British Columbia Cancer Agency
Clinical trials sponsored by British Columbia Cancer Agency, explained in plain language.
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Radiation showdown: which prostate cancer boost saves more lives with fewer side effects?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two ways to deliver an extra dose of radiation (called a 'boost') to men with intermediate or high-risk prostate cancer. Researchers want to see if a high-dose-rate method works as well as a low-dose-rate method at keeping cancer from returning, while causing …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Tiny seeds target breast cancer in new radiation approach
Disease control OngoingThis study is refining a radiation technique for early-stage breast cancer where tiny, permanent radioactive seeds are implanted directly into the breast tissue. It follows 75 women for five years to improve the procedure, measure side effects, and compare costs to other radiatio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Targeted radiation zaps advanced prostate cancer in new trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a new, personalized radiation treatment for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and is no longer responding to standard hormone-blocking drugs. The treatment uses a radioactive drug that seeks out and delivers radiation directly to prostate can…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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High-Precision radiation zaps spreading cancer in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a precise, high-dose radiation treatment (called SABR) can help people with cancer that has spread to only 1-3 other places in the body. It compares SABR against standard care to see which helps patients live longer and better. The trial also looks a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Study tests which radiation method is gentler for prostate cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two ways of delivering radiation directly to the prostate to treat early-stage cancer. Researchers want to see which method—a one-time implant or two separate treatments—causes fewer urinary problems and side effects while still controlling the cancer. The stu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:54 UTC
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High-Precision radiation tested to stop Cancer's limited spread
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a very precise, high-dose radiation treatment called SABR for people whose cancer has spread to only a few places in the body. The main goal is to carefully measure the side effects and quality of life for participants receiving this treatment. Researchers w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:25 UTC
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Blood test challenge: could a simple draw replace invasive cancer biopsies?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to see if a blood test (liquid biopsy) works as well as or better than a standard tissue biopsy to find genetic changes in advanced cancer that can guide treatment. Researchers will compare the two methods in 1,500 patients to see which one finds more actionable t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC