City Of Hope Medical Center

This phase II trial tested a combination of two targeted antibodies (pertuzumab and trastuzumab) plus a chemotherapy drug (nab-paclitaxel) in 63 patients with HER2-positive advanced breast cancer. The goal was to see how well the drugs work together to stop tumor growth and impro…

This phase 2 trial tested a combination of intravenous busulfan, etoposide, and low-dose total-body irradiation before a donor stem cell or bone marrow transplant in 30 patients with advanced leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes. The goal was to see how well this regimen control…

This early-phase trial tested whether high-dose chemotherapy followed by a stem cell transplant is safe and feasible for 25 people with HIV who also have lymphoma. The goal was to see how well the body recovers and to monitor side effects. Results could point to a new treatment p…

This early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs, enasidenib and cobimetinib, in just 3 patients with a specific form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that had come back or didn't respond to treatment. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and to find the best do…

This early study tested whether transplanting insulin-making islet cells could help people with type 1 diabetes who already had a kidney transplant. Only 3 patients took part, and they stayed on anti-rejection drugs. The goal was to see if the procedure was safe and could reduce …

This early-phase study tested a two-drug combination (pevonedistat plus decitabine) in 12 people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML), including those who had relapsed or couldn't tolerate standard chemo. The main goal was to find the safest dose and identify side effects.…

This phase II trial tested whether adding the drug itacitinib to standard medications (tacrolimus and sirolimus) can better prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 59 patients with blood cancers receiving donor stem cell transplants. GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack…

This study tested a new way to prepare patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat acute leukemia for a donor stem cell transplant. It combined a precise form of radiation therapy (IMRT) with two chemotherapy drugs (etoposide and cyclophosphamide) before the transplant. The goal was …

This phase II trial tested a very strong chemotherapy regimen followed by a stem cell transplant in 41 people with stage IIIB inflammatory breast cancer. The goal was to see if this intense approach could help keep the cancer from coming back and improve survival. Participants re…

This phase 1 trial tested a combination of regorafenib (a targeted therapy) plus two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) in 39 patients with advanced colorectal cancer that had spread and stopped responding to chemotherapy. The goal was to find the safest dose and chec…

This early-stage trial tested the safety and best dose of flotetuzumab, an antibody drug, in 13 patients with advanced blood cancers that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The drug works by blocking cancer cell growth. The main goal was to see what side effects oc…

This phase 2 trial tested a treatment for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in first remission. Patients received high-dose chemotherapy and radiation to kill cancer cells, followed by an autologous stem cell transplant (using their own stem cells) to restore blood cell pr…

This study tested a handheld device that uses a single wave to measure how well the heart pumps blood and how stiff the arteries are. Researchers compared it to standard echocardiography in 159 cancer patients. The goal was to see if the device could also help identify patients a…

This study tested a new blood test that looks for tiny particles (exosomes) released by cancer cells to find early liver spread in people with pancreatic cancer before they have surgery. The goal is to help doctors decide the best treatment plan by identifying patients at high ri…

This completed study tested a new blood test that looks for tiny particles called exosomal microRNAs to detect intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive liver cancer. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 535 adults to see how accurately the test could identify can…

This study tested a new blood test called LyMIC that looks for tiny particles (exosomes) released by cancer cells. The goal was to see if it could accurately tell whether bile duct cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes before surgery. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 230…

This early-phase trial tested a fluorescent antibody that attaches to prostate cancer cells. Seven men with moderate- to high-risk prostate cancer received the antibody before robotic prostate removal surgery. The goal was to see if the glowing antibody could help surgeons identi…

This study looked at how trust and communication (called a therapeutic alliance) between Latino/a advanced cancer patients and their oncologists might affect care. Researchers interviewed 4 doctors and held focus groups with 10 patients to understand barriers and what helps build…

This completed study from City of Hope Medical Center looked at 109 people to understand how genetics and social factors like income and education may affect lung cancer risk. Participants gave blood samples, had low-dose CT scans, and filled out surveys. The goal is to find clue…

This completed study tested a blood test that looks for tiny cancer leftovers after surgery in 175 people with stage II or III colorectal cancer. The goal was to see if the test could identify who really needs chemotherapy. If it works, it could help personalize treatment and avo…

This study tested whether a blood test that looks at tiny particles called exosomes can find cancer that has spread but is not visible on scans in people with a type of bile duct cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma). The goal was to help doctors know who needs stronger treatm…

This study tested whether using at-home monitoring devices (like a wristband pedometer, scale, and blood pressure cuff) can help improve care for cancer patients after they leave the hospital following surgery. 22 patients with various cancers participated. The goal was to see if…

This study tested whether lymphoma survivors could safely do exercise at home with online coaching to improve their heart health. Ten survivors who had finished cancer treatment 2-5 years ago took part. The goal was to see if they would stick with the program and if it helped the…