ONCOLOGY

This completed trial tested a mobile app called iGAME that gives tips to reduce sitting and encourage healthy habits. Researchers enrolled 48 adults with low back pain, cancer, or depression who were sedentary. The goal was to see if the app could increase physical activity and i…

This early-stage trial tested a new therapy called SUPLEXA in 46 adults with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that had spread. SUPLEXA is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are processed in a lab to become more active against cancer. The main goal was to check sa…

This study tested a device called ivWatch® that monitors IV sites during chemotherapy. If the medication starts leaking out of the vein, the device alerts the nurse early, before visible signs appear. Over 2,400 cancer patients took part to see if the device could prevent tissue …

This study looked at how common nerve pain is in cancer patients getting chemotherapy and tested if a simple exercise program could help. 282 patients took part, and those who did supervised exercises for 21 days reported less nerve pain than those who got usual care. The results…

This study tested a cognitive training program to help breast cancer patients manage 'chemobrain'—memory and thinking problems caused by chemotherapy. Fifty women with newly diagnosed breast cancer took part, with half receiving the training plus educational materials, and the ot…

This study tested whether asking cancer patients to complete a symptom questionnaire online before their doctor visit could help identify who might benefit from a palliative care referral. Forty adults with advanced cancer participated. The goal was to see if this approach is pra…

This study tested a mobile app designed to help children aged 9 to 16 who recently finished cancer treatment manage their symptoms. The app also provides support for their caregivers. The goal was to see if the app is easy to use and helpful for symptom relief.

This study looked at whether a walking platform with fall protection and support is practical for older cancer patients (over 70) during hospital stays. 45 patients were enrolled to see if they would use it at least twice for 6 minutes or more. The goal was to help them stay acti…

This pilot study tested whether music breathing therapy delivered via Zoom can help reduce stress and improve quality of life for parents caring for a child newly diagnosed with cancer. Sixty caregivers participated in weekly one-hour sessions for two months. The goal was to see …

This completed study at Sohag Oncology Center tested whether a quality-of-life survey could help match cancer patients' needs with the right supportive care, like pain management or nutrition counseling. Over 4,400 adult cancer patients completed the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire, …

Researchers tested a new online tool called PIPO that helps doctors estimate how long a cancer patient might live. This information can guide decisions about which patients to enroll in early-phase clinical trials. The study included 586 people who had already joined phase 1 or p…

This completed study looked at 7 patients with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (stage N3) to see if doing neck dissection (surgery to remove lymph nodes) before radiation therapy could improve outcomes. The goal was to understand if this approach reduces the chance of cancer co…

This study looked at how well anti-HER2 drugs work in Egyptian women with HER2-positive breast cancer. Researchers followed 80 patients who received either one drug (trastuzumab) or a combination (trastuzumab plus pertuzumab or lapatinib) as part of their regular care. The goal w…

This study looked at how bevacizumab, a drug used to treat advanced colorectal cancer, affects the stiffness of arteries. Researchers measured artery stiffness in 13 patients before and after 4 months of treatment. The goal was to better understand the drug's cardiovascular side …

This completed study reviewed medical records of 1,250 advanced cancer patients who visited the emergency department. Researchers looked at factors like age, tumor type, and blood test results to see which patients were at higher risk of dying within 90 days. The goal is to help …