Respiratory system disorder
MONDO:0005087A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the respiratory system. Representative examples include pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary failure, lung adenoma, lung carcinoma, and tracheal carcinoma.
Also known as: disease of respiratory system, disease or disorder of respiratory system, disorder of respiratory system, respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory system disease, respiratory system disease or disorder, respiratory system disorder
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Mesothelioma—Can they deliver?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether a new type of CAR-T cell therapy is safe for people with malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the lung lining. The CAR-T cells are engineered to target a protein called mesothelin on cancer cells and include a b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mRNA shot targets bird flu: 4,000 volunteers needed
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis large phase 3 trial is testing an experimental mRNA vaccine (mRNA-1018-H5) designed to protect against H5N1 pandemic influenza. Around 4,000 healthy adults aged 18 and older will receive two doses of the vaccine or a placebo. Researchers will measure immune responses and mon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Plant-Based vaccine beat the flu?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study tests a new seasonal flu vaccine made from plants, called TVLP, in 728 adults aged 18 and older. The vaccine is compared to a standard flu shot to see if it is safe and triggers a strong immune response. The goal is to find the best dose for future development.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aramis Biotechnologies Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New RSV vaccine trial targets younger High-Risk adults in china
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study tests a single dose of an experimental RSV vaccine in Chinese adults aged 18 to 59 who have health conditions that raise their risk for severe RSV disease. Researchers will compare their immune response to that of older adults (60+) from a previous study. The trial als…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New TB vaccine aims to prevent active lung disease in adults
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests the GamTBvac vaccine to prevent active pulmonary tuberculosis in adults aged 18 and older. The study includes people with and without a prior history of TB, comparing the vaccine to a placebo. Researchers will monitor how many participants develop active …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, Health Ministry of the Russian Federation • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can higher doses of TB drugs cut treatment time?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial is investigating whether higher doses of two tuberculosis (TB) drugs, rifampicin and pyrazinamide, can safely shorten treatment for people with mild to moderate pulmonary TB. The study compares drug levels and safety of this high-dose regimen against the stand…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Linkoeping • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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Blood test could guide chemo for throat cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a blood test for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA can help doctors choose the best chemotherapy after standard radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer. About 685 patients will first receive standard chemoradiation. Then, based on whether EBV DNA is still detectab…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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New booster vaccine trial aims to shield japanese teens from three serious diseases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a single booster dose of a combined vaccine against diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough (dTpa) in 85 healthy Japanese adolescents aged 11 to 13. Researchers will check if the shot triggers a strong immune response and monitor for side effects one month after …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring: buloxibutid trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called buloxibutid in 378 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung-scarring disease. Over 52 weeks, researchers compare two doses of buloxibutid against a placebo to see if it can slow lung function decline. The study is double…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vicore Pharma AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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New drug tarlatatamab shows promise in lung cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing tarlatamab, an experimental drug given by IV, in 252 adults with small cell lung cancer that has worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors (partial or complete response). Researchers will also m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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Cancer drug ruxolitinib keeps flowing to stable patients in rollover trial
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued access to the cancer drug ruxolitinib (sometimes combined with other therapies) for people with pancreatic, colorectal, breast, or lung cancer who were already benefiting and stable in a prior Incyte-sponsored trial. Only 10 participants are enrolled, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a DNA repair blocker), and cediranib (a blood vessel growth blocker)—in different combinations for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer. The phase 1 part finds safe doses, and the phase …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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Donor artery patch may fix Kids' windpipes in risky new surgery
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a piece of donated aorta (the body's largest artery) can be used as a patch to repair severe windpipe or bronchial defects in children. The surgery is for kids who cannot have standard windpipe repair. Only 5 children will be enrolled, and the main goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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New combo attack shows promise for Oligo-Metastatic lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (durvalumab), chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel), and targeted radiation to metastatic spots, followed by surgery or radiation to the main lung tumor. The goal is to see if this aggressive approach can keep the cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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Experimental vaccine aims to stop lung cancer from coming back
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tests a vaccine made from lung cancer cells, combined with an immune-boosting drug (N-803), in people who have had surgery for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is PD-L1 negative. The goal is to see if the vaccine can train the immune system to destroy any remain…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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Inhaled drug combo aims to boost lung cancer treatment before surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether adding an inhaled form of the drug azacytidine to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy (durvalumab) can improve outcomes for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer before they have surgery. The trial involves 60 adults with operable stage I…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise against tough lung cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily pill called furmonertinib in about 100 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (EGFR exon 20 insertion). Participants must have already tried chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors and how sa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Allist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Video game breathing: a new hope for Kids' lungs?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a smartphone app that turns breathing exercises into interactive games can improve lung function in children aged 6 to 14 with chronic respiratory conditions like asthma. Participants will either use the gamified app or a standard plastic incentive spirom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug aims to outperform chemo in tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial compares a new drug called MK-2870 (sacituzumab tirumotecan) with standard chemotherapy (docetaxel or pemetrexed) in 556 adults with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has specific genetic changes (EGFR mutations or others) and has worsened a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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COPD drug astegolimab tested for Long-Term safety in 2,000 patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of the drug astegolimab in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It includes about 2,000 participants who already completed a one-year study with the drug. The main goal is to track any side effects that may occur with …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to find best breathing support for kids with ARDS
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at two different ways to use ventilators for children with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a serious lung condition. The goal is to see which method helps children recover faster and breathe better. About 160 children will take part, and the results w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer drug adagrasib: which dose works best?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study compares two dosing schedules of the targeted drug adagrasib (Krazati) in 200 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. Participants have already tried chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal is to see if a lower d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mirati Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentler path after surgery for HPV throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether people with HPV-related throat cancer can safely receive lower doses of radiation and chemotherapy after surgery, compared with the standard full-intensity approach. The goal is to see if this lighter treatment helps preserve swallowing funct…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists reprogram immune cells to attack common cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized treatment for people with metastatic solid cancers that have KRAS mutations. Doctors take a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modify them to recognize and attack KRAS-mutated cancer cells, and return them to the patient along…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New asthma drug tested for Long-Term safety
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of a drug called lunsekimig for adults with asthma. Participants have already completed a previous study with the same drug. They will receive lunsekimig injections for up to 144 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug rema…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called JAB-21822 (glecirasib) in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific mutation in the KRAS gene (G12C). The trial aims to find the best dose and check if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. About 315 adults whose ca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Allist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in lung cancer with brain spread
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a newer targeted drug, entrectinib, works better than the current standard drug, crizotinib, for people with advanced lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (ROS1). About 220 participants will take one of the two pills daily. The study focuses on …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can pressurized breathing boost mucus clearance in lung disease?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether delivering a mucus-thinning medication (NAC) with positive airway pressure improves its ability to clear mucus plugs in the lungs of people with asthma or COPD. Participants will receive NAC plus albuterol through either a standard nebulizer or a d…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy boost standard treatment for a Head-and-Neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a type of head-and-neck cancer. Participants will receive either toripalimab or a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer patients: experimental drug aims to extend life after other treatments fail
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called gotistobart (ONC-392) against standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that worsened after prior immunotherapy. About 630 adults will receive either the new drug or chemotherapy every 3 weeks for up to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New camera could save hearts: OCTAVE trial tests smarter stent placement
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether using a special camera (OCT) inside the heart's arteries during a heart attack procedure leads to better outcomes than the standard X-ray method. About 3000 people having a heart attack will be randomly assigned to one of the two approaches. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital Skejby • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can gentle oscillations help premature babies breathe better?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tests whether adding gentle oscillations to standard nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) improves breathing support for newborns with respiratory distress syndrome. Premature infants who need NCPAP will be randomly assigned to receive either oscillatory N…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for lung cancer brain metastases
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tested whether adding bevacizumab to osimertinib works better than osimertinib alone for patients with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer) that has spread to the brain. Only 5 patients were enrolled. The goal was to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hospital program aims to keep COPD patients out of trouble after Flare-Ups
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a structured care program (called a transition bundle) helps people with COPD recover better after a serious flare-up. The program includes guided steps and regular check-ins. About 1,368 patients across 36 hospitals will take part. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new shot help toddlers breathe easier?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests if dupilumab, an injected drug, can help control asthma and severe wheezing in children aged 2 to 6. About 90 kids will receive either dupilumab or a placebo for a year, with an option to continue treatment. The goal is to see if it reduces serious asthma attacks…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB801 enters human safety testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing a new drug, AB801, alone or with other treatments, in about 91 people with advanced cancers (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have not responded to standard therapies. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose for…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart ALK lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—lorlatinib (a daily pill) and ramucirumab (an IV infusion every three weeks)—in people with advanced ALK-rearranged non-small cell lung cancer. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part checks if that dose helps keep the…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug help people with aspirin allergy, asthma, and nasal polyps?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing dupilumab (Dupixent) in 17 people with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD), a condition that includes asthma, nasal polyps, and severe reactions to aspirin. The study aims to see if the drug can reduce markers of inflammation and improve s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo targets tough lung cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing two drugs, osimertinib and tegavivint, as a first treatment for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutant NSCLC that has spread). The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination is safe and shrinks tumors. Abou…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to shrink lung tumors in First-Line trial
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding petosemtamab to the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab can shrink tumors in adults with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. About 180 participants will receive the combination as their first treatment. The study focuses on how many pat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merus B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetically modified immune cells take on eight cancer types in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized cell therapy called ADP-A2M4CD8 in people with certain cancers that have a specific marker (MAGE-A4). The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to better attack tumors, and is given alone or with standard immunotherapy dru…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could adding extra chemo before standard therapy beat nasopharyngeal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving an extra round of chemotherapy before the usual chemoradiotherapy can improve outcomes for people with a certain type of nasopharyngeal cancer. Participants will either receive standard chemoradiotherapy alone or induction chemotherapy (gemcit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can less radiation be safer for throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving radiation to a smaller area of the neck can prevent throat cancer from returning while reducing side effects. People with p16-positive oropharynx cancer (a type linked to HPV) who are getting radiation therapy may be eligible. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New asthma drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called GSK5784283 for adults with asthma that is not well controlled by their current treatments. The medicine blocks a protein called TSLP that can cause inflammation in the lungs. The trial will involve about 300 people and aims to find the best …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biologic drug solrikitug aims to tame COPD inflammation
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests solrikitug, a biologic drug given as a shot, in 171 adults with moderate-to-severe COPD and high eosinophil levels. The study compares two doses of solrikitug against a placebo to see if it safely reduces inflammation and improves lung function over time.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Uniquity One (UNI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill plus chemo shrink lung tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the targeted drug furmonertinib along with standard chemotherapy before surgery can shrink tumors in people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutated, stage II to IIIB). Participants take furmonertinib daily for 9 weeks plus th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests two targeted drugs, encorafenib and binimetinib, in 119 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific BRAF V600E mutation. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and keep them from growing. Participants take the pill…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intergroupe Francophone de Cancerologie Thoracique • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual coach aims to tame childhood asthma
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well a virtual program called Coach McLungs works for children with asthma. The program provides education and helps doctors and families make decisions together. Researchers will track whether kids have fewer asthma attacks and need fewer emergency visits…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo aims to extend life in stage 3 lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial studies whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. About 660 participants will receive either chemoradiation plus durvaluma…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Freezing device could offer new hope for sleep apnea sufferers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new device that uses freezing (cryotherapy) to treat obstructive sleep apnea in adults who cannot use standard treatments like CPAP machines. About 25 people with moderate to severe sleep apnea will receive the procedure. The main goal is to check safety and se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cryosa, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo aims to boost lung cancer treatment
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests whether combining two targeted drugs, osimertinib and selumetinib, can shrink tumors in people with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer who have not yet received EGFR inhibitors. The trial enrolls 25 participants and measures how well the tumo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New asthma drug shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug, solrikitug, in 145 adults with asthma who already use daily inhalers. The goal is to see if the drug can safely lower certain immune cells (eosinophils) in the blood and improve asthma control compared to a placebo. It is a Phase 2 trial, me…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Uniquity One (UNI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of four drugs—ensartinib, two chemotherapy drugs, and a targeted antibody—in 12 people with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the combination controls the disease.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation method aims to reduce lung damage in mesothelioma patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new radiation technique called IMRT for people with malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare lung cancer. The goal is to see if combining surgery, chemotherapy, and this targeted radiation is safe and reduces severe lung side effects. About 65 adults with early-s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to stop lung Cancer's return after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with non-small cell lung cancer who have had chemotherapy and surgery. It tests whether adding a drug called AZD6738 to the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can help keep the cancer from coming back longer than durvalumab alone. About 630 adults with stage I…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Chemo-Immunotherapy combo beat standard care for tough lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a chemotherapy combination without etoposide (carboplatin plus paclitaxel) plus the immunotherapy drug durvalumab works better than standard treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. About 67 participants will receive …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intergroupe Francophone de Cancerologie Thoracique • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug home in on Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called XNW27011 in people with advanced solid tumors, such as pancreatic, lung, ovarian, colorectal, biliary tract, stomach, or gastroesophageal junction cancer, that have not responded to or are not eligible for standard treatments. XNW…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill outperform chemo for a Hard-to-Treat lung cancer mutation?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is comparing an experimental targeted drug called adagrasib (MRTX849) with the standard chemotherapy docetaxel in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation and has already been treated. The study aims to see if adagr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mirati Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Trikafta's long-term safety tested in cystic fibrosis patients with rare mutations
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of the drug combination Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) in people with cystic fibrosis who have certain non-F508del gene mutations. About 297 participants who completed a prior study will continue taking the m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktails aim to shrink tough lung tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three different immunotherapy drug combinations in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has high PD-L1 levels and has not been treated before. The goal is to see if adding another immune-boosting drug to the standard anti-PD1 therapy can better co…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Servier Bio-Innovation LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs, atezolizumab and cobimetinib, can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. About 51 adults with metastatic or recurrent lung cancer will receive the combination. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer vaccine plus immunotherapy shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study combines the CIMAvax EGF vaccine with immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab or pembrolizumab) to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer and squamous head and neck cancer. The vaccine aims to slow tumor growth, while the immunotherapy helps the immune system attack cancer c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could vitamin B3 help beat TB? new trial launches
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding nicotinamide (a form of vitamin B3) to a standard three-drug regimen can safely and effectively treat drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis. About 165 adults with newly diagnosed TB will receive one of two doses of nicotinamide plus the s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gates Medical Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out lung cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental immunotherapy (fianlimab) to standard immunotherapy (cemiplimab) and chemotherapy works better than the standard combo alone for people with early-stage lung cancer that can be removed by surgery. About 195 participants will…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether a new treatment called KSQ-001EX is safe for people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung cancer, or head and neck cancer. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) that are genetically modified …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New asthma drug aims to slash severe attacks in eosinophilic patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called SHR-1703 to see if it can reduce asthma attacks in people with eosinophilic asthma, a type of asthma linked to high levels of certain white blood cells. About 400 participants aged 12 and older who already use daily inhaled steroids and othe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink brain tumors by blocking cancer's growth signal
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a drug called WSD0922-FU in 56 people with certain brain cancers (glioblastoma, anaplastic astrocytoma) or lung cancer that has spread to the brain or spinal cord. The drug blocks a protein called EGFR that helps cancers grow, and is designed to reach…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Get up and eat: a new approach to speed lung surgery recovery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether starting to eat and move soon after lung cancer surgery (lobectomy) can improve recovery. Half of the participants will follow an enhanced recovery protocol, sitting up and walking within hours of surgery and starting liquids early, while the other half r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep apnea trial for latino couples aims to boost CPAP use and cut Alzheimer's risk
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a culturally tailored sleep program for Latino couples where one partner has sleep apnea and is starting CPAP therapy. The program includes three telehealth sessions teaching sleep skills and support strategies. Researchers want to see if it improves CPAP use and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets rare cancer drivers in chinese patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests an oral drug called selpercatinib in 77 people in China who have advanced solid tumors or medullary thyroid cancer with specific RET gene changes. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants take the pill daily, and d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart pump make Post-Surgical pain relief safer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing a new smart pump (VPIA) that delivers morphine for pain after surgery while continuously monitoring breathing. The goal is to see if this system can provide effective pain relief while reducing the risk of breathing problems. The study involves adults aged 2…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called MK-2870, either alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in Japanese patients with advanced solid tumors or a type of lung cancer. The main goal is to check the safety and side effects of these treatments. About 30 people will …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New hope for rare lung cancer mutations: targeted pill tested after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the targeted drug osimertinib can help prevent lung cancer from returning after surgery in patients with uncommon EGFR gene mutations. About 51 adults with stage IB-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer will take an 80 mg pill daily for up to 3 years. Researche…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New cancer drug enzelkitug enters first human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called enzelkitug, alone or with standard immunotherapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. A…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Smart pain pump could stop Opioid-Induced breathing trouble
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a new pain relief system for women after surgery. The system delivers morphine through an IV, but it uses a smart algorithm that watches oxygen levels, breathing, and heart rate in real time. If these vital signs show a problem, the pump can adjust the pain medic…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug shows promise in keeping lung cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can help people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that hasn't grown after chemoradiation. About 400 participants receive either durvalumab or a placebo every 4 weeks. The goal is to see if durvalumab delay…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer patients whose current drug stops working
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding savolitinib to osimertinib works better than chemotherapy for people with a certain type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutated, MET-positive) that has stopped responding to osimertinib. About 345 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in lung cancer battle
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) works better than standard chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. About 950 adults with stage IV lung cancer who had not received prior treatment took part.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New shot could tame asthma Flare-Ups
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding rademikibart (a shot) to standard care can help adults and teens with asthma and type 2 inflammation avoid hospital visits or needing more steroids during an attack. About 160 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Connect Biopharm LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in lung cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) alone or together against standard chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Over 1,100 adults with no prior treatment took part. The goal was to see if the new treatments helped peopl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a sleep machine protect pregnant women from dangerous blood pressure?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether using a CPAP machine during pregnancy can reduce the chance of developing high blood pressure disorders like preeclampsia. About 1,500 pregnant women with mild to moderate sleep apnea will be randomly assigned to use CPAP or not. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The George Washington University Biostatistics Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 12-Week pill cocktail replace 6 months of TB treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a 12-week combination of four drugs (bedaquiline, clofazimine, pyrazinamide, and delamanid) works better than the standard 26-week treatment for drug-susceptible tuberculosis. About 94 adults with TB will be randomly assigned to either the short r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemo-Free combo shows promise in lung cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug durvalumab with radiation therapy (without chemotherapy) can delay cancer worsening in people with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. About 61 participants will receive radiation plus durvalumab infusions…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug ONO-7428 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called ONO-7428 in about 60 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to find the right dose. Participants will receive the drug and be m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug combo outsmart Immunotherapy-Resistant lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining three drugs—pembrolizumab, guadecitabine, and mocetinostat—can safely treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in people whose cancer has progressed after prior immunotherapy. The study aims to find the safest doses of …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation plus immunotherapy: a new hope for hard-to-treat lung cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis study is for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that does not have the PD-L1 marker, making it harder to treat with immunotherapy alone. The trial compares standard immunotherapy (with or without chemotherapy) to the same treatment plus radiation therapy. The go…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stage III lung cancer: treatments tailored to your genes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests different treatments for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants are grouped by specific genetic markers (biomarkers) to see which therapy works best for their cancer type. The main goal is to see how long …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Instant alerts for asthma Flare-Ups: a new strategy to tame uncontrolled symptoms?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether automatically identifying people with uncontrolled asthma from electronic health records and immediately notifying both patients and their doctors can lead to better asthma management. Participants are adults and teens with persistent asthma who use inhal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Milder treatment after robotic surgery may cut side effects for HPV throat cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a less intense version of standard chemo-radiation for people with HPV-positive throat cancer who have had robotic surgery to remove visible tumors. The goal is to see if the milder treatment works just as well as the standard dose but causes fewer side effects. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an immunotherapy booster improve lung cancer treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial studies whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemoradiation helps people with limited stage small cell lung cancer live longer. About 544 participants receive either chemoradiation alone or chemoradiation plus atezolizumab. The main …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in lung cancer battle
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two new treatments—cabozantinib alone or with nivolumab—against standard chemotherapy for people with advanced non-squamous lung cancer that has returned. The goal is to see if these combinations can slow cancer growth better than current options. About 117 adult…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to boost immune attack on tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests two drugs, obrixtamig and ezabenlimab, given together as infusions to adults with advanced small cell lung cancer or other neuroendocrine tumors that have a specific marker called DLL3. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of obrixtamig when…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to extend life in advanced head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding bevacizumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. About 403 adults took part. The main goal was to see if the combination improved overall survival compared to chemotherapy alone.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy offers hope for frail lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a shorter, higher-dose radiation therapy followed by the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab in 47 patients with stage II or III non-small cell lung cancer who have borderline health. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective for people who c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer trial asks: is it better to start with immunotherapy alone?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing two different treatment sequences for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer. One group starts with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab alone, then adds chemotherapy only if the cancer progresses. The other group receives pem…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo tested against hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental antibody called GEN1042, given alone or with the cancer drug pembrolizumab (and sometimes chemotherapy), in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, melanoma, head and neck, or pancreatic cancer. The main goals are to check …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether combining the targeted drug trametinib with the chemotherapy docetaxel can shrink tumors in people with advanced KRAS-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. The study enrolls 60 patients whose cancer has worsened after one or two prior treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a new antibody called acasunlimab, alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first to find safe doses, then to see how well those doses work. About 429 participa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after surgery may keep lung cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after surgery and chemotherapy helps prevent non-small cell lung cancer from coming back. About 900 adults with stage IB to IIIA lung cancer who had their tumor completely removed are participating. The goal is to s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug GEN1042 tested in japanese cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called GEN1042, which aims to help the immune system fight cancer. It is being tested alone or with other cancer drugs in 42 Japanese adults with advanced solid tumors. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug takes on KRAS: early trial launches for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called BI 1701963, which blocks a cancer-driving protein called KRAS. It is given alone or with an approved drug, trametinib, to adults with advanced solid tumors that have a KRAS mutation and have not responded to prior chemotherapy. The m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new drug combo shrink tough lung tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug veliparib to standard chemotherapy and radiation helps people with stage III lung cancer that can't be removed by surgery. About 53 adults took part to find the best dose and see if the combination slows cancer growth. The goal is to impro…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to boost mesothelioma surgery success
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and pemetrexed) before and after surgery can help people with resectable pleural mesothelioma. The study includes 28 participants with stage I-III disease. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill aims to tame chronic lung inflammation in bronchiectasis
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily tablet called BI 1291583 (Verducatib) in 268 adults with bronchiectasis, a long-term lung condition. Participants who were in earlier trials continue or switch to the drug for up to one year. The main goal is to check safety and see if the drug reduces lu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Dual-Antibody combo outsmart advanced lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis clinical trial is testing whether a new investigational drug called JS207, which targets two proteins involved in tumor growth (PD-1 and VEGF), can be safely combined with standard chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets rare, aggressive cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 764532 (Obrixtamig) given together with standard chemotherapy for people with advanced neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC), a rare and fast-growing cancer. The study involves about 55 adults whose tumors have a specific marker (DLL3). …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug tarlatamab takes on tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called tarlatamab in 40 people with advanced small-cell lung cancer or other poorly differentiated neuroendocrine cancers. The drug is given by IV and aims to shrink tumors. Researchers will also study blood and tumor samples to understand why…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stage III lung cancer: targeted pill may delay progression
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether the targeted drug osimertinib can keep stage III EGFR-mutant lung cancer from progressing after initial chemoradiation. About 216 participants will receive either osimertinib or a placebo daily until their cancer worsens or side effects become una…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to outperform chemo in tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (acasunlimab and pembrolizumab) works better than the standard chemotherapy docetaxel for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (PD-L1 positive NSCLC) that has worsened after prior treatment. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Triple-Drug combo tame mesothelioma?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug cediranib to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and pemetrexed) can help people with malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive lung cancer. In the first phase, researchers found the safest dose of cediranib. In the second phase, …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after standard treatment may keep HPV throat cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after standard chemotherapy and radiation helps people with HPV-positive throat cancer live longer without the cancer growing. About 636 patients with intermediate-risk, locally advanced disease will eithe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new antibody-like drug called BI 764532 alongside standard chemotherapy in adults with advanced small cell lung cancer that has returned after platinum-based treatment. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 69 partic…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in slowing advanced neuroendocrine tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug cabozantinib can slow the growth of advanced neuroendocrine tumors (including carcinoid tumors) compared to a placebo. About 298 adults whose cancer worsened after prior treatment will receive either cabozantinib or a placebo pill. The main goal …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric field therapy tested for tough lung cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests whether adding Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) — a device that delivers electric fields to the tumor — to standard chemoradiation and immunotherapy is safe for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising cocktail targets tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a radioactive drug called Lutathera added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people newly diagnosed with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination helps people live longer. About 24 participants…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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5-Year pill course aims to keep lung cancer from returning
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether taking osimertinib for 5 years after surgery can prevent lung cancer from coming back in people with a specific EGFR mutation. About 188 adults with stage II-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer who had their tumor fully removed will take the drug. The main go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer patients: experimental drug takes on chemo
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing a new drug called sacituzumab tirumotecan (MK-2870) against standard platinum-based chemotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutated non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer) that has worsened despite prior targeted t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Early therapy may rewire motor development in premature infants
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether starting physical therapy early—while infants are still in the NICU and continuing until 12 months corrected age—can improve motor function and reduce the severity of motor delays in babies at high risk due to premature birth, brain injury, or other condi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Direct-to-Tumor chemo blast halt advanced lung cancer?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis phase II trial is testing a procedure called bronchial artery chemoembolization (BACE) combined with systemic anti-cancer drugs in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have no standard treatment options left. BACE delivers chemotherapy directly to the blood ve…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujian Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BAY 1895344 combined with standard chemotherapy (irinotecan or topotecan) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially small cell lung cancer, poorly differentiated neuroendocrine cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The goal is to fin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can inhaled nitric oxide speed pneumonia recovery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether adding high-dose inhaled nitric oxide to standard antibiotics can help people with pneumonia recover faster. The study includes 200 adults with hospital-acquired or community-acquired pneumonia. Participants receive either nitric oxide or a sham tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new infusion drug tame lung inflammation and cut steroid use?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial is investigating whether an experimental drug called XTMAB-16 can safely control pulmonary sarcoidosis over the long term. The study includes people who have already completed a previous XTMAB-16 trial and are on a stable steroid dose. Researchers are monitoring side e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xentria, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy combo keep lung cancer from coming back after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy, both before and after surgery, can improve outcomes for people with resectable non-small cell lung cancer. Participants receive either pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy or a placeb…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a baking soda rinse tame radiation mouth sores?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether gargling with a 2.5% sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) solution during radiation therapy can reduce the severity of painful mouth sores in people with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Participants will rinse with the solution several times a day throughout their …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Pronged attack shrink Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial is testing whether a combination of three treatments — an experimental drug called elimusertib, precise radiation therapy, and the immunotherapy pembrolizumab — can shrink or stabilize recurrent head and neck cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less radiation be better? new trial spares healthy neck tissue
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether it is safe to skip radiation on one or both sides of the neck that show no signs of cancer after surgery. The goal is to reduce side effects like dry mouth and trouble swallowing without increasing the chance of cancer returning. The study include…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking tumor movement during radiation make treatment more precise?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether real-time motion management techniques—like triggered imaging and MLC tracking—can safely reduce the target margins used during radiotherapy for prostate and lung cancer. By adjusting the radiation beam to follow tumor movement, researchers aim to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a triple-drug cocktail re-sensitize lung cancer to treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding plinabulin to a standard combination of pembrolizumab and docetaxel can shrink tumors or slow disease progression in people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has worsened after prior immunotherapy. About 47 adults with advance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Antibiotics or watchful waiting? a trial puts ventilator tracheobronchitis to the test
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving antibiotics for a week is better than simply monitoring patients who develop ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis, a lung airway infection common in ICU patients on breathing machines. Researchers will compare how many days patients are free fro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Sirio-Libanes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Pronged antibody boost Chemo's power against lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an experimental bispecific antibody called JS207—which targets both PD-1 and VEGF—to standard platinum-based chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with stage II-III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Participants will receive t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A two-step strategy: biologic drug may pave the way for immunotherapy in severe olive pollen asthma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a six-month course of dupilumab can calm the immune system enough for patients with severe olive pollen asthma to then benefit from standard allergy immunotherapy. Researchers will use advanced molecular profiling to understand how the treatment restores …
Sponsor: Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can zapping a few spots keep lung cancer in check?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether precisely targeted radiation (SABR) to a small number of growing tumors, while continuing current drug therapy, can delay overall disease progression in people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. About 68 participants whose cancer has started to g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug ST316 shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called ST316, alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study focuses on tumors that may have abnormalities in a cell signaling pathway called WNT/β-catenin. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sapience Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a biologic drug free severe asthma patients from High-Dose steroids?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether people with severe asthma who start taking tezepelumab can safely lower their dose of inhaled corticosteroids. Researchers will track steroid use, asthma control, and flare-ups over 12 months in a real-world setting. The goal is to see if tezepelumab c…
Sponsor: Franciscus Gasthuis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple decision tool cut time on breathing support for sick infants?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving doctors and nurses a standardized guideline for starting and stopping heated high-flow nasal cannula (HHFNC) — a type of breathing support — helps infants with bronchiolitis recover faster. The study includes children under 2 years old with bronchi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Christopher Horvat • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Donor t cells aim to fight severe COVID-19
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a therapy made from donor immune cells, called LB-DTK-COV19, in adults with severe COVID-19. The cells are designed to target the virus and are given as a single infusion. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the treatment can improve symptom…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: LucasBio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smarter Follow-Up could boost CPAP use and cut costs
Disease control TerminatedThis study compares two approaches to help people with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea stay on CPAP therapy. One group receives usual care, where patients reach out if they have trouble. The other group adds active monitoring and extra support only for those who strugg…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could treating sleep apnea during a COPD hospital stay keep patients out of the hospital?
Disease control TerminatedThis study investigates whether diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) early and starting CPAP therapy in patients hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can reduce the number of patients who are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days. Participants are…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CPAP may tame blood pressure in sleepy sleep apnea patients
Disease control OngoingThis study investigates whether using CPAP therapy for six months can reduce average 24-hour blood pressure in people with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea who also report excessive daytime sleepiness. Participants are adults aged 18-75 with elevated blood pressure and …
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a sleep apnea machine keep heart patients out of the hospital?
Disease control TerminatedThis study investigates whether diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP therapy early, while patients are still in the hospital for heart problems, can reduce the chance of being readmitted within 30 days. The trial enrolls adults with heart failure, heart attac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lighter immunotherapy schedule keep advanced cancers in check?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is for people with advanced cancers who have already responded well to 6 months of standard immunotherapy. It compares continuing the same drugs at the usual frequency versus giving them every 3 months. The goal is to see if the reduced schedule can prevent cancer prog…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nerve-Zapping showdown: which procedure best stops a runny nose?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial compares three FDA-cleared in-office procedures that treat chronic non-allergic rhinitis by targeting the posterior nasal nerve. Radiofrequency ablation (using RhinAer or Neuromark) uses heat, while cryoablation (ClariFix) uses extreme cold to reduce nerve signals that…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to slow lung scarring in IPF
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether an experimental drug called DWN12088 can safely slow the decline in lung function for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung-scarring disease. About 102 adults aged 40 and older with stable IPF will be randomly assigne…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immune attack on HPV throat cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving targeted radiation along with two immunotherapy drugs (evorpacept and pembrolizumab) before standard surgery can improve outcomes for people with HPV-related throat cancer. The study enrolls 29 patients with early-stage, resectable disease.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug surufatinib, either alone or combined with the chemotherapy vinorelbine, in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have already tried at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if these treatments can slow tumor growth or shr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Affiliated Cancer Hospital & Institute of Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single pill help sleep apnea patients breathe easier?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial investigates whether a single dose of the experimental drug DAW2020, taken before sleep, can improve how the brain responds to airway blockages in people with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea. The study measures changes in the arousal threshold—the point at w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug duo aims to tackle tough lung cancers after first treatment fails
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether combining sacituzumab tirumotecan (a targeted antibody-drug conjugate) with anlotinib (a multi-targeted pill) can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has no known driver gene mutations. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Order of surgical steps may affect lung cancer survival
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether removing the lung tumor before the lymph nodes, or the lymph nodes before the tumor, leads to better long-term survival in people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. About 620 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two sequences. The st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pinpoint radiation may spare the brain in lung cancer that spreads
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using highly focused radiation on each individual brain tumor, instead of radiating the whole brain, can control cancer spread while protecting memory and thinking. It enrolls people with small cell lung cancer who have 1 to 10 brain metastases. Researche…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart home tech could ease COPD care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a smart hospital system that lets people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) monitor their health at home using medical devices. Participants either start using the system right away or after a 3-month wait. The goal is to see if the system improves…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple cord milking procedure could protect newborn brains after difficult births
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a quick procedure called umbilical cord milking—pushing blood from the cord into the baby before clamping—can improve brain development in newborns who are limp or not breathing well at birth. The study follows over 3,400 infants from the earlier CORDMILK…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Freezing the tongue and palate: a new approach to treat sleep apnea
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a device that uses freezing (cryoablation) on the tongue and soft palate to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. It is for adults aged 22 to 70 who cannot or will not use standard treatments like CPAP or mouthguards. The goal is to see if the procedu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cryosa, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vibrating mesh nebuliser ease breathing for COPD patients on ventilation?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a vibrating mesh nebuliser delivers bronchodilator medication more effectively than a standard jet nebuliser in people with COPD who use non-invasive ventilation at home. Researchers will measure breathing muscle activity, lung function, and breathlessnes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at multiple Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a therapy called CEA CAR-T, which uses a patient's own immune cells modified to recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a protein called CEA. It is for adults aged 18-75 with advanced or recurrent solid tumors (such as lung, colorectal, liver, pancreatic, ga…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in shrinking Hard-to-Treat head and neck tumors
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy before radiation can improve outcomes for people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. Participants receive three cycles of toripalimab plus gemcitabine and cisplatin, then undergo standard…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lung cancer drug aims to match Keytruda's success
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug called CT-P51 works as well as the established immunotherapy Keytruda for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has not been treated before. All participants also receive standard chemotherapy. The study comp…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Celltrion • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple therapy targets tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of surufatinib (a targeted therapy), toripalimab (an immunotherapy), and standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer. The study enrolls adults with stage IIIB or IV disease who ha…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Li Zhang, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can better hospital discharge planning keep seniors out of the ER?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a transitional care model for older adults (65+) hospitalized with heart failure, COPD, or pneumonia. The model provides extra education, social services, and coordination among doctors after discharge. Researchers compare this to usual care to see if it reduces …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted pill aims to shrink lung tumors in patients with common gene mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental pill called JS111 in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has specific EGFR mutations. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. Participants take the pill once daily, and the trial will determine the best dose …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Junjing BioSciences Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart home tech could help lung patients breathe easier at home
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a smart home system for people with interstitial lung disease, a condition that makes breathing difficult. Participants use home devices to track their health and do exercises, with the goal of improving symptoms and reducing hospital visits. The study compares t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone Check-Ins could boost TB treatment success
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a digital package called CARE-TB to help people with tuberculosis take their medication as prescribed. The package includes video observation of pill-taking, digital reminders, telecounselling, and educational materials. Researchers will compare this approach to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Malaya • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail targets tough lung cancer mutations
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests the safety of combining three drugs—osimertinib, a platinum chemotherapy (cisplatin or carboplatin), and etoposide—in people with metastatic EGFR mutant lung cancer that also has changes in the RB1 and TP53 genes. The goal is to find the highest safe …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple vest help COVID-19 patients breathe easier?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a non-invasive pneumatic vest designed to apply pressure to the chest wall in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by COVID-19 who are on mechanical ventilators. The goal is to see if the vest can improve oxygen levels in the blood. Up …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo aims to tackle tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called SHR-1316, given as a shot under the skin, together with standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and etoposide) in people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have not had prior treatment. The study looks at how the dr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a recorded voice prompt prevent breathing trouble after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a device can detect when a patient's breathing slows after surgery and then play a recorded voice telling them to breathe. The device uses standard monitors already used in hospitals. The study includes patients who have or may have sleep apnea and are st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vaccine trains immune system to hunt down cancer cells
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tests a vaccine called LabVax 3(22)-23, designed to help the immune system recognize and attack a protein called labyrinthin found on adenocarcinoma tumor cells. The study includes adults with advanced or metastatic adenocarcinoma and will evaluate the vaccine alone or…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to extend life in advanced lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug combination (MK-7684A) plus chemoradiotherapy helps people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer live longer than the current standard treatment. About 611 participants will receive either the new combo or durvalumab. The study is a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartwatch and app boost CPAP use in heart patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether involving patients in managing CPAP machine alerts—using a connected watch and app—can improve how often they use the device. It includes 556 adults with sleep apnea who are at risk for heart problems and likely to struggle with CPAP adherence. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Asten Sante • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple inhaler shield lungs during cancer surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a daily inhaler containing two bronchodilators (vilanterol and umeclidinium) can help preserve lung function and improve quality of life in people with mild-to-moderate COPD who are undergoing lung cancer surgery. About 204 participants will use t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an immunotherapy combo replace harsh chemo for head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug durvalumab (Imfinzi) with radiation therapy can effectively treat intermediate-risk head and neck cancer after surgery, while causing fewer serious side effects than the standard cisplatin-based chemo-radiation. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Sweet swap: study tests if replacing sugary foods with sweet alternatives lowers sugar intake
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether giving people different taste-based advice helps them reduce their free sugar intake to less than 5% of daily energy. Participants are adults in southern England who consume more than 10% of their energy from free sugars. They are randomly assigned to adv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bournemouth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Double immunotherapy combo aims to boost lung cancer surgery outcomes
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial investigates whether adding two immunotherapy drugs—tiragolumab and atezolizumab—to standard chemotherapy before and after surgery can improve outcomes for people with resectable non-small cell lung cancer. The study enrolls 35 adults with stage II to IIIB dis…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Lung cancer cell therapy trial pulled before it started
Disease control TerminatedThis trial aimed to test a new treatment for advanced lung cancer using specially grown immune cells (LC-CTLs) designed to attack cancer. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. It was planned as an early safety and lab-effectivenes…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New TB drug cocktail aims to shorten treatment
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether a new drug called TBAJ-876, or the existing drug bedaquiline, combined with pretomanid and linezolid, can treat drug-sensitive tuberculosis faster and more effectively than the standard 6-month regimen. About 309 adults with newly diagnosed TB are…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Global Alliance for TB Drug Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat lung cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining the targeted drug adagrasib with immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy can shrink tumors or delay progression in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The study enrolls adults wh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mirati Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New combo aims to stall lung cancer when targeted pills start to fail
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding ivonescimab (an immunotherapy drug) to the current targeted therapy pill can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose disease is slowly progressing. The study involves 36 adults with a specific EGFR gene mutation. Researc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Chemo-Resistant cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called NEO-201 combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab in adults with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to chemotherapy. The trial focuses on lung, head and neck, cervical, and uterine cancers. Researchers aim to find a safe …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Precision Biologics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Immune boosting duo takes on rare throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, can shrink tumors in people with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) linked to the Epstein-Barr virus. About 113 patients with recurrent or metastatic NPC that can't be cured will r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Two-Drug combo aims to stop lung cancer recurrence after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining sacituzumab govitecan (a targeted antibody-drug conjugate) with pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) before and after surgery can improve outcomes for people with resectable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Participants receive four cycle…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug targets rare lung cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called CLN-081 in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (EGFR exon 20 insertion). Participants must have already received chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cullinan Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New targeted therapy hopes to shrink Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called mirvetuximab soravtansine in Japanese patients with advanced ovarian cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific protein (folate receptor alpha). The drug is designed to target and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The trial has tw…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: drug plus radiation combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests whether combining a drug called lurbinectedin with radiation therapy is safe for people with small cell lung cancer that has one new tumor after initial treatment. The drug works by damaging cancer cell DNA, similar to radiation. The goal is to see if this …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Targeted pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer subtype
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called SY-5007 in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (RET fusion). The drug is a daily pill designed to block the cancer-driving RET protein. The study aims to see how well the drug shri…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shouyao Holdings (Beijing) Co. LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Brain radiation may be skipped in lung cancer: new trial tests safer monitoring
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using MRI brain scans alone to watch for cancer spread is as good as combining MRI with preventive brain radiation in people with small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if avoiding radiation can reduce side effects and help patients live longer. About…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight resistant lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding savolitinib to the standard drug osimertinib helps people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutant, MET-positive non-small cell lung cancer). About 412 participants will receive either the combination or a placebo plus osim…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hutchison Medipharma Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat mesothelioma
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three types of drugs—an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab), a targeted therapy (lenvatinib), and chemotherapy (pemetrexed plus cisplatin or carboplatin)—as a first treatment for people with advanced malignant pleural mesothelioma that cannot b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hyogo Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Shocking lung cancer: new device zaps tumors without surgery
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests a new device that uses electric pulses to destroy malignant lung nodules in people with early-stage lung cancer or limited lung metastases. Five participants will undergo a procedure where a needle is guided into the tumor using CT scans, then delivers elec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New combo targets KRAS lung cancer in patients who Can't have surgery
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing a combination of the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab plus two chemotherapy drugs (albumin-bound paclitaxel and a platinum agent) in 30 people with a specific type of lung cancer called KRAS-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. The participants have advanced or…
Sponsor: Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo tested for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two immunotherapy drugs—nivolumab alone versus nivolumab plus ipilimumab—in people with stage IV squamous cell lung cancer that has come back after previous treatment. Participants do not have a specific biomarker that would match them to another targeted ther…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Proton vs. photon: which radiation beats lung cancer best?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two types of radiation therapy (proton and photon) combined with chemotherapy for people with stage II-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see which approach helps patients live longer and causes fewer side effects…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight lung cancer without chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether two immunotherapy drugs, balstilimab and botensilimab, are safe and effective as a first treatment for people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. The trial includes 45 participants who have not had prior treatment for advanced disease. Researchers…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Immune Oncology Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New combo strategy aims to catch and remove leftover cancer after radiation
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial studies whether a combination of regular check-ups, scans, blood tests, and ultrasound can safely find and guide removal of remaining cancer in neck lymph nodes after standard radiation for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. About 50 adults aged 18-70 with N3 …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Guiquan Zhu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Immunotherapy before surgery shows promise for mesothelioma patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab with or without ipilimumab) before surgery is safe and feasible for people with resectable malignant pleural mesothelioma. About 30 adults with epithelial or biphasic mesothelioma will receive the drugs, then undergo …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in battling advanced head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, to standard radiation therapy can better control advanced head and neck cancer. About 34 adults with stage III or IV cancer will receive the drugs before, during, and after radiation. The goal is to see if this…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Grupo Español de Tratamiento de Tumores de Cabeza y Cuello • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New drug combo before surgery shows promise for lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether giving the targeted drug osimertinib (Tagrisso) before surgery, alone or with chemotherapy, works better than standard chemotherapy alone for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant, non-small cell). About 358 patients with stage I…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New asthma drug shows promise in reducing severe attacks
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called SHR-1905 for people with severe asthma that is not well controlled by current treatments. About 260 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo to see if it reduces asthma attacks and improves breathing and quality of life. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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MRI-Guided radiation boost shows promise in head and neck cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving an extra dose of radiation to oxygen-poor (hypoxic) areas of head and neck tumors can improve treatment response. About 91 adults with advanced squamous cell cancer of the throat or voice box will receive standard chemo-radiation with or without th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat nasopharyngeal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) with olaparib (a PARP inhibitor) can shrink tumors in people with nasopharyngeal cancer that has become resistant to platinum-based chemotherapy. The study plans to enroll 30 adults whose cancer has …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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One shot to beat the flu? new drug peramivir tested in large trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether a single injection of peramivir can safely treat uncomplicated flu in adults. Participants receive either 150 mg, 300 mg of peramivir, or a placebo, and researchers measure how quickly symptoms improve. The goal is to see if this antiviral shot offers a f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New Nurse-Led telemonitoring program aims to keep seniors with multiple health issues out of the hospital
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a nurse-led program that uses home monitoring devices to help older adults with conditions like heart failure, diabetes, and depression manage their health after leaving the hospital. The goal is to improve care coordination and reduce hospital readmissions. Abou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to slow lung scarring in hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Disease control OngoingThis phase 4 trial tests whether adding mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) to standard prednisolone treatment works better than prednisolone alone for fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis, a lung condition where scarring makes breathing hard. About 144 adults with at least 40% predicte…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Real-World study tracks immunotherapy combo for lung cancer in japan
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab), with or without chemotherapy, works as a first treatment for advanced or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer in Japan. Researchers will track about 525 patients to measure survival,…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Ketamine may shield patients from PTSD after critical care
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows about 1,756 adults who were part of a larger trial and received either ketamine or etomidate during emergency intubation. Researchers want to see if ketamine can reduce PTSD symptoms one year later, since it may block the brain's formation of traumatic memories…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer combo trial pulled before starting
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test two drugs, pembrolizumab and epacadostat, together in people with advanced small cell lung cancer that had already been treated with chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow the cancer. However, the trial was…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope against Drug-Resistant lung infection?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether the antibiotic omadacycline can help people with a hard-to-treat lung infection caused by Mycobacterium abscessus. Researchers will review medical records of 200 patients to see how many get better or are cured. The goal is to find out which patients b…
Sponsor: Beijing Chest Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Lung cancer mRNA vaccine trial pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study aimed to test a new mRNA vaccine (CVHNLC) combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in people with advanced squamous non-small-cell lung cancer. The trial was designed to find a safe dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. However, the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: CureVac • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo aims to unleash immune system against tough ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a two-drug combination can help the immune system attack ovarian cancer that has returned after standard treatments. The drugs are E7777, which removes certain immune cells that block the body's defenses, and pembrolizumab, which reactivates cancer-fighti…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alexander B Olawaiye, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy cocktail shows promise against tough throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma. About 450 participants will receive either tislelizumab plus chemo or a placebo plus ch…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could less radiation be just as effective for some head and neck cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving radiation only to the involved lymph nodes (instead of the whole neck area) can control early-stage nasopharyngeal cancer just as well, with fewer side effects. About 414 adults with limited lymph node involvement will be randomly assigned to eithe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Yi Junlin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Lung cancer hope: drug combo aims to boost survival in Early-Stage disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and olaparib (a targeted drug) to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer live longer. About 672 participants will receive either the drug combo or a pla…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer: YL201 takes on relapsed SCLC in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study compares a new drug called YL201 to the standard treatment topotecan in 438 adults with relapsed small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if YL201 helps people live longer. Participants receive either YL201 by infusion every three weeks or topotecan by inject…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Exercise as medicine: 10-week program targets diabetes and high blood pressure in seniors
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether 10 weeks of regular exercise (on land or in water) can lower blood sugar and blood pressure in people aged 60 and older who have several health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis. 63 volunteers will be split into two exercise …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidade do Porto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: Dual-Action drug combo in final testing
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a new drug called PM8002, which targets the immune system and tumor blood vessels, combined with the chemotherapy paclitaxel. It is for people with small cell lung cancer whose disease has worsened after initial treatment. The study involves 404 participa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biotheus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer: targeted radiation therapy under study
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a drug called 177Lu-DOTATATE, which delivers radiation directly to cancer cells, in people with metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer that has not responded to at least two prior treatments. Only patients whose tumors show up on a special scan are eligible. The main g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for hard-to-treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called PLB1004 in people with advanced or spreading non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (EGFR exon 20 insertion). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. About 139 adults who have already tried oth…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Avistone Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs takes on tough lung cancers in Never-Smokers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to a standard three-drug chemotherapy regimen (carboplatin, pemetrexed, and bevacizumab) helps people with advanced non-squamous lung cancer live longer without their disease worsening. The study enrolls …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for early lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, alone or with chemotherapy, can shrink early-stage non-small cell lung cancer before surgery and help prevent it from coming back after surgery. About 316 people with stage II or IIIA lung cancer that can be removed will …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Guangdong Association of Clinical Trials • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New combo tackles tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab (Yervoy) to the targeted therapy osimertinib (Tagrisso) is safe and tolerable for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer). The study involves 2…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug combo aims to reboot immune system against lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug (N-803) to the immunotherapy pembrolizumab can help control advanced non-small cell lung cancer better than standard treatments. The drug combo aims to activate natural killer cells and boost the immune system's attack on cance…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could lung cancer patients get immunotherapy less often?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab every 12 weeks works as well as the standard every 3 weeks in people with non-small cell lung cancer who are already benefiting from the drug. The goal is to see if fewer treatments can keep the cancer under con…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New COPD drug itepekimab tested for Long-Term safety in 700 patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called itepekimab for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). About 700 adults who already completed earlier itepekimab studies will receive the drug every 2 or 4 weeks for up to 52 weeks, plus a 20-week follow-…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Tailored radiation beams aim to outsmart aggressive throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests a personalized radiation plan for people with HPV-related throat cancer that is considered high-risk. Using advanced scans (MRI and PET), doctors adjust the radiation dose to target the most aggressive parts of the tumor. The goal is to see if this approach…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New cancer drug YL202 enters first human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called YL202 in about 80 people with advanced lung or breast cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet to prove it work…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to extend life in advanced lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drugs pembrolizumab and olaparib to standard chemoradiation helps people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 870 participants will receive one of three treatments: pembrolizumab with chemora…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for rare lung infection: weekly drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called rezafungin for people with a long-term lung infection caused by a fungus (chronic pulmonary aspergillosis) who have few other treatment choices. About 60 adults will receive the drug once a week for 6 months. Researchers will check if the treatment …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mundipharma Research Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Promising COVID-19 treatment trial pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test whether an inhaled drug called ZYESAMI could help people with severe COVID-19 avoid getting worse and needing a ventilator. It was a Phase 3 trial, meaning it was in the final stage of testing. However, the study was withdrawn before any participan…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: APR Applied Pharma Research s.a. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: early trial launches in china
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug combination (BMS-986489) in about 10 Chinese patients whose small cell lung cancer has returned or stopped responding to treatment. The main goals are to check safety and how the drug moves through the body, while also looking for signs tha…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a combination of two drugs—datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda)—with or without standard chemotherapy in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumor…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug duo aims to outsmart stubborn cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs—guadecitabine and pembrolizumab—in about 60 people with advanced solid tumours (like lung cancer) that no longer respond to standard therapies. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat lung cancer: targeted drug shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in 72 people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (HER2-mutant non-small cell lung cancer) that has worsened after at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Less neck radiation may be just as effective for nasopharyngeal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving radiation to a smaller area of the neck is as good as the standard larger area for treating nasopharyngeal cancer that hasn't spread. About 474 adults with newly diagnosed cancer will be randomly assigned to one of two radiation plans. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop lung cancer return after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial tests whether adding immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy after lung cancer surgery can delay or prevent the cancer from coming back. It enrolls 210 patients with stage IB-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer that was completely removed. Participants are randoml…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fundación GECP • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New PET tracer may spot lung cancer tumors
Diagnosis TerminatedThis early-stage study is testing a radioactive imaging agent called [18F]-C-SNAT4 to see how it travels through the body and whether it can help detect lung cancer on PET scans. About 20 healthy volunteers and people with lung cancer will receive the tracer and undergo scans. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biopsy technique may improve sarcoidosis diagnosis
Diagnosis OngoingThis study will compare two ways to diagnose sarcoidosis, a disease that causes inflammation and lumps (granulomas) in the lungs. About 469 people with suspected stage I or II sarcoidosis will be randomly assigned to receive either a newer method called EBUS-guided cryobiopsy or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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AI as a second set of eyes: could it sharpen pneumonia detection on chest X-Rays?
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial tests whether an artificial intelligence system can help less-experienced doctors—like final-year medical students and early-career general practitioners—interpret chest X-rays more accurately. Participants will read the same set of X-rays twice: once with AI assistanc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad de la Sabana • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI be a Pathologist's second opinion?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether an AI tool called ENLIGHT can help pathologists more accurately and quickly distinguish between certain lung and kidney cancer subtypes. Pathologists will review digitized slides under three conditions: without AI, with AI as a double-check after their ow…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single platform predict your risk for multiple chronic diseases?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis pilot study is testing whether the ADEN platform can accurately identify people at risk for heart disease, respiratory problems, cancer, autoimmune conditions, and frailty. Researchers will compare the platform's risk ratings to those made by doctors. If it works, the platfo…
Sponsor: Unidad de Investigación Genética Molecular • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot cancers that standard scans overlook
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing a new imaging tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46 to see where it collects in normal and cancerous tissues. About 30 people with various solid tumors or blood cancers will receive the tracer and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The goal is to understand how the tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth
Diagnosis OngoingThis study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New screening approach targets lung cancer in asian women who never smoked
Diagnosis OngoingThis study aims to improve early detection of lung cancer in Asian women who have never smoked, a group at higher risk but not covered by standard screening guidelines. Participants receive up to three low-dose CT scans and a blood test designed to spot early signs of cancer. Res…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot returning throat cancer sooner
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a blood test that looks for HPV DNA in the blood of people treated for HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer. The goal is to see if the test can find cancer recurrence earlier than standard follow-up methods. About 150 participants are being followed after treat…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New DNA test could speed up pneumonia diagnosis in ICU patients
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a new diagnostic tool called RPIP, which uses advanced DNA sequencing to quickly identify the germs causing pneumonia and their drug resistance. The goal is to see if this method helps doctors choose the right treatment faster than current tests. The study w…
Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New CT scanner could sharpen view of throat cancer
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new type of CT scan, called Photon-Counting CT, to see if it can more accurately show how far laryngeal cancer has spread. Sixty adults with laryngeal cancer will get this scan while making a sound, which may help separate normal tissues from tumor. The goal is…
Sponsor: Humanitas University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could everyday supplements shield your lungs?
Prevention OngoingThis trial is testing whether taking daily vitamin D3 and fish oil supplements can reduce the risk of lung problems like COPD flare-ups, asthma attacks, and pneumonia in older adults. It involves over 25,000 men and women aged 50 and older who do not have a history of cancer or h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New RSV prevention strategy for infants under study in bogotá
Prevention OngoingThis study will check how well two RSV prevention methods work in real life: a vaccine given to pregnant women and an antibody shot given to newborns. Researchers will follow about 1,100 infants under 6 months old who are hospitalized with severe respiratory infections in Bogotá,…
Sponsor: Bogotá District Health Secretariat • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Breakthrough trial aims to prevent lung damage in tiniest newborns
Prevention OngoingThis study tests an investigational drug called OHB-607 to see if it can prevent bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a serious chronic lung disease, in extremely premature infants. About 338 babies will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug or standard care. The goal is t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: OHB Neonatology Ltd. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple mask stop the flu? 2,000 volunteers put it to the test
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial asks whether wearing a surgical mask every day can prevent acute respiratory infections like influenza and COVID-19. About 2,000 adults who normally don't wear masks will be randomly assigned to either wear a mask when outdoors or continue without one for 3–4 months du…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chiba University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for wheezy tots: daily pill may cut infections
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether OM-85 (Broncho-Vaxom), a bacterial extract taken by mouth for 10 days each month, can reduce the number of respiratory infections in children aged 6 months to 5 years who have a history of wheezing. About 525 children will receive either OM-85 or a placeb…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: OM Pharma SA • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope: program aims to stop postpartum depression in survivors of childhood trauma
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a program called ROSE to see if it can prevent depression during pregnancy and after birth in people who experienced childhood adversity. About 76 pregnant individuals will either get the ROSE program or standard care. Researchers will track their mood with surve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can head radiation stop lung cancer from spreading to the brain?
Prevention TerminatedThis study compares two different doses of radiation aimed at the head (prophylactic cranial irradiation) to see which is better at preventing brain metastases in people with small cell lung cancer. Participants had their lung cancer diagnosed within the past year and have alread…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fish oil for pregnant moms may shield babies from asthma
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether giving pregnant women fish oil supplements can prevent asthma, eczema, and allergies in their children. 800 mothers took fish oil or a placebo from week 24 of pregnancy until one week after birth. The children are then followed for several years to see if…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Copenhagen Studies on Asthma in Childhood • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New pill aims to stop chemo from stealing hearing
Prevention TerminatedThis study was designed to test whether an oral drug called SPI-1005 could prevent hearing loss and ringing in the ears caused by platinum-based chemotherapy. It was planned for adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any partic…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sound Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Custom lung protection during surgery may reduce Post-Op collapse
Prevention OngoingThis study compares two ways of setting the breathing machine during gynecologic laparoscopic surgery to prevent lung collapse (atelectasis). One method uses a standard fixed pressure, while the other adjusts the pressure to each patient's lung mechanics. The researchers will use…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New shot aims to stop the plague before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether a single injection of a new antibody, JST-010, is safe in healthy adults aged 18 to 55. The goal is to prevent pneumonic plague, a rare but serious lung infection. Researchers compare the antibody to a placebo and monitor participants for one …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Just-Evotec Biologics • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Simple mouth exercises could be a new weapon against sleep apnea
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether doing specific mouth and tongue exercises can help people with obstructive sleep apnea who cannot use a CPAP machine. Forty-five adults will be randomly assigned to real exercises, sham exercises, or unsupervised exercises for 10 weeks. The main goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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New app aims to ease cancer symptoms for rural patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests a telemedicine program called FOCUS that helps advanced cancer patients manage common symptoms like trouble sleeping, worry, tiredness, and low mood. The program uses counseling techniques delivered through a phone app. Researchers will enroll 120 adults with adv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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New nasal device aims to quiet chronic runny nose
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is tracking 150 adults with chronic rhinitis (long-term runny nose and congestion) who are receiving treatment with the NEUROMARK device. The device uses radiofrequency energy to disrupt nerves in the nose, aiming to reduce symptoms. Researchers are collecting real-wor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Neurent Medical • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home breathing aid for ALS: just as good as hospital?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether starting noninvasive ventilation (a breathing mask) at home works as well as starting it in the hospital for people with ALS who have chronic breathing problems. Researchers will track how many hours patients use the device and whether their blood carb…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tampere University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program helps black adults with asthma manage stress and breathe easier
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests a program called CALM that helps Black adults with asthma cope with stress. Researchers want to see if the program is practical and well-liked by participants. About 50 adults who have persistent, uncontrolled asthma and moderate-to-high stress will take part.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear zaps may ease Parkinson's speech and movement woes
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether mild electrical stimulation of the ear, combined with physical and speech therapy, can improve symptoms like voice problems, swallowing, and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. 46 participants will receive either active or sham stimulation during …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidade da Coruña • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app helps cancer patients fight financial toxicity
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests the DISCO app, designed to help cancer patients talk with their doctors about treatment costs. About 254 adults newly diagnosed with breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer will use the app to become more confident in asking cost-related questions. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lauren Hamel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can exercising together help lung cancer patients and their families?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looks at whether a simple exercise program is practical and helpful for people with non-small cell lung cancer who are getting radiation therapy, along with their family caregivers. About 40 pairs (patient and caregiver) will take part. The goal is to see if exercising…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a personal coach at home boost energy for cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a supervised, home-based exercise program can help people with metastatic cancer who are starting oral targeted therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to either a weekly 60-minute session with a trained coach or to a booklet with exercise recommendat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease mental and physical side effects of immunotherapy
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a personalized self-management program to help cancer survivors on immune checkpoint inhibitors better handle side effects and reduce anxiety or depression. About 400 adults with breast, colon, lung, skin, or rectal cancer who recently started immunotherapy will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breathing and qigong: a drug-free approach to easier breathing for damaged lungs?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether combining resonant breathing (slow, paced breathing) with Qigong exercises can improve lung function, reduce shortness of breath, and boost quality of life in adults aged 40–65 with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition. Participants are randomly assig…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mouth rinse could ease painful radiation side effects for head and neck cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests Gelclair, a mouth rinse that forms a protective coating over the mouth's lining, to see if it eases the painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. The study enrolls adults with squamous cell carcinoma who will recei…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bringing the gym to the farm: could a tailored home workout beat cancer fatigue?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 12-week home exercise program, guided by telehealth check-ins, can reduce fatigue in cancer survivors living in rural Colorado. Participants follow a personalized plan of aerobic and resistance exercises, with intensity adjusted based on their progress.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New nerve block technique aims to protect breathing in elderly shoulder surgery patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests a new combination of nerve blocks for elderly patients (65 and older) having surgery for a broken shoulder. The goal is to see if the new approach provides better pain relief during surgery and lowers the risk of temporary diaphragm paralysis, which can cause bre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Tong Ren Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug fight the wasting away seen in advanced lung cancer?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests the drug ruxolitinib in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who are experiencing cancer cachexia—unintended weight loss and muscle wasting. The main goal is to check for side effects and see how the drug affects body signals related to appetite …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tu Dan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple breathing exercises could ease asthma symptoms
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a breathing retraining program can improve quality of life for 300 adults with uncontrolled asthma in Denmark. Participants will learn specific breathing techniques alongside their usual asthma care. The goal is to see if this approach is practical f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Naestved Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to spare cancer patients from debilitating mouth sores
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug RRx-001 can prevent severe oral mucositis (painful mouth sores) in 216 patients with head and neck cancer receiving standard chemoradiation. Patients are randomly assigned to receive RRx-001 or a placebo alongside their usual treatment. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: EpicentRx, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Flu drug trial pulled before it even started
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study planned to test a single IV dose of peramivir against placebo in teens and adults with uncomplicated flu. The goal was to see if it could shorten flu symptoms like cough, sore throat, and fever. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: BioCryst Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New weaning strategy could shorten ventilator time for COPD patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a programmed weaning plan for patients with a sudden worsening of COPD who need a breathing machine (noninvasive ventilation). The goal is to see if a step-by-step reduction in machine use can safely shorten the time on ventilation and in the ICU. About 80 adults…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Sleep apnea amino acid study pulled before it started
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if taking branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) could improve oxygen levels during sleep in people with sleep apnea. The researchers planned to include adults with confirmed sleep apnea but exclude those with severe cases. However, the study was withdrawn bef…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could a phone call replace the clinic visit for throat cancer Follow-Up?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares standard in-person follow-up care with telemedicine (phone or video visits) for people who have finished treatment for HPV-related throat cancer and show no signs of cancer on scans. The goal is to see which approach better maintains quality of life, detects a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New program aims to help veterans with COPD breathe easier and feel better
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an 8-week program called Step-CBT that combines physical activity goals with cognitive behavioral therapy for veterans with COPD who also have depression or anxiety. The program is delivered via video calls to make it accessible. Researchers want to see if it is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Learning to heal: study tests if education boosts recovery after lung cancer surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a structured educational program, added to usual care, can help people who have surgery for lung cancer. The goal is to see if it improves how well they accept their disease, their quality of life, and their pain levels. About 160 participants are spli…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New COPD drug candidate enters early human safety testing
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called GSK3862995B to see if it is safe and tolerable. First, healthy adults receive a single dose, then people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receive multiple doses. The goal is to check for side effects and how the drug…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Mindfulness may ease stress and anxiety in COPD patients, small study suggests
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness program (MBSR) can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress in people with COPD who are already in pulmonary rehab. About 44 participants will be followed for 12 months. The goal is to see if this mind-body approach improves emot…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Université Libre de Bruxelles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a puff of air make CF exercise easier? new study aims to find out.
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a bronchodilator (a drug that opens airways) can reduce shortness of breath and improve exercise ability in adults with cystic fibrosis. Twenty participants will receive either the drug or a placebo and then do exercise tests to compare their breathing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can rehab beat cancer fatigue? timing may be key
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether starting rehabilitation early or later helps reduce cancer-related fatigue in people with lung cancer. About 31 patients with stage II or III lung cancer will take part. The goal is to see if the rehab program is practical and helpful for improving ene…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Sleep apnea mouthpiece showdown: which device wins on comfort?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests two different mouthpieces (mandibular advancement devices) for people with obstructive sleep apnea who cannot use a CPAP machine. Twenty-eight participants will wear one of the two devices for a year, and researchers will track comfort, side effects like jaw pain…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medicine Greifswald • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Brain scans reveal secrets of lost smell
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tracks 80 adults with different smell disorders (like total loss, partial loss, or distorted smell) plus healthy volunteers over one year. Researchers use brain scans, smell tests, and questionnaires to see how the brain changes and how smell loss impacts mood and dail…
Sponsor: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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Blood test may help cancer patients stop treatment early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a blood test that looks for tumor DNA can help doctors decide when to safely stop immunotherapy in people with advanced melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer. About 39 patients who have been on immunotherapy for at least a year and show no signs of …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into tissue samples to unravel lung scarring mystery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects and analyzes blood, DNA, and tissue samples from 315 adults with pulmonary fibrosis, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to learn more about the disease's causes, not to test a new treatment. Researchers hope the findings will guide future the…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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Gene therapy patients monitored for 15 years to spot hidden side effects
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows up to 1,000 adults who previously received gene therapy in a National Cancer Institute study. Researchers will contact participants yearly for up to 15 years to check for any long-term side effects, such as new cancers or nerve problems. No new treatments are g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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Massive cancer screening trial aims to cut deaths
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether regular screening for prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancers can reduce deaths from these diseases. About 154,900 men and women aged 55-74 were randomly assigned to either get screened or receive usual care. Researchers are tracking cancer c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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Scientists track families to uncover Cancer's hidden causes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at people and families who have a high risk of cancer to learn what genes and environmental factors might increase that risk. Over 5,000 participants are followed over time with questionnaires, medical records, and optional genetic testing. No treatment is given,…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 07:00 UTC
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Asthma study seeks volunteers to build research database
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study is gathering information from adults with asthma to better understand the condition. Researchers will collect medical history and lung function data to create a database for future asthma research. The study does not test any new treatments or medications.
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Caffeine dosing study for newborns with HIE aims to improve safety
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how caffeine is processed in newborns with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a brain injury caused by lack of oxygen, who are receiving cooling therapy. Researchers will test different doses of caffeine in 16 babies to find the safest and most effective a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fiber-Fueled immunity: could your diet boost the flu shot?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether eating a high-fiber diet (rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains) can change the bacteria in your gut and improve how well the flu vaccine works. Researchers will give 31 adults special meals and snacks before they get their flu shot. The main go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may help cancer patients avoid nerve damage from chemo
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study aims to see if doctors can consistently measure paclitaxel levels in the blood of cancer patients receiving the drug. The goal is to eventually adjust doses to give enough chemo to fight cancer while reducing the common side effect of nerve damage. The study invo…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Bio-Bank aims to unlock secrets of lung disease and transplants
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is building a bio-bank of blood samples from people who have had a lung transplant. Researchers will use these samples to study advanced lung diseases and improve transplant care. The goal is to better understand how infections and other factors affect patient outcomes…
Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study reveals: sticking to sarcoidosis meds may improve outcomes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well people with sarcoidosis take their prescribed medicines and whether that affects their disease. Researchers will follow 150 adults in Maryland and D.C. for one year, tracking lung function, symptoms, and hospital visits. The goal is to find ways to he…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a mouthpiece replace the CPAP machine for sleep apnea?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis registry study follows 500 adults with obstructive sleep apnea who are prescribed a mandibular advancement device (MAD) — a dental appliance worn at night to keep the airway open. Researchers will track how the device is prescribed, how often patients actually use it, and wh…
Sponsor: ResMed • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cell collection study paves way for future cancer therapies
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects white blood cells and tumor cells from cancer patients, and white blood cells from healthy volunteers, to help researchers grow anti-cancer cells in the lab. The goal is to create experimental cell therapies for future use. Up to 7,000 participants will provid…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World asthma biologic use under the microscope in china
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 202 Chinese asthma patients who are already prescribed biologic medications. Researchers will track how consistently patients take their biologics over 52 weeks and describe treatment patterns. No new drug is being tested; the goal is to gather real-world data …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into RSV vaccine immune secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the RSV vaccine affects the immune system in adults aged 60 and older. Researchers will take blood samples before and after vaccination to find early signs of protection. The goal is to understand why some people respond better than others. 14 volunteers w…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV and hidden health risks: a major study probes the link
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares over 1,500 people living with HIV to a similar group from the general population to see if conditions like heart disease, COPD, and liver disease are more common or develop faster in those with HIV. Using detailed scans and tests, researchers will measure the …
Sponsor: Susanne Dam Nielsen, MD, DMSc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bugs may boost flu vaccine power
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether the bacteria in your gut and what you eat can influence how well the flu vaccine works. Researchers will collect blood and stool samples from 74 adults before and after they get their flu shot. The goal is to find links between gut microbiome diversity…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scoliosis's hidden toll: can we predict lung and heart risks?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at 10 years of medical records from a scoliosis referral center to see how frequently adults with scoliosis who had surgery also develop restrictive breathing problems or signs of pulmonary hypertension on echocardiography. By analyzing data from 174 patient…
Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise before surgery help cancer patients? new study explores safe doses
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how safe and doable different amounts of aerobic exercise are for people about to have surgery for solid tumors like breast, endometrial, or prostate cancer. About 60 participants will exercise at home while using apps and devices to track their activity. The …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dust mite asthma study aims to uncover how dupilumab works inside the body
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how dupilumab changes the way the nose and blood respond to house dust mites in adults with allergic asthma. Participants will be exposed to dust mites in a special chamber and receive either dupilumab or a placebo. The goal is to understand the drug's effects…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study reviews how chinese patients actually use lung cancer drug lorlatinib
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 50 Chinese adults with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer who received lorlatinib as their first treatment. Researchers want to learn about patient characteristics, such as age and smoking history, and how the drug is used…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking early COPD reveal ways to halt its progression?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis observational study follows 2,000 Korean COPD patients over time to learn how the disease develops, especially in its early stages. By tracking symptoms, lung function, and flare-ups, researchers hope to identify patterns that could lead to earlier detection and better preve…
Sponsor: Konkuk University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart SCORE study aims to crack the code on heart disease disparities
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 2,000 adults aged 45-75 in Pennsylvania to better understand why some groups have higher heart disease risk. About 800 participants at higher risk will receive either usual care or a personalized program with nutrition, exercise, and stress management advice. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep apnea study to reveal how CPAP alters body signals
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy affects body signals like oxygen levels, heart rate, and breathing in adults with obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers will analyze data from 160 people who completed a previous trial, comparing signals be…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to cut asthma inhaler carbon emissions with smart prescribing tool
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a computer tool called eAMS-Eco that helps doctors choose asthma inhalers with a lower carbon footprint. The tool adds environmental information to existing asthma treatment recommendations. Researchers will see if using this tool in four clinics reduces inhaler-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized risk reports may boost lung cancer screening and smoking cessation
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether giving smokers and former smokers a personalized risk report (based on clinical and genetic factors) helps doctors order lung cancer screening and helps patients follow through. About 915 participants will be randomly assigned to usual care or one of two …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Cancer tissue bank study aims to unlock new treatment clues
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,200 adults with known or suspected cancer. The samples are taken during standard surgeries or biopsies, with no extra procedures. Researchers will compare cancerous and normal tissues to identify differences that could lead to n…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can feedback help doctors talk better about End-of-Life care?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to improve how doctors communicate with patients facing serious illnesses like cancer, heart failure, COPD, or dementia. Researchers will give doctors detailed feedback on their conversations about goals of care. The goal is to help patients receive care that matc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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E-Cigarettes under the microscope: a safer switch for older smokers?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at what happens when older smokers (ages 50-80) who are at high risk for lung cancer switch from regular cigarettes to e-cigarettes. Researchers will track how many cigarettes they smoke and measure health markers like inflammation in their blood. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive lung cancer study aims to match patients with targeted therapies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis large study (ALCHEMIST) is screening over 8,000 people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer to analyze the genes in their tumors. The goal is to identify genetic changes that could help doctors choose the best treatments, such as targeted therapies. Participants provi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can big data reveal the true risks of lung surgery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study taps into Sweden's national health registers to examine outcomes for thousands of adults who have undergone thoracic surgery, including procedures for lung cancer and pulmonary metastases. By linking detailed patient data, researchers aim to identify factors associated…
Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could gentle exercise with blood flow restriction help lung disease patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether low-intensity aerobic exercise with blood flow restriction (BFR) is safe and effective for people with interstitial lung disease (ILD). BFR uses a cuff to partially block blood flow, which may help build muscle with less strain. Thirty participants will t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a hidden nerve condition be more common in lung cancer than we think?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study is looking at how often people with small cell lung cancer also have symptoms of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), a condition that affects the nerves and can cause muscle weakness. Researchers will review medical records and check for LEMS symptoms in adults d…
Sponsor: Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a remote approach bring clinical trials to lung cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores whether a remote, direct-to-patient approach can improve how people with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) are reached and engaged in clinical research. It involves collecting biospecimens and surveying patients about their preferences and needs regarding new ther…
Sponsor: Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scans reveal how Immune-Boosting drugs target tumors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is for adults with advanced head and neck, lung, or skin cancer who have not responded to prior treatments. Researchers use special PET scans to see how two experimental drugs (BI 765063 and BI 770371) travel through the body and reach tumors. Participants receive one …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer treatment gets personal: MATCH trial tests Gene-Guided drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase II trial, called MATCH, is testing whether treating cancer based on the genetic makeup of a patient's tumor works better than standard treatments. Over 6,400 adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myeloma that have not responded to prior therapy are …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oxygen study aims to uncover hidden heart risks in breathing disorders
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study will test how changes in oxygen levels affect the heart's electrical signals in 70 people, some with oxygen dependence and some healthy. Participants will receive increasing amounts of oxygen at night while their heart activity is monitored. The goal is to better under…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why do flu shots weaken with age? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 75 adults aged 65 and older over three to four flu seasons to learn why the flu vaccine becomes less effective as people age. Participants will receive a different FDA-approved flu vaccine each year, and researchers will collect blood, nasal swab, and stool sam…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The Jackson Laboratory • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What lies beneath sleep apnea? a deep dive into its hidden health ties
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis observational study looks at adults diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who visit Sohag University Hospitals. Researchers will examine the severity of their condition, their specific symptoms, and any other health problems they may have. The goal is to build a clear…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks early lung disease in young smokers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 200 adults aged 30-55 who smoke or have early COPD to learn how the disease progresses. Researchers will use breathing tests, symptom surveys, and CT scans to find early warning signs. The goal is to better understand risk factors and improve future care for CO…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could faulty stem cells in the airways drive a rare lung disease? a study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study explores whether stem cell dysfunction in the small airways causes bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS), a serious lung condition that can occur after a stem cell transplant. Researchers will collect airway cells from people with BOS and healthy volunteers to compar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haikou Affiliated Hospital of Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mapping patient profiles unlock better breathing therapy for bronchiectasis?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines the medical records of 270 adults with bronchiectasis (a lung condition causing persistent cough and breathlessness) who were treated with respiratory physiotherapy. Researchers aim to identify common patterns in lung function, symptoms, and overall health to …
Sponsor: Yolanda Sanesteban Hermida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized cancer care: genetic analysis may unlock targeted treatments for advanced lung cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial investigates whether comprehensive genomic analysis of tumor tissue can help doctors choose targeted therapies for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Participants provide tumor samples (from past biopsies or new ones) for genetic testing. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new questionnaire capture how bronchiectasis affects Children's daily lives?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to create a disease-specific quality-of-life questionnaire for children with bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition. Researchers will interview children, teenagers, and parents to understand the key impacts of the disease. The final questionnaire will be tailore…
Sponsor: Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heartbeat clues may flag surgery risks in children
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether heart rate variability (small changes in heartbeat timing) and early signs of inflammation can help predict breathing or heart problems in children having their tonsils or adenoids removed. Researchers will monitor heart rhythms and measure immune mark…
Sponsor: Duzce University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data reveals immunotherapy patterns in lung cancer surgery patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at medical records from Europe and Canada to understand how immunotherapy is used in people with non-small cell lung cancer who have had surgery. It tracks patient characteristics, treatments before and after surgery, and outcomes like survival and complications.…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to unmask why sleep apnea patients abandon their breathing machines
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a questionnaire called the PAP Problems Triaging Tool, designed to identify why people with obstructive sleep apnea struggle to use their positive airway pressure (PAP) machines. Researchers will ask adults newly prescribed PAP therapy to complete the questionnai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Common mucus-thinning drugs may improve outcomes in COPD patients with lung cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether taking muco-active agents (mucus-thinning drugs like N-acetylcysteine and ambroxol) after a lung cancer diagnosis is linked to better outcomes in people who also have COPD. Researchers will analyze data from a large Korean database, comparing those who…
Sponsor: Seoul National University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cell study could unlock new COVID-19 treatments
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at specific immune cells called myeloid cells in people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia. Researchers want to understand how these cells respond to the virus and whether certain cell types can predict how sick a person gets. The goal is to find new w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric current test may forecast lung surgery complications
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether bioimpedance analysis, a quick and painless test that measures body water and muscle mass using a weak electrical current, can help predict complications after lung cancer surgery. Researchers will compare these measurements with standard CT scans …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Flu shot study seeks clues in HIV and aging
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at blood samples from 400 people with and without HIV to understand how aging and HIV infection change the body's immune response to the flu vaccine. Researchers will measure antibody levels and immune cell types to see who responds well to the vaccine and who do…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer clue: LKB1 gene may predict best therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines whether changes in the LKB1 gene can help predict how well people with non-small cell lung cancer respond to treatments like chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Researchers will analyze tumor samples and medical records from about 300 patients t…
Sponsor: Ling Zhiqiang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Low oxygen or organ failure? study aims to uncover true driver of ICU deaths
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study analyzes data from over 1,200 patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure who were on breathing machines in Spanish ICUs. Researchers are using a statistical method called mediation analysis to determine whether low oxygen levels directly cause death, or whether …
Sponsor: Jesus Villar • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study probes hidden factors that worsen asthma during exercise
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how two factors—metabolic dysfunction (often linked to obesity) and mucus plugs in the airways—affect lung function during exercise in people with asthma. Researchers will compare lung function changes in 80 adults with asthma, including those with obesity and…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists map the hidden timeline of a deadly hantavirus
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study follows people who have been exposed to Andes virus, a hantavirus that can cause severe respiratory illness. Researchers collect blood samples and monitor symptoms at key points from exposure through infection and recovery. The goal is to understand how t…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict who will benefit from immunotherapy? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking for biological markers (biomarkers) that might predict how well patients with certain types of squamous cell carcinoma respond to a type of immunotherapy called PD-1 inhibitors. Researchers will analyze blood and tumor tissue samples from 800 patients, both …
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lab-Grown lung tumors could personalize cancer care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects extra tissue and a small blood sample from people undergoing standard procedures for lung cancer. Researchers will use these samples to grow miniature versions of the tumors, called organoids, in the lab. The goal is to study how lung cancers grow and change, …
Sponsor: Maastricht Radiation Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could vitamin d levels predict wheezing after bronchiolitis?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether vitamin D levels, genetic variations in the vitamin D receptor, and changes in immune cell mitochondria can help predict which children will develop recurrent wheezing after a bout of bronchiolitis. Researchers will measure these markers in childre…
Sponsor: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gentle lung breathing during bypass may prevent Post-Surgery collapse
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study tests whether keeping the lungs gently ventilated during cardiopulmonary bypass (heart-lung machine) reduces lung collapse after heart surgery. Adults having elective coronary artery bypass surgery will be randomly assigned to receive ventilation or not during by…
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light-Activated therapy shows promise for tumor control without surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows people who have received photodynamic therapy (PDT) for various cancers, including head and neck, lung, and skin tumors. PDT uses a light-sensitive drug and a special light to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. Researchers will review medical re…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormones and asthma: scientists probe why women suffer more
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis research program investigates why severe asthma affects more women than men in adulthood, while the opposite is true in childhood. Researchers will study biological and chemical differences, including the role of menstrual cycles, to understand these patterns. The goal is to…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital app may bring lung rehab to local clinics
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a digital tool called TELEREHAPP can help physiotherapists in private clinics provide pulmonary rehabilitation for people with chronic lung diseases like COPD. Researchers will analyze data already collected from physiotherapists and patients to see ho…
Sponsor: ADIR Association • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test aims to unmask hidden TB infections before they turn deadly
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study investigates whether a blood test can detect the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) in people with active TB and their asymptomatic household contacts. Researchers in Uganda will use several methods, including a DNA-based test, to look for TB bacteria in blood sampl…
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI toolkit aims to speed up epidemic response for diseases like COVID-19 and mpox
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new AI-powered toolkit designed to help public health officials at local CDC offices respond more quickly to emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19, mpox, influenza, and dengue. The toolkit combines data analysis, risk assessment, decision support, and e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wheat germ supplement studied for immune boost in advanced cancer
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at whether a fermented wheat germ supplement can help the immune system fight cancer better when taken with standard immunotherapy drugs. About 100 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or melanoma) will take the supplement alongside their usual tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans may predict recovery from ICU delirium in lung failure patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study investigates cognitive problems in intensive care patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who develop delirium (sudden confusion). Researchers use a non-invasive EEG cap and auditory tests to measure brain activity at the bedside. The goal is to identi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues in the blood to predict lung fibrosis outcomes
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks for biological markers in blood and lung samples from people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and other interstitial lung diseases. The goal is to find markers that can predict how the disease will progress and to group patients into subtypes. Researchers…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Doctor training aims to boost vaccine rates
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether training primary care providers on how to talk to patients about vaccines can increase flu and COVID-19 vaccination rates. Over 24,500 patients and their doctors at multiple clinics will take part. Doctors in some clinics will receive special communicatio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive rural health study aims to uncover heart and lung disease risks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is gathering health information from 4,600 people in rural areas of Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Researchers will look for risk factors that lead to heart and lung disease. No treatments or drugs are being tested. The goal is to learn more about what …
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Biomarkers may reveal who recovers from Work-Related asthma
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study investigates whether T2 biomarkers, measured in sputum, can predict which people with occupational asthma will go into remission after stopping exposure to workplace triggers. Only about 30% of patients currently recover, and there is no way to predict who will. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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ECMO Patients' hidden infection risk under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 200 adults on ECMO (a heart-lung machine) for severe breathing problems. Researchers track how many get hospital-acquired infections and measure antibiotic levels in their blood and lungs. The goal is to learn more about infections and drug dosing in these crit…
Sponsor: Policlinico Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive 30-Year Women's health study reveals hidden disease links
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-running study follows nearly 100,000 French women, mostly teachers, since 1990 to understand what factors influence their risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other major illnesses. Participants fill out questionnaires every few years about their lifestyle, medi…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Text message screening could catch perinatal depression early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a digital program that screens pregnant and postpartum women for depression using automated text message questionnaires. Results are linked to their electronic health records to help doctors identify those at risk and guide next steps. The goal is to see if this …
Sponsor: Universidade Nova de Lisboa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Dentists in the dark? study probes sleep training gaps in italian dental schools
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study will survey directors of dental programs at Italian universities to find out if sleep medicine is part of the curriculum. The goal is to understand how much future dentists learn about sleep-disordered breathing like sleep apnea. About 70 program directors will answer …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Ultrasound for all: 9,000-Patient trial tests quicker hospital stays
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether using a simple bedside ultrasound exam on all hospitalized patients can shorten their hospital stay. Researchers will check the heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs for common problems. The goal is to see if this routine check helps doctors make faster dec…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood test may spot lung cancer relapse months early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 305 people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer who have specific genetic mutations. Researchers regularly test their blood for tiny traces of cancer DNA (minimal residual disease, or MRD) to see if it can predict when the cancer will come back. The goal i…
Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Preterm eye study pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if preterm children (born at or before 28 weeks) have differences in their retinal blood vessels compared to full-term children. Researchers planned to use a non-invasive imaging device called OCT angiography to measure blood vessel density. However…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Lung cancer in Never-Smokers: genes may hold the key
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand why some people who have never smoked develop lung cancer. Researchers are comparing the genes of never-smokers with lung cancer to those without the disease. The goal is to find genetic differences that might increase risk. This is a research study …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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35,000 asthma patients under the microscope: Real-World dupilumab use revealed
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how dupilumab, a drug for severe asthma, is actually used by patients in France. Researchers will analyze health records of about 35,000 people to describe their characteristics, healthcare costs, and steroid use before and after starting the drug. The goal is…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Protein power: could a High-Protein diet get pneumonia patients off ventilators faster?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a high-protein diet helps patients on breathing machines with severe pneumonia recover faster. Researchers will compare patients getting a high-protein diet to those on a standard-protein diet, tracking how long they need the ventilator and whether the…
Sponsor: Fayoum University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Frailty check could predict chemo danger for seniors
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how frailty—a state of weakness and reduced physical function—affects the risk of severe side effects from chemotherapy in people aged 70 and older with cancer. Researchers will assess 160 patients using various tests for frailty, muscle loss, and overall heal…
Sponsor: Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Ovest Milanese, Ospedale di Legnano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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AI eye on lungs: new scan test could spot severity of breathing failure
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a computer can automatically measure how much lung tissue is damaged in patients with severe breathing problems from COVID-19 or after surgery. Researchers will compare the computer's lung measurements to standard severity scores in 500 patients. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Scientists expose COPD patients to ozone to uncover Pollution's hidden impact
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how ozone, a common air pollutant, affects immune cells in the lungs of people with COPD. Researchers will expose 72 participants (including healthy non-smokers, smokers without COPD, and COPD patients) to ozone in a controlled chamber and track changes in the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Study reveals hidden lung damage from secondhand smoke in flight attendants
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how long-term exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke changes the lungs of never-smoking flight attendants who worked on planes before smoking was banned. Researchers want to see if a bronchodilator, a medicine that opens airways, can help with breathing problems…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Pee test could spot TB patients skipping meds
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study in India will test a low-cost urine check (IsoScreen) on 900 adults being treated for tuberculosis. The test detects whether they have taken their medication recently. Researchers want to see if the test can reliably find people who are missing doses, so that doctors c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tufts University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New app aims to cut hospital stays for lung patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a smartphone app that guides doctors through the best steps for diagnosing and treating pleural disease (fluid, infection, or collapsed lung) can reduce the number of days patients spend in the hospital. About 828 adults in Denmark with these conditions w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Lung transplant patients followed for years to uncover Long-Term health secrets
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 4,000 people who have had a lung transplant to see how their lungs and overall health change over many years. Researchers will collect data from clinic visits, lung function tests, and surveys about daily activities and quality of life. The goal is to better un…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Breath test may predict sleep apnea severity without needles
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a simple breath test, called fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), can help measure the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Researchers will compare FeNO levels in 200 adults with different levels of sleep apnea to see if the test can predic…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New digital tool aims to simplify care for seniors with multiple conditions
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a web-based tool called gp-multitool.de that helps general practitioners follow guidelines for older patients with multiple chronic conditions. About 659 patients from GP practices in Germany are taking part. The tool lets patients fill out questionnaires online …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in blood and urine to personalize lung cancer care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects blood, urine, and tissue samples from 330 adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer to improve precision medicine. Researchers will analyze genetic changes in these samples and grow some tumors in mice to compare DNA. The goal is to refine liquid biops…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Tiny study hopes to Fine-Tune breathing machines for lung patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how changing the pressure inside a breathing machine affects lung function in 20 patients with obstructive airway diseases who are on full ventilator support. Researchers will test different pressure levels to see how they impact gas exchange and how the lungs…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Donación Francisco Santojanni • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Cleveland clinic launches asthma research to develop better tests and treatments
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to improve how asthma is diagnosed and treated by developing new tests and targeted therapies. Researchers will enroll 60 adults with asthma to test a special oil additive and measure lung function and quality of life. The goal is to create better tools for managi…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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What happens to severe COVID-19 survivors after the ICU?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 90 people who survived severe COVID-19 pneumonia and needed intensive care. Researchers will check their physical health, mental health, and quality of life at 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years after leaving the ICU. The goal is to better understand the l…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Withdrawn study sought to understand sinus problems in young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find out how often chronic sinusitis occurs in children treated for head and neck cancer, and how it affects their quality of life. Researchers planned to compare these children to those treated for cancer elsewhere in the body using a questionnaire called SNO…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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COVID vaccine clot study scrapped before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to collect medical information from people who developed unusual blood clots within four weeks of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. The goal was to better understand any possible link between the vaccine and these rare events. However, the study was withdrawn before …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Simple bedside ultrasound may spot lung risk in preemies
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether a simple bedside lung ultrasound can predict chronic lung disease in premature infants born before 32 weeks. Researchers will perform ultrasounds on 150 babies with breathing problems and track their outcomes. The goal is to see if early ultrasound sco…
Sponsor: Phoenix Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Gene therapy safety check: 400 cancer patients monitored for years
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is a long-term follow-up for 400 people who previously received A2 Bio gene therapy for various solid tumors, including colorectal, lung, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. No new treatment is given; instead, researchers will track participants over time to check for del…
Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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School balance training may sharpen Children's movement skills
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether adding balance exercises to school physical education can improve motor skills in children aged 6 to 11. Over four weeks, 165 children will do either balance or strength training twice a week. Researchers will measure coordination, strength, flexibility, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New study tracks RSV in pregnant women and their babies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 300 pregnant women who had respiratory infections to see if RSV can pass from mother to baby before birth. Researchers will test blood from mothers and umbilical cords for RSV antibodies and viruses. Babies will be tracked for up to 4 years to monitor respirato…
Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Blood test may spot returning lung cancer months before scans
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a custom blood test, based on each patient's tumor DNA, can detect if early-stage non-small cell lung cancer comes back after surgery. Researchers will follow 450 patients and compare the test's timing with standard imaging like CT scans. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could your high tryptase be genetic? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find out how many people with high blood tryptase levels have a genetic condition called hereditary hyper-alpha-tryptasemia. Researchers will test 100 patients who have had allergic reactions and high tryptase levels. The results may help doctors better manage …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Real-World study reveals gaps in lung cancer testing
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 1,000 people with newly diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer in community cancer clinics. Researchers want to see how many patients receive key biomarker test results before starting treatment, and what barriers (like tissue issues or insurance problems) c…
Sponsor: US Oncology Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Ultrasound peek at diaphragm could guide breathing support
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study observes how the diaphragm works in 100 adults with acute respiratory failure who need non-invasive breathing support or high-flow oxygen. Researchers use ultrasound to measure diaphragm movement and thickness at different support levels. The goal is to understand how …
Sponsor: Foro Internacional en Cuidado Crítico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Massive cancer survival study launched in russia
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at survival rates for people with cancers like melanoma, breast, colon, and lung cancer using data from Russian cancer registries. It includes 100,000 people of any age. The goal is to understand survival trends to help improve cancer care, not to test a new trea…
Sponsor: N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Hopkins launches massive breast cancer data bank
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study creates a long-term repository of blood, tissue, and health information from 810 people with breast cancer, benign breast disease, or no breast issues. The goal is to provide researchers with resources to better understand breast cancer. No treatment or experimental th…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study aims to unlock secrets of pneumonia in the elderly
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at 500 elderly patients (65 and older) with severe pneumonia to understand why some recover and others don't. Researchers will review medical records from hospitals across Europe, focusing on death rates and complications. No new drugs or treatments are being tes…
Sponsor: Joan Sabater-Riera • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can mushroom and apple compounds boost your immune system?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether two natural dietary supplements—taxifolin (found in apples and onions) and ergothioneine (found in mushrooms)—can improve immune function in healthy adults aged 50 to 65. Researchers will measure how well immune cells engulf and destroy threats…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Scientists decode DNA of Screen-Detected lung tumors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at the genetic makeup of lung cancers found through low-dose CT screening. Researchers want to understand why some cancers grow quickly and others grow slowly. About 526 people who had surgery for screen-detected lung cancer will provide tissue samples for DNA an…
Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study tracks voice recovery after throat surgery
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 500 adults with vocal cord paralysis or atrophy who undergo laryngeal framework surgery. Researchers will track voice quality, swallowing ability, and complication rates for two years after surgery. The goal is to understand which surgical techniques work best …
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Lung disease study probes hidden environmental triggers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how things in the environment and at work might affect people with interstitial lung diseases (a group of lung conditions). Researchers will ask 1,000 adults with a new diagnosis about their exposures to things like pollution, chemicals, and dust. The goal is …
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Lung cancer Follow-Up: is Twice-Yearly CT better than once a year?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 1,800 adults who had early-stage lung cancer treatment to see how often they get CT scans and whether scanning every 6 months helps them live longer than yearly scans. Researchers will also check if scan frequency differs by race, income, or location. The …
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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500 lung cancer patients to help map asian genetic subtypes
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study collects and analyzes lung cancer tissue samples from 500 patients in Asia to find out which genetic changes are most common. The goal is to better understand the disease in the local population. Participants must have a tissue sample available and be healthy enough fo…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Massive UK study tracks 12,000 women and their children for 20 years to unlock secrets of lifelong health
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study recruited over 12,000 non-pregnant women in Southampton, UK, and followed about 3,000 of them through pregnancy and their children's growth up to age 19. Researchers are tracking body composition, nutrition, asthma, and heart health to understand how a mother…
Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can treating sleep apnea fix blood sugar problems?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at why sleep apnea raises the risk of diabetes. Overweight adults with and without sleep apnea will have their blood sugar control measured. Some will receive CPAP, some will get extra oxygen at night, and others will get a sham treatment. The goal is to find out…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could Protein-Rich diets help women with COPD breathe easier?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis pilot study from the University of Aberdeen is looking at how dietary protein (from plants and animals) relates to sarcopenic obesity—a condition where muscle loss and obesity happen together—in 30 women aged 55+ with COPD. Researchers will also check lung function and infla…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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One-stop screening clinic aims to catch hidden diabetes complications early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a new type of clinic that screens people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes for several hidden health problems at the same time, including fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, and heart failure. The goal is to see how common these undiagnosed conditions are a…
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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AI reads CT scans to predict lung cancer comeback
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at CT scans and other data from 2000 lung cancer patients to build a tool that predicts if the cancer will come back after surgery. The goal is to help doctors decide who needs closer monitoring. It is a retrospective study, meaning it analyzes past information r…
Sponsor: Guangming Lu • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC