ONCOLOGY

This study is testing a new modular shoulder replacement system in 105 people who need complex revision surgery due to joint disease, trauma, or cancer. The device can replace part or all of the upper arm bone. Researchers are tracking how long the implant lasts and how well pati…

This study looks at whether giving e-cigarettes to cancer patients who smoke—and who have turned down standard quitting help—can help them switch away from regular cigarettes. About 208 adults with cancer will either receive an e-cigarette and support to switch, or standard care …

This study tests whether a simple questionnaire, filled out by children and teens with cancer (and their caregivers) before and after a clinic visit, can help doctors better understand their symptoms. About 85 participants will use the tool during routine visits. The goal is to s…

This study looks at survival rates for people with cancers like melanoma, breast, colon, and lung cancer using data from Russian cancer registries. It includes 100,000 people of any age. The goal is to understand survival trends to help improve cancer care, not to test a new trea…

This study asks 50 lung cancer doctors to review AI-generated explanations for patient prognosis and rate how trustworthy they seem. The goal is to see if a newer type of AI (neurosymbolic) is more trusted than standard methods. No patients are treated; the data is simulated. The…

This study looks at three simple tests—CARG, G8, and a frailty scale—to see which one best predicts chemotherapy side effects in cancer patients aged 65 and older. Researchers will assess 150 patients before they start chemo and track side effects during treatment. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether three easy-to-use health checklists (G8, CARG, and Frailty scales) can predict chemotherapy side effects in people aged 65 and older with solid tumors. Researchers will also check if these scores relate to nutrition blood tests and the need for a drug …