Cancer Research Uk
Clinical trials sponsored by Cancer Research Uk, explained in plain language.
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Could old drugs beat rare cancers? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThe DETERMINE trial is testing whether drugs already approved for some cancers can help people with rare cancers or common cancers that have rare genetic mutations. It will enroll 825 adults, teenagers, and children whose cancers have specific DNA changes. The goal is to find new…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to unleash immune system on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug, UCB4594, in people with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to standard treatments. The drug is a monoclonal antibody that targets a protein called HLA-G on cancer cells, potentially helping the immune system attack them. The stud…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a breast cancer drug combo treat rare tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests two drugs, trastuzumab and pertuzumab, already approved for breast cancer, in people with rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called HER2 amplification or mutation. About 30 adults and children with various rare or hard-to-treat cancers will receive …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Could a melanoma drug combo tame rare BRAF cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing two drugs, vemurafenib and cobimetinib, already approved for melanoma, in adults with other rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called BRAF V600 mutation. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 3…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a lung cancer drug work for other rare tumors? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests capmatinib, a drug already approved for certain lung cancers, in adults with rare cancers that have specific MET gene changes. About 30 participants will receive the drug to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing for at least 24 weeks. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a lung cancer drug treat rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests the drug entrectinib (Rozlytrek) in people with rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called ROS1 fusion. The drug is already approved for some lung cancers, but researchers want to see if it works for other tumor types. About 30 adults, teens, and chi…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a common cancer drug help rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests atezolizumab, a drug already approved for several cancers, in people with rare cancers that have high tumor mutational burden (TMB) or microsatellite instability (MSI). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing for at least 24 wee…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a lung cancer drug work for rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called alectinib, already approved for some lung cancers, in people with rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called ALK. About 30 adults, teens, and children with ALK-positive cancers will receive alectinib to see if it shrinks tumors or stops…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC