Urinary system neoplasm
MONDO:0021066A benign or malignant, primary or metastatic neoplasm involving the urinary system. --2003
Also known as: neoplasm of renal system, neoplasm of the urinary system, neoplasm of the urinary tract, neoplasm of urinary system, neoplasm of urinary tract, renal system neoplasm, renal system neoplasm (disease), renal system tumor
2678 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Kidney cancer vaccine trial pulled before it began
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ TerminatedThis early-phase study aimed to test a new vaccine called KSD-201 in people with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma whose cancer had stopped responding to standard treatments. The vaccine uses the patient's own immune cells to try to fight the cancer. However, the trial was…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kousai Bio Co., Ltd. • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the targeted therapy cabozantinib to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) helps people with advanced kidney cancer live longer. About 1,175 adults with kidney cancer that has spread will receive either the usual treatment or the usual …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug tazemetostat offered to patients with rare, aggressive tumors
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis expanded access program provides tazemetostat, a drug that blocks a protein called EZH2, to adults with serious or life-threatening solid tumors that have lost the INI1 or SMARCA4 protein. Eligible patients must have tried other treatments without success and cannot join a f…
Sponsor: Epizyme, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called marlotamig (REGN7075) alone or with cemiplimab (Libtayo) and sometimes chemotherapy in people with advanced solid tumors. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. About 933 participants are being recruite…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare kidney cancer: drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs—axitinib (which blocks cancer growth) and nivolumab (which helps the immune system fight cancer)—works better than nivolumab alone for a rare kidney cancer called TFE/translocation renal cell carcinoma (tRCC). The trial includes about …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after bladder cancer surgery: could it keep the cancer away?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can help prevent bladder cancer from returning after surgery. About 739 patients with muscle-invasive or locally advanced urothelial cancer are randomly assigned to receive pembrolizumab or just be o…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 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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New virus therapy aims to keep bladder cancer from returning
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a treatment called CG0070, a virus-based therapy given directly into the bladder, after standard surgery for intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. About 20 participants will receive the treatment to see if it is safe and helps prevent …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy boosts bladder cancer treatment in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemoradiotherapy helps people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer that hasn't spread. About 475 participants receive either chemoradiotherapy alone or with atezolizumab. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an immune booster before kidney surgery keep cancer away?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the immune-boosting drug nivolumab before and after kidney cancer surgery can prevent the cancer from coming back. About 819 patients with localized kidney cancer are randomly assigned to receive either surgery alone or surgery plus nivolum…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to extend life in tough bladder cancer cases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug eribulin to standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced bladder cancer live longer. It is for patients whose cancer has spread and no longer responds to immunotherapy. About 184 participants will receive either the new combination …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for rare childhood tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in children and young adults with rare INI1-negative cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. The study aims to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow disease progression.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB598 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called AB598, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 40 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, bladder, or breast cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the drug helps shr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 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 Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer breakthrough? virus therapy aims to stop recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a virus-based drug called cretostimogene grenadenorepvec can prevent intermediate-risk bladder cancer from coming back after surgery. About 367 participants will either receive the drug or be monitored as usual. The goal is to see if the treatment…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: CG Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to boost bladder cancer surgery outcomes
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs—pembrolizumab and enfortumab vedotin—before and after bladder removal surgery helps people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer live longer without the cancer coming back. The study includes patients who cannot take o…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called M9466, a PARP1 inhibitor, alone or combined with other drugs in 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and how the body processes the drug. Researchers …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot takes aim at bladder tumors with precision
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a robotic-assisted surgery tool to remove bladder lesions. About 30 adults with small bladder tumors will undergo the procedure. The goal is to see if the robot helps remove the tumor in one piece with healthy tissue around it, which may improve diagnosis and red…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virtuoso Surgical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 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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New bladder cancer drug could help patients avoid bladder removal
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing a drug called ONCOFID-P-B for people with a type of bladder cancer that hasn't responded to standard BCG therapy. The drug is given directly into the bladder weekly for 12 weeks, then monthly for a year if it works. The goal is to see if it can contr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fidia Farmaceutici s.p.a. • 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 combo tested for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called remzistotug, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 152 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the drug will sh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a pill keep kidney cancer away after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug pazopanib can delay or prevent kidney cancer from coming back in patients who have had all visible tumors removed by surgery. 129 adults with clear cell kidney cancer that had spread are randomly assigned to take either pazopanib or a pla…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Promising combo aims to ease bone pain in advanced kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a radioactive drug (radium-223) to standard treatment (cabozantinib) helps people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread to the bones. About 134 participants will receive either the combination or cabozantinib alone. The goal is to see if the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to prevent rare melanoma recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding cabozantinib to the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can prevent mucosal melanoma from returning after surgery. About 101 patients with resected mucosal melanoma will receive either nivolumab alone or nivolumab plus cabozantinib. The study aim…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Sound waves zap kidney tumors in new Non-Invasive trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device that uses focused sound waves (histotripsy) to break apart kidney tumors without making any cuts. About 67 adults with a single small kidney mass (3 cm or less) that hasn't spread will be treated. The goal is to see if the tumors are completely gone afte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HistoSonics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment called IVS-3001, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T cells) engineered to target a protein called HLA-G found on some solid tumors. The study involves 31 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard trea…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: entrectinib trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called entrectinib in children with advanced solid tumors or brain tumors that have come back or haven't responded to other treatments. The trial has two parts: first finding the best dose, then seeing how well it works in children whose tumors have specif…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called TRK-950 in combination with several standard anti-cancer treatments for people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal, bladder, ovarian, and other cancers. The main goal is to find safe doses and understand side effects. Part…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Toray Industries, 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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New antibody combo aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new antibody, BAY 3375968, designed to help the immune system fight advanced solid tumors. It works by reducing regulatory T cells that can suppress immune activity. The study will test the drug alone and combined with pembrolizumab in about 129 peo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in advanced bladder cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with advanced bladder cancer live longer. About 420 adults who have not had prior treatment for their advanced cancer will receive either tislelizumab plus chemo or a placebo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Cancer patients who respond to avelumab can keep taking it in this Follow-Up study
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued access to the cancer drug avelumab (and sometimes other drugs) for people with advanced cancers like lung, ovarian, or bladder cancer who are already seeing benefits from a previous Pfizer-sponsored trial. About 77 participants will be followed for saf…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs—copanlisib, olaparib, and durvalumab—in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drugs work together to shrink tumors. Only patie…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a ZAP of radiation before standard care beat back metastatic kidney cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial tests whether giving a highly targeted form of radiation (SAbR) before standard therapy (immunotherapy or targeted pills) helps people with kidney cancer that has spread to 2-5 spots in the body live longer. About 472 participants are randomly assigned to rec…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail could rival standard bladder cancer therapy in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and docetaxel, or GEMDOCE) works as well as the standard BCG treatment for people with a high-grade, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer that hasn't been treated before. About 870 adults will be randomly…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tumors in patients with organ failure
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of a drug called veliparib when given with two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed. It includes patients who also have liver or kidney probl…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug copanlisib to two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) can better control advanced solid tumors that have changes in the PIK3CA or PTEN genes. About 54 adults with cancers that have spread or cannot be removed will recei…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of copanlisib (a targeted drug) with nivolumab (an immunotherapy) in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma. Some participants will also receive a third drug, ipilimumab. The main goals are to find the safest dose and to monitor s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker called CLDN6. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) that target CLDN6, sometimes combined with a genetic booster (RNA-LPX) to enhance their …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioNTech Cell & Gene Therapies GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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World's first robotic bladder transplant attempted in tiny trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests whether a robotic bladder transplant from a deceased donor is feasible and safe for people with severe bladder problems. Only 5 participants will be enrolled. The main goal is to see if the transplanted bladder gets good blood flow. If it works, it mi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a DNA repair blocker), and cediranib (a blood vessel growth blocker)—in different combinations for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer. The phase 1 part finds safe doses, and the phase …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tests aggressive BP management to protect heart and kidneys in cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether intensive blood pressure management (targeting systolic BP below 120 mmHg) is better than standard care (below 140 mmHg) for patients with advanced kidney or thyroid cancer starting anti-angiogenic TKI therapy. The study enrolls 61 participants a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs—trastuzumab deruxtecan (a targeted chemotherapy) and ceralasertib (a drug that may block cancer cell repair)—in people with advanced solid tumors that have a HER2 mutation. The study has two parts: first, finding the sa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Radiation boosts immunotherapy in kidney cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding precise, high-dose radiation (SBRT) to standard immunotherapy (ipilimumab and nivolumab) can help people with metastatic kidney cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 66 participants with intermediate or poor-ris…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ontario Clinical Oncology Group (OCOG) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on rare tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 798 people with over 50 types of rare cancers. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. Participants receive the drugs…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug larotrectinib tested in small trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug larotrectinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with advanced solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders that have a specific genetic change called an NTRK fusion. The cancers have either come back after treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug durvalumab tested to stop bladder cancer return
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab after surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation can help prevent bladder cancer from coming back in people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. About 82 participants will receive either durvalumab or a placebo …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cancer drug candidate BG-68501 enters first human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-68501 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug targets a protein (CDK2) that helps cancer cells grow. The trial will check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with rare gene flaw
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called adavosertib in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a missing or broken SETD2 gene. The drug works by blocking enzymes that cancer cells need to grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or keep them stable for at least 6 months.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug shows promise
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a drug called DS-8201a (trastuzumab deruxtecan) in children, teens, and young adults whose osteosarcoma, Wilms tumor, or desmoplastic small round cell tumor has come back or not responded to treatment. The drug works like a smart bomb, attaching to cancer cells a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • 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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Combining two drugs may tackle bladder cancer that resists standard therapy
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether combining two drugs—BCG and gemcitabine—can safely and effectively treat a type of bladder cancer called non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) that has come back after previous BCG treatment. Participants receive BCG directly into the bladder …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outdo chemo for advanced bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether a combination of disitamab vedotin and pembrolizumab works better than standard chemotherapy for people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread. The cancer must have a protein called HER2. About 412 participants will be randomly assigned to e…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • 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 drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called INCB177054, given alone or with another drug (retifanlimab), in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Abo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • 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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New Dual-Action antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug, RO7247669, that targets two immune system checkpoints (PD-1 and LAG-3) to help the body fight cancer. About 170 adults with advanced solid tumors (including melanoma, lung cancer, and esophageal cancer) who have run out of standard options…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for tough bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—tazemetostat and pembrolizumab—in people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combo works better than pembrolizumab alone. About 30 adults with locally advanced or metastatic uro…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New combo therapy targets cancer's DNA repair weakness
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, avelumab and M6620, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. The tumors must have a specific DNA repair defect. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can help contro…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: drug targets tumor growth
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in children and young adults with rare cancers like sarcomas, Wilms tumor, and others that have come back or not responded to treatment. Cabozantinib works by blocking enzymes that help tumors grow and form blood vessels. The study a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase study tests a new drug called RNDO-564, alone or with pembrolizumab, in adults with advanced solid tumors (like bladder, lung, or breast cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rondo Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a Pre-Surgery drug tame metastatic kidney cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is studying whether giving the drug sunitinib before surgery to remove a kidney can help control metastatic renal cell carcinoma. About 50 patients with kidney cancer that has spread will take sunitinib for 28 days, then have the affected kidney removed. Resear…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Two-Drug maintenance strategy aims to stall advanced bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding cabozantinib to avelumab (an immunotherapy) helps keep metastatic urothelial cancer from growing after initial chemotherapy. About 654 patients will receive either the combination or avelumab alone as maintenance therapy. The goal is to s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New Three-Drug combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs (peposertib and avelumab) plus a special type of radiation (hypofractionated) in people with advanced solid tumors or liver/bile duct cancers that have spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat bladder cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called olaparib in 60 people with advanced bladder or related cancers that have specific DNA repair defects. Olaparib blocks a protein that cancer cells need to fix their DNA, which may stop the cancer from growing. The goal is to see if the drug can shrin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called BAY 1895344 combined with standard chemotherapy (cisplatin, with or without gemcitabine) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially urothelial cancer. The goal is to find the best dose and see how safe the combination…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New combo aims to fight tough bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the chemotherapy drug eribulin to the immunotherapy atezolizumab works better than atezolizumab alone for people with advanced or spreading bladder cancer who cannot take standard cisplatin chemo. About 72 adults with recurrent or metastatic urothe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New study tests everolimus for kidney tumors in TSC patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how safe and effective the drug everolimus is for Taiwanese adults with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) who have kidney tumors called angiomyolipomas. Four participants will take the drug and be monitored for side effects and tumor shrinkage. The goal is to c…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug AZD9592 enters first human trials for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called AZD9592, alone or with other cancer drugs, in about 167 adults with advanced solid tumors (including lung, head & neck, and colorectal cancers). The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 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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Promising drug cocktail eyed for Tough-to-Treat urinary cancer
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how well a combination of two drugs (enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab) works as a first treatment for people with advanced upper tract urothelial carcinoma, a rare cancer of the urinary tract. Researchers will track 50 patients in France to see how many re…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New immunotherapy shows promise against multiple advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called Cetrelimab (JNJ-63723283) in 234 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, melanoma, bladder, and colorectal cancers. The drug works by blocking PD-1, a protein that stops the immune system from attacking cancer cells. The trial has two parts…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New targeted pill shows promise for tough bladder cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a targeted pill (erdafitinib) against standard chemotherapy or immunotherapy in people with advanced bladder cancer that has specific FGFR gene changes. About 629 participants whose cancer worsened after prior treatments will be randomly assigned to receive erdaf…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug duo aims to boost immune attack on tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called HFB200603, either alone or with the immunotherapy tislelizumab, in 83 adults with advanced solid tumors (kidney, lung, melanoma, stomach, or colon cancer). The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: HiFiBiO Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Experimental combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing a combination of two drugs—sEphB4-HSA and pembrolizumab (Keytruda)—in 70 people with advanced bladder or prostate cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the combo is safe and can shrink tumors. Participants rec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Bladder cancer patients may skip surgery with new drug combo
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a new approach for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who cannot or choose not to have their bladder removed. Participants receive either a combination of TAR-200 (a drug placed directly into the bladder) plus cetrelimab (an immunotherapy), or sta…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New bladder cancer device could delay return of tumors without removing bladder
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called TAR-200 for people with a high-risk type of bladder cancer that came back after standard therapy (BCG). Participants either receive TAR-200 or standard chemotherapy placed directly into the bladder. The goal is to see if TAR-200 can keep th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to wipe out kidney cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two drugs—nivolumab (immunotherapy) and cabozantinib (targeted therapy)—before removing the kidney can make all visible cancer disappear in people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. About 38 adults with metastatic renal cell carcinoma wil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mark Stein • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New hope for bladder cancer patients avoiding bladder removal
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two experimental treatments—TAR-200 (a drug placed inside the bladder) and cetrelimab (an immunotherapy injection)—alone or together, in people with high-risk bladder cancer that came back after BCG therapy. Participants are those who cannot or choose not to have…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • 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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New bladder cancer combo aims to beat standard treatment
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests two new approaches for high-risk bladder cancer that hasn't spread into the muscle. One group gets a drug called TAR-200 placed directly into the bladder plus an immunotherapy drug (cetrelimab). Another group gets TAR-200 alone. These are compared to the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New hope for bladder cancer patients who Can't take standard chemo
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) with a targeted therapy (enfortumab vedotin) works better than current standard care for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who cannot take or refuse cisplatin chemotherapy. A…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Zapping just a few spots: new hope for patients with worsening metastatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using highly focused radiation (SBRT) on a limited number of growing cancer spots can help control the disease in patients with metastatic breast or genito-urinary cancers. Instead of switching to a new drug when some tumors start growing, doctors will ta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called erdafitinib in 239 people with advanced bladder cancer that has certain FGFR gene changes. The drug aims to shrink tumors by blocking signals that help cancer grow. Researchers are checking how well it works and what side effects occur.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Cancer drug safety tracked in ongoing rollover trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study monitors long-term safety in 120 cancer patients who are already benefiting from treatments like JNJ-75348780, safimaltib, or ibrutinib in earlier trials. Participants have blood cancers, solid tumors, or prostate cancer. The goal is to track serious side effects over …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New bladder cancer drug delivery system tested in small japanese study
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called TAR-210 in 5 Japanese patients with a type of bladder cancer that has specific genetic changes (FGFR mutations). The treatment is placed directly into the bladder to deliver the drug erdafitinib. The main goal is to see if it is…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Could a simple shot replace IV drips for some cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether amivantamab, a drug that targets specific proteins on cancer cells, can be given as a shot under the skin instead of through an IV. About 158 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung or head and neck cancers) will receive different do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at multiple cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a personalized cell therapy for people with certain cancers (bladder, melanoma, head/neck, ovarian, lung, esophageal, stomach, or sarcoma) whose tumors have a specific marker called MAGE-A4. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New cancer drug IDE161 enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IDE161, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, prostate, or lung cancer). The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at wheth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: JANX008 enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called JANX008 in about 130 adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, kidney, head and neck, colorectal, pancreatic, and breast cancers. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants must have tried all sta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janux Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink kidney tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether giving immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab alone or with bevacizumab or ipilimumab) before surgery is safe for people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. About 104 participants will receive one of these treatments before their tumor is rem…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called RO7567132, alone or with another drug (atezolizumab), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug can shr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 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 Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug targets rare cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug, ATV-1601, in people with advanced solid tumors or certain breast cancers that have a specific AKT1 E17K mutation. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug moves through the body. About 134 adults w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Atavistik Bio, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug (PF-04518600) that boosts the immune system to the standard drug axitinib can help control advanced kidney cancer better than axitinib alone. About 62 adults whose cancer has spread and who have already tried an immune checkpoi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can simple tools help cancer survivors live healthier?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests four different tools—coaching, education, text messages, and health coaching—to help cancer survivors improve their diet, physical activity, and weight. About 350 adults who have completed treatment for several cancer types will use these tools for up to 48 weeks…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd) in 200 adults with advanced or spreading solid tumors, including certain ovarian, cervical, endometrial, bladder, and kidney cancers. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Part…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo aims to unleash immune system against tough ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a two-drug combination can help the immune system attack ovarian cancer that has returned after standard treatments. The drugs are E7777, which removes certain immune cells that block the body's defenses, and pembrolizumab, which reactivates cancer-fighti…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alexander B Olawaiye, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outperform chemo for advanced bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether a combination of two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, works better than standard chemotherapy for people with advanced urothelial cancer that has spread. About 886 participants who have not had prior treatment for their advanced cancer…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer therapy study pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test a new cell therapy called B7H3 CAR-T for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (B7H3). The goal was to see if the treatment is safe and shrinks tumors. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so n…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail aims to fight advanced bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis large Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drugs durvalumab (with or without tremelimumab) to standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced bladder cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Over 1,200 participants worldwide are receiving either che…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called tuvusertib, given together with either lartesertib or avelumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the body pr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New combo therapy tackles cancer in HIV patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests the safety of combining two cancer drugs, nivolumab and cabozantinib, in people with HIV who have advanced solid tumors. Only 8 participants were enrolled. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink or stabilize tumors.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called AMG 355, given alone or together with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 77 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, stomach, or melanoma) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug targets rare gene fusions in multiple cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug entrectinib in over 500 people with advanced solid tumors that have specific gene changes (NTRK, ROS1, or ALK fusions). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and control the disease. Participants have various cancer types, including lu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New pill targets multiple KRAS mutations in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug called LY4066434, which blocks several types of KRAS proteins that drive cancer growth. The study includes up to 750 people with advanced pancreatic, lung, colorectal, or other solid tumors that have specific KRAS mutations. The d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could a testosterone shot before surgery speed recovery?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether giving testosterone replacement therapy to men with low testosterone before and after major urologic surgery is safe and might improve recovery. Researchers will track quality of life, frailty, complications, hospital stay length, and rea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Bladder cancer duo: BCG plus immunotherapy drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard BCG treatment can safely control high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. About 100 adults who have never received BCG before will get both treatments for up to a year. The main goal i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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MRNA cancer shots: new hope or hype?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests two experimental mRNA therapies (mRNA-4106 and mRNA-4200) in 42 people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, or liver cancer. Some participants receive the mRNA therapy alone, others get it combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for advanced bladder cancer: experimental drug combo enters late-stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called BT8009, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in people with advanced urothelial cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if it works better than standard chemotherapy. About 375 participants will be enrolled, some who have not…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BicycleTx Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a High-Fat diet help cancer immunotherapy work better?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing whether a ketogenic diet (low carbs, high fat) can safely help immunotherapy drugs work better in people with advanced melanoma or kidney cancer. About 60 participants will follow the diet while receiving standard immunotherapy. The main goals ar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise against advanced kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, nivolumab and axitinib, in people with advanced kidney cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the drugs shrink tumors. About 98 participants will take part, including those who have had prior treatment and those w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for rare kidney cancer: drug combo shows promise in late-stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether combining two drugs (savolitinib and durvalumab) works better than the standard drug sunitinib for people with a rare, advanced kidney cancer called papillary renal cell carcinoma that has a specific genetic change (MET-driven). About 148 adults w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Immunotherapy boosts bladder cancer treatment, early trial shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can improve outcomes for people with stage III bladder cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes. The goal is to see if the combination helps shrink tumors and allows patie…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called LY4101174 in people with advanced solid tumors, including bladder, breast, and lung cancers. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to target and kill cancer cells. The study will check if the drug is safe, tolerable, and ef…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost Radiation's punch with fewer side effects
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new way to treat advanced solid tumors by combining low-dose radiation with a drug called 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA). The drug is thought to make cancer cells more sensitive to radiation, allowing lower doses to be used and potentially reducing har…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug duo takes on tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug (DS3201) combined with an immunotherapy (ipilimumab) in people whose prostate, bladder, or kidney cancer has spread. The main goals are to find the safest dose and see what side effects occur. About 65 participants will receive both drugs t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer 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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New combo offers hope for kidney cancer patients who stopped responding to immunotherapy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, cadonilimab and lenvatinib, in 28 adults with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that worsened after initial immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the combo can shrink tumors or slow disease progression. Participants receive treatment un…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Double immune attack: new combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs—pembrolizumab and recombinant interleukin-12—in 36 adults 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 help …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Bladder cancer combo trial pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if adding ANKTIVA to standard BCG treatment works better than BCG alone for people with a high-grade type of bladder cancer that hasn't spread into the muscle. It was designed for adults with papillary tumors who had not received BCG before or had limited …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ImmunityBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: drug cocktails aim to shrink tumors
Disease control OngoingThis clinical trial is testing several new combinations of drugs for people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. The study includes about 400 participants who have not had any prior treatment for their advanced disease. The goal is to see if these combinations are safe an…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 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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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 Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Experimental drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called M6620 (berzosertib) combined with the chemotherapy irinotecan in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can slow tumor growth. About 66 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • 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 combo aims to fight tough bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine can help patients with a type of bladder cancer that does not respond to the usual BCG treatment. The study involves 161 participants and looks at how many pati…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New combo aims to outsmart Hard-to-Treat kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to the standard drug cabozantinib helps people with advanced papillary kidney cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 200 participants will receive either cabozantinib alone or cabo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs—erdafitinib and enfortumab vedotin—in 24 people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread and has specific FGFR2/3 gene changes. Erdafitinib blocks a faulty protein that helps cancer grow, while enfortumab vedotin de…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug targets genetic weakness in bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called sapanisertib in 17 people with advanced bladder cancer that has a specific genetic change (TSC1 or TSC2 mutation). The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if the drug can shrink tumors and h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to starve and attack tumors in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy that helps the immune system fight cancer) and ziv-aflibercept (which cuts off blood supply to tumors)—in people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, colorectal, ovarian, and kidney cance…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Kidney cancer combo aims to stop recurrence after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding belzutifan to standard pembrolizumab after kidney cancer surgery can delay or prevent the cancer from coming back. About 1800 participants with clear cell renal cell carcinoma are randomly assigned to receive either belzutifan plus pembroli…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat urinary cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two or three drugs (cabozantinib, nivolumab, and sometimes ipilimumab) in people with advanced genitourinary cancers that have spread. The main goals are to find the safest doses and understand side effects. About 152 adults with vari…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for advanced kidney cancer: belzutifan takes on everolimus in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares the experimental drug belzutifan to the standard drug everolimus in 755 people with advanced kidney cancer that has worsened after prior treatments. The goal is to see if belzutifan can better delay cancer growth and improve survival. Participants take…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug duo targets rare kidney cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs (fruquintinib and serplulimab) as the first treatment for people with a rare type of kidney cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow the disease. About 39 adults will t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New combo therapy targets rare childhood and adult cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, tiragolumab and atezolizumab, in children and adults with rare cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. These cancers lack certain genes (SMARCB1 or SMARCA4), making them hard to treat. The goal is to see if the drug com…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • 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 drug SKB410 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called SKB410 in about 54 adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participants receive multiple doses…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New hope for bladder cancer patients who Can't take chemo?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two drugs, durvalumab (an immunotherapy) and olaparib (a targeted therapy), can help people with advanced bladder cancer who are not healthy enough for standard platinum chemotherapy. About 154 participants will receive either the d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • 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 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug duo takes on tough cancers: hope for advanced bladder, kidney, and melanoma patients
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (BGB-A445 and tislelizumab) in about 113 people with advanced bladder, kidney, or skin cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if the combo can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants must have already t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for hard-to-treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan, alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called HER2. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control these cancers. About 127 adults with tumors that cannot be removed by s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • 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 cocktail of drugs shows promise for tough kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining newer immunotherapy drugs with a standard targeted therapy (axitinib) can safely control advanced kidney cancer. About 199 adults with untreated, advanced clear-cell renal cell carcinoma will receive one of three drug combinations. The main goal…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on advanced kidney and bladder tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new immune therapy for people with advanced kidney or bladder cancer. Researchers take a person's own natural killer cells, train them in the lab to better recognize cancer, and give them back along with a protein that boosts immune activity. The ma…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for bladder cancer patients who Can't take chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining radiation therapy with immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab with or without tremelimumab) can help people with advanced bladder cancer who cannot or will not have chemotherapy. The trial includes 13 participants with cancer that has spread or cannot …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Bladder cancer patients may avoid surgery with new drug
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called UGN-102 for people with a low-grade type of bladder cancer that hasn't spread into the muscle. The drug is given directly into the bladder to destroy tumors without surgery. The main goal is to see if the cancer disappears completely after 3 months.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UroGen Pharma Ltd. • 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 triple therapy for bladder cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of three drugs (tremelimumab, durvalumab, and belinostat) in people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed surgically. The main goal is to find the safest dose and understand side effects. About 9 adults who ha…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Scientists reprogram immune cells to attack common cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized treatment for people with metastatic solid cancers that have KRAS mutations. Doctors take a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modify them to recognize and attack KRAS-mutated cancer cells, and return them to the patient along…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 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 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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Could a Pre-Surgery drug shrink kidney tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether the drug cabozantinib can shrink tumors in 22 people with advanced kidney cancer before they have surgery. The goal is to see if the drug reduces tumor size enough to improve surgical outcomes and delay cancer return. Participants take caboza…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Tiny study tests radiation boost to immunotherapy in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tested whether adding low-dose radiation (brachytherapy) to standard immunotherapy could help shrink tumors in people with advanced melanoma, kidney cancer, or urothelial cancer. Only 5 participants were enrolled, and the main goal was to see how many responded t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a special drink cut surgery complications in bladder cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether an immune-enhancing nutritional supplement, taken before and after bladder cancer removal surgery, can reduce post-operative complications and infections. About 203 participants are randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: drug duo takes on tough tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a combination of two drugs, belzutifan and lenvatinib, against the standard drug cabozantinib in 747 people with advanced kidney cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. The goal is to see if the combo can better slow cancer growth or improve …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for advanced kidney cancer: Triple-Drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if adding another drug (belzutifan or quavonlimab) to a standard two-drug treatment can help people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer live longer or stop their cancer from growing. About 1,650 adults who have not had prior treatment for advanced disease will…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Heated chemo during surgery shows promise for rare abdominal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery can help people with a rare and aggressive adrenal cancer that has spread within the belly. About 30 participants will have surgery to remove visible tumors, followed by a wash of…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for advanced kidney cancer: experimental combo therapies under study
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing experimental combinations of drugs for people with advanced kidney cancer (clear cell type) that has gotten worse after initial treatment. The goal is to see if these combinations are safe and can shrink tumors. About 370 participants will be enrolled in thi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • 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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Immunotherapy combo shows promise against tough bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard BCG treatment helps people with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer stay cancer-free longer. About 1,400 participants will receive either BCG alone or BCG plus pembrolizumab. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus chemoradiation may help bladder cancer patients keep their bladder
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemoradiotherapy can help people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer live longer without their cancer returning or spreading. About 520 participants who are eligible for non-surgical treatment will …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New antibody drug takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called NTX-1088, which targets a protein on cancer cells, either alone or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. The study involves 90 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nectin Therapeutics Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 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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Engineered immune cells take on kidney cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new gene therapy for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer. Doctors take a patient's own white blood cells, modify them in the lab to better attack cancer, and return them to the body. The main goals are to check safety and see if tumors shr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New drug combo aims to treat bladder cancer without chemo
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests two new immunotherapy drugs, tobemstomig alone or with tiragolumab, against the standard drug atezolizumab. It includes 204 people with advanced bladder cancer who cannot have platinum chemotherapy. The main goal is to check safety and side effects.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 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 combo therapy aims to keep bladder cancer at bay after chemo
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding avelumab (an immunotherapy) to another anti-cancer drug (sacituzumab govitecan) can help prevent advanced bladder cancer from growing after initial chemotherapy. About 256 participants with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinom…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Cholesterol drug paired with immunotherapy shows promise for tough kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding evolocumab (a cholesterol-lowering drug) to nivolumab (an immunotherapy) can help control metastatic kidney cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. Only 10 participants are enrolled, and the main goal is to check safety and side …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • 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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Breathing in a cancer fighter: inhaled IL-2 trial targets lung tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an inhaled form of interleukin-2 (IL-2), a protein that boosts the immune system, in people whose cancer has spread to the lungs. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it can shrink lung tumors. About 70 adults with cancers like melanoma, sarcoma, or kidne…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • 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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New pill shows promise for Tough-to-Treat bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a pill called erdafitinib in 20 people whose non-muscle invasive bladder cancer has returned after standard treatments like BCG. All participants have a specific change in the FGFR3 gene, which the drug targets. They take the pill for about a month before their s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a heart drug boost bladder cancer treatment?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase trial tests whether adding the blood pressure drug propranolol to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy can help shrink bladder cancer that has spread to lymph nodes before surgery. The study enrolls 12 patients and primarily checks for safety and side effects.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called ceralasertib, alone or with olaparib or durvalumab, in people with advanced solid tumors like kidney, bladder, pancreatic, and endometrial cancers. The goal is to see if these combinations can shrink tumors by blocking enzymes that help cancer grow.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rahul Aggarwal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New procedure aims to shrink kidney tumors without surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a minimally invasive procedure that blocks blood flow to kidney angiomyolipomas (non-cancerous tumors). The goal is to shrink the tumors and stop bleeding while preserving kidney function. Researchers will follow 50 patients for one year to check safety and effec…
Sponsor: Botkin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in shrinking advanced kidney tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two drugs—lenvatinib and pembrolizumab—before surgery can shrink tumors in people with locally advanced kidney cancer that hasn't spread to other organs. About 18 participants will receive the combination for 12 weeks before their operation. The go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New drug combo tested for advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing two different doses of vorinostat (a drug that blocks enzymes needed for cancer cell growth) combined with either carboplatin or paclitaxel (standard chemotherapy drugs) in 20 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other tre…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on advanced bladder cancer in global trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) work better than standard chemotherapy for people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread (stage IV). Over 1,100 participants received either the drug combination, durvalumab alone, or chemo. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called LOXO-783 in people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific change in the PIK3CA gene. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. About 193 participants will take the drug alo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Experimental drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called TRC102 (methoxyamine) combined with standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and pemetrexed) in people with advanced solid tumors or mesothelioma that has not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if TRC102 can make cancer cells more sensitiv…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 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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Heat and radiation team up to fight spine cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two treatments—thermal ablation (using heat to destroy tumor cells) and stereotactic radiosurgery (precise, high-dose radiation)—can better control cancer that has spread to the spine and is pressing on the spinal cord. About 60 adults with vari…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New pill and immunotherapy combo tested for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug called GS-9911, alone or with an intravenous immunotherapy (zimberelimab), in 45 adults with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard options. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the body handl…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug combo aims to control Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, selumetinib and olaparib, in people with advanced or recurrent solid tumors (including ovarian, endometrial, breast, and others) that have specific genetic changes or have stopped responding to similar treatments. The first phase finds…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could a tropical berry boost immunotherapy for kidney cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding camu camu, a prebiotic fruit, to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) is safe and can improve treatment for advanced kidney cancer. About 31 people with metastatic clear-cell or sarcomatoid kidney cancer will receive the co…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in bladder cancer battle
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab, with or without BMS-986205) to standard chemotherapy before and after bladder cancer surgery helps more people achieve a complete response and live longer without the cancer returning. About 855 adults with muscle-in…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New pill shows promise against Hard-to-Treat RET-Driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral drug called selpercatinib in people with advanced solid tumors that have RET gene alterations, including certain lung, thyroid, and colon cancers. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 857 participants are enrolled…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called ANV600, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 240 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Beca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anaveon AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Radiation may replace drugs for some kidney cancer patients
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether high-precision radiation (SBRT) can control kidney cancer that has spread to a few spots in the body. The goal is to see if radiation alone can delay or replace the need for systemic drug therapy. The study involves 123 participants and includes b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 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 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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Can surgery stop kidney cancer in its tracks?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well surgery works for people with kidney cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. About 86 patients will have the cancer removed by a surgeon. The goal is to see if this surgery helps them live longer without the cancer coming back.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New combo therapy targets rare, aggressive kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and relatlimab, can shrink or control a rare and aggressive kidney cancer called renal medullary carcinoma (RMC). The trial includes 30 adults whose cancer has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in bladder cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard BCG treatment helps keep high-risk bladder cancer from coming back. About 1,000 adults with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer who have not had BCG before will receive either the combination or BCG alon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Cancer cocktail: new combo aims to tame tough tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs—bortezomib, gemcitabine, and doxorubicin—in people with advanced urothelial cancer or other solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of the two chemotherapy drugs when …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Bacteria bombs target stubborn tumors in new cancer combo trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a special bacteria (Clostridium novyi-NT) injected directly into tumors, combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, for people with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to standard treatments. The bacteria are designed to break down tumor cells f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • 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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New hope for rare kidney cancer: targeted drug savolitinib faces off against standard therapy
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study compares a new drug, savolitinib, to the standard drug sunitinib in 60 people with a specific type of advanced kidney cancer called MET-driven papillary renal cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if savolitinib is better at stopping the cancer from growing and to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New bladder cancer device offered to patients with no other options
Disease control APPROVED_FOR_MARKETINGThis program gives patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer access to TAR-200 before it is officially approved. TAR-200 is a device placed into the bladder that releases medication over time. It is for patients who have tried all other treatments and cannot join…
Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Bladder-Sparing chemo trial targets genetic weakness in cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs, gemcitabine and cisplatin, in people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer whose tumors have specific DNA repair gene changes (DDR alterations). The goal is to see if these patients can avoid bladder removal surgery…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare kidney cancer in VHL patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a daily pill called belzutifan in 50 people with VHL disease who have kidney cancer. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Researchers are also monitoring how long any tumor shrinkage lasts and checking for side effects.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Personalized dosing of cancer drug pazopanib tested in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests the drug pazopanib (Votrient) in 54 patients with advanced solid tumors that have spread or not responded to other treatments. Pazopanib works by blocking blood vessel growth that tumors need. Researchers aim to find the best dose that balances effectiven…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink metastatic kidney tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding entinostat to high-dose aldesleukin (interleukin-2) can help shrink tumors in people with metastatic kidney cancer. About 47 adults with clear cell renal cell carcinoma that has spread will receive both drugs. The goal is to find the safest dose an…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Could a malaria drug help fight cancer? early trial tests new combo
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two drugs together—MK-2206 and hydroxychloroquine—in people with advanced solid tumors, melanoma, kidney, or prostate cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how the combination affects cancer cell growth. About 62 participants will take b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New pill takes on tough cancers: first human trial begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug called TT125-802 in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung cancer) 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. It is a fi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: TOLREMO therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New registry to see if freezing or burning kidney tumors works Long-Term
Disease control TerminatedThis registry follows 750 patients with small kidney tumors who are not good candidates for surgery. They receive either cryotherapy (freezing) or radiofrequency ablation (heating) to destroy the tumor. Researchers will track survival, kidney function, and complications over time…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets childhood cancers with missing proteins
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—tazemetostat, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—in children with rare tumors that lack the INI1 or SMARCA4 proteins. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. About 49 children with specific tumor types are being…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Susan Chi, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tested the safety and best dose of two drugs, ixabepilone and temsirolimus, given together to adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed. The goal was to find a dose that limits side effects while potentially killing more canc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug (veliparib) combined with two chemotherapy drugs (cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin) in people with advanced solid tumors or non-Hodgkin lymphoma that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goal is to find the safest dose and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing the safety and best dose of a combination of three drugs—entinostat, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if this mix can help the immune system fight cancer more eff…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug shows promise against multiple Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in people with various advanced cancers that have a protein called HER2. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and control the disease. About 477 participants with cancers like bladder, cervical, ovarian, an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Keytruda may let some bladder cancer patients avoid bladder removal
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether the immunotherapy drug Keytruda (pembrolizumab) can help people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer avoid having their bladder removed. About 46 participants will receive two cycles of Keytruda, then doctors will check if the cancer has compl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Matthew Galsky • 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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New combo tackles tough bladder cancer: timing may matter
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) for people with advanced or metastatic bladder cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Researchers want to see if giving the drugs in a different order—chemothera…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for bladder cancer patients who can't take chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab with or without urelumab) given before bladder removal surgery in 15 patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who cannot or refuse standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if adding urelumab boosts the immune response again…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Blood test triggers early immunotherapy in bladder cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether starting immunotherapy earlier—based on a blood test that finds tumor DNA—can control bladder cancer that may have spread after the bladder is removed. About 154 adults whose cancer has returned or is at high risk of spreading will receive the treatment. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jørgen Bjerggaard Jensen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Genetically modified immune cells take on eight cancer types in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized cell therapy called ADP-A2M4CD8 in people with certain cancers that have a specific marker (MAGE-A4). The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to better attack tumors, and is given alone or with standard immunotherapy dru…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New combo shows promise for rare kidney cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new two-drug combination (cadonilimab plus axitinib) as a first treatment for people with advanced or spread kidney cancer of rare types. About 37 participants will receive the drugs until their disease gets worse or side effects become too severe. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hao Zeng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug tested against rare adrenal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in 39 people with advanced adrenocortical carcinoma that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink or control the cancer. Participants receive pembrolizumab and are monitored for tumor…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Cancer patients get continued access to key therapy in extension study
Disease control OngoingThis study provides ongoing access to atezolizumab-based treatment for people with cancer who were already in a Roche-sponsored trial. It includes up to 49 participants who need to continue their therapy because the drug isn't available locally. The main goal is to keep treatment…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New Virus-Based therapy targets bladder cancer after BCG fails
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a treatment called CG0070, a virus designed to attack cancer cells, in people with high-grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Participants had already tried standard therapy (BCG) without success and chose not to have their bladder removed. The goal was to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: CG Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New drug shows promise for stubborn cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called 9-ING-41, given alone or with chemotherapy, in adults with cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help control the disease. About 350 people with various advanced cancers, including…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Actuate Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New oral drug shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called LY3200882, taken orally, in people with solid tumors. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Some participants also receive other cancer treatments like chemotherapy or radiation. The study involves 223 a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 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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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 device aims to starve tumors by cutting off their blood supply
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device called GPX that blocks blood flow to tumors or other targeted areas. About 114 adults with conditions like kidney tumors or bone tumors will receive the treatment. The goal is to see if the device is safe and works well at reaching and blocking small blo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fluidx Medical Technology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Immune booster plus standard therapy shows promise for bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an immune-boosting drug called N-803 to the standard BCG treatment works better than BCG alone for people with a high-risk type of bladder cancer that hasn't invaded the muscle. About 369 participants will receive either the combination or BCG alon…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ImmunityBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a targeted cancer drug called erdafitinib, alone or combined with an immunotherapy (cetrelimab) and/or chemotherapy, in 125 people with advanced urothelial cancer that has spread. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the treatments shrink tumors. Participant…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New cancer drug BAY2965501 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called BAY2965501, which boosts the immune system to fight cancer. It is given alone or with other drugs like pembrolizumab and chemotherapy. The study includes about 284 people with advanced solid tumors (skin, kidney, stomach, or lung can…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New hope for bladder cancer: immunotherapy may delay recurrence in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab can delay or prevent bladder cancer from coming back after surgery. It includes 761 high-risk patients whose blood tests showed cancer DNA after bladder removal. Participants receive either atezolizumab or a placebo to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers? drug combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests two drugs, sunitinib and temsirolimus, in 137 people with advanced rare tumors that have no cure. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or slow their growth. Participants take one of the two drugs, and researchers measure how long the cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Could chemo before surgery beat cancer better?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two treatments for a rare type of urinary tract cancer. One group gets chemotherapy before surgery, the other has surgery alone. The goal is to see if chemo helps shrink the tumor and improve long-term outcomes. About 120 adults with high-risk, non-spread canc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called E7386 combined with other cancer drugs in people with advanced solid tumors, including endometrial, liver, and colorectal cancers. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose and to see if the combination can shrink tumors. About 300 …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eisai Inc. • 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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Could a vaccine before standard therapy keep bladder cancer away?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing whether a different strain of BCG (Tokyo-172) works better than the standard TICE strain for high-grade bladder cancer that hasn't spread into muscle. It also looks at whether giving a BCG vaccine under the skin before the usual bladder treatment h…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to prevent kidney cancer recurrence in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs—serplulimab and fruquintinib—can prevent kidney cancer from returning after surgery in people with a rare, aggressive type called non-clear cell renal cell carcinoma. About 40 adults at high risk of recurrence will receive both drugs f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New Dual-Action drug shows promise for kidney cancer patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new medicine called AK112 (Yivoximab) for people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. The drug works in two ways: it helps the immune system attack cancer cells and blocks blood vessels that feed tumors. About 60 participants will receive the drug every…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • 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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Bladder cancer breakthrough? trial tests stopping immunotherapy early
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether people with advanced bladder cancer can stop taking immunotherapy drugs (like pembrolizumab or nivolumab) after about a year instead of continuing indefinitely. The goal is to see if stopping early leads to similar survival rates while reducing side ef…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New bladder cancer drug tested before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tested a new drug called UGN-201 in 10 people with bladder cancer who were scheduled to have their bladder removed. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and see if it caused any serious side effects or surgery delays. Researchers also looked for sig…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Can a simple infusion shield your kidneys during robotic cancer surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two drugs, mannitol and nitroglycerin, given during robotic prostate or bladder surgery to prevent acute kidney injury. The surgery can reduce blood flow to the kidneys, and these drugs may help protect them. 90 adults with normal or mildly reduced kidney func…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nazmy Edward Seif • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New drug combo targets Tough-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs, lurbinectedin and berzosertib, can shrink tumors in people with small cell lung cancer or high-grade neuroendocrine cancers. These cancers often stop responding to standard chemotherapy. The trial includes 37 adults and aims to find t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Bladder cancer drug trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis was a planned Phase 3 study testing NDV-01, a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and docetaxel) given directly into the bladder, for people with a type of bladder cancer that did not respond to BCG therapy. The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any partici…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Bladder cancer drug trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis was a planned Phase 3 study comparing a new drug, NDV-01 (a combination of two chemotherapy drugs), against simple observation in people with intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. The goal was to see if the drug could prevent the cancer from coming back after…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Relmada Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Experimental drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two drugs together—sonidegib and pembrolizumab—in 36 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread. Sonidegib blocks a growth signal in cancer cells, while pembrolizumab helps the immune system attack the tumor. The main goals are to find the saf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Ultrasound-Guided breathing may cut lung risks after robotic surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using a lung ultrasound during robotic prostate or bladder surgery can help doctors set the breathing machine to the right pressure, reducing lung collapse and other breathing problems. 88 adults with mild or no lung disease are enrolled. The approach is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nazmy Edward Seif • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Bladder cancer combo trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis was a small early-stage trial testing a mix of three drugs (N-803, pembrolizumab, and enfortumab vedotin) for people with advanced bladder cancer who had not yet received any treatment. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could slow cancer growth. However, th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vadim S Koshkin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can less be more? new study tests a gentler dosing schedule for advanced bladder cancer drug
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether a less frequent dosing schedule of the drug enfortumab vedotin (EV), given alone or with pembrolizumab, can still control advanced bladder cancer. About 60 adults with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma will receive EV on a mod…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on childhood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new type of cell therapy for children and young adults with solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, which are trained in the lab to recognize and attack multiple cancer…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out bladder tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—sacituzumab govitecan, zimberelimab, and domvanalimab—given before and after surgery for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The study includes 70 patients who cannot take standard cisplatin chemotherapy. The main goal is to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fundación para el Progreso de la Oncología en Cantabria • 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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Virus therapy shows promise for tough bladder cancer cases
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing a new treatment called cretostimogene grenadenorepvec for people with a type of bladder cancer (non-muscle invasive) that did not improve after standard BCG therapy. The treatment uses a modified virus to target and destroy cancer cells. About 190 pa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: CG Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New drug duo takes on tough bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether combining two drugs—avelumab (an immunotherapy) and AVB-S6-500 (a targeted therapy)—is safe and can help people with advanced bladder cancer that has worsened after chemotherapy. Nineteen adults with inoperable or metastatic urothelial carcino…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Bladder cancer drug combo shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy before and after bladder removal surgery helps people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. About 1,063 participants will receive either the drug combo or standard care. The goal is to see i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New gel aims to stop bleeding in kidney surgery – but study never started
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test a material called PuraBond that helps stop bleeding during robotic surgery for kidney cancer. The goal was to see if it works safely and helps the kidney heal. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in kids and young adults
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs (dasatinib, temsirolimus, and cyclophosphamide) in children and young adults with advanced solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard treatment. The main goals are to find the safest dose and understand …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • 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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New bladder cancer cocktail aims to boost immune attack
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs—romidepsin and durvalumab—given directly into the bladder for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who cannot receive standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink or eliminate tum…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail aims to outsmart kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis large global trial is testing whether two experimental drugs—volrustomig (an immunotherapy) and casdatifan (a pill)—work better than the current standard immunotherapy combination for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer. About 1,100 participants who have not had pr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • 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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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 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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New radiation technique aims to slash gut damage in bladder cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new type of daily radiation therapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer that adapts to changes in the body each day. The goal is to see if this approach lowers the chance of diarrhea and other bowel problems compared to standard radiation. About 110 adults with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can a rheumatoid arthritis drug tame Immunotherapy's side effects?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding tocilizumab (a drug used for arthritis) to standard immunotherapy can reduce severe side effects in people with advanced melanoma, lung cancer, or bladder cancer. About 35 participants will receive all three drugs. The goal is to see if the combina…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for bladder cancer patients unable to get chemo
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) before surgery can help patients with aggressive bladder cancer who cannot take standard chemotherapy. The study involves 54 participants and primarily looks at safety and how t…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • 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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Smart dosing of immunotherapy combo shows promise for kidney cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tests whether adjusting doses of two drugs—pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and axitinib (Inlyta)—based on tumor response can better control advanced kidney cancer. The study aims to enroll 75 adults with clear cell renal cell carcinoma that has spread. The trial is c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New hope for HER2 cancers: targeted drug shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called ado-trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla) in 131 adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific HER2 gene change. The drug combines an antibody that targets HER2 with a chemotherapy agent, aiming to deliver treatment directly to cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • 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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Immunotherapy duo aims to extend lives in advanced bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis large Phase 3 study tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) or adding nivolumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with advanced bladder cancer live longer than chemotherapy alone. About 1,300 participants with untreated, inoperable or m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New Three-Drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs—pemetrexed, etrumadenant, and zimberelimab—in 10 people with advanced bladder cancer that has a specific genetic change (MTAP deficiency) and has already been treated with immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the combo is safe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Gut bacteria booster may help kidney cancer drugs work better
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding a probiotic called CBM588 to the standard combination of cabozantinib and nivolumab can improve treatment for advanced or metastatic kidney cancer. The probiotic is designed to restore helpful gut bacteria that may help the immune …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer: which drug combo works best after immunotherapy fails?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two different drug treatments in people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread and continued to grow despite prior immunotherapy. About 90 participants will receive either a combination of lenvatinib and everolimus or cabozantinib alone. The goal is to see w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • 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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New drug combo shows promise for untreated kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs, pazopanib and bevacizumab, given one after the other in people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. The goal is to find the best dose and see how well the combination works. About 51 patients who have not had prior treatment will take part. The…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • 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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Can a tweaked herpes virus help fight cancer? early trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a genetically modified herpes virus called RP3, alone or combined with the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, in 123 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the best…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Replimune, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Cold sore virus turned into cancer killer? early trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a genetically modified herpes virus (RP2) in 36 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while also stimulating the immune system. Some participants also…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Replimune, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Radioactive therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA-617 (Pluvicto) in 24 people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that shows a specific marker (PSMA). The drug is given by IV and aims to shrink tumors. Researchers are measuring how many patients respond and tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New drug cocktails show promise in slowing advanced kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested two drug combinations (lenvatinib plus everolimus or pembrolizumab) against the standard drug sunitinib in people with advanced kidney cancer. The goal was to see if the combinations could delay cancer growth better than sunitinib alone. About 1,069 adults with …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eisai Inc. • 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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New study aims to help cancer survivors manage other health problems
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way for cancer doctors and primary care doctors to work together to help cancer survivors manage other health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. About 800 adults with certain cancers and at least one of these conditions will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs tested for tough bladder tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing a combination of three drugs—sacituzumab tirumotecan, enfortumab vedotin, and pembrolizumab—in people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed. The trial has two parts: first, to find safe doses of the two-drug…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Bladder cancer trial combines immunotherapy with chemo to boost remission
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with bladder cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes. About 60 participants will receive either chemo alone or chemo plus durvalumab, followed by maintenance durvalumab fo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure pill boost immunotherapy for bladder cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding propranolol, a common blood pressure drug, to standard immunotherapy can help control advanced bladder cancer. The study enrolled 6 adults with urothelial carcinoma that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. Researchers are prima…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called AZD5305, a PARP inhibitor, either alone or combined with other cancer drugs in people with advanced solid tumors (like ovarian, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers). The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors. A…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Kidney cancer trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test whether adding acarbose, a drug normally used for diabetes, could improve standard immunotherapy for advanced kidney cancer. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and affected gut bacteria. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Immunotherapy before bladder surgery shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab alone or with ipilimumab) before bladder cancer surgery is safe and does not delay the operation. The goal is to shrink the tumor, making surgery more effective. It involves 52 adults with muscle-invasive bladder canc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 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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New PET tracer could spot cancers that standard scans overlook
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing a new imaging tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46 to see where it collects in normal and cancerous tissues. About 30 people with various solid tumors or blood cancers will receive the tracer and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The goal is to understand how the tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth
Diagnosis OngoingThis study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan aims to catch kidney cancer spread that others miss
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study planned to test a special PET-CT scan (68Ga-PSMA) in people newly diagnosed with advanced kidney cancer. The goal was to see if it could find small cancer spots that standard scans miss. However, the trial was withdrawn before any patients were enrolled, so no results …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New imaging tracer could spot kidney cancer without a needle
Diagnosis NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis program gives patients with kidney masses access to a radioactive tracer called 89Zr-DFO-girentuximab, which is used with a PET/CT scan to detect clear cell renal cell carcinoma (a common kidney cancer) without surgery. The tracer attaches to a protein (CAIX) often found on …
Sponsor: Telix Pharmaceuticals (Innovations) Pty Limited • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 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 agent aims to light up Hard-to-Find cancers
Diagnosis TerminatedThis trial was designed to test whether a new radioactive imaging agent, 111In-ABD147, could help detect metastatic solid tumors using SPECT/CT scans. It targeted cancers like castration-resistant prostate cancer and high-grade neuroendocrine tumors. However, the study was withdr…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Thomas Hope • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can a single CT scan replace two tests for bladder cancer?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares two imaging techniques—CT urography (CTU) and intravenous urography (IVU)—in 133 bladder cancer patients to see if CTU alone can effectively monitor the disease. Researchers want to determine if CTU provides clear enough images of the urinary tract to replace …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Urine test may spare bladder cancer patients from frequent scopes
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a urine test called BladMetrix to see if it can detect bladder cancer returning after surgery. 500 adults with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer will provide urine samples during routine follow-up visits over 2 years. The test's accuracy will be compared to…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New CT technique could cut radiation while spotting bladder cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares two CT urography methods for diagnosing urothelial carcinoma (a type of urinary tract cancer). 352 adults with blood in urine or a history of this cancer will be randomly assigned to receive either a single-bolus or split-bolus CT scan. Researchers will compar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New MRI method may spare kidney patients unnecessary biopsies
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a special MRI can tell the difference between harmless and cancerous kidney growths when standard CT scans cannot see fat. About 44 adults with kidney masses that have no visible fat on CT will get this advanced MRI. The goal is to see if the MRI can iden…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New scan could help doctors choose best treatment for kidney tumors
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a special type of scan called SPECT/CT can help doctors make better decisions about treating kidney tumors. The scan uses a radioactive tracer to see how tumors behave. Researchers will check if the scan changes what doctors recommend for 102 patients wit…
Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Simple blood test could transform cancer monitoring
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether liquid biopsies—simple blood tests that detect tumor DNA—can be used during regular doctor visits for people with advanced solid tumors. Researchers will collect blood samples from 159 patients and measure ctDNA levels to see how often the test finds t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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AI could replace biopsies for bladder cancer testing
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study enrolls 4,000 people with urothelial carcinoma to test whether artificial intelligence can predict HER2 expression using MRI scans and pathology images. The goal is to create a model that accurately assesses HER2 status without needing invasive biopsies, helping doctor…
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New MRI scan could predict kidney cancer aggressiveness without a biopsy
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new type of MRI that uses a natural substance (pyruvate) to see how active a kidney tumor is. The goal is to find out if the scan can tell the difference between harmless tumors, slow-growing cancers, and fast-growing cancers without needing a needle biopsy. Ab…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhen Wang, MD • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Brain radiation may stop cancer spread in rare bladder cancer
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether whole brain radiation can lower the chance of brain tumors in people with small cell carcinoma of the urinary tract (including the bladder). The 31 participants have already had chemotherapy and responded well. They receive radiation to the brain for 3 we…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Could a common drug keep bladder cancer away?
Prevention OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether a low-dose version of the drug rapamycin, called eRapa, can prevent bladder cancer from coming back in people who have already been treated for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. About 166 participants will take eRapa or a placebo daily for one …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Robert Svatek • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a TB vaccine stop bladder cancer from coming back?
Prevention OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a therapeutic BCG vaccine, given directly into the bladder, can prevent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer from returning after surgery. About 439 adults with intermediate- or high-risk cancer are participating. The study compares BCG to an active…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biologic Pharmacy Co., Ltd. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can a new therapy help cancer patients kick the habit?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a new counseling approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with standard counseling to help people with head and neck, lung, breast, gastrointestinal, or genitourinary cancer stop smoking. About 51 adults who smoke at least one cigarette per day …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • 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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New program aims to reduce complications after bladder cancer surgery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a program to help bladder cancer patients recover better after bladder removal surgery. The program included extra monitoring and support before, during, and after the operation to catch problems early. The goal was to reduce complications within 90 days after s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could ease cancer Patients' procedure fears
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during PICC line placement can reduce anxiety and pain in cancer patients. About 120 adults will be randomly assigned to either receive VR plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if this non-drug appro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Remote exercise and education program aims to boost Well-Being in older cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 12-week program of online chair-based exercise and health education, combined with a geriatric assessment, is feasible and helpful for adults aged 65+ with certain cancers and their support persons. The program is delivered remotely, and the study will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Martine Puts • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Cancer drug shot preferred over IV drip in new study
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 study looks at whether people with certain cancers (non-small cell lung cancer, kidney cancer, or melanoma) prefer getting the drug pembrolizumab as a quick shot under the skin instead of a longer IV infusion. About 147 participants will try both methods and then say…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can spreading out brain radiation reduce side effects for immunotherapy patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at two ways to give radiation to brain tumors in people who are also receiving immunotherapy for cancers like lung, breast, kidney, or melanoma. The standard approach gives one high dose of radiation, while the experimental approach gives smaller doses over sever…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can a smartphone app ease the mind for kidney cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a smartphone app that teaches mindfulness can help people with advanced kidney cancer cope with their illness. The trial will enroll 21 patients who are already receiving immunotherapy and have moderate to high fear of their cancer returning. The mai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 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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Can a shorter bladder cancer treatment time cut side effects?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether reducing the time BCG stays in the bladder (dwell-time) can lessen severe side effects in people with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. About 314 patients from Nordic countries will either get the standard dwell-time or a shorter one based …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Jørgen Bjerggaard Jensen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Mini GPS in a needle could help doctors hit hidden tumors
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a special needle with a tiny tracking device inside, like a mini GPS, to help doctors find tumors that are hard to see on CT scans. About 3,900 adults with certain cancers or growths will have their biopsy or ablation procedure done using this smart needle. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney tumor ablation: does it destroy cancer and boost well-being?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tracks people who have had or will have a procedure called ablation to destroy kidney tumors. Researchers want to see how effective the procedure is and whether it improves patients' quality of life. Participants fill out questionnaires about their health and well-bein…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer treatment gets personal: MATCH trial tests Gene-Guided drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase II trial, called MATCH, is testing whether treating cancer based on the genetic makeup of a patient's tumor works better than standard treatments. Over 6,400 adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myeloma that have not responded to prior therapy are …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatches for cancer survivors: a new way to track symptoms?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether cancer survivors can use a smartwatch and a phone app to regularly report their symptoms and activity levels. Fifty adults who have finished cancer treatment and have stable disease will wear a smartwatch for about four months and fill out weekly quest…
Sponsor: Laura Longshaw • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Guided radiation may shield ovaries in young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a new type of adaptive radiotherapy can reduce radiation exposure to the ovaries in young women (ages 18-50) receiving pelvic radiation for cancers like uterine, rectal, or cervical cancer. Using advanced imaging and an AI treatment planning system, resea…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wheat germ supplement studied for immune boost in advanced cancer
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at whether a fermented wheat germ supplement can help the immune system fight cancer better when taken with standard immunotherapy drugs. About 100 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or melanoma) will take the supplement alongside their usual tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney cancer drug use under the microscope in belgian study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tracks how 150 patients in Belgium use the drug cabozantinib (Cabometyx), alone or with nivolumab, for advanced or metastatic kidney cancer. It looks at real-world dosing, treatment changes, and quality of life. The goal is to understand how these treatments are actual…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney cancer drug combo under the microscope in Real-World study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study observes 224 adults with advanced or metastatic kidney cancer who are taking cabozantinib alone or with nivolumab as their first treatment. Researchers track how often doses are reduced, paused, or stopped due to side effects in everyday medical practice. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 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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Community cancer Centers' testing practices under review
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to evaluate how community cancer centers test for biomarkers in common solid cancers like breast, lung, and colorectal cancer. Researchers planned to survey pathology practices to see if they follow guidelines for key tests and how quickly results are reported. T…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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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Scientists track families to uncover Cancer's hidden causes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at people and families who have a high risk of cancer to learn what genes and environmental factors might increase that risk. Over 5,000 participants are followed over time with questionnaires, medical records, and optional genetic testing. No treatment is given,…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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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Bladder cancer study reveals how surgery changes Patients' lives
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 550 people with bladder cancer to understand how treatments like surgery affect their quality of life. Researchers want to learn what patients go through so doctors can offer better support and clearer information. The goal is to improve care, not to test a new…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Robot vs human: Who's better at teaching cancer patients to use home monitors?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to compare a virtual voice agent with a human agent for teaching cancer patients how to use remote monitoring devices at home. Patients with lung cancer would have been randomly assigned to get instructions from either the virtual agent or a human over the phone.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer tissue bank study aims to unlock new treatment clues
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,200 adults with known or suspected cancer. The samples are taken during standard surgeries or biopsies, with no extra procedures. Researchers will compare cancerous and normal tissues to identify differences that could lead to n…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Researchers review Real-World use of avelumab in advanced bladder cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records of 360 Japanese patients with advanced bladder cancer who received avelumab as a maintenance treatment after initial chemotherapy. The goal is to understand patient characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes like survival and tumor respon…
Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Real-World data sought on nivolumab for bladder cancer after surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study observes 400 Japanese patients with muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma who received nivolumab after surgery to remove their cancer. Researchers will track how long patients stay cancer-free, side effects, and how the drug is actually used in clinics. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 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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Cancer clot care under the microscope: new study mines data for better treatment insights
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews existing medical records to understand how blood clots (VTE) are treated in people with active cancer or a history of cancer. Researchers will look at which blood thinners are used, how often clots come back, and the costs involved. No new treatments are given—…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New scan technique may reveal early if kidney cancer drugs are effective
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special type of CT scan (DCE-CT) can help doctors see if targeted therapy drugs for advanced kidney cancer are working. About 120 adults with metastatic renal cell carcinoma will get these scans before and shortly after starting treatment. The goal is t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson 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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Scientists dig into tumor DNA to crack immunotherapy resistance
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines stored tumor samples from 15 people with kidney or bladder cancer who initially responded to immune checkpoint therapy but later developed new tumors. Researchers will compare the genetic and tissue features of the original and new tumors to understand how the…
Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • 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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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 Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Needle-Sized device could reveal which bladder cancer drug works best
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-stage study tests a tiny implantable device that releases very small amounts of several cancer drugs directly into bladder tumors. The goal is to see if the device is safe and can help doctors figure out which drugs kill the tumor best. Only 18 people with muscle-invas…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New breathing technique tested in robotic cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to compare a newer breathing machine method (APRV) with the standard method (CMV) during anesthesia for robotic gynecologic or genitourinary cancer surgery. The goal was to find the best settings to help patients' lungs work well during the procedure. However, th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Why are young people getting cancer? a massive study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis research study collects tissue, blood, and other samples from 2,400 people diagnosed with breast, colon, kidney, liver, multiple myeloma, or prostate cancer at a young age. The goal is to identify genetic changes that may explain why these cancers occur early, especially in …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 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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Scientists map hidden tumor diversity in rare kidney cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand why kidney tumors in people with VHL syndrome can be different from each other. Researchers will use advanced imaging, multiple biopsies, and lab-grown tumor models to map these differences. The goal is to learn more about the disease, not to test a …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Hidden costs of cancer surgery: new study tracks financial burden after robotic procedures
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how robotic surgery for prostate, bladder, or kidney cancer affects patients' finances. Researchers will ask 120 people who had surgery in the last year to fill out questionnaires about their medical costs, travel expenses, and support needs. The goal is to un…
Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can weekly Check-Ins improve chemo tolerability for kidney cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores whether having kidney cancer patients report their side effects weekly through a short survey can help doctors manage those side effects better. The surveys ask about symptoms like nausea and fatigue and are sent directly to the care team, who then follow up i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Major study aims to settle debate on best bladder cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares two common treatments for recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer: medical therapy (drugs placed in the bladder) and surgery (bladder removal). Researchers will track quality of life and patient experiences in 570 adults to see which approach works better…
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Scientists search for keys to unlock immune attack on rare adrenal cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is not testing a new drug, but rather doing the early science needed to develop one. Researchers are looking for the right targets (antigens) on adrenocortical carcinoma cells and studying how the tumor suppresses the immune system. The goal is to find a way to create …
Sponsor: University of Wuerzburg • 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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New MRI technique could predict kidney cancer type and Post-Surgery outcomes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses special MRI scans to look at kidney tumors in 39 people scheduled for surgery. The goal is to see if these scans can tell whether a tumor is cancerous and what type it is, as well as predict how well the kidney will work after part of it is removed. No new treatme…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Study aims to uncover hidden side effects of common adrenal cancer drug
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 400 people with adrenocortical carcinoma who are taking mitotane as their first treatment. The goal is to carefully record all side effects, including ones that are not well understood. By collecting this data, researchers hope to improve how side effects are m…
Sponsor: University of Wuerzburg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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15-Year study tracks hidden risks of gene therapy in children
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 500 children and young adults who received gene therapy for cancer as part of earlier trials. Researchers will monitor them for up to 15 years to detect any delayed side effects. Participants have blood tests and health check-ups at regular intervals. No new tr…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 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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Scientists probe Osteosarcoma's drug resistance in 763-Patient study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study analyzes tumor and blood samples from 763 people with bone cancer (osteosarcoma) to understand why some tumors resist chemotherapy. Researchers will test how cancer cells respond to drugs in the lab and look for genetic clues. The goal is to learn more about treatment …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can a Men's cancer support program fit into routine care?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a 12-week survivorship program for men with advanced prostate, kidney, bladder, testicular, or penile cancer can be successfully added to their regular follow-up care. Researchers will measure how feasible and acceptable the program is using questionna…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College Cork • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New PET scan could reveal which kidney cancer patients respond to immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a special PET/CT scan that uses a radioactive tracer to see if it can predict how kidney cancer patients will respond to immunotherapy. The trial involves 46 participants with either localized or advanced kidney cancer. Researchers will compare scan results with …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: James Brugarolas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Bladder cancer patients monitored years after experimental treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 6 patients who previously received an experimental treatment (N-803 plus BCG) for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Researchers will collect long-term data on survival, cancer recurrence, and test results to see how well the treatment worked over time. No new…
Sponsor: ImmunityBio, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 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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Bladder cancer survivors share how treatment changes their daily lives
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 204 people with bladder cancer to see how their quality of life changes after treatment like surgery or radiation. Participants fill out surveys about physical function, pain, fatigue, anxiety, and bladder, bowel, and sexual health. The goal is to understand ho…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can a gene test tell who responds to immunotherapy for bladder cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis small phase II trial is studying whether specific gene mutations (ARID1A and KDM6A) and a protein called CXCL13 can predict how well patients with advanced bladder cancer respond to the immunotherapy drug nivolumab. Six participants with metastatic urothelial cancer whose tu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can quitting smoking after bladder cancer diagnosis prevent recurrence?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 600 people with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer to see how changes in smoking habits and body weight after diagnosis affect the chance of cancer coming back. Participants fill out questionnaires and provide saliva or urine samples over time. The goal is to l…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Cancer gene hunt: 21,000 Patients' DNA scoured for clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines DNA from over 21,000 cancer patients in New York to find gene changes linked to several cancers, including breast, colon, and lung. Researchers will compare these genes to those from healthy people to spot differences. The goal is to generate ideas for future …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 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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New test aims to spot kidney cancer early with just a blood or urine sample
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a new blood and urine test to see if it can find kidney cancer early and track how well treatment is working. Researchers will compare test results from healthy people, patients with early-stage kidney cancer, and patients with advanced kidney cancer. The go…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Blood tests could reveal who reacts differently to radiation
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at blood samples from 25 cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. Researchers want to find specific genes that show how each person's body responds to radiation. The goal is to better understand individual reactions and possibly personalize radiation treatmen…
Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict kidney cancer drug response
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at two substances in the blood, called MMP2 and MMP9, to see if they can predict how well certain drugs work for people with advanced kidney cancer. Researchers will measure these markers in 50 patients who are starting treatment with Sunitinib or Pazopanib,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 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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Mice may hold key to better cancer drug choices
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study takes a small piece of a patient's cancer and grows it in special mice. Doctors then test many different drugs on the mouse tumor to see which ones work best. The results are shared with the patient's oncologist, who decides if and how to use the information. The goal …
Sponsor: Certis Oncology Solutions, Inc • 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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Scientists dig into old records to unlock secrets of rare adrenal cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records from 1,000 people with adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC), a rare and serious cancer. Researchers want to see how factors like age, sex, race, and tumor burden relate to survival and treatment response. No new treatments are given; instead, th…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • 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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The hidden cost of bladder cancer treatment: a Quality-of-Life investigation
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how bladder cancer treatments affect people's quality of life years later. Researchers will ask 2000 patients in Denmark about their long-term side effects and what factors might make these worse. The goal is to better understand the real-life impact of treatm…
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC