British Columbia Cancer Agency
Clinical trials sponsored by British Columbia Cancer Agency, explained in plain language.
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Which radiation approach spares prostate cancer Patients' bladder function?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two types of radiation therapy for men with favorable or low-tier intermediate risk prostate cancer: low dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy, which uses permanent radioactive seeds, and high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy, which uses temporary radioactive material. T…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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High-Dose radiation may extend life for patients with a few cancer spots
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a precise, high-dose radiation treatment called SABR, when added to standard care, helps people with 1 to 3 metastatic tumors live longer and have a better quality of life. About 330 adults with controlled primary tumors and up to 8 past metastases are pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Radioactive seeds zap breast cancer in one shot
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a one-time radiation treatment for early-stage breast cancer. After a lumpectomy, tiny radioactive seeds are placed directly into the breast to kill any remaining cancer cells. The goal is to see if this method is safe, works well, and costs less than standard da…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Which prostate radiation is easier on patients? new trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two radiation methods for men with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer: low dose rate (permanent seed implants) and high dose rate (temporary radioactive needles). The main goal is to see which approach better preserves urinary quality of life. About 140…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Which radiation boost is better for prostate cancer? new trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two types of brachytherapy boost (HDR vs LDR) given alongside external beam radiation for intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer. The goal is to see which one provides better cancer control and quality of life with fewer side effects. About 195 men are ta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug takes aim at Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new radioactive drug, 177Lu-HTK03170, designed to seek out and destroy prostate cancer cells that have spread. It is for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer whose disease has worsened after other treatments. The trial will first find a safe…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Precision radiation aims to tame scattered tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a precise type of radiation called SABR for people with a limited number of metastatic tumors (up to 5). The goal is to see how well patients tolerate the treatment and how it affects their quality of life and survival. About 399 participants will receive daily o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden tumors more accurately
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a new type of PET/CT scan, using a radioactive tracer called 68Ga-DOTATOC, can find neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and similar tumors more safely and accurately than current imaging methods. About 800 people with known or suspected NETs will receive the sca…
Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Blood test could replace painful biopsies for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a blood test (liquid biopsy) can find cancer mutations as well as the standard tissue biopsy. Researchers will compare the two methods in 1,500 advanced cancer patients to see if the blood test helps doctors choose better treatments and saves money. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC