Centre Antoine Lacassagne
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Antoine Lacassagne, explained in plain language.
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New radiation technique may help rectal cancer patients avoid surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a special type of internal radiation (contact X-ray brachytherapy) can help more people with early rectal cancer keep their rectum compared to standard external radiation. About 148 adults with small, early-stage tumors will receive standard chemoradiatio…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:15 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for resistant blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a combination of two drugs, gemtuzumab ozogamicin (GO) and gilteritinib, in adults with a type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The leukemia must have a specific genetic change called FLT3 mutation. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:12 UTC
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New hope for brain cancer? drug combo trial targets glioblastoma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, pazopanib and temozolomide, for people with a newly diagnosed aggressive brain cancer called glioblastoma. The goal is to find the safest dose of pazopanib to add to standard treatment after surgery and radiation. About 51 adults aged …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Promising breast cancer combo trial for elderly pulled before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test the safety and effectiveness of adding the drug ribociclib to standard 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 However, the trial was withdrawn be…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:40 UTC
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New PET scan method could rival standard brain blood flow test
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares two imaging methods to see how well brain blood vessels respond to a drug called acetazolamide. The standard method uses scintigraphy, while the newer method uses a PET scan. Researchers want to know if the PET scan is just as good. The study involves 19 adult…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:17 UTC