Centre Leon Berard
Clinical trials sponsored by Centre Leon Berard, explained in plain language.
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—HDM201 and pazopanib—in people with advanced or metastatic soft tissue sarcoma that has a normal p53 gene. The trial has two parts: first, finding the safest dose of HDM201 when given with a fixed dose of pazopanib, and second, checking…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immunotherapy in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug called NP137 to standard immunotherapy (PD-1/PD-L1 blockers) can help shrink or control advanced solid tumors that are stable or resistant to treatment alone. About 57 adults with various advanced cancers will receive the combi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Cancer drug combo trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test the safety and effectiveness of two drugs, bemarituzumab and bevacizumab, given together to people with advanced gynecologic cancers (endometrial, ovarian, or cervical) that have a specific protein called FGFR2b. The trial was withdrawn before enro…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Sound waves take aim at pancreatic tumors: new trial tests HIFU
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tests a procedure called High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: first, checking how safe the procedure is, and second, seeing if it helps patients live longer. About 26 part…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus radiation shows promise against rare sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard radiotherapy improves outcomes for people with soft tissue sarcoma. About 62 participants will receive treatment in different sequences: radiation before or after surgery, combined with atezol…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Immunotherapy before surgery shows promise for certain cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving immunotherapy before surgery can help people with MSI/dMMR tumors. The goal is to shrink or eliminate the tumor before it is removed, potentially improving survival. The trial includes adults with localized, resectable cancers such as colorectal, g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Could a white blood cell booster help shrink breast tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding pegfilgrastim (a drug that increases white blood cells) to standard chemotherapy and trastuzumab can help the immune system better attack HER2-positive breast cancer before surgery. About 90 women with early-stage, operable breast cancer will ta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New drug combo may let CML patients pause treatment
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether starting with a stronger drug (ponatinib) for 6 months, then switching to a standard drug (imatinib) for at least 30 months, can help adults with newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia reach deep remission. The goal is to see if patients can the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Could a simple referral to palliative care ease End-of-Life suffering for cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether cancer patients who visit the emergency room for urgent problems benefit from being immediately referred to a palliative care team. The goal is to see if this reduces aggressive treatments and hospitalizations in the last month of life. The trial involves…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New study tracks hidden health problems in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 500 adults aged 18-65 who completed chemotherapy for certain cancers and are in remission. Researchers will check for 19 possible late side effects over 5 years, including heart, lung, and hormone problems. The goal is to catch these issues early and connect pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:33 UTC