Centre Leon Berard
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Leon Berard, explained in plain language.
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New radiation therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat kidney cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new treatment for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer that had spread and stopped responding to standard therapies. Six adults received four injections of a radioactive drug (177Lu-PSMA-1) that targets cancer cells. The goal was to check safety and s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough head and neck cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, atezolizumab and bevacizumab, in 33 adults with advanced head and neck cancer that had worsened after chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors or slow disease progression. Results may help guide future treatm…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for rare sarcomas
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, cobimetinib and atezolizumab, in children and adults with advanced soft tissue sarcoma that has spread. The goal was to see if the combo is safe and can stop tumors from growing. About 229 people took part, and researchers measured ho…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Walking program shows promise for easing fatigue in metastatic breast cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a 6-month physical activity program using a fitness tracker could help women with metastatic breast cancer feel better and less tired. 124 women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer who were starting chemotherapy took…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Scientists hunt for biomarkers to personalize proton beam cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study enrolled 84 people with brain tumors, meningioma, or high-grade sarcoma who received proton beam therapy. Researchers analyzed tumor and blood samples to find biomarkers that might predict how well the cancer responds to treatment. The goal is to eventually h…
Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Study reveals End-of-Life care patterns for sarcoma patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study reviewed medical records of 207 adults who died from sarcoma to understand how they were cared for by palliative teams. Researchers looked at when patients first saw a palliative care doctor, were admitted to a palliative care unit, or received advice from a mobile pal…
Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC