Squamous cell neoplasm
MONDO:0002532A neoplasm that is composed of squamous epithelial cells. Squamous cell carcinoma is a representative example.
Also known as: epidermoid cell neoplasm, epidermoid cell tumor, epidermoid cell tumour, squamous cell neoplasm, squamous cell tumor, squamous cell tumor (qualifier value), squamous cell tumour, squamous cell tumour (qualifier value)
2986 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a delayed booster still protect against HPV?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study is testing whether giving the HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) on a different schedule still works well in healthy 9-11 year olds. The standard schedule uses two or three doses, but this study gives a first dose and then a booster later. Researchers will measure antibody level…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New HPV vaccine shows promise in protecting young girls and women
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study tests an experimental HPV vaccine in 1,800 females aged 9 to 35. The goal is to see if giving two doses to girls aged 9-14 works as well as three doses in older girls and women. Participants receive the vaccine in their upper arm and have several visits to check their …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Vaccine and Serum Institute, China • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Could cutting vitamin B6 boost cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether a diet very low in vitamin B6 can make immunotherapy work better for people with solid tumors. About 20 adults aged 18-80 will follow this special diet for 6 weeks while continuing their regular immunotherapy. The main goal is to check if the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining two drugs—erlotinib and irinotecan—can safely treat advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard care. Erlotinib blocks signals that help cancer cells grow, while irinotecan is a chemotherapy drug that stops cancer …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Proton beam vs. X-Ray radiation: which is better for esophageal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two radiation techniques for people with stage I to IVA esophageal cancer: proton beam therapy (which uses protons) and intensity modulated photon radiotherapy (which uses X-rays). The goal is to see which one works better at helping people live longer and cau…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for advanced skin cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called INCB099280 in 63 adults with advanced squamous cell skin cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or radiation. The main goals are to see if the drug shrinks tumors and to check its safety. Participants take the drug and are monitored for side e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Cancer drug targets genetic weakness in advanced tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug olaparib in 329 people with advanced solid tumors that have certain DNA repair mutations (HRRm) or deficiencies (HRD). Participants have already tried standard treatments without success. The main goal is to see if olaparib can shrink tumors, wit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy drug boost the power of chemoradiation against anal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to the usual chemotherapy and radiation treatment can help people with locally advanced anal cancer stay cancer-free longer. The study includes about 180 adults with stage IIB–IIIC anal cancer. Partici…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Goethe University • 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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Cancer-Fighting virus teams up with immunotherapy to tackle rare skin tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of talimogene laherparepvec (a modified herpes virus that infects and kills cancer cells) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy drug) can shrink tumors in people with rare skin cancers or lymphomas that haven't responded to standard …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • 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 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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New cancer drug CHS-114 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called CHS-114, alone or with another immunotherapy (toripalimab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the body handles th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Coherus Oncology, Inc. • 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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Cancer drug pertuzumab tested for Long-Term use in extension trial
Disease control OngoingThis study gives continued access to the cancer drug pertuzumab (Perjeta) for people with solid tumors who were already benefiting from it in a previous Roche trial. About 154 participants will receive the drug every 3 weeks, alone or with other treatments, until their disease wo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: drug targets DNA repair weakness
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug talazoparib in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific mutations in DNA repair genes. Talazoparib works by blocking a protein called PARP, which cancer cells use to fix their damaged DNA, leading to cancer cell death. The study …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced head and neck cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a combination of the targeted drug amivantamab plus two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in 50 people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks tumors or controls the disease. Participants …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Pre-Surgery immunotherapy prime the immune system to fight head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is investigating whether giving immunotherapy before surgery can boost the immune system's attack on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Participants receive atezolizumab alone or combined with other immune-modulating agents, then undergo surgery. The study…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alain Algazi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against deadly thyroid cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving three drugs (pembrolizumab, dabrafenib, and trametinib) before surgery can help people with a rare and aggressive thyroid cancer called anaplastic thyroid cancer that has a specific gene change (BRAF V600E). The goal is to shrink the tumor enough s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo targets Hard-to-Treat tumours
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a combination of two drugs—ceralasertib (a targeted therapy) and durvalumab (an immunotherapy)—in 14 Chinese patients with advanced solid tumours that have not responded to prior treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called ICT01, a lab-made antibody, in 292 people with advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given alone or with another cancer drug (Keytruda). The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug ca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ImCheck Therapeutics, an Ipsen company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill shrink advanced tumors? a new drug steps into the spotlight
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental pill called SIM0532 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study is split into two parts: first, to find a safe dose, and then to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their gr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • 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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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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New hope for rare, aggressive thyroid cancer: drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining lenvatinib (a targeted drug that blocks cancer growth) with pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy that helps the immune system attack cancer) can improve outcomes for people with advanced anaplastic thyroid cancer that cannot be surgically rem…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • 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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Can a One-Two punch of radiation and immunotherapy shrink head and neck tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is exploring whether combining stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab, given before surgery, can help people with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The study will enroll about 24 adults aged 18…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called JS107 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the safest dose and see how well the body tolerates JS107 when given alone or combined wit…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BI 1831169, given alone or with an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1 antibody) in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goals are to find the highest safe dose and see if the treatment shrinks …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • 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 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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Cancer drug olaparib gets a makeover: which pill works best?
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests two different oral forms of the cancer drug olaparib (AZD2281) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to see how well the body absorbs each form. About 197 participants will receive both forms…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 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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Personalized cancer attack: new trial matches drugs to tumor genes
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether giving cancer drugs based on a tumor's genetic makeup can help people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. About 920 participants will receive a drug or drug combination tailored to their tumor's specific g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • 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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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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Can a pill target Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancers? a new drug puts FGFR2 mutations to the test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug, TYRA-200, in people with advanced bile duct cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) and other solid tumors that have specific changes in the FGFR2 gene. The study aims to find a safe and effective dose and to see wheth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tyra Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 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 aims to fight metastatic anal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) helps people with metastatic anal cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 205 adults with inoperable or recurrent anal cancer …
Phase: PHASE3 • 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 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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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 cancer drug ABBV-400 enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an investigational drug called ABBV-400 in about 300 adults with advanced solid tumors, including liver, pancreatic, breast, and ovarian cancers. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and to check for side effects. Participants receive A…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after Chemo-Radiation may keep anal cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after standard combined modality therapy (chemo and radiation) can improve outcomes for patients with high-risk stage IIB-IIIC anal cancer. About 344 participants will receive nivolumab or a placebo. The m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • 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 hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: experimental PARP inhibitor enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing an experimental drug called ACE-86225106 in adults with advanced solid tumors that are difficult to treat or have stopped responding to standard therapies. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells repair themselves, potentially slowing or…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Acerand Therapeutics (Shanghai) Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug brigimadlin tested for Long-Term use in solid tumour patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of brigimadlin, a cancer drug taken as tablets, in adults with solid tumours who have already received at least 4 cycles of it in a previous study. About 90 participants will take the drug once every 3 weeks, and doctors will monitor their…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Pre-Surgery immune booster beat standard care for skin cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase III trial compares adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab before surgery (with or without radiation) to standard surgery alone for people with stage III/IV squamous cell skin cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if the combination improves event-free surviv…
Phase: PHASE3 • 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 antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 765179, an antibody that helps the immune system fight cancer. It is given alone or with other drugs (ezabenlimab or pembrolizumab) to adults with advanced solid tumors or head and neck cancer. The study aims to find the best dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug nivolumab tested against tough cervical cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug nivolumab (Opdivo) in 26 women with cervical cancer that has persisted, returned, or spread despite prior treatment. Nivolumab is an immunotherapy that helps the body's immune cells recognize and attack cancer. The study measures how many patien…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests two drugs, veliparib and dinaciclib, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and cannot be cured. The goal is to find the safest dose and understand side effects. About 121 participants will take part to see if this combination can slow …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo aims to fight returning head and neck tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a drug called birinapant together with a second course of targeted radiation for people whose head and neck cancer has come back in the same area. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells survive. The main goals are to find the saf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug selpercatinib tested in phase 2 trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug selpercatinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change called a RET alteration. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Only one participant has been…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug regorafenib gets a second chance in small continuation study
Disease control OngoingThis study allows people with solid tumors who are already taking the cancer drug regorafenib in another Bayer study to keep taking it after that study ends. The goal is to see how safe and tolerable the continued treatment is. Only 13 participants are enrolled, and they take the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo may keep head and neck cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before and after surgery can help people with advanced head and neck cancer stay cancer-free longer. About 714 participants receive either pembrolizumab plus standard radiation (with or without chemo) or…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of drugs (berzosertib, carboplatin, gemcitabine, and pembrolizumab) in people with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has spread. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combo helps control the cancer longer than standard tre…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • 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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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tested a drug called adavosertib together with radiation therapy for people with advanced esophageal or stomach cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the combination works. Only 4 people took part, s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for tough anal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in people with anal cancer that has spread and not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. About 143 adults with advanced squamous cell carcinoma o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug may save eyes from aggressive skin cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can shrink or control advanced or recurrent skin cancer near the eye. About 22 adults with this condition will receive the drug. The goal is to see if the cancer responds and if the eye can be saved from surgery.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A Two-Pronged immune attack against HPV: could it prevent cervical cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether combining an oral immunomodulator with a vaginal ovule can help the body clear persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a key cause of cervical cancer. About 76 women with low-grade cervical changes will receive either the dual immunothe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail for tough lung cancer shows promise in small trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 pilot trial tested adding the drug bevacizumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation for patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study enrolled 29 newly diagnosed patients to see if the combination is safe and helps …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • 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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DNA-Guided prescribing may shield young cancer patients from harmful drug reactions
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether analyzing a child's DNA before prescribing supportive care drugs can lower the risk of serious side effects. Children with cancer or those receiving a bone marrow transplant are randomly assigned to get either standard care or prescribing guided by their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—cetuximab and interleukin-12—in people with advanced head and neck cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. Twenty-three participants are enr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug IPH4502 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IPH4502 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific protein called Nectin-4. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 145 participants will receive the drug, and researchers will …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Innate Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a short course of immunotherapy and radiation shrink head and neck tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether giving the immunotherapy drug nivolumab along with a short course of radiation before surgery can safely shrink tumors and reduce lymph node involvement in people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Participants receive either 3 or 5 days o…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill that starves tumors of oxygen help fight advanced cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called belzutifan in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Belzutifan works by blocking a protein (HIF-2α) that tumors use to survive in low-oxygen conditions. The main goal is to f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets tough cancers: early trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called silevertinib (BDTX-1535) in about 200 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer or glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. The drug is designed to block specific EGFR mutations that help these cancers grow. The trial has two p…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Black Diamond Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal injection of dual immunotherapy plus chemotherapy targets cancer spread to brain lining
Disease control OngoingThis phase I/II trial tests a combination of two drugs given directly into the spinal fluid for people with leptomeningeal metastasis, a condition where cancer spreads to the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The drugs are QL1706, a bispecific antibody that blocks two…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene-Silencing drug shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug that targets a specific gene (EphA2) to slow tumor growth in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or returned. About 49 participants will receive the drug to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The goal is to cont…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy boost before surgery shows promise against head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (treprizumab) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with advanced head and neck cancer. About 122 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug combo or chemo alone for thr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 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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Rare cancer hope: immune drug shows promise in phase 2 trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a drug called pembrolizumab in 157 people with rare cancers that had spread or couldn't be removed. The drug works by helping the body's immune system attack the cancer. The main goal was to see how many patients were alive and their cancer hadn't grown after 27…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smart combo of drugs and radiation help some esophageal cancer patients skip surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a personalized strategy for people with resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Participants first receive a combination of chemotherapy and the immunotherapy drug sugemalimab. Those whose tumors shrink significantly then get radiation plus more i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple drug during brain surgery prevent Life-Threatening sodium swings?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether giving a low-dose infusion of desmopressin (dDAVP) during surgery for complex brain tumors around the pituitary gland can prevent dangerously high sodium levels (hypernatremia) in the first 24 hours after surgery. High sodium can cause brain bleeding, sei…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Zhaoyun Zhang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy before surgery may cut skin cancer recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), a common skin cancer. Participants receive pembrolizumab infusions before their planned surgery,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Diwakar Davar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug SHR-A2009 takes first steps against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called SHR-A2009 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard options. The main goals are to find a safe dose and to understand the drug's side effects and how t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental antibody combo aims to boost immune attack on head and neck tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests whether adding an experimental antibody called VX15/2503 to standard immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab or nivolumab) can help shrink head and neck cancers before surgery. The study enrolls people with early-stage (I-IVA) squamous cell carcinoma of the head …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New proton beam therapy aims to zap head and neck cancer with fewer side effects
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a precise form of radiation called proton therapy can control head and neck cancer after surgery as well as standard X-ray radiation, but with fewer side effects. About 174 adults with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer will receive either proton t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SG1827 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug, SG1827, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard therapy available. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and get a first look at whether it c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sumgen Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sharper radiation boost aims to tackle head and neck cancers that return
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 study tests whether adding a highly targeted, high-dose radiation boost (stereotactic body radiotherapy, or SBRT) to standard radiation and chemotherapy can safely treat head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. The trial includes two groups: patients whose …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New surgical technique aims to reduce cancer margins in vulvar dysplasia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a surgery that uses frozen sections to guide removal (Frozen-Section Directed Excision) works better than the usual wide local excision for high-grade vulvar dysplasia. About 112 adults with confirmed high-grade dysplasia will be randomly assigned to one …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill plus immunotherapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug called LNS8801, alone or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in up to 200 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug shrinks tumors. It is an early-stage trial, so …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Linnaeus Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in japanese patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy) in Japanese patients with advanced solid tumors, including certain breast and bladder cancers. The trial has two phases: first, to find the safest dose, and second, to see how well the drug shrinks tumors. Participan…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oral chemotherapy candidate utidelone moves to human testing for advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial evaluates the safety, tolerability, and how well the body absorbs utidelone in capsule form for people with advanced solid tumors, including metastatic breast cancer. The study has three parts: finding the safest dose, comparing the capsule to the injected …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Biostar Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy targets tough pancreatic cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental immunotherapy called ELI-002 7P in people with pancreatic or other solid tumors that have specific KRAS or NRAS gene mutations. The treatment aims to train the immune system to attack cancer cells. About 158 participants will receive t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Elicio Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered virus joins forces with immunotherapy to fight resistant cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a modified virus (VV1) combined with the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab can shrink tumors in people with colorectal cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma that has stopped responding to checkpoint inhibitor treatment. The virus …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vyriad, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug COH29 targets tumor growth enzyme in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called COH29 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard therapy available. COH29 works by blocking an enzyme that cancer cells need to grow and multiply. The main g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Chemo combo aims to make inoperable esophageal cancer removable
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug cardenilimab with standard chemotherapy can shrink locally advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be surgically removed at first. The goal is to turn these tumors into operable ones, potentially improving survival.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Li Zhang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo tested in kids with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in children and teens up to age 17 with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part checks if the drugs…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take aim at childhood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new type of immunotherapy for people with cancers that have returned or not responded to treatment, such as neuroblastoma, sarcoma, and certain other solid tumors. The treatment uses a patient's own T cells, which are genetically modified to recognize a protein…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug avelumab takes on rare penile cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether avelumab, an immunotherapy drug, can shrink tumors in 25 people with advanced penile cancer who cannot take platinum chemotherapy or whose cancer worsened after it. Avelumab works by blocking a protein that helps tumors hide from the immune system…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo shows promise for tough head and neck cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a combination of two drugs—nab-paclitaxel (a chemotherapy) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy)—in 46 people with advanced head and neck cancer that had stopped responding to a prior immunotherapy. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors or slow the can…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New surgical flap aims to restore swallowing and speech in obese tongue cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests a new surgical technique called the anterolateral thigh myofascial fat composite flap (ALT-MF) for repairing tongue defects after cancer surgery in obese patients (BMI 30 or higher). Traditional flaps can be too bulky in obese patients, leading to problems …
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with KRAS mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two oral drugs, D-1553 and IN10018, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 140 adults w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: InxMed (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy combo shows promise against esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial explores whether adding low-dose radiotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (retlirafusp alfa) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a type of esophageal cancer that has spread locally but can still be removed. The study enrol…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Harbin Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Modified herpes virus joins forces with immunotherapy to attack head and neck tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three treatments—immunotherapy (tislelizumab), targeted therapy (afatinib), and a modified herpes virus (lysogenic HSV)—given before surgery for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if this approach safely shrinks tumors and …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug safety tracked over years in ongoing study
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 205 people with solid tumors who are already taking the cancer drug avelumab. Researchers want to see how safe the drug is over the long term and how long patients live or stay cancer-free. Participants continue their current treatment or are monitored after fi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a combination of two drugs, neratinib and valproate, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part focuses on cancers with a RAS mutation, like certain colon and panc…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus injected directly into tumors shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a virus called AdAPT-001 that is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial will check if the virus is safe and whether it works better when combined wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: EpicentRx, Inc. • 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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New drug combo aims to outsmart resistant cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug, ASTX660, combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab in people with advanced solid tumors, including cervical and triple-negative breast cancers. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can boost the immune system to fight canc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug aims to fight skin cancer in transplant patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test a drug called tolododekin alfa (ANK-101) given before surgery to kidney transplant recipients with high-risk skin cancer. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce the number of cancer cells in the removed tissue. However, the trial was withdraw…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ankyra Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Virus therapy joins Chemo-Radiation in fight against esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding a cancer-killing virus called OBP-301 to standard chemotherapy and radiation is safe for people with advanced esophageal or gastroesophageal cancer who cannot have surgery. The virus is designed to infect and destroy tumor cells. Sixtee…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Chemo cocktail shows promise in head and neck cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether combining the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab with low doses of two chemotherapy drugs (paclitaxel and carboplatin) can shrink tumors in people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. The study includes 46 participants who have…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Marcelo Bonomi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in shrinking head and neck tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving immune-boosting drugs before surgery can help shrink head and neck cancer tumors. About 80 adults with advanced but removable cancer will receive either nivolumab alone or combined with relatlimab or ipilimumab. Researchers will monitor side effect…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dan Zandberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 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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New antibody drug takes on advanced tumors in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called IPH5301, which targets a protein called CD73 on cancer cells. The study involves 27 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. In the first part, IPH5301 is given alone to find a safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Experimental cocktail aims to turn tumors against themselves
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether a mix of immune-boosting drugs and targeted radiation can help the body fight advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. About 14 adults with certain types of skin cancer, sarcoma, or breast cancer will receive the treatment dire…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered virus targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase trial tests an experimental virus-based treatment called IDOV-Immune in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. The study fo…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • 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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New drug combo aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and monalizumab, in about 383 adults with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. Some participants also receive standard chemotherapy or other ta…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • 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 kids with resistant tumors: drug combo enters safety trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a combination of two drugs, avutometinib and defactinib, in children and young adults (ages 3 to 30) with advanced or recurrent solid tumors that have specific genetic changes. The main goal is to find the safest dose with the fewest side effects. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can radiation wake up the immune system against resistant head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding focused radiation to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can help people with head and neck cancer whose disease has worsened despite prior PD-1 therapy. The study enrolls 18 adults with metastatic or incurable head and neck can…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise against rare brain tumor
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests two targeted drugs, vemurafenib and cobimetinib, in 24 people with a rare type of brain tumor called papillary craniopharyngioma that has a specific genetic mutation (BRAF V600E). The drugs work by blocking enzymes that help tumor cells grow. The main go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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DNA vaccine combo takes on HPV head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of a DNA vaccine (GX-188E), an immune booster (GX-I7), and an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) in 21 adults with HPV-related head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. The goal is to see if the combo can shrink tumors and improve surviv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Mid-treatment PET scan may allow safer, lower radiation for throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a PET scan taken partway through radiation treatment can identify patients with HPV-related throat cancer who can safely receive a lower dose of radiation. The goal is to reduce side effects while still controlling the cancer. About 120 adults with s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test a new treatment called GT307 for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back after standard therapy. GT307 uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) to attack the cancer. The main goals were to check saf…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • 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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New combo therapy aims to fight returning head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) and a type of internal radiation (cesium-131 brachytherapy) given during surgery for head and neck cancer that has come back. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and helps prevent the cancer from retu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Three-Drug immune cocktail takes on pancreatic cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether combining three immunotherapy drugs (domvanalimab, zimberelimab, and APX005M) can safely control metastatic pancreatic cancer. The trial enrolls 46 people whose cancer has spread and standard treatments have stopped working. Researchers will monitor side …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: James Cleary, MD, PhD • 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 cancer drug injected into tumors shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tests a new drug called BI 3923948, given as injections into the tumor, either alone or with a checkpoint inhibitor (ezabenlimab) given by IV. It includes about 60 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and are not responding to other treatments. The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • 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 shows promise in halting advanced skin cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding cetuximab to avelumab helps control advanced skin squamous cell carcinoma better than avelumab alone. About 60 adults with cancer that has spread will receive one of the two treatments. The goal is to see if the combination slows cancer growth and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Immune cell therapy shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a personalized immune cell therapy called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) in 20 people with advanced solid cancers (like stomach, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. Patients first receive chemotherapy to prep…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Udai Kammula • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough head and neck cancers
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether giving a combination of three drugs (finotonlimab, cetuximab, and docetaxel) before surgery can shrink tumors in people whose head and neck cancer has come back after prior immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this approach leads to fewer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for head and neck cancer: drug combo trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding monalizumab to the standard drug cetuximab helps people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer live longer. The study includes 370 adults who have already tried an immune checkpoint inhibitor and platinum-based chemotherapy. Part…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy before surgery shows promise for tough skin cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab before surgery can shrink high-risk skin cancers that have not spread far. The study enrolls 35 people with resectable squamous cell carcinoma. Participants receive cemiplimab intravenously, then undergo s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a Pre-Transplant HPV shot shield patients from cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving the HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) to adults before a kidney transplant helps their immune system fight HPV after transplant, when they must take drugs that weaken immunity. About 51 participants will receive the vaccine before surgery, and resea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • 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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Experimental cocktail aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new combination of an experimental drug (INCB081776), an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab), and radiation therapy in 10 people with advanced head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug may keep esophageal cancer at bay after chemoradiation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a PD-1 inhibitor (INCMGA00012) can help prevent esophageal cancer from returning after standard chemoradiation. About 110 adults with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who completed chemoradiation without progression will be randomly ass…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could your own tumor cells fight cancer? new trial tests immune cell therapy
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a treatment called LN-145, made from a patient's own immune cells taken from their tumor. These cells are grown in a lab and then given back to the patient to attack the cancer. The study includes people with ovarian cancer, triple-negative breast cancer,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink GI cancers before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving the immune checkpoint inhibitor IMC-001 before surgery can shrink tumors in people with resectable gastric, esophageal, or liver cancer. About 48 participants will receive two cycles of the drug, then undergo surgery. The main goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called MEDI5752, given alone or with chemotherapy, in adults 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 can shrink tumors. About 400 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Virus-Immunotherapy cocktail takes on tough GI cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a combination of pelareorep (a reovirus) and atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) along with standard chemotherapies in people with advanced anal or pancreatic cancers. The study aims to find safe doses, look for biomarkers that predict response, and …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oncolytics Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat head and neck cancer: triple therapy trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new three-drug combination for people with advanced head and neck cancer that came back or spread after platinum chemotherapy. The drugs aim to boost the immune system and attack cancer cells directly. About 64 adults will take part to see if the treatment is s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lyvgen Biopharma Holdings Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New HPV vaccine combo aims to fight Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an HPV vaccine (PRGN-2009) alone or with a drug called M7824 in people with HPV-positive cancers like cervical, anal, and throat cancers. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination boosts the immune system's attack on tumors. The trial includes 39…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug may lessen painful side effects of anal cancer therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called BMX-001 added to standard radiation and chemotherapy for people newly diagnosed with anal cancer. The goal is to see if BMX-001 can reduce severe side effects like rectal bleeding and skin problems while still fighting the cancer. About 24 adult…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug combo targets cancer in brain and spine
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether adding the drug azeliragon to radiation therapy is safe for people whose cancer has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord. About 21 adults with solid tumors or aggressive brain cancers will receive the combination. The main goal is…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • 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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Virus therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called EM-I-2024, made from a modified enterovirus, in 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed and have not responded to other treatments. The drug is given either intravenously or directly into the artery fee…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of Russia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immune attack on head and neck tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two drugs—nivolumab and an anti-IL-8 antibody—before surgery is safe and feasible for people with head and neck cancer. About 24 participants will receive the combination before their operation. The goal is to see if this approach can help shrink t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New pill shows promise against tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called ESK981 in people with advanced pancreatic cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, or neuroendocrine prostate cancer. The goal is to see if the drug can keep the cancer from growing for at least 4 months. Participants take the drug for 5 days, t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink inoperable skin cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining radiation therapy with the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab can effectively treat locally advanced skin cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The study involves 34 participants who will receive both treatments over about 12 months.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a Telomere-Targeting drug revive immunotherapy in lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a new drug called THIO, which targets telomeres in cancer cells, followed by the immunotherapy cemiplimab (LIBTAYO) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The study includes about 227 participants whose cancer has progressed after initial tre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Maia Biotechnology • 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 Antibody-Drug conjugate shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called SKB264 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells. The trial includes over 1,400 participants with various …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Klus Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame recurrent head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab and a short course of radiation called QUAD SHOT in 30 adults with recurrent head and neck cancer that cannot be cured. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors or improve q…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise in early ovarian cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two oral cancer drugs, niraparib and neratinib, given together. The first part aims to find the safest dose in people with advanced solid tumors. The second part checks if that dose can keep platinum-resistant ovarian cancer from growing for at least …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Cancer trial aimed at clearing HPV after treatment pulled before starting
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed for people with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer who still had signs of the virus in their blood after completing standard treatment. Researchers planned to give an immunotherapy drug called BALSTILIMAB to see if it could clear the virus and improve long-…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: DB-1305 enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called DB-1305/BNT325 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors. About 1,100 participants will take part in this early-phase trial.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: DualityBio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New pill targets rare gene mutations in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called KL590586, taken as a capsule, in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific RET gene changes. The trial has two phases: Phase I checks safety and the right dose, while Phase II looks at how well the drug shrinks tumors. Up to…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for throat cancer patients: smarter treatments on the horizon
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether different drug combinations can improve survival and reduce side effects for people with intermediate or high-risk oropharyngeal (throat) cancer. About 785 participants will receive one of several experimental treatments alongside standard chemoradiothera…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug boost cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding metformin, a common diabetes drug, to the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can help shrink tumors in people with metastatic head and neck cancer. The study enrolls 21 adults whose cancer has spread or returned and cannot be treated wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Trisha Wise-Draper • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug ZW191 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called ZW191 in people with advanced solid tumors, including ovarian, endometrial, and non-small cell lung cancers. The drug is designed to target a protein on cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload. The main goals are to check safety, fi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zymeworks BC Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Immune booster added to standard cancer care shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to standard treatment—surgery, radiation, and sometimes chemotherapy—can help people with head and neck cancer live longer without the cancer returning. About 96 participants will receive…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Trisha Wise-Draper • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could fewer radiation sessions after surgery improve quality of life for head and neck cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a shorter, more intense course of radiation therapy (hypofractionated IMRT) given after surgery for head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can help patients maintain better swallowing function compared to the standard longer radiation sc…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat vulvar cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining standard chemotherapy (cisplatin) and radiation with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) can shrink or control advanced vulvar cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The trial includes 24 adults with unresectable, recurrent, or metastatic v…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug LP-184 tested on tough cancers: hope for Late-Stage patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called LP-184 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 64 participants will receive the drug as an…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lantern Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New cocktail aims to tame incurable head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a three-drug combination called CACTUX (cisplatin, nab-paclitaxel, and cetuximab) in 74 people with head and neck cancer that cannot be cured. The goal is to see if this mix works better and causes fewer side effects than the standard treatment. Participants have…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy for advanced gynecological cancers halted before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test an experimental treatment called GT316, made from a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes), for advanced gynecological cancers. The goal was to check the safety and side effects of this cell therapy. However, the study was withdrawn b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Tiny paclitaxel particles aim to hit tumors harder
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new form of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel, called FID-007, in 50 people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to other treatments. The drug is wrapped in a special polymer to make it smaller, which may help it reach deeper into …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer? ZG005 drug trial begins
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a new biologic drug called ZG005 in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or are not suitable for standard treatments. Participants receive ZG005 by IV every three weeks. The study measures how many tumors shrink and tracks side…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immunotherapy in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug called NP137 to standard immunotherapy (PD-1/PD-L1 blockers) can help shrink or control advanced solid tumors that are stable or resistant to treatment alone. About 57 adults with various advanced cancers will receive the combi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink head and neck tumors before surgery
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two drugs, pertuzumab and lenvatinib, can shrink tumors before surgery in people with advanced head and neck cancer. About 30 participants will receive 2-4 cycles of the drug combination, then undergo surgery. The main goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Esophageal cancer trial mixes chemo, radiation, and immunotherapy
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) and immune-supporting agents to a medium-dose chemo-radiation regimen can improve outcomes for people with advanced esophageal cancer. About 50 participants will receive the combination, along with probio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New antibody drug shows promise in fighting advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called PRL3-zumab in 51 people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The drug is given as an IV infusion every two weeks. The main goal is to see how long the cancer stays under control and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intra-IMMUSG Pte Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug duo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two experimental drugs, AK127 and AK112, together in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and see if the combination can shrink tumors. About 216 adults aged 18 to 75 with good perfor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Custom-Made vaccine takes on tough cancers in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a personalized vaccine (PANDA-VAC) made from a patient's own tumor markers, given alongside the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. It includes up to 6 people with advanced squamous cell lung cancer or head and neck cancer that cannot be cured. The main…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New three-step combo targets tough head and neck cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a three-step treatment plan for people with a type of head and neck cancer not caused by HPV. First, patients take a drug called palbociclib before standard chemoradiation, then receive chemoradiation, and finally take palbociclib again after treatment. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can your own muscle cells fix swallowing? early trial begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests whether injecting a person's own muscle cells into the tongue can safely improve swallowing problems caused by cancer treatment. The study involves 18 adults who had surgery, chemo, or radiation for oropharyngeal cancer at least two years ago. Researc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peter Belafsky, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New cancer drug ALK-N001 enters early human testing
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called ALK-N001 in people with advanced solid tumors, including esophageal, lung, and stomach cancers. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug moves through the body. Only 16 participants were enrolled,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Anglikang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New pill targets gene flaws in hard-to-treat bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called CGT4859 in people with bile duct cancer or other advanced solid tumors that have specific changes in the FGFR2 or FGFR3 genes. The drug is designed to block these faulty genes and slow tumor growth. About 110 adults who have already tr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cogent Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Freezing tumors to boost cancer treatment: early trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a freezing treatment called cryotherapy, given before and during standard chemoradiation, for people with locally advanced esophageal cancer. The main goal is to find the safest number of cryotherapy sessions. Researchers will also check if the freezi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a personalized immunotherapy called MVX-ONCO-2 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The vaccine is made from the patient's own tumor cells and aims to boost the immune system to fight the cancer. The st…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Could a vaccine help fight throat cancer? new trial tests promising combo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a vaccine (PDS0101) given alone or with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) can shrink HPV-related throat tumors before surgery. About 20 adults with advanced cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes will receive the treatment. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Cancer patients get continued access to promising drug
Disease control OngoingThis study allows people with advanced cancers who are already benefiting from the drug ribociclib in a previous Novartis trial to keep receiving it. The goal is to provide continued access and monitor how long they stay on treatment and any side effects. Only 22 patients are enr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Drug combo targets rare cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests the combination of two drugs, vorinostat and azacitidine, in people with nasopharyngeal cancer or nasal NK-T cell lymphoma that has come back or spread. The main goal is to find the safest dose and see how the body responds. Only 18 participants are e…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could less radiation be just as effective for HPV throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a much lower dose of radiation (30 Gy) combined with standard chemotherapy works as well as the usual high dose (70 Gy) for people with HPV-positive throat cancer. The goal is to reduce long-term side effects while still controlling the cancer. About 316 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could less radiation be just as effective for HPV throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a lower dose of radiation to the standard dose for people with HPV-positive throat cancer. The goal is to see if the lower dose can control the cancer just as well while causing fewer side effects. The trial involves 23 participants with advanced but non-sprea…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise against tough esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy before and after surgery helps people with a certain type of advanced esophageal cancer. About 663 participants will receive either toripalimab plus chemo or a placebo plus chemo. The goal…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink head and neck tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) along with a short course of targeted radiation before surgery for people with advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors more effectively and help preserv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New combo immunotherapy drug enters human trials for 18 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called AI-061, which combines two immune-boosting antibodies (anti-PD-1 and anti-CTLA-4) into one treatment. The study will enroll 18 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to find a safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Radioactive seeds zapped tumors from inside – early trial shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a device called DaRT that delivers alpha radiation directly into tumors. It is for people with skin cancer, mouth tumors, or superficial soft tissue sarcoma who have not responded to other treatments or cannot have standard therapy. The goal is to see if the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alpha Tau Medical LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New vaccine combo aims to boost cancer fight in lung and esophageal patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests two experimental vaccines (ChAdOx1 and MVA) designed to help the immune system target cancer proteins MAGE-A3 and NY-ESO-1. About 15 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer or squamous esophageal cancer will receive the vaccines alongside thei…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Immune drugs given before surgery show promise against multiple cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study is testing whether giving the immune-boosting drug cemiplimab (alone or with other drugs) before surgery can shrink tumors in people with non-small cell lung cancer, liver cancer, or head and neck cancer. About 65 participants will receive treatment before thei…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Keytruda takes on genetic weak spots in advanced tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can shrink or control advanced solid tumors that have certain gene mutations (BRCA1, BRCA2, POLE, POLD1). The study enrolled 21 adults with cancers that have spread or come back. Researchers measure how many patients see t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Experimental drug cocktail aims to shrink esophageal tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether combining two drugs—camrelizumab (an immunotherapy) and palbociclib (a targeted therapy)—is safe and feasible when given before surgery for esophageal cancer. Six adults with resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma will receive the drugs…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New Two-Drug immune attack launched against tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests two experimental immunotherapy drugs — botensilimab and balstilimab — alone and together in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and look for ea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Agenus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immunotherapy for head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding ramucirumab to pembrolizumab (Keytruda) works better than pembrolizumab alone for people with PD-L1 positive head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. About 37 participants will receive either the combination or the single drug. Th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can less radiation after throat surgery be just as effective?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at people with HPV-positive throat cancer that has spread but can still be removed with surgery. After surgery, some patients get the usual high-dose radiation plus chemo, while others get a lower dose. The goal is to see if the lower dose works just as well and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Could less radiation be just as good for HPV throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving a lower dose of radiation after robotic surgery can help people with HPV-positive throat cancer have fewer side effects, like trouble swallowing, while still controlling the cancer. About 33 adults with this type of cancer will receive the reduc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Lab-Grown immune cells take on head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new approach for advanced head and neck cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. Doctors take a patient's own tumor-fighting immune cells (TILs), grow more of them in a lab, and give them back along with the immunotherapy drug Keyt…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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FLASH radiotherapy: a Blink-and-You'll-Miss-It cancer treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a new type of radiation called FLASH, which delivers the dose in less than a second, to standard radiation for treating two common skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. About 60 patients aged 60 and older who cannot have surgery will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New Triple-Drug cocktail aims to shrink head and neck tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two experimental drugs (INCAGN02385 and INCAGN02390) to the immunotherapy retifanlimab can better control advanced head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. About 176 adults with PD-L1-positive tumors who have not had prior systemic therapy…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Biosciences International Sàrl • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Immunotherapy may replace chemo for some throat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial compares standard treatment (radiation plus chemotherapy drug cisplatin) against two experimental arms using the immunotherapy drug durvalumab with radiation, followed by either durvalumab alone or durvalumab plus another immunotherapy, tremelimumab. The study …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer? early trial of 3D185 begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called 3D185 in 42 adults with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it, while also looking for any signs that it might shrink tumors. This is…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: 3D Medicines (Beijing) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New cancer drug ASTX660 tested in patients with no other options
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ASTX660 in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has two phases: first, to find the safest dose and check for side effects, and second, to see if the drug can shrink tumors or co…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat head and neck tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests two different doses of a nano-encapsulated chemotherapy drug called FID-007, combined with cetuximab, in 46 people with advanced head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. The goal is to see how well the combination shrinks tumors and to check for …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fulgent Pharma LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New immune cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy called NW-301VT for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS mutation (G12V) and no standard treatment options. The therapy uses the patient's own T cells, which are genetically engineered to recogn…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New hope for young sarcoma patients: experimental drug combo targets tough tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a new drug called PEN-866, which stays in tumor cells longer than normal cells, combined with two standard chemotherapy drugs (vincristine and temozolomide). It is for people aged 12 to 39 with sarcomas (Ewing sarcoma or rhabdomyosarcoma) that have returned or no…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New cancer drug YL201 enters human testing for advanced tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug, YL201, in about 990 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, prostate, and liver cancers. The goal is to check safety and see if tumors shrink. It is an early-stage trial, so the drug is not yet proven to work.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug HRS-6209 tested in advanced cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called HRS-6209 in about 56 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participants will receive the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Two-Antibody combo takes on advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new combination of two drugs (AK112 and AK117) in about 154 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants receive the drugs intrave…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase I trial tests a combination of two oral drugs, defactinib and VS-6766, in people with advanced solid tumors such as non-small cell lung cancer, low-grade serous ovarian cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The study aims to find the safest dose and evaluate how well the drug…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a few big doses of radiation before surgery beat head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study is testing whether giving a shorter, more intense course of radiation before surgery is safe for people with head and neck cancer. The trial involves 12 adults with HPV-negative, surgically removable tumors. The main goal is to see if this condensed radiati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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HPV vaccine in healthy donors could help fight cancer
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase trial tests an HPV vaccine series in healthy relatives of patients with advanced HPV-related cancer. The goal is to generate HPV-specific white blood cells that can be collected and used in a bone marrow transplant or donor lymphocyte infusion for the patient. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New targeted therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called brenetafusp for adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (PRAME) and tissue type (HLA-A*02:01). The drug is designed to help the immune system find and attack cancer cells. The goal is to check if it is safe and if it can sh…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Immunocore Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New mRNA vaccine shows promise in fighting solid tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental mRNA-based cancer vaccine (mRNA-4157) in 161 people with solid tumors. The vaccine is designed to train the immune system to attack cancer cells. Some participants receive the vaccine alone, while others get it with the immunotherapy d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New liposomal drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called E7389 liposomal formulation in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study also looks at how the drug works in speci…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eisai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Blue dye could boost radiation for tough head and neck cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether injecting methylene blue (a dye) directly into tumors can make radiation therapy work better for people with head and neck cancer that has come back and is resistant to radiation. Ten participants will receive weekly tumor injections plus dail…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New drug E7386 tested for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called E7386 in about 70 people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants have tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eisai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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CRISPR Gene-Edited immune cells aim to fight lung cancer – but trial never started
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial planned to test a new approach for people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. Doctors would remove immune cells from the tumor, edit them with CRISPR to remove a gene called CISH, and then infuse them back to help fight the cancer. However, the tria…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intima Bioscience, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost lung cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing a new way to give radiation therapy for people with stage II-III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. Instead of standard daily radiation for many weeks, patients receive a shorter, higher-dose course (hypofractionated radiation) a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Proton beam vs. X-Ray: which radiation is safer for throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares two types of radiation therapy for advanced throat cancer: standard photon radiation (IMRT) and newer proton beam therapy (IMPT). The goal is to see if proton therapy causes fewer severe side effects while still controlling the cancer. About 440 patien…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Could a Chemo-Immunotherapy cocktail spare head and neck cancer patients from radiation?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and nab-paclitaxel) plus an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) given before surgery for people with locally advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to shrink or eliminate the tumor so that radiation—whi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New pill shows promise against lung cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral drug called TAK-788 (mobocertinib) in adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find the best dose, check safety, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Participants take TAK-788 capsules, sometimes with chemotherapy, and continue treat…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New immune drug shows promise in early trial for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called TransCon IL-2 β/γ, which aims to boost the immune system to fight cancer. It is given alone or with other treatments like pembrolizumab (Keytruda) or chemotherapy. The trial includes 320 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Oncology Division A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Gene-Guided drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat gynaecological cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a new drug (ceralasertib) alone or combined with either olaparib or durvalumab in 174 people whose gynaecological cancer has returned. The study groups patients by their cancer type and whether they have a change in the ARID1A gene. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Esophageal cancer drug combo trial pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial aimed to test a new drug called S095033 combined with the chemotherapy paclitaxel in people with advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The goal was to check safety, tolerability, and signs of tumor shrinkage. However, the study was with…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Could an arthritis drug help kids with a rare brain tumor?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called tocilizumab in children with a rare brain tumor called adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma. First, a small group gets one dose before surgery to see if the drug reaches the tumor. If it does, more children will receive the drug every two weeks for ab…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New drug combo aims to reboot immune attack on head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding bavituximab to pembrolizumab can help people with advanced head and neck cancer whose tumors have stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The study enrolled 7 participants and measures how many tumors shrink or disappear. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New shot shows promise against tough skin cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug combination (pembrolizumab plus berahyaluronidase alfa) given as a shot under the skin for Japanese patients with advanced squamous cell skin cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to see if the treatment can shrink tu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New dual-action antibody enters early trials for tough-to-treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called MCLA-129, a bispecific antibody that targets two cancer-related proteins (EGFR and c-MET). It is for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer, gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, head and neck cancer, or colorectal ca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merus B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo aims to supercharge immune attack on tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called IMP321, which activates immune cells, in combination with other cancer treatments like chemotherapy or immunotherapy. The study includes 83 people with advanced solid tumors, including lung and bladder cancers. The main goa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Experimental cell combo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new cell therapy called GK01 combined with a PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitor in 15 people with advanced solid tumors (such as lung, stomach, or colorectal cancer). The main goal is to see if the combination is safe and tolerable, while also ch…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New injection aims to shrink skin tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a drug called PH-762, injected directly into skin tumors, for people with squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, or Merkel cell carcinoma. Participants receive four weekly injections into one tumor, then have it surgically removed about two weeks later. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Phio Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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HPV vaccine combo shows promise against head and neck cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining an HPV DNA vaccine with immunotherapy drugs can shrink advanced head and neck cancers caused by HPV types 16 or 18 before surgery. About 56 adults with resectable tumors will receive one of three treatment combinations. The main goal is to see i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug combination (E7389 liposomal formulation plus nivolumab) in 125 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. The study is for people …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eisai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New drug ST101 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called ST101 in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The trial includes cancers like glioblastoma, melanoma, breast, and prostate cancer. It aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrin…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sapience Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Zapping the brain to kick the habit: rTMS tested for smoking relapse
Disease control OngoingThis study tests repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, to help current smokers quit and avoid relapse. Researchers are enrolling 206 right-handed smokers who smoke 5-25 cigarettes daily and want to quit within 30 days. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat HPV cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—TG4001 (a biologic that targets HPV) and avelumab (an immunotherapy)—in people with advanced HPV-16 cancers that cannot be removed by surgery or cured by radiation. The trial has two phases: first, to find a safe dose, and second, to se…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Transgene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Hitchhiking drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SON-1010 in 42 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The drug is designed to hitch a ride on a blood protein called albumin to deliver an immune-boosting signal (IL-12) directly to the tumor area. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sonnet BioTherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Smart scan could spare half the neck from radiation in head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a special scan (SPECT/CT) can map where a head and neck tumor drains lymph fluid. If the scan shows no drainage to the opposite side of the neck, doctors can safely avoid radiating that side, reducing side effects. About 90 patients with newly diagnosed h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment plan for people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be surgically removed. Participants first receive immunotherapy plus chemotherapy, followed by chemoradiation. The goal is to see if this approach improves survival and controls the disea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New combo therapy hopes to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called HCB101 given together with other cancer treatments for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded well to prior therapy. About 500 adults will take part to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. The goa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: FBD Biologics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Throat cancer showdown: radiation vs. surgery in HPV patients
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two standard treatments—radiation therapy and surgery—for people with HPV-related throat cancer. The goal is to see which approach provides better survival and quality of life. About 61 adults with early-stage cancer are taking part to help guide future treatm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in shrinking oral tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, given before surgery to people with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors and are safe to use. About 30 adults with tumors larger than 2 cm or lymph node involve…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against esophageal cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining two immune-boosting drugs (ipromlimab and tuvonralimab) with standard chemotherapy before surgery can help shrink tumors in people with locally advanced esophageal cancer. The study involves 62 participants and is currently active but no…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Blood test may spot hidden cancer cells, guiding smarter treatment for esophageal cancer
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether a blood test that finds tiny traces of cancer DNA (called ctDNA-MRD) can help doctors decide who needs more treatment after standard chemoradiation for advanced esophageal cancer. About 65 people with unresectable cancer will get extra immunotherapy an…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to improve head and neck cancer outcomes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two drugs, pembrolizumab and olaparib, before and after standard chemoradiation can help control locally advanced head and neck cancer. About 45 adults with this cancer will receive the drug combination. The main goal is to see if this approach imp…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to reignite immune attack on drug-resistant tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study is for adults with advanced lung, skin, kidney, or head-and-neck cancers that have stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The treatment combines an immune-boosting drug injected directly into a tumor, targeted radiation, and an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab)…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Megan Daly, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New Vaccine-Immunotherapy combo targets multiple cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests a vaccine (p53MVA) that trains the immune system to attack cancer cells with a p53 mutation, given together with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda). The study includes 11 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, head and neck, liver, kidn…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug may delay cancer's return after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can help people with head and neck cancer that has come back after initial treatment. After surgery to remove the recurrent tumor, participants receive pembrolizumab to see if it extends the time before the cancer retu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assuntina G. Sacco, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced tumors? first human trial of SHR-4712 begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called SHR-4712 in 15 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Participants receive the drug until their disease gets worse or …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise against tough head and neck cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs, pembrolizumab and cabozantinib, in 36 people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread and cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks tumors and delays cancer growth. Participants receive both drugs intraven…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New drug candidate targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called FDA018-ADC in about 78 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, lung, or bladder cancer) who have run out of standard options. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects, while also seeing if t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Fudan-Zhangjiang Bio-Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New drug SH006 tested in patients with advanced solid tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests the safety and tolerability of a new drug called SH006 in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors, including liver cancer. Participants receive SH006 every three weeks. The study aims to find the best dose for future trials and monitor side effects. It i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Sanhome Pharmaceutical, Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus precision radiation shows promise for Tough-to-Treat head and neck cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to high-precision radiation (SBRT) can help people with head and neck cancer that has come back or is a new tumor in the same area. About 86 participants will receive either the combination o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: RTOG Foundation, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New drug shows promise in shrinking head and neck tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral drug called APG-157 given before standard treatment (surgery or radiation) for people with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and improve outcomes. About 24 adults with early to advanced stage cancer wil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aveta Biomics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests adding two drugs, nivolumab and cetuximab, to standard chemoradiation for people with a type of esophageal cancer that hasn't spread far. The goal is to see if this combination can make tumors disappear before surgery. The study involves 12 adults who haven't had…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Baruch Brenner • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: NUV-1511 enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, NUV-1511, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the drug can shrink tumors in cancers like breast, prostate, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer. About 466 adults will ta…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nuvation Bio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called BT7480, given alone or with another drug (nivolumab), in 200 people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the drug shrinks tumors. It is an early-stage t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BicycleTx Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New personalized vaccine aims to keep head and neck cancer from returning
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new personalized immunotherapy called TG4050 for people with advanced head and neck cancer. The treatment is designed to train the immune system to recognize and attack each patient's unique tumor mutations. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help prevent…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Transgene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New antibody combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new antibody called BYON4228, given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study includes only 7 participants and aims to check safety, side effect…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Byondis B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called CTL-002, given alone or with an approved immunotherapy, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow thei…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: CatalYm GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New cancer cocktail aims to rev up immune system against tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called DECOY20, which is designed to wake up the immune system to fight cancer. It is being tested alone or with another drug (tislelizumab) in 120 adults with advanced solid tumors like liver, lung, or colorectal cancer. The main goals are…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Indaptus Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New drug trial hopes to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug, TORL-2-307-ADC, in 163 people with advanced solid tumors like stomach, pancreas, or esophageal cancer. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants must have measurable disease and be well enough for …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: TORL Biotherapeutics, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New targeted drug aims to fight hard-to-treat bladder cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called TYRA300 in people with advanced bladder cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific change in the FGFR3 gene. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 310 adults whose cancer has not responded to stand…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tyra Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New pill combo aims to tame Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental oral drug (E7727) combined with another oral drug (decitabine) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to at least two prior treatments. The main goals are to find the safest dose and understand side effects. Up to…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests two experimental immunotherapy drugs, ABBV-927 and ABBV-181, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goal is to find the safest dose and understand how the drugs move through the body. About 163 parti…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Experimental antibody ADG206 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called ADG206 in 14 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. ADG206 is an antibody designed to activate the immune system by targeting CD137, a protein on immune cells. The main goals are to check sa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Adagene Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New personalized cancer vaccine shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a personalized oral DNA cancer vaccine (NECVAX-NEO1) given alongside standard immunotherapy drugs in 20 adults with solid tumors. The vaccine is designed to target unique markers on each patient's cancer. The study aims to check safety and whether the…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: NEC Bio B.V • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new approach to treat advanced solid tumors by giving patients a large dose of their own immune cells that are specially selected to attack cancer. The cells are taken from the tumor, multiplied in the lab, and then infused back. Some patients also …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AgonOx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can a targeted antibody boost Radiation's power against head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial studies whether adding the drug cetuximab to modern radiation therapy improves survival for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has been surgically removed. About 700 participants received either radiation alone or radiation plus cetuximab. The stu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New oral drug shows promise for kids with rare RET-Driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral drug called selpercatinib (LOXO-292) in children with advanced solid or brain tumors that have a specific RET gene change. The trial has two parts: first finding a safe dose, then measuring how many children's tumors shrink. About 36 children whose cancer…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Blue dye gel shows promise for treating inoperable skin cancer
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a special blue dye gel (methylene blue) can safely shrink skin cancer tumors and help wounds heal in people who cannot have surgery or radiation. About 20 adults with advanced squamous cell carcinoma will apply the gel every two days for a month, followed…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Daryoush Hamidi Alamdari, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called KFA115, either by itself or combined with the immunotherapy Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in 126 people with advanced cancers like lung, skin, kidney, and others. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. It is not ye…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Promising cocktail of drugs aims to wipe out esophageal tumors before surgery
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis phase II trial tests whether adding two targeted drugs (nimotuzumab and camrelizumab) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced esophageal cancer. About 48 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the combination o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New injection could shrink skin cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called RP1 that is injected directly into skin cancer tumors. The goal is to see if it can shrink or eliminate the cancer before surgery. Up to 12 adults with a type of skin cancer called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma will take part. The …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sherrif Ibrahim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Immunotherapy before standard treatment may boost survival in esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding immunotherapy (sintilimab) and chemotherapy before standard chemoradiotherapy helps people with inoperable esophageal cancer live longer and reduces the chance of the cancer coming back. About 242 adults aged 18-75 with stage 2-4 esophageal…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Cancer Institute & Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called DM919, alone or with pembrolizumab, in 160 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goal is to find a safe and effective dose and see if it can shrink tumors. Participants receive the drug by …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: D2M Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New pill takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called PRJ1-3024 in 39 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the drug may s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhuhai Yufan Biotechnologies Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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AI-Designed vaccine takes on lung cancer in new trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase trial tests a personalized vaccine called Microlyvaq™ for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The vaccine is custom-made for each patient using AI and quantum modeling to target their unique tumor mutations. It is given alongside standard chemotherap…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Biogenea Pharmaceuticals Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New antibody TST001 takes on stomach and pancreatic cancers
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called TST001, an antibody that targets a protein (Claudin 18.2) found on some cancer cells. It is being studied alone or combined with other treatments like nivolumab or chemotherapy in 150 people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junc…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Transcenta Therapeutics Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Could your own muscle cells restore swallowing after cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if a person's own muscle cells, grown in a lab and injected into the tongue, can safely improve swallowing problems caused by head and neck cancer treatment. About 66 adults who finished cancer treatment at least 2 years ago and still have moderate swallowing tro…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two experimental drugs, BAT8008 and BAT1308, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the drugs can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. About 112 participants …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could a drug cocktail boost survival in early oral cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug tirellizumab plus chemotherapy before standard surgery can improve outcomes for people with early oral squamous cell carcinoma. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either the drug combo plus surgery or sur…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called BOXR1030 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (GPC3). The treatment uses specially designed immune cells given after chemotherapy to help fight the cancer. The main goals are to check safety and find…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sotio Biotech Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: neratinib trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the safety and effectiveness of neratinib, a targeted cancer drug, in children whose solid tumors, brain tumors, lymphoma, or leukemia have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The drug is taken by mouth daily in 28-day cycles. The main goal is to f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare childhood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called larotrectinib in children and young adults (up to age 30) with certain cancers that have a specific genetic change called a TRK fusion. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink solid tumors or control leukemia that has returned. The drug works by b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Promising combo aims to shrink esophageal tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug serplulimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help people with a certain type of esophageal cancer. The goal is to shrink tumors more effectively and lower the chance of cancer coming back. About 48 adults with stage II to IVA es…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Two-Drug combo shows promise in keeping head and neck cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding lenvatinib to pembrolizumab (Keytruda) after standard chemoradiation can help prevent head and neck cancer from coming back. About 50 patients with advanced, PD-L1 positive cancer will receive either the combination or pembrolizumab al…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universität des Saarlandes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a personalized cell therapy called TBI-1301 for people with advanced solid tumors that express a protein called NY-ESO-1. Patients' own T cells are collected, genetically modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells, and then infused …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New Pill-Infusion combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug called C019199 combined with an immunotherapy drug, sintilimab, in people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The trial involves 155 participants and aims to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujian Haixi Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Experimental immunotherapy cocktail takes on tough tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, naptumomab estafenatox and durvalumab, in 120 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors like pancreatic, ovarian, and lung cancer. The main goal is to find a safe dose and see how the body reacts. R…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NeoTX Therapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Experimental vaccine trains immune system to fight Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells, designed to target specific cancer markers (EphA2 and KRAS mutations). The vaccine is given along with chemotherapy and two immunotherapy drugs. The study includes 9 adults with advanced s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New cancer drug BR115 enters first human tests
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BR115 in 120 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants receive the drug weekly after an initial two doses, and the study moni…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioRay Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost survival in tough esophageal cancer cases
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab to chemotherapy after standard chemoradiation can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced esophageal cancer who are at high risk. About 80 participants will receive the combination before surger…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New drug duo hopes to boost immune system against tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called HFB200301, either alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in 72 adults with advanced solid tumors like lung, stomach, or skin cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. Researchers will also watch for an…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: HiFiBiO Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer outsmart head and neck cancer metastases?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis Phase II trial investigates whether an experimental imaging agent called 89Zr-panitumumab can better identify metastatic lesions in people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Participants receive the agent intravenously and then undergo PET/CT imaging, which is compa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Andrei Iagaru • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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AI that reads faces could spot hidden distress in cancer patients
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether artificial intelligence can detect anxiety and depression in cancer patients by analyzing their facial expressions and subtle skin color changes from video. The AI uses computer vision to estimate heart rate and read emotional cues, aiming to flag patient…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new tracer light up cancer growth?
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial is testing a new imaging tracer called FLT, which is used with a PET scan to measure how fast tumors are growing. The study includes people with various cancers or those awaiting a biopsy for a suspicious mass. The goal is to see if FLT PET imaging can help find and di…
Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer spot tumors more clearly?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis trial tests whether an experimental imaging agent, 18F-LNC1007, can improve the detection, staging, and recurrence monitoring of tumors compared to the standard 18F-FDG PET/CT scan. Adults with suspected or confirmed tumors will receive both types of scans within a week, and…
Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help detect oral cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a fluorescent dye called PARPi-FL that may make oral cancer cells glow during an endoscopic exam. About 23 people with oral squamous cell carcinoma will gargle the dye before surgery, and doctors will check for safety and how well the dye highlights tumors. It is…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI biomarker may reveal who responds to esophageal cancer immunotherapy
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial tests whether a new AI-driven biomarker, called the Microbial-Sensory Coupling (MSC) index, can predict how well patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma respond to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy. The biomarker measures the spatial relationship between a specific bact…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • 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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New microscope could spot leftover cancer in minutes during surgery
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a special microscope that lets doctors check if all cancer cells have been removed during surgery for common skin cancers. About 42 adults with head, neck, or skin cancer will take part. The goal is to see if this quick method is as accurate as the standard lab t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan could better spot tumors in kids with cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a special PET scan using a radioactive form of methionine (a natural amino acid) can help doctors see tumors in children and young adults with various cancers, including brain tumors and sarcomas. About 503 participants will be scanned to see if the metho…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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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AI reads endoscopy images to spot dangerous esophageal tumors
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether artificial intelligence can accurately determine the depth of early esophageal cancer from endoscopic images. Researchers will review past records and images from 890 patients who had their tumors removed. The goal is to see if AI can help doctors deci…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 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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Glowing dots could help surgeons spot hidden cancer during surgery
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new dye, called cRGDY-PEG-Cy5.5-C dots, to help surgeons see cancer in lymph nodes during head and neck melanoma surgery. About 67 people will receive the dye injection around their tumor before or during surgery. The dye is not a treatment, but may improve how…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a simple ultrasound predict immunotherapy success?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study explores whether special ultrasound techniques can detect early signs that cancer immunotherapy is working. Researchers will scan tumors in 30 adults with solid tumors before and after three weeks of treatment. The goal is to see if changes in blood flow measured by ul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New imaging method could help doctors map skin tumors in 3D
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tests a special camera that uses light and sound to take 3D pictures of skin cancer. The goal is to see how deep and wide a tumor is before surgery. About 200 people with suspected skin cancer will take part. The images will be compared to standard lab results to see i…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Surgical sleuthing: new method hunts for hidden cancer origins
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a surgical technique called tongue base mucosectomy, combined with detailed tissue analysis, to find the original site of head and neck cancers that have spread to lymph nodes but have no known primary source. About 100 patients will undergo this procedure, and r…
Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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AI app aims to catch deadly skin cancer early in rare disease patients
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is developing an artificial intelligence app to detect squamous cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer) in people with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), a rare genetic blistering condition. Twenty adults with RDEB and a history of skin cancer will submi…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New radioactive tracer aims to spot hidden cancer in lymph nodes
Diagnosis TerminatedThis pilot study tests a radioactive imaging agent called 111In-panitumumab in 28 people with head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if it can safely and accurately find cancer in lymph nodes compared to the standard dye method used during surgery. The study is currently suspen…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Glowing light could spot oral cancer before it starts
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study investigates whether a painless fluorescent light exam can help find early warning signs of oral cancer in adults. Participants complete a health questionnaire and receive a standard oral exam plus a fluorescence scan. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a vaccine stop oral HPV in men with HIV?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether the nine-valent HPV vaccine can prevent long-lasting oral HPV infections in men who have HIV. About 700 men will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The goal is to see if the vaccine reduces new persistent infections with HPV types linked to throat c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can reminders and education prevent cervical cancer? a new trial aims to find out.
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether a program that combines educational materials with electronic health record reminders can increase HPV vaccination rates among children and young adults aged 11–26 in four Appalachian states. The goal is to improve vaccine uptake and ultimately prevent ce…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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At-Home cervical cancer screening could save lives in rural uganda
Prevention OngoingThis study looks at whether women in rural Uganda can screen themselves for cervical cancer using a simple HPV test at home. Over 2,500 women aged 25-49 will collect their own samples during community health campaigns. The goal is to see if this approach increases screening rates…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can a sugar pill you know is fake fight cancer fatigue?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an open labeled placebo—a pill with no active medicine that patients know is a placebo—can reduce fatigue in people with advanced cancer. About 100 participants will either receive the placebo or be placed on a waitlist. The goal is to see if simply takin…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two existing drugs help cancer patients ditch steroids?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether rituximab or tocilizumab can help people with advanced cancer stop taking steroids for side effects caused by immunotherapy. About 8 participants will receive one of these drugs to see if they can safely reduce or stop steroid treatment within 4 weeks. Th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a lay coach ease the burden for cancer caregivers?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program called ENABLE Cornerstone, where specially trained lay coaches provide support to family caregivers of people with advanced cancer. The coaches help caregivers manage stress, improve coping skills, and plan for the future through phone or in-person sess…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can yoga ease cervical cancer treatment? small trial aims to find out
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether yoga therapy can improve physical and emotional well-being in people with cervical cancer undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. About 40 participants with stage IB2 to IIIB cervical cancer will attend yoga classes or receive a DVD. The main goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 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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Testosterone gel trial aims to beat cancer fatigue in older men
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a daily testosterone gel can reduce fatigue and improve sexual function in men aged 55 and older who have cancer and low testosterone. The trial involves 230 participants who will apply either the gel or a placebo for six months. Researchers will mea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 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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Home monitoring may keep cancer patients out of the ER
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether using telemedicine and remote monitoring can help people with advanced digestive cancers manage chemotherapy side effects at home, reducing the need for emergency room visits and hospital stays. About 750 patients and their caregivers will receive enhance…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New support program aims to ease emotional burden of advanced cancer
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis pilot study tests a support program called CASA for people with advanced cancer and their caregivers. The program includes five counseling sessions to help with spiritual well-being and emotional distress. Researchers will enroll 124 participants to see if the program is hel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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No more hospital trips? video nutrition counseling tested for cancer weight loss
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two ways of giving nutrition advice to cancer patients who have lost weight: video calls from home versus in-person hospital visits. Eighty adults with cancer and weight loss will receive personalized dietary counseling every two weeks for 12 weeks. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 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 study tests safer pain relief for oral cancer patients
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two pain management strategies for adults with oral cancer who have moderate to severe pain. One group receives the opioid tramadol, while the other gets a combination of pregabalin and naproxen sodium. Over 7 days, researchers measure pain reduction, side eff…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Hospital Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a cheap gout pill soothe radiation burns?
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether a low dose of colchicine, a medicine usually used for gout, can safely reduce skin redness and pain caused by radiation therapy in people with head and neck cancer. About 30 participants take one pill daily during their radiation treatment. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Which tube feeding method works best for head and neck cancer patients?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to compare three tube feeding methods—bolus, gravity, and pump—in 60 head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemoradiation. The goal was to see which method leads to the least weight loss and best tolerance. However, the trial was withdrawn before any patients …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could One-Sided radiation be safer for throat cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether people with throat cancer on one side of the neck can safely receive radiation to only that side, instead of both sides. The goal is to reduce side effects from unnecessary radiation. About 8 participants with early-stage HPV-related tonsil or tongue b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help oral cancer patients recover faster?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a remote rehabilitation app can improve shoulder and neck recovery in oral cancer patients who had neck dissection surgery. 80 patients are randomly assigned to either standard home exercise materials or the app, which provides daily reminders and lets pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pai Pang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can mindfulness ease cancer stress for latino families?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing a culturally adapted mindfulness program for Latino cancer patients and their family caregivers. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful for reducing stress and anxiety. About 68 patient-caregiver pairs will take part, with some starting t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New meditation program aims to ease cancer symptoms in black patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a supportive care program designed specifically for Black patients with advanced cancer. Participants will join weekly online sessions for four weeks, either practicing meditation or learning coping skills. The goal is to see if this culturally adapted program is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New combo therapy offers hope for head and neck cancer patients unable to take standard chemo
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety of combining the drug tolinapant with radiation therapy for people with head and neck cancer that has spread locally but hasn't been treated yet. Participants are those who cannot receive the standard chemotherapy drug cisplatin. The goal i…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Robotic surgery or radiation? new study compares which is better for throat cancer patients' quality of life
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two treatments for early-stage throat cancer: robotic surgery (TORS) or radiation therapy (IMRT). It looks at which one leads to better swallowing function and overall quality of life. About 138 adults with HPV-related throat cancer are taking part. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Christian von Buchwald • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Cancer drug interaction study: will antibiotics change how cediranib works?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis Phase 1 study looks at how the antibiotic rifampicin changes the way the body processes the experimental cancer drug cediranib in 64 patients with advanced solid tumors. Participants take cediranib alone, then with rifampicin, then alone again to compare drug levels and safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 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 03:00 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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15-Year safety watch for cell therapy recipients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tracks the long-term safety of people who have already received a type of cell therapy called ADP adoptive cell therapy. Researchers will monitor up to 250 participants for up to 15 years after their last treatment to see if any delayed side effects occur. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold key to safer cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is collecting stool and blood samples from 120 advanced cancer patients receiving immunotherapy combinations. Researchers want to see if the types of bacteria in the gut and certain immune markers can predict which patients will develop serious side effects. The goal i…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study reveals hidden toll of Cancer-Related weight loss on families
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how often cancer patients experience cachexia (unintentional weight loss and appetite loss) and how this affects both patients and their primary caregivers emotionally. About 192 patients and their caregivers will fill out questionnaires during supportive care…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Do blood thinners help or hurt when cancer meets a clot?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of children and young adults with solid tumors or lymphoma who also have a tumor thrombus—a blood clot that forms in a vein due to tumor pressure or invasion. Researchers will gather data on who received blood thinners or procedures like s…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 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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Could one HPV shot be enough? 20-Year study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is checking how long the HPV vaccine protects women who received one, two, or three doses. Researchers are following about 946 women from an earlier trial in Costa Rica for up to 20 years after their shots. By testing blood samples, they hope to learn if one dose might…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can anal cancer treatment spare sexual well-being? a study tracks the toll over two years.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows people treated for anal cancer with radiotherapy to see how their sexual quality of life changes over time. Participants complete questionnaires during treatment, three months later, and two years after diagnosis. The goal is to understand the long-term impact …
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI model aims to end guesswork in head and neck cancer care
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study uses an AI model to analyze patient data and recommend the best follow-up treatment after surgery for advanced head and neck cancer. Researchers will track 571 patients over two years to see if the AI's suggestions improve survival and reduce recurrence. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer and heart failure: a double burden under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how people with both cancer and heart failure feel day-to-day. Researchers will ask 100 participants about their symptoms and quality of life using simple questionnaires. No new treatments are tested—the goal is to better understand the challenges these patien…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks Cancer's genetic secrets during therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis research study looks at how certain cancers (head and neck, esophagus, and anal canal) change at the genetic and immune level when patients receive chemotherapy or immunotherapy. About 39 people with advanced cancer will provide blood samples and tumor tissue over time. The …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood and tissue markers could forecast esophageal cancer return
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines whether certain proteins and immune signals in the blood and tumor tissue can predict if esophageal squamous cell carcinoma will come back after treatment. Researchers will collect blood and biopsy samples from 120 adults at diagnosis and during early treatmen…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • 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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New test could predict immunotherapy success from live tumor samples
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study collects extra tumor tissue from 416 people with various cancers (bladder, kidney, colorectal, head and neck, liver, lung, skin, endometrial) during routine biopsies. The goal is to develop and train a 'live tumor diagnostic platform' that can predict whe…
Sponsor: Elephas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists create tissue bank to unlock secrets of esophageal disease
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 1,000 adults with Barrett's esophagus or esophageal cancer during their routine endoscopy. The goal is to build a biorepository that links clinical data with specimens, enabling future research into these conditions. Participants …
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Cancer's hidden toll: young kids miss key social milestones
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how cancer and its treatment impact social and emotional development in children aged 4 to 6. About 119 children with brain or solid tumors will complete questionnaires and tasks to measure social skills, thinking abilities, and play behavior. The goal is to u…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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AI takes on esophageal cancer: could it spot the disease earlier?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) model can help doctors better detect, diagnose, and treat esophageal cancer. Researchers will feed de-identified data from 12,000 patients receiving routine care into the AI and compare its recommendations to standard …
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Blood test aims to catch hidden head and neck cancer early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a blood test can find tiny bits of tumor DNA (ctDNA) or HPV DNA in patients with high-risk head and neck cancer after standard treatment. The goal is to see if this test can detect cancer that remains or comes back earlier than usual scans. The study…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Keytruda immune response trial aims to unlock cancer clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing how the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) changes immune-related genes and biomarkers in people with advanced solid tumors like head and neck cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and melanoma. Researchers will analyze bloo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Scientists build atlas of Pre-Cancerous lung lesions to stop cancer before it starts
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects tissue samples from 240 adults with lung spots that may turn into cancer. Researchers will analyze these samples to create a detailed map of early changes in the lungs. The goal is to better understand how lung cancer develops and find ways to prevent it.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict skin cancer outcomes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at blood samples from 20 adults with melanoma or other skin cancers to see if certain markers in the blood can predict how well treatment works or how long someone lives. Researchers will compare these markers to standard measures like tumor response and survival…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer patients' family talks about genetic surprises studied
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores how cancer patients feel and what they do when they learn about extra genetic findings from their tumor tests. Researchers want to understand how patients decide to share this information with their family members. About 495 adults with solid tumors are taking…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Microdose cancer drug test could reveal best treatments without side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-phase study tests very small amounts of cancer drugs injected directly into accessible tumors in 15 adults scheduled for surgery. The goal is to see how the drugs affect the tumor's environment, like killing cancer cells or activating immune cells, without causing full…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Presage Biosciences • 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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How do patients feel after Nose-Based brain surgery? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 400 patients for two years after they have endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery (surgery through the nose to reach the base of the skull). The goal is to measure their quality of life and nose function using standard questionnaires. It does not test a new tr…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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3D tumor maps could sharpen radiation targeting in head and neck cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether creating a virtual 3D map of a patient's removed tumor helps doctors plan radiation therapy more precisely. Researchers will compare standard radiation plans with plans that include the 3D map to see if it changes the treatment area or reduces radiation t…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Brain radiation and memory: new study maps hidden risks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 75 adults with benign or slow-growing brain tumors who are receiving partial brain radiation. Researchers will use memory tests and MRI scans before treatment and at 6 and 12 months after to see how radiation affects thinking and memory. The goal is to identify…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Mini-Device implanted in tumors could reveal which drug works best
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase study tests a tiny implantable device that delivers very small amounts of several approved cancer drugs directly into skin cancer tumors. The goal is to see if the device can safely and effectively identify which drug triggers the most cancer cell death in that s…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Oliver Jonas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can a Tumor's 'Neighborhood' predict drug success?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records from 300 cancer patients to see if the makeup of a tumor's surroundings (the tumor microenvironment) is linked to how well antibody-based therapies work. Researchers will analyze tissue samples and blood markers from patients with seven types of…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Researchers test if electronic health records can mimic Gold-Standard cancer studies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether information from electronic health records can be used to recreate the results of two earlier clinical trials (CheckMate 017 and 057) for advanced lung cancer. Researchers will compare survival outcomes in patients who started either nivolumab or docet…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Massive 75,000-Patient registry aims to unlock best uses of proton therapy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis registry follows up to 75,000 cancer patients treated with proton or standard X-ray radiation at Loma Linda University Medical Center, some since 1990. The goal is to track long-term outcomes like disease-free survival and local recurrence to learn which radiation approaches…
Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can a statin tame a cancer protein? early trial seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether the cholesterol drug atorvastatin can reduce levels of a faulty protein (p53) in people with various cancers, including solid tumors and leukemia. About 50 participants will take atorvastatin for 1 to 4 weeks before their planned surgery or tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Joaquina Baranda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Microscopic clues to esophageal cancer spread revealed in new study
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at tissue samples from 30 people with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma to see how far the cancer spreads beyond what the surgeon can see. Researchers want to find patterns of hidden tumor growth to help guide future surgeries. Participants have already had thei…
Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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AI reads scans to forecast cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze medical scans (CT, MRI, PET) to predict how well head and neck cancer patients will respond to radiation therapy and whether they will have side effects. The goal is to personalize treatment for better outcomes. Ab…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Can tumor profiling help kids beat cancer? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether testing the genes of a child's solid tumor can help doctors choose a more effective treatment. About 825 children and young adults with hard-to-treat solid tumors will have their tumors genetically profiled. The goal is to see if those who receive a tr…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can injecting immunotherapy directly into tumors boost the body's fight against head and neck cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is for 18 adults with head and neck cancer who are already scheduled for surgery. Researchers want to see if it is safe and possible to inject the drug ipilimumab directly into the tumor a few weeks before the operation. The main goal is to check if this approach delay…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tracking childhood cancer survivors for decades to improve their future health
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study follows 5,000 childhood cancer survivors who had a stem cell transplant or treatment for leukemia or solid tumors. Researchers collect health updates and quality-of-life questionnaires over 20+ years to understand late effects of therapy. The goal is to reduc…
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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French study tracks Real-World success of combo therapy for stomach cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study observes 208 adults in France with advanced or metastatic stomach, esophageal, or gastroesophageal junction cancer who are receiving nivolumab combined with chemotherapy as their first treatment. Researchers will track how long patients live and how their disease progr…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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AI trained to predict which skin cancers will spread
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a computer model that uses deep learning to analyze tissue samples from 300 people with a common skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if the model can predict whether the cancer will spread to other parts of the body. No new drugs or tre…
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Does more frequent Check-Ups after head and neck cancer save lives?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a more intensive follow-up schedule after treatment for head and neck cancer helps people live longer compared to a standard schedule. It involves 197 smokers or heavy drinkers over age 35 who are cancer-free 2-4 months after treatment. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Pedaling against cancer: exercise may boost immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis small pilot study is testing whether a 30-minute stationary bike ride on the same day as immunotherapy can help the treatment work better for people with skin cancers like melanoma. The study involves 12 patients and focuses on whether this exercise plan is practical and saf…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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E-Cig users show early signs of harm: new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how e-cigarette use impacts the body by comparing 75 e-cig users with 75 non-users. Participants undergo tests like breath analysis, lung function tests, and blood collection. The goal is to provide data that could help shape future tobacco regulations.
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for new ways to treat rare childhood brain tumor
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at tumor samples from 250 children with a rare brain tumor called craniopharyngioma. Researchers want to find specific targets in the tumor that could lead to better, less harmful treatments. The goal is to understand the tumor's biology so future therapies can b…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Study probes Patients' minds, not their tumors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how older adults (65+) with cancer understand their illness and what they value in life before and after a major operation. Researchers will interview 100 patients to learn about their awareness, expectations, and decision-making. No new drug or treatment is b…
Sponsor: Tomas Bata Hospital, Czech Republic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Lab test could match cancer patients to the right drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new lab method called OPTin that helps doctors pick the most effective drugs for people with advanced or hard-to-treat solid tumors. About 200 adults will provide a small tumor sample for testing, then receive either a drug chosen by OPTin or one selected by th…
Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Real-Time proton beam tracking could sharpen cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new way to monitor proton therapy for solid tumors. A full-digital PET scanner tracks the proton beam's path and dose in real time. Thirty patients scheduled for proton therapy will participate. The goal is to improve treatment accuracy by seeing exactly where …
Sponsor: Shuanghu Yuan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New MRI-Guided radiotherapy machine put to the test
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study checks how well a new MRI-guided radiotherapy machine works and how it fits into daily hospital routines. About 150 adults with solid tumors will take part. The goal is to see if the machine can be used smoothly for treatment, not to test a new cure.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Scientists dig into past cases to find best brain tumor treatments for stomach cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records from 230 adults with stomach or esophagus cancer that spread to the brain. Researchers want to see which local treatments (like surgery or radiation) worked best and how long patients lived. The goal is to gather information to help doctors make…
Sponsor: Blokhin's Russian Cancer Research Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Cancer test study pulled before it even started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study planned to check if a new test, called OncoPrism-HNSCC, could predict how well immunotherapy would work in people with head and neck cancer that had spread. Researchers would have looked at tumor samples taken before treatment to see if the test could tell who would be…
Sponsor: Cofactor Genomics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Saliva test for head and neck cancer? new study explores microRNA clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects saliva, blood, and tissue samples from 225 people with and without head and neck cancer. Researchers look for tiny genetic markers called microRNAs that might help diagnose the disease or predict how it will progress. The goal is to develop a simple, non-invas…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New study aims to personalize throat cancer treatment using genetic tests and MRI
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether genetic markers (like tumor mutations and DNA in the blood) and special MRI scans can predict how well chemoradiotherapy works for patients with HPV-negative oropharyngeal cancer. Researchers will follow 30 patients to see if these tests can forecast t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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7,000 tumor samples analyzed to uncover Cancer's hidden support system
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at the stroma—the supportive tissue around tumors—in both benign and malignant growths. Researchers will examine 7,000 patient samples collected since 2000 at Brest University Hospital. The goal is to count non-tumor cells and measure matrix percentages in tumor …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New study examines immunotherapy outcomes in american indian cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records of 72 American Indian patients treated with immunotherapy for cancers like lung cancer, melanoma, and kidney cancer. Researchers compare their outcomes—such as how long the cancer is controlled and side effects—to those of White patients. The go…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Radiation's hidden toll: study tracks Long-Term dental damage in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 100 head and neck cancer patients receiving standard radiotherapy to see how their teeth, gums, and saliva change over time. Researchers measure gum health, tooth condition, and quality of life before and after treatment. The goal is to better understand these …
Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Italy launches massive genetic database to match cancer patients with better treatments
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study aims to create a national registry of genetic mutations found in advanced solid tumors. By collecting data from over 2,000 Italian patients, researchers hope to improve access to innovative therapies. The study does not test a new treatment but gathers in…
Sponsor: Federation of Italian Cooperative Oncology Groups • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Cancer biobank study aims to unlock secrets of immunotherapy resistance
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis observational study collects blood and tumor tissue samples from people with gastroesophageal cancer to study genetic changes that may cause resistance to immunotherapy. It does not involve any treatment or experimental drugs. The goal is to identify new targets for future i…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New MRI technique may reveal cancer treatment effects earlier
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special type of MRI, called diffusion MRI, can accurately measure how head and neck tumors change during chemotherapy and radiation. Researchers will scan 16 patients before and during treatment to see if the MRI can predict whether the cancer shrinks o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Danish study checks skin cancer patients years after radiation
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study invites 2,900 adults who had radiotherapy for non-melanoma skin cancer on the head or neck between 2020 and 2024 to a follow-up visit at least two years later. Participants will fill out a questionnaire about how the treated area looks and have their skin examined. The…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New study seeks sharper MRI images for cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aims to find the best MRI settings for the MR-linac, a machine that combines MRI and radiation therapy. Researchers will test different scan parameters in cancer patients and healthy volunteers to get clearer, more accurate images. The goal is to improve radiation ther…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Could a DNA swab after surgery predict Cancer's return?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether testing the surgical wound for leftover tumor DNA can help predict if oral cancer will come back. Researchers will check for this DNA in 31 patients after their tumor is removed. The goal is to see if this test gives useful information beyond standard …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Henri Becquerel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Can community navigation cut cancer delays? botswana trial aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program called Potlako+ that combines community education, support for healthcare providers, and patient navigation to help people with cancer symptoms get diagnosed and treated faster. About 874 participants in Botswana will be split into two groups: one recei…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC