Ahs Cancer Control Alberta
Clinical trials sponsored by Ahs Cancer Control Alberta, explained in plain language.
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Last-Resort cell therapy targets rare cancer in single patient
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a made-to-order cell therapy called GCAR1 in one person with advanced alveolar soft part sarcoma that has spread and has no standard treatments left. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a prote…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 04:35 UTC
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Could vitamin B3 boost brain cancer treatment?
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at adding high-dose niacin (vitamin B3) to the usual treatment for a type of aggressive brain cancer called glioblastoma. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it helps people live longer without their cancer growing. About 59 adults with newly diagnosed gli…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Phone app aims to get young cancer survivors moving again
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a mobile health program can help teens and young adults who finished cancer treatment become more physically active. About 287 survivors in Alberta will either get standard educational materials or a full program including a personalized activity plan, a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC