaders could encourage more people in rural Tamil Nadu to get screened for oral, breast, and cervical cancer. Over 1,200 adults aged 30-59 who had not been screened recently were randomly assigned to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: International Agency for Research on Cancer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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AI-powered PET scans may predict prostate cancer aggressiveness before surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a special type of PET scan, using two different tracers, can help predict how aggressive a person's prostate cancer is before surgery. Researchers will use computer models to analyze the scan images and compare the results with standard biopsy and surg…
Sponsor: Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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PET scan patients may soon be allowed to move freely during the long wait
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether letting patients move freely between the injection of a radioactive tracer and the PET scan affects image quality. Normally, patients must rest for an hour to avoid muscle uptake that can blur results. The trial involved 284 adults with cancer or needing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study aims to unlock secrets of immunotherapy skin reactions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed 255 cancer patients receiving immunotherapy to understand why some develop skin side effects. Researchers measured immune markers and lipids in the skin and blood. The goal is to identify patterns that could predict or explain these reactions.
Sponsor: National Jewish Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study probes how pelvic cancer strains Couples' intimacy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 40 women with cervical, uterine, or ovarian cancer to see how their relationship and sexual communication changed from diagnosis to 3 months after treatment. Participants filled out questionnaires about their sexual activity, desire, and discomfort. The goal w…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New study reveals how brain scans predict surgery outcomes for pituitary tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 49 people with masses in the sellar region of the brain (near the pituitary gland). Researchers compared MRI scans before surgery with the final diagnosis after surgery to see how well imaging predicts the type of tumor. The goal was to improve diagnosis and …
Sponsor: Arab Board of Neurosurgery • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Ovarian cancer genetics under the microscope: no treatment, just knowledge
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 1,500 women with advanced ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer to see how genetic changes in their tumors relate to how the disease progresses. Researchers collected tumor samples and medical data to find links between DNA abnormalities and outcomes …
Sponsor: ARCAGY/ GINECO GROUP • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Study reveals why immunotherapy works differently in liver, lung, and brain tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at medical records of 938 adults with solid tumors who received immunotherapy. Researchers compared how well the treatment worked when cancer had spread to different organs like the liver, brain, lung, or bone. The goal is to understand why some metastatic sites…
Sponsor: Wenlong Zhong, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Nurse navigators boost cervical cancer screening in study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a nurse navigation program—including education, counseling, and WhatsApp follow-up—could encourage more women aged 30-65 to get screened for cervical cancer. 80 women who were not regularly screened took part. The program aimed to improve their understan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: TURKAN OZDAS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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AI learns from 14,000 prostate scans to spot aggressive cancers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created a massive, secure database of over 14,000 prostate MRI scans from men with or suspected of having prostate cancer. Researchers used this data to train artificial intelligence (AI) models to better tell apart slow-growing from aggressive cancers, predict if canc…
Sponsor: Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New study checks drug safety for prostate cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how an experimental drug called SHR3680 affects the way the body processes three other common drugs: digoxin, rosuvastatin, and metformin. Thirty-six men with prostate cancer took SHR3680 along with these drugs to see if there were any interactions. The goal …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Stiffness check could boost fibroid treatment success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring the stiffness of uterine fibroids can help predict how well they respond to a non-invasive treatment called MR-HIFU. Forty women with symptomatic fibroids were enrolled. The goal was to improve patient selection so that only those likely to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark antibody could help surgeons spot prostate cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a fluorescent antibody that attaches to prostate cancer cells. Seven men with moderate- to high-risk prostate cancer received the antibody before robotic prostate removal surgery. The goal was to see if the glowing antibody could help surgeons identi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Faith-based workshops aim to boost cancer screening in muslim women
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a two-hour, peer-led workshop with religious messages could encourage Muslim women in North East England and Scotland to get screened for breast, bowel, and cervical cancer. 169 women aged 25-74 who were not up-to-date with all eligible screenings took p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sunderland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can less anesthesia gas be better for robotic prostate surgery?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at two ways of giving anesthesia during robotic prostate removal surgery. One method used a low flow of gas (1 liter per minute) and the other used a normal flow (3 liters per minute). The goal was to see which one is better for breathing, heart function, and co…
Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Real-World data on ovarian cancer treatments collected in russia
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how doctors in Russia treat a specific type of ovarian cancer called HRD-positive. Researchers collected information from 414 patients to understand what treatments they received and how they fared. The goal was to describe real-world practice, not to test a …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New ultrasound technique could sharpen prostate cancer detection
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers at Stanford University tested a new micro-ultrasound device to see if it can more accurately find and outline prostate cancer. The study involved 95 men scheduled for biopsy or prostate removal. The ultrasound images were compared with standard pathology results to he…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Prostate cancer gene hunt could spot relapse early
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at genetic changes in prostate cancer samples from 84 men who had surgery. The goal was to find DNA markers that could predict if the cancer would come back or spread. By identifying these markers, doctors may one day better tailor follow-up care and treatment f…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study aims to fix lack of diversity in cancer trials
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at ways to increase diversity in cancer clinical trials, focusing on breast, liver, and prostate cancers. Researchers worked with communities, doctors, and scientists in New York City to find better ways to include people of color and underserved group…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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PET/CT scans may sharpen cancer Follow-Up decisions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a special PET/CT scan, done within two months after treatment, helps doctors make better decisions for patients with advanced cervical cancer. Researchers compared what doctors would decide without the scan versus with it. The study involved 40 patien…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Black raspberries under the microscope for prostate cancer prevention
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-phase trial studied how compounds from black raspberries are absorbed and processed in 60 men with prostate cancer who were scheduled for surgery. Participants ate a black raspberry confection and followed a special diet before surgery. The goal was not to treat cancer…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New website aims to close cancer care gap for black patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created and tested an educational website to help Black and African American cancer patients learn about personalized cancer treatments and clinical trials. Researchers interviewed 48 patients and caregivers, then tested the website with 33 patients. The goal was to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New digital platform aims to break the silence around hereditary cancer in families
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a digital health platform to help people with a hereditary risk of breast and ovarian cancer share their genetic test results with family members. Researchers worked with 128 participants in Switzerland and Korea to see if the tool reduced distress and improved …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Basel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Prostate cancer mystery: why do two top scans see different tumors?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 30 men with prostate cancer to understand why MRI and PSMA-PET scans sometimes spot different tumors. Researchers used stored tissue samples to analyze the genes and molecules of these mismatched lesions. The goal was to find out if these differences mean the…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Brain radiation may erase personal memories, study warns
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how radiation therapy for brain tumors like meningioma or pituitary adenoma might affect autobiographical memory—the memories of your life events. Researchers will ask 17 patients to complete memory tests one and two years after treatment. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New model could spare prostate cancer patients unnecessary surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to improve how doctors predict whether prostate cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers combined patient information, MRI scans, and genetic data from 367 men who had their prostate removed. The goal was to create a more accurate tool to help decide …
Sponsor: Francesco Montorsi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Gene score may predict prostate cancer worsening
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 185 men with low-risk prostate cancer who chose active surveillance (monitoring instead of immediate treatment). Researchers used a genetic test called a polygenic risk score to see if it could predict which men would have their cancer get worse over time. Th…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Real-World check: ovarian cancer drug niraparib under the microscope
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at 388 women with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer who were taking the drug niraparib as maintenance therapy. Researchers wanted to see how often serious side effects happened and how patients used the drug in real-life UK clinics. No …
Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study aims to predict which fibroids respond best to Non-Invasive ultrasound treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 40 women with symptomatic uterine fibroids to understand why MR-guided focused ultrasound (HIFU) works better for some than others. Researchers used MRI and contrast-enhanced ultrasound to measure fibroid blood flow, stiffness, and other features before treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Tiny gold seeds could sharpen radiation for spine tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether implanting tiny gold markers near spinal tumors helps deliver radiation more accurately. Researchers also checked if giving slightly more radiation to the nearby esophagus is safe, which might improve tumor control. The study involved 41 adults with vari…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New surgical clip tool tested in 161 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at a new device called AE05ML that helps surgeons place clips on blood vessels and other tissues during keyhole surgery. The goal was to see if the device is safe and works well. A total of 161 adults took part in the study.
Sponsor: Teleflex • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Embarrassment may be costing lives: study probes why women delay cancer checks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study interviewed 12 women diagnosed with gynaecological cancers (ovarian, womb, cervical, vulval, or vaginal) to understand what made them seek help or delay. Researchers focused on embarrassment and other barriers to early doctor visits. The goal is to use these insights t…
Sponsor: NHS Grampian • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Ovarian tumor study probes hidden emotional toll
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 60 women who had surgery for borderline or benign ovarian tumors. Researchers used questionnaires to measure anxiety, depression, body image, and sexual health. The goal was to understand the emotional and psychosexual impact of a borderline tumor diagnosis c…
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can an app help your doctor know your family health risks?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a family history app can help doctors collect and use information about patients' family health risks. Over 600 adults aged 30-69 took part. The goal was to see if the app leads to better screening and genetic referrals for conditions like cancer, heart …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Do surgery quality rules save lives in ovarian cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study reviewed over 11,000 patients with advanced ovarian cancer to see if hospitals that follow ten specific quality standards for surgery have better outcomes. The research looked at how long patients lived without their cancer getting worse and overall survival. The goal …
Sponsor: European Society of Gynaecological Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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AI vs. jargon: can robots make cancer info easier to read?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether an AI tool can help health providers write medical summaries that are easier for patients to understand. 120 providers were split into two groups: one used the AI tool, the other did not. The goal was to see if AI could improve readability and save time,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Joint pain from cancer drug measured in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how often joint pain occurs in 71 people with ovarian, colorectal, or lung cancer who were taking the drug bevacizumab. Participants filled out a questionnaire about their joint pain over 6 months. The goal was to better understand this side effect.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Keyhole surgery blood loss study compares tying techniques
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 60 women aged 35 to 60 who had a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) through small cuts in the belly (laparoscopy). The goal was to compare two different methods of tying off the uterine arteries to see which one led to less blood loss during surgery. The re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mostafa Bahaa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can the mediterranean diet survive chemo? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how cancer treatment changes patients' ability to stick with a Mediterranean diet. Researchers followed 116 patients starting chemotherapy or immunotherapy, checking their diet adherence and sensory changes (taste and smell) at the start and after 9 weeks. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Fiber-Fed mice show promise against prostate cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from the University of Aberdeen looked at how dietary fiber supplements might influence prostate cancer. Researchers gave mice different fibers (inulin, pectin, hemp hull) along with stool samples from healthy men over 60. They then measured changes in gut ba…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Can a custom exercise plan help cancer patients on chemo? small study says maybe
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a flexible, personalized exercise program is practical for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Twenty-one adults with breast, ovarian, or colorectal cancer took part. The main goal was to see if patients would join, attend, and stick with the exercis…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Dublin, Trinity College • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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10-Year study checks if HPV test alone can replace pap smear
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows over 1,700 women who previously took part in a cervical cancer screening trial. Researchers want to see if testing for HPV alone is as safe and effective as combining it with a Pap smear over 10 years. Participants provide a cervical sample for both tests, and …
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Home workouts may boost cancer Patients' cell power
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how prostate and colorectal cancer affect mitochondria—the energy factories in cells—and whether a 4-week home exercise program could improve them. Fifteen men awaiting surgery did either resistance or high-intensity interval training at home. Researchers mea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Nottingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Tumor DNA test may match patients to smarter cancer drugs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether analyzing the DNA of a patient's tumor can help doctors pick a targeted therapy for advanced or metastatic cancer. Researchers enrolled 550 adults with various solid tumors that had spread. They took biopsy or blood samples to search for genetic chang…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tiny trial aims to shed light on PSMA scans in hard-to-treat prostate cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether taking dasatinib alone or with darolutamide for 14 days can increase PSMA levels on PET scans in men with metastatic prostate cancer. Only 4 men participated, all with low PSMA uptake on their initial scan. The goal was to learn more about how PSMA expre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Nepal study tests whether fighting stigma gets more women screened for cervical cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a program designed to reduce stigma around cervical cancer and increase screening among women in Nepal. Researchers enrolled 310 married women aged 30-60 from one municipality. The program included educational videos and group discussions. The goal was to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Immunotherapy side effects under the microscope: MOTIVATE study tracks 150 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 150 people with solid tumors who were starting immunotherapy (immune checkpoint inhibitors) as part of their regular care. Researchers collected data on side effects and asked patients to fill out questionnaires before each treatment. The goal was to better un…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Ovarian cancer surgery: does following guidelines save money and improve life quality?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether following national guidelines for ovarian cancer surgery is cost-effective. Researchers measured the cost per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) over three years in 200 women with advanced ovarian cancer. The goal was to understand the economic impact …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Routine BRCA testing for ovarian cancer patients proves feasible in irish study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether it is practical to routinely check ovarian cancer tumors for BRCA gene mutations in the clinic. Researchers enrolled 200 patients with high-grade serous or endometrioid ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. They used blood and tumor samp…
Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Scientists hunt for biomarkers to predict radiation damage
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzed blood, urine, and tissue samples from 273 adults with brain or lung cancer who were receiving radiation therapy. The goal was to find biological markers that could predict which patients are more likely to develop serious side effects from radiation, such as l…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Heart risk alert: troponin test may protect cancer patients on immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 300 cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors to see if measuring troponin levels could help detect serious heart problems early. The goal was to prevent major cardiovascular events like heart attack or stroke without unnecessarily s…
Sponsor: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Cancer drug heart risk mystery probed in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of cancer drug, might affect blood vessels and increase heart risks. Researchers measured blood vessel function and checked for related markers in 39 cancer patients before and after starting treatment. The goal was to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Fertility after fibroid embolization: new data from 46 women
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at 46 women who had a procedure called uterine artery embolization to treat fibroids. The goal was to see how often women later had a baby and what pregnancy complications occurred. The researchers reviewed medical records from one hospital in France to gat…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Gene hunt: uncovering a hidden prostate cancer risk in martinique
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how often a specific gene change (called HOXB13 c.853delT) occurs in men with prostate cancer in Martinique. Researchers tested 465 men of African descent who had prostate cancer. The goal was to find out how common this gene change is, which may help underst…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Center of Martinique • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New study tracks hidden heart and bone risks in Cushing's disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 80 people with newly diagnosed Cushing's disease for three years to see how the disease affects the heart, bones, metabolism, and quality of life. Researchers used blood tests, heart scans, bone density tests, and questionnaires to track complications before a…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Full or empty bladder? study tests best way to protect organs during cervical cancer radiation
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 22 women with cervical cancer to see if having an empty bladder (using a catheter) or a full bladder (filled with 120cc of fluid) is better during a type of internal radiation called brachytherapy. The goal was to find which method lowers the radiation dose t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Pharmacist Check-Ups catch dangerous drug Mix-Ups in cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether having a clinical pharmacist review medications for cancer patients before they start treatment could prevent drug-related problems. Researchers observed 440 adults with solid tumors who were about to receive chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or oral targeted…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Will patients trust AI to spot prostate cancer? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study surveyed 51 men with localized prostate cancer and their healthcare providers in Belgium, Italy, and Spain. The goal was to understand how acceptable artificial intelligence (AI) is as a tool to help diagnose prostate cancer, and whether people are willing to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Which cancer follow-up care model works best? large study seeks answers.
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at nearly 1,000 cancer survivors to find out which follow-up care model works best for their quality of life and satisfaction. Participants were breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer survivors who had finished active treatment. Researchers compared different ca…
Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a neighborhood talk save lives? prostate cancer education trial shows promise
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a neighborhood-based educational program could increase knowledge about prostate cancer and screening among 239 men living in high-risk areas. Participants learned about the pros and cons of screening, and researchers measured changes in decision-making …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Eye scan may forecast vision after brain surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a type of eye scan called OCT-angiography can predict how well vision will recover after surgery to remove a pituitary tumor. Researchers compared the scan results with standard vision tests in 21 patients. The goal was to see if the scan could serve as …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Which ventilation method works best during robotic prostate surgery?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 50 men having robot-assisted prostate surgery to compare two ways of using a breathing machine: flow-controlled and volume-controlled ventilation. The goal was to see which method keeps oxygen levels better and helps the lungs work more smoothly. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New model predicts prostate cancer treatment response using PET scans
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 168 men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer to see if a model using PSMA-PET scans and routine medical information could predict how well they would respond to standard first-line treatment. The goal was to help doctors better understand which p…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New look at Lutetium-177 for tough prostate cancers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at over 1,200 men with advanced prostate cancer who received a radioactive drug called Lutetium-177 vipivotide tetraxetan in real-world clinics. Researchers tracked patient characteristics, treatment patterns, and PSA level reductions. The goal was to see how th…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Real-World rucaparib data: a closer look at ovarian cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study reviewed medical records of 51 women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer who received the drug rucaparib in real-world clinics, not just in strict trials. Researchers looked at patient history, side effects, dosing, and how long the drug kept cancer from…
Sponsor: Grupo Español de Investigación en Cáncer de Ovario • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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PET scans may improve chemo decisions for abdominal cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study looked at whether repeated FDG-PET/CT scans can help select patients and evaluate how well a special chemotherapy (PIPAC) works for cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. 34 patients with various abdominal cancers were included. The goal was to see …
Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Cancer drug side effect under the microscope: muscle enzyme spike studied
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how often a muscle enzyme called CPK increases in people with solid tumors who are taking a type of targeted therapy called tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Researchers measured CPK levels in routine blood tests from 154 patients and checked if high levels …
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Simple test may spot frailty in elderly cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how common frailty is in people aged 70 and older with solid tumors who visited a cancer center. Researchers used a short questionnaire called VES-13 to screen patients before their doctor visit. They also compared the test results with the doctor's own judgm…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Robot vs. standard surgery: which is safer for Women's cancers?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 386 women with cervical, uterine, or ovarian cancer to compare standard laparoscopic surgery versus robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery. The goal was to see which approach causes fewer complications within six months after the operation. Researchers tracked s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New PET-scan method may sharpen brachytherapy for cervical cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explores whether using a PET-scan at the start of brachytherapy (internal radiation) is feasible for patients with locally advanced cervical cancer. Fourteen participants who have already received chemoradiation will undergo an extra PET-scan during brachytherapy and a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Trial or standard care? study reveals emotional toll on cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared anxiety, depression, and quality of life between 125 cancer patients who joined clinical trials and those who received standard treatment. Researchers used questionnaires to measure stress and emotional well-being. The goal was to understand how trial particip…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Real-World data reveals early use of prostate cancer drug in thousands of patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined medical records of over 6,400 prostate cancer patients who received a treatment called 177Lu-PSMA-617. Researchers wanted to understand the patients' characteristics, treatment patterns, and survival outcomes. The study did not test a new treatment but instead…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can adding radiation to immunotherapy help advanced cancer patients? new study explores safety and 'Abscopal' effects
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 42 adults with advanced solid tumors who were already on or about to start checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy and also needed palliative radiotherapy for symptom relief. Researchers wanted to see if the combination was safe (less than 30% severe side effects)…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Tiny study tests waiting game for prostate cancer return
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at men whose prostate cancer came back after surgery, shown by a small rise in PSA. It compared giving radiation right away versus waiting and doing another special scan when PSA rose higher. Only 4 men took part, so the main goal was to see if such a study is e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New turkish survey aims to better measure prostate cancer Patients' Well-Being
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study translated and tested a Turkish version of the UCLA Prostate Cancer Index, a survey that measures how prostate cancer and its treatment affect daily life. Researchers worked with 115 Turkish-speaking men diagnosed with prostate cancer to check if the new version is rel…
Sponsor: Lokman Hekim University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Oxygen levels in prostate tumors may predict treatment success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at oxygen levels inside prostate tumors in 186 men with early-stage prostate cancer. Researchers wanted to see if low oxygen (hypoxia) makes standard treatments like radiation less effective and increases the risk of cancer spreading. Participants had a special …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New imaging tracer could reveal hidden tumor hypoxia in prostate cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a special PET scan tracer called 18F-FAZA to find low oxygen areas (hypoxia) in prostate tumors. Hypoxia can make cancer harder to treat with radiation or chemo. The study involved 18 men with intermediate to high-risk or metastatic prostate cancer. The goal was…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New web tool aims to keep men with Low-Risk prostate cancer on track without unnecessary treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tested a web-based tool called MAP (Management of Active surveillance in Prostate Cancer) in 39 men aged 55+ with low-risk prostate cancer who were already on active surveillance. The tool provides education, helps coordinate care with primary care doctors, and o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Blood clues: new study looks at tumor cells in ovarian cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 30 women with advanced ovarian cancer to count and examine tumor cells found in their blood. The goal was to see if these cells could help predict how the disease might progress or respond to treatment. The results may lead to better ways to monitor the disea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Real-World data reveals how two prostate cancer drugs stack up
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at medical records from over 2,700 men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. Researchers compared two common treatments, enzalutamide and abiraterone, to see which one helped men live longer. The goal was to understand how the…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Peer ambassadors may boost clinical trial enrollment in gynecologic cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a peer ambassador program could help more gynecologic cancer patients learn about and join clinical trials. Twenty-three patients with advanced or recurrent gynecologic cancer were paired with a mentor who had personal experience with cancer and clinical…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Phone Check-Ins track prostate cancer in men with BRCA mutations
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 25 men who carry BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations (and a control group of non-carriers) to see if they developed prostate cancer. Researchers called participants to update their medical history and check for new diagnoses. The goal is to learn how to better scree…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New program helps men with advanced prostate cancer understand their treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new education program for men with metastatic prostate cancer who are taking next-generation hormone therapy. The program aimed to help patients better understand their disease, stick to their medication, and improve their quality of life. 18 patients took par…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New biopsy technique aims to unlock prostate Cancer's secrets
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study at Yale University enrolled 600 men with prostate cancer to test a new biopsy method that combines MRI and ultrasound images. The goal was to collect extra tissue samples for detailed single-cell analysis, looking at proteins and other markers to better predi…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC