Centre Francois Baclesse
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Francois Baclesse, explained in plain language.
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Could a targeted drug shrink advanced cervical tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in women with advanced or metastatic cervical cancer that has worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. The study aims to see if cabozantinib can control the disease and how safe it is, particularly regarding risks like fistulas. P…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Old chemo drug shows promise for genetic subtype of prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested the chemotherapy drug carboplatin in 16 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has specific gene changes in the homologous recombination pathway. The goal was to see if carboplatin could shrink tumors or lower PSA levels. The study…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of chemotherapy (carboplatin or cisplatin plus pemetrexed) and immunotherapy (atezolizumab, with or without bevacizumab) in 150 people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has EGFR, ALK, or ROS1 mutations and has progr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New combo shows promise in shrinking stomach tumors before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug spartalizumab to standard chemotherapy (FLOT) helps shrink stomach cancer before surgery and prevent it from coming back. 67 adults with resectable stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer received the combination before …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can talking it out ease PTSD in cancer patients during a pandemic?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether monthly 45-minute psychological interviews over 6 months could reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in cancer patients affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It included 29 adults with solid tumors who had moderate to high PTSD symptoms. The goal was to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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VR brain training helps breast cancer survivors get back to work
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a virtual reality program to help breast cancer patients who have memory or concentration problems after treatment. 23 patients used the VR program for 10-15 minutes each week for 6 weeks. The goal was to see if patients would stick with the program and if it co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can a special treadmill help elderly cancer patients stay active in the hospital?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a walking platform with fall protection and support is practical for older cancer patients (over 70) during hospital stays. 45 patients were enrolled to see if they would use it at least twice for 6 minutes or more. The goal was to help them stay acti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Learning to beat cancer pain: new program shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a patient education program for 167 cancer patients with moderate to severe pain. The program included identifying patient needs, setting goals, and tailored learning activities. Researchers measured whether the program reduced how much pain interfered with dail…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New app could cut phone calls for cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a digital platform called Cureety could reduce the number of phone calls hospital staff need to make to cancer patients before their injectable treatments. 192 adults starting injectable cancer therapy in France were randomly assigned to usual care or us…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles calm nerves before thyroid surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using a virtual reality headset with relaxing hypnosis techniques could lower stress in people about to have their thyroid removed. Eighty-two adults used the headset for 30 minutes before and after surgery. Researchers measured anxiety levels to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:28 UTC
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Ear acupuncture tested as pain relief for breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether auriculotherapy (a form of ear acupuncture) can reduce muscle and joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitors, a common hormone therapy for breast cancer. 197 postmenopausal women with breast cancer who had pain for at least 3 months were randomly assigned…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:33 UTC
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Blood test may predict breast cancer drug response
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explored whether a simple blood test measuring the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can help predict how well women with advanced breast cancer respond to a common treatment (CDK4/6 inhibitors plus hormone therapy). Researchers followed 165 patients starting this t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Chemo's hidden toll: study probes life after endometrial cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how chemotherapy impacts the quality of life of women treated for stage II or III endometrial cancer. Researchers asked 51 patients to fill out questionnaires about their physical, emotional, and social well-being at least two years after finishing treatment.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Chemo nausea still a problem despite standard care, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tracked 300 cancer patients receiving their first round of chemotherapy to see how often nausea and vomiting still happen, even with standard anti-nausea medicines. Participants filled out questionnaires about their symptoms in the first 24 hours and up to 4 days after…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC