MALIGNANT NEOPLASM

This early-stage trial tests a treatment called HER2-CAR T cells for people with HER2-positive cancers that have spread to the brain or its lining. The cells are given directly into the brain's fluid spaces to try to kill tumor cells. The main goals are to find the safest dose an…

This phase 2 trial tests a new approach for people with advanced cancers that have not responded to other treatments. Doctors take a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modify them to recognize a protein called NY-ESO-1 found on some cancer cells, and infuse them back af…

This study tested whether the steroid dexamethasone can reduce shortness of breath (dyspnea) in people with cancer. About 135 cancer patients with moderate to severe breathing difficulty took part. Researchers measured changes in their breathlessness over one to two weeks to see …

This trial tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture can reduce pain and anxiety in cancer patients. About 60 participants will use the headset while receiving standard care. The study is currently suspended, so results are pen…

This study looks at whether cancer patients can use a self-guided meditation program at home to reduce anxiety and depression. About 35 patients will try techniques like deep breathing or gentle movement for two weeks. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost approach is pract…

This study tests a pre-surgical toolkit (OPTI-Surg) designed to help older cancer patients recover more quickly after major surgery. The toolkit provides recommendations before surgery to improve physical function and reduce complications. About 325 participants with various canc…

This study tests if a non-invasive treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce nerve pain caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in people with stage I-IV cancer. rTMS uses magnetic pulses on the scalp to change brain activity. The trial includes 5…

This study tested a program to help cancer patients understand their fertility risks and get the right care. It included 434 women aged 15-55 with a new cancer diagnosis. The program aimed to connect them with specialists for pregnancy planning or fertility preservation based on …

This study looks at different ways to reach out to African American patients and their doctors to see if it helps more of them join early phase cancer treatment trials. About 134 people will take part. The goal is to find better methods to make cancer research more inclusive.

This study examines tumor tissue from 170 cancer patients who had unusually good responses to treatments that failed for most others. Researchers will analyze the DNA of these tumors to find genetic changes that might explain why these patients did so well. The goal is to discove…

This study is creating a web-based program to help people with hereditary cancer mutations share their genetic test results with family members. The goal is to increase awareness among at-risk relatives so they can take steps to prevent cancer. The program is designed for patient…

This study looks at financial problems (called 'financial toxicity') in young adults aged 18-39 who have finished cancer treatment. Researchers will survey 300 participants to measure money stress during and after therapy, and find out what factors make it worse. The goal is to l…