Academic And Community Cancer Research United
Clinical trials sponsored by Academic And Community Cancer Research United, explained in plain language.
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Can a targeted drug boost standard chemo for a rare blood cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding acalabrutinib—a targeted drug that blocks a key enzyme in cancer cells—to a standard chemotherapy cocktail (modified VR-CAP) can improve outcomes for people with mantle cell lymphoma who are eligible for a stem cell transplant. The study enrolls ad…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Academic and Community Cancer Research United • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink liver tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining the targeted drug regorafenib with the immunotherapy durvalumab can shrink high-risk liver cancer before surgery. The study enrolled 4 adults with stage IB to IIIA hepatocellular carcinoma. Researchers are measuring how many patients see…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Academic and Community Cancer Research United • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vaccine aims to block return of aggressive breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a vaccine made from a protein found on many triple-negative breast cancer cells can help prevent the cancer from coming back. Participants receive the vaccine along with an immune booster and a low dose of chemotherapy. The study includes women wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Academic and Community Cancer Research United • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for bile duct cancer: targeted drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called olaparib in 32 people with advanced bile duct cancer that has spread and has certain DNA repair gene mutations. Olaparib works by blocking enzymes that cancer cells need to grow. The main goal is to see how many patients are alive without their canc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Academic and Community Cancer Research United • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Smart scans guide tailored therapy for hodgkin lymphoma patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a personalized approach for people with early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma. Doctors use PET scans to decide if standard chemotherapy alone is enough or if adding immunotherapy drugs can improve results. The goal is to boost survival while limiting unnecessary treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Academic and Community Cancer Research United • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New drug combo offers hope for older hodgkin lymphoma patients who Can't tolerate chemo
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two drugs—nivolumab and brentuximab vedotin—in 46 older adults (60+) or those unable to receive standard chemotherapy for untreated Hodgkin lymphoma. The goal is to see if this immunotherapy-based approach can shrink or eliminate tum…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Academic and Community Cancer Research United • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:46 UTC
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Can a natural supplement soothe chemo nerve damage?
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether a natural supplement called PEA can relieve nerve pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients. About 88 adults who have had nerve symptoms for at least 3 months after chemo will take PEA or a placebo for 8 weeks. The st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Academic and Community Cancer Research United • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC