GASTROESOPHAGEAL CANCER
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New drug shows promise in Late-Stage stomach cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, MK-2870, against standard treatments for people with advanced stomach, esophageal, or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has not responded to earlier therapies. About 450 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either MK-2870 or a treatme…
Matched conditions: GASTROESOPHAGEAL CANCER
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:04 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in esophageal cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether giving immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab alone or with relatlimab) before standard chemoradiation is safe and feasible for people with operable stage II/III esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The study involves 32 participants a…
Matched conditions: GASTROESOPHAGEAL CANCER
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Radiation plus immunotherapy shows promise for hard-to-treat stomach cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding targeted radiation to the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (alone or with another drug, relatlimab) can help control advanced stomach, esophageal, or gastroesophageal junction cancer. About 21 adults with limited metastatic disease will receive radiati…
Matched conditions: GASTROESOPHAGEAL CANCER
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New hope for stomach cancer: triple therapy shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment approach for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread. Participants first receive targeted radiation and a drug called olaparib, followed by a combination of olaparib and pembrolizumab. The goal is to see if…
Matched conditions: GASTROESOPHAGEAL CANCER
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Cancer surgery avoidance study pulled before starting
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab with or without ipilimumab) could help people with colorectal or gastroesophageal cancer avoid or delay major surgery. It planned to enroll adults with early-stage cancers. However, the study was withdrawn before any parti…
Matched conditions: GASTROESOPHAGEAL CANCER
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:01 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs, naptumomab estafenatox and durvalumab, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 120 people with various canc…
Matched conditions: GASTROESOPHAGEAL CANCER
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NeoTX Therapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC
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Can a phone app help cancer patients eat better during treatment?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program that provides nutrition support remotely to people with gastroesophageal cancer who are getting chemotherapy and radiation. The program uses a mobile app for logging food and includes meetings with a dietitian. The goal is to see if the program is pract…
Matched conditions: GASTROESOPHAGEAL CANCER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:54 UTC
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Cancer patients stay home, skip hospital with new monitoring program
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program that lets cancer patients receive care at home through remote monitoring during chemotherapy or radiation. The goal is to see if this approach reduces hospital visits and emergency department stays. About 300 adults with certain cancers (like pancreatic…
Matched conditions: GASTROESOPHAGEAL CANCER
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 06, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Cancer genetics study withdrawn before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to collect blood and tumor tissue from people with gastroesophageal cancer to look for genetic changes linked to immunotherapy resistance. It was an observational study, meaning no treatment or drugs were tested. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any parti…
Matched conditions: GASTROESOPHAGEAL CANCER
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC
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New study aims to spot heart trouble early in cancer patients getting chest radiation
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks for early signs of heart injury in people receiving radiation therapy for lung or esophageal cancer. Researchers use heart scans and blood tests to detect changes during or shortly after treatment. The goal is to identify patients at risk for heart problems and i…
Matched conditions: GASTROESOPHAGEAL CANCER
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:18 UTC