Centre Francois Baclesse
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Francois Baclesse, explained in plain language.
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Tiny particles supercharge radiation against tough tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test whether injecting special nanoparticles could make proton radiation therapy more effective against recurrent cancers in areas that were previously irradiated. The treatment was intended for adults with specific, hard-to-treat tumors in the head, neck, or …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists test new weapon against deadly brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether adding a new drug called olaparib to the standard radiation and chemotherapy treatment can better control aggressive brain tumors that cannot be fully removed by surgery. It aims to find the safest dose and see if this combination helps patients live…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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New radiation method aims to zap anal cancer with fewer treatment breaks
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a more precise radiation technique (SIB-IMRT) combined with standard chemotherapy drugs (5-FU and Mitomycin-C) for people with locally advanced anal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can maintain cancer control while reducing severe side effects that ty…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Mapping the hidden journey: what women really need after beating gynecologic cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to better understand what supportive care services women need after completing treatment for ovarian or endometrial cancer. Researchers will work with 99 cancer survivors to identify their specific needs and create personalized follow-up care plans. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New team approach to catch cancer treatment side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether adding weekly check-ins with specially trained medical technicians helps doctors better identify and track treatment side effects in patients receiving proton therapy for brain tumors. The trial involves 92 adult patients and randomly assigns them to rece…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Life after rare ovarian cancer: the hidden costs of survival
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand the long-term challenges faced by women who have survived rare ovarian cancers. Researchers are comparing 268 women who received chemotherapy plus surgery to those who had surgery alone, focusing on chronic fatigue, quality of life, and late effects …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Researchers probe rare cancer cases in pregnant women
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aims to collect information about head and neck cancers that are diagnosed during pregnancy or within a year after giving birth. It involves women who were diagnosed with these cancers between 2010 and the study start. The goal is to better understand the characteristi…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC