Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma
MONDO:0002142An undifferentiated soft tissue sarcoma characterized by the presence of a pleomorphic malignant cellular infiltrate. It is also known as malignant fibrous histiocytoma.
Also known as: MFH, Storiform-pleomorphic MFH, Storiform-pleomorphic fibrous histiocytoma, Storiform-pleomorphic malignant fibrous histiocytoma, UPS, Unclassified Pleomorphic sarcoma (formerly "MFH"), Unclassified Pleomorphic sarcoma (formerly "malignant fibrous histiocytoma"), adult malignant fibrous histiocytoma
2857 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 48 tagged with Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma itself.
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Virus plus radiation may shrink sarcomas before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a cancer-killing virus (T-VEC) combined with radiation can shrink soft tissue sarcomas before surgery. About 40 adults with newly diagnosed, removable sarcomas will receive the virus injected into the tumor plus radiation. The main goals are to see how ma…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise against rare sarcomas before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab with or without ipilimumab) and radiation before surgery can help shrink tumors in people with two rare types of sarcoma. About 32 adults with these cancers that can be surgically removed will receive the treatment an…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs shows promise for Tough-to-Treat sarcoma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding three drugs (vincristine, irinotecan, and regorafenib) to standard chemotherapy can help people with Ewing sarcoma that has spread. About 437 participants will receive either the new combo or standard treatment. The goal is to see if the new approa…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo takes on rare sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining NKTR-214 and nivolumab can shrink or control advanced sarcoma that has spread. About 88 people aged 12 and older with certain sarcoma types will receive both drugs every three weeks. The main goal is to see how many patients have their t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virus and radiation combo takes aim at tough sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether injecting a modified herpes virus (TVEC) directly into tumors, combined with radiation therapy before surgery, can shrink advanced soft tissue sarcomas. The study enrolled 2 adults with specific sarcoma types that could not be removed with clear m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: John Rieth • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus paired with immunotherapy shows promise in sarcoma trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a combination of two drugs—talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC), a virus that attacks cancer cells, and pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy that helps the immune system fight cancer—in 41 adults with advanced sarcoma that has spread or cannot be removed by surger…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 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 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs, lenvatinib and pembrolizumab, can safely shrink or control advanced soft tissue sarcomas that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. About 52 adults with specific sarcoma types will receive the combination. The goal is to measure…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against rare sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug cabozantinib to immunotherapy (ipilimumab and nivolumab) works better than immunotherapy alone for people with advanced soft tissue sarcoma that has spread. About 66 adults with specific sarcoma types will take part. The goal is t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute LAO • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to boost immune attack on sarcoma before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety of combining two immunotherapy drugs—nivolumab and BO-112—given before surgery for soft tissue sarcoma that can be removed. About 14 adults with certain sarcoma types will receive these drugs to see if they help the immune system fight the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New imaging method could spot hidden cancers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing a radioactive antibody called 124I-Humanized 3F8 to see how it travels through the body and attaches to tumors in people with melanoma, neuroblastoma, or sarcoma. Seven participants will receive the antibody and then have PET/CT scans at several time p…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Promising sarcoma combo study pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed for adults with certain types of soft tissue sarcoma that have specific immune cell clusters (TLS) in their tumors. Participants would have received pembrolizumab (immunotherapy) with or without olaparib (a DNA repair blocker) before surgery, followed by m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC