Vulvar disease

This study tests a new vaccine called Candi5V in 251 women who get frequent yeast infections (at least 3 per year). The vaccine is designed to train the body's immune system to fight Candida fungus. Researchers will check if it's safe and if it reduces future infections.

This 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…

This 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…

This study tests a combination of three drugs—bintrafusp alfa, PDS01ADC, and entinostat—in adults with advanced HPV-related cancers (like cervical, anal, or throat cancer) or certain colon cancers that haven't responded to standard treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and s…

This study tests whether a surgery that uses frozen sections to guide removal (Frozen-Section Directed Excision) works better than the usual wide local excision for high-grade vulvar dysplasia. About 112 adults with confirmed high-grade dysplasia will be randomly assigned to one …

This study tests an HPV vaccine (PRGN-2009) alone or with a drug called M7824 in people with HPV-positive cancers like cervical, anal, and throat cancers. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination boosts the immune system's attack on tumors. The trial includes 39…

This phase II trial is testing whether a combination of talimogene laherparepvec (a modified herpes virus that infects and kills cancer cells) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy drug) can shrink tumors in people with rare skin cancers or lymphomas that haven't responded to standard …

This study tests whether combining standard chemotherapy (cisplatin) and radiation with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) can shrink or control advanced vulvar cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The trial includes 24 adults with unresectable, recurrent, or metastatic v…

This phase II trial tests whether combining two drugs, atezolizumab and bevacizumab, can shrink rare solid tumors like appendix cancer, anal cancer, and mesothelioma. About 133 participants with various rare cancers will receive the drugs intravenously. The goal is to see if the …

This study tests a combination of two drugs—TG4001 (a biologic that targets HPV) and avelumab (an immunotherapy)—in people with advanced HPV-16 cancers that cannot be removed by surgery or cured by radiation. The trial has two phases: first, to find a safe dose, and second, to se…

This early-stage study tests a new treatment called T-Plex for people with advanced solid tumors (like head and neck, cervical, or melanoma) that haven't responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to recognize and…

This phase 2 trial tests the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in people with 15 types of advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatments. About 1,600 participants receive the drug to see if their tumors shrink or stop growing. The study also looks fo…

This study tests whether a dye called indocyanine green (ICG) used with near-infrared imaging can find sentinel lymph nodes as well as the standard radioactive tracer method in people with early-stage vulvar cancer. About 22 participants will receive both methods during surgery t…

This study looks at whether a blood test that detects tumor DNA can find early signs of cancer returning in people treated for HPV-positive pelvic cancers (like cervical or anal cancer). Researchers will take blood samples from 172 patients during regular follow-up visits. The go…

This study tests a product called pHyph for treating thrush (a vaginal yeast infection) in adult women. The goal is to see if pHyph reduces symptoms like itching, burning, and irritation. 48 women will either use pHyph daily for 6 days or receive no treatment, and researchers wil…

This study tests whether a treatment made from a patient's own blood (platelet-rich plasma) is safe and can reduce symptoms of vulvar lichen sclerosus, a chronic skin condition causing itching and pain. About 30 adult women will receive either the plasma treatment or a placebo. R…

This study tests an online program called Day by Day for women with stage III or IV gynecologic cancer who have high fear of their cancer getting worse or coming back. The program teaches skills to manage anxiety and reframe worries. About 23 women will try the program for 12 wee…

This pilot study aims to see if doctors can consistently measure paclitaxel levels in the blood of cancer patients receiving the drug. The goal is to eventually adjust doses to give enough chemo to fight cancer while reducing the common side effect of nerve damage. The study invo…

This study follows 21 patients who had a very extensive surgery called pelvic exenteration for recurrent gynecologic cancer. The goal is to understand how the surgery affects their quality of life and sexuality using standard questionnaires. The results will help doctors better p…

This study looks at how gynecological cancer survivors feel and function after finishing their main treatment. About 1,100 people who are currently cancer-free will answer questionnaires about their quality of life, anxiety, sexual health, and more. The goal is to learn what matt…

This study follows 72 women with pelvic cancers (anal, cervical, endometrial, rectal, vaginal, or vulvar) who are receiving radiation therapy. Researchers will use pelvic exams and surveys to measure changes in vaginal health, sexual function, and quality of life over two years. …

This study looks at 120 Canadian women to understand why some get repeated yeast infections while others don't. Researchers will compare the vaginal yeast and bacteria of women with their first infection, those with recurrent infections, and those with yeast but no symptoms. Part…

This study watches a single gynecology resident as they learn to perform a hysterectomy through the vagina using a special camera, leaving no belly scars. The goal is to see how quickly the resident improves, measuring surgery time and any complications. Nineteen women with benig…

This study looks at whether a peer-led lesson or an educational brochure helps female nursing students learn about and practice vulvar self-examination. About 105 students will be split into three groups: one gets a peer lesson, one gets a brochure, and one gets no special teachi…

This study follows women who have had pelvic exenteration—a surgery removing the lower colon, rectum, and bladder—for gynecologic cancers like cervical or endometrial cancer. Researchers want to see if factors like tumor size or surgery type affect complications, quality of life,…

This study is testing whether doing a special PET scan during radiation treatment can help doctors adjust the plan to better target tumors and spare healthy tissue. It involves 90 adults with cervical, vulvar, esophageal, or anal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach improv…

This trial was designed to test whether an online mental health program could help women with advanced gynecologic or breast cancer manage their fear of the cancer returning or getting worse. The study planned to compare the online program to standard educational materials. Howev…

This study tests a program called Potlako+ that combines community education, support for healthcare providers, and patient navigation to help people with cancer symptoms get diagnosed and treated faster. About 874 participants in Botswana will be split into two groups: one recei…

This study is creating a biobank—a collection of blood samples and health data—to help researchers better understand gynecological disorders, infertility in men and women, and pregnancy-related conditions. Up to 3,000 participants will provide samples at San Raffaele Hospital in …