Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, explained in plain language.
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New device offers hope for liver cancer patients out of options
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced liver cancer that has come back or spread, and who have already tried at least two standard treatments without success. The goal is to see if using the TheraBionic P1 device can help them live longer. The device is used at home and delivers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:02 UTC
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CrossFit for cancer survivors: a new way to reclaim strength and life?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a high-intensity CrossFit program can help cancer survivors improve their physical function, body composition, and quality of life more than standard exercise guidelines. Researchers will enroll 500 adult cancer survivors who have been cleared by their…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:02 UTC
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Diabetes drug metformin tested as cancer treatment booster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether adding metformin (a common diabetes drug) to standard chemotherapy or immunotherapy is safe for people with advanced solid tumors. About 60 adults will take metformin alone for two weeks, then continue it alongside their regular cancer treatme…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:02 UTC