Cancer Research Uk
Clinical trials sponsored by Cancer Research Uk, explained in plain language.
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New antibody drug takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new drug, UCB4594, designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells by targeting a protein called HLA-G found on many tumors. It is for people with advanced solid cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the safest do…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:07 UTC
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Lung cancer drug capmatinib tested on rare tumors – could it be a new lifeline?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests capmatinib, a drug already approved for certain lung cancers, in adults with other rare cancers that have specific MET gene changes. About 30 participants will receive the drug to see if their tumors shrink or stop growing for at least 24 weeks. The goal is to fi…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:06 UTC
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Could a lung cancer drug work for other rare cancers? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called entrectinib, already approved for certain lung and solid tumors, in people with rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called ROS1 fusion. About 30 adults, teens, and children with these rare cancers will receive the drug. Researchers will…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Could a lung cancer drug treat rare tumors? new trial seeks answers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests alectinib, a drug already approved for some lung cancers, in patients with rare cancers that have an ALK gene change. About 30 adults and children with ALK-positive cancers will receive alectinib to see if it shrinks tumors or stops them from growing. The goal is…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Breast cancer drugs may fight rare tumors with HER2 changes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two drugs, trastuzumab and pertuzumab, already approved for breast cancer, in people with other rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called HER2 amplification or mutation. About 30 adults and children with various tumor types will receive the drug com…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Could a melanoma drug combo work for other rare cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two drugs, vemurafenib and cobimetinib, already approved for melanoma, in adults with other rare cancers that have a specific BRAF V600 gene change. About 30 people will take the drugs to see if their tumors shrink or stop growing. The goal is to find new uses fo…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:48 UTC
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Could an existing cancer drug work for rare tumors? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a drug called atezolizumab, already approved for some cancers, in people with rare cancers that have high numbers of genetic mutations or specific DNA repair problems. About 30 adults and children with these rare tumor types will receive the drug. The main goal i…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:47 UTC
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Could old drugs unlock new cures for rare cancers? DETERMINE trial aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether drugs already approved for some cancers can help people with rare cancers or common cancers that have rare genetic changes. It includes adults, teenagers, and children whose cancer has a specific mutation and who have no other standard treatment options. …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC