ADVANCED CANCER

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study tests whether the immunotherapy drug TSR-042 can help prevent cervical cancer from returning in patients with high-risk locally advanced disease who have completed standard chemo-radiation. About 134 women will receive TSR-042 as a maintenance therapy to see if it exte…

This early-phase trial tests an investigational drug called RP-6306 alongside standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in 6 women with recurrent ovarian or uterine cancer that has a specific genetic change (TP53 mutation). The main goal is to find a safe dose and check …

This pilot study tests whether high doses of a radioactive sugar (FDG) can safely treat advanced cancers that no longer respond to standard therapies. FDG is taken up by cancer cells because they use a lot of glucose, and the radiation may kill them. The study involves 30 adults …

This early-phase trial tests two drugs, tepotinib and pembrolizumab, together in 19 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Tepotinib targets a specific gene change (MET) that can help cancer grow, while pembrolizumab boosts the immune system. The goal is to see if this …

This early-stage study tests a new drug that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells that make a protein called CEA. It is for people with advanced colorectal or other CEA-positive cancers that have spread. The main goals are to find the safest dose and understand side effect…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding ramucirumab to the standard drug osimertinib helps people with advanced EGFR-mutant lung cancer live longer without their disease worsening. About 160 patients will receive either the combination or osimertinib alone. The study aims to see …

This early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of combining two drugs (bevacizumab and temsirolimus) with one of three other cancer drugs for people with advanced cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments. About 278 participants will receive one of the combinatio…

This 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…

This phase 2 study compares two dosing schedules of the targeted drug adagrasib (Krazati) in 200 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. Participants have already tried chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal is to see if a lower d…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called DS-1055a in about 40 adults with advanced solid tumors (like head and neck, stomach, or lung cancer) that have come back or spread and no longer respond to standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the…

This Phase I trial tests the safety and best dose of combining vorinostat with one of three mTOR inhibitors (sirolimus, everolimus, or temsirolimus) in up to 249 patients with advanced cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The drugs aim to block cancer cell growth…

This phase 2 trial tests whether avelumab, an immunotherapy drug, can shrink tumors in 25 people with advanced penile cancer who cannot take platinum chemotherapy or whose cancer worsened after it. Avelumab works by blocking a protein that helps tumors hide from the immune system…

This trial tests an experimental drug called TST001, an antibody that targets a protein (Claudin 18.2) found on some cancer cells. It is being studied alone or combined with other treatments like nivolumab or chemotherapy in 150 people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junc…

This study tests a drug called adagrasib (MRTX849) in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic mutation called KRAS G12C. The goal is to see if the drug is safe, how the body processes it, and whether it can shrink tumors. About 731 participants with various…

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 phase 2 study tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) with an experimental vaccine called DPX-Survivac and low-dose chemotherapy (cyclophosphamide) can shrink tumors in people with advanced ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer. The va…

This study tests a program called ENABLE Cornerstone, where specially trained lay coaches provide support to family caregivers of people with advanced cancer. The coaches help caregivers manage stress, improve coping skills, and plan for the future through phone or in-person sess…

This study tests whether a single high dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with specialized talk therapy can help people with advanced cancer feel less anxious and more at peace. Fifteen adults with stage IV cancer will receive the treatment and…

This study looks at whether mirtazapine, a drug often used for depression, can improve appetite in people with advanced cancer who have lost weight and have little desire to eat. About 98 patients will receive either mirtazapine or a placebo for 29 days. Researchers will track ch…

This study is testing a 5-session telehealth program called CASA that helps advanced cancer patients and their caregivers cope with emotional and spiritual challenges. The program is designed for people with stage III or IV cancer and their caregivers. The goal is to see if it im…

This phase 2 trial tests whether dexamethasone, a steroid, can help control fatigue, pain, nausea, and other symptoms in 132 adults with advanced solid tumors. Participants take the drug or a placebo by mouth twice daily for 14 days. The main goal is to see if symptoms improve, m…

This study adapts a type of counseling called Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Chinese immigrants with advanced cancer. The goal is to help patients maintain a sense of meaning and purpose in life despite their illness. Researchers will interview and test the adapted program wi…

This study tests whether adding a trained community health worker (CHW) to standard care can improve quality of life and advance care planning for African American patients with advanced cancer. 160 patients will either receive standard care or standard care plus CHW support. The…

This study tests whether draining fluid from the chest every day is better than draining it three times a week in people with advanced cancer who have a buildup of fluid around the lungs (pleural effusion). About 257 participants will get a small tube placed in their chest to dra…

This study tests whether a mobile app called SUPPORT+ can improve quality of life for adults with advanced cancer who are no longer receiving anticancer treatment. Participants use the app to report symptoms weekly, get self-care tips, and receive nurse follow-up if symptoms are …

This study tests a communication program for people with advanced cancer and their caregivers. The goal is to help them manage difficult emotions and talk about the patient's illness and treatment wishes. About 45 participants will take part, and the program is tailored for Latin…

This study compares acupuncture and massage to see which is more effective at reducing pain and improving quality of life in people with advanced cancer. About 300 participants will receive either acupuncture or massage over several weeks. The goal is to find a safe, drug-free wa…

This study aims to create a comprehensive precision oncology platform at the Chinese University of Hong Kong to personalize drug therapy for 170 patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers will collect tumor samples for genetic sequencing and grow patient-derived…

This study is developing a brief screening tool to identify family members or close friends of patients with advanced cancer who may need professional support while caregiving or after a loss. Researchers will gather feedback from about 52 participants to refine the tool, making …

This study tests whether an AI tool can accurately summarize serious illness conversations between doctors and cancer patients. Researchers will send these summaries to doctors caring for hospitalized patients with advanced cancer. The goal is to see if the summaries are accurate…

This study looks at whether a new care planning method called ABC123 is practical and acceptable for people over 60 with advanced, incurable cancer. About 70 participants will try the framework during their first oncology visit, combining geriatric, cancer, and palliative care. R…

This study looks at whether a special decision-making tool can help doctors and patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer decide when to stop cancer treatments. The goal is to reduce the number of patients receiving chemotherapy or other treatments in their last days of l…