TUMOR

This study tested a new device that uses focused ultrasound (histotripsy) to break apart solid kidney tumors without making any cuts. Twenty adults with small, non-spreading kidney tumors were treated. The main goals were to see if the device could fully cover the tumor and if th…

This completed study tested a high-density EEG (using up to 256 electrodes) to map brain areas involved in movement, sensation, language, and emotion. It included 122 people with epilepsy, brain tumors, or healthy controls. The goal was to see if this technique can more precisely…

This study aimed to create lab models of a rare and aggressive cancer of the upper urinary tract. Researchers took tumor samples from 20 patients and tried to grow them in mice and on chicken egg membranes. The goal was to develop tools to test new treatments for this cancer, whi…

This study looked at the needs and challenges of family caregivers who help older adults (70+) with cancer. Researchers interviewed 78 caregivers to understand their social and personal situations, and tested a personalized support program with phone follow-ups. The goal was to s…

This study looked at whether health questionnaires filled out by childhood cancer survivors and their parents match what doctors find during check-ups. About 300 survivors aged 8 to 18 took part, completing surveys over three years. The goal is to make these questionnaires more a…

This study tested a new drug called 9MW3811 for the first time in humans. The main goal was to check if it is safe and how well it is tolerated in 32 healthy adults aged 18 to 55. Researchers gave a single dose and monitored for side effects, measuring how the drug moves through …