Centre Antoine Lacassagne
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Antoine Lacassagne, explained in plain language.
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New drug cocktail aims to tame deadly brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug pazopanib to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) can safely control glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. About 51 adults who had surgery and chemoradiation will receive the combination. The main goal is to find the best dose…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Elderly breast cancer study pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test the safety and effectiveness of combining the drug ribociclib with hormone therapy and radiation for women aged 70 and older with a certain type of breast cancer. The goal was to control the disease without surgery. However, the study was withdrawn before…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough leukemia in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new combination of two drugs (gemtuzumab ozogamicin and gilteritinib) for adults with a specific genetic form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The trial aims to see if the combination is safe and helps control th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New radiation approach may help rectal cancer patients avoid surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a special type of internal radiation (contact X-ray brachytherapy) given after standard chemoradiation can help more people with early rectal cancer keep their rectum, compared to standard external beam radiation. About 148 adults with small, early-stage …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New PET scan method could rival standard test for brain blood flow
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a PET scan can measure brain blood vessel response to a drug called acetazolamide as well as the standard scintigraphy method. Nineteen adults with narrowed brain arteries will undergo both scans. The goal is to see if the newer PET approach is a reliable…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Personalizing chemo: enzyme test may guide capecitabine dosing
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the activity of an enzyme called DPD influences how well the chemotherapy drug capecitabine works in women with metastatic breast cancer. Researchers will measure DPD activity before treatment and track tumor response over 24 months. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC