Dana-farber Cancer Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Dana-farber Cancer Institute, explained in plain language.
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Immunotherapy combo studied for rare lung cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in people with malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lung lining. The trial included 19 adults whose cancer had worsened after standard chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the drug combination…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Promising drug combo for tough breast cancer hits roadblock
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called neratinib, alone or with another drug (fulvestrant), in people with a specific advanced breast cancer (HER2-positive and ER-positive). The goal was to see if the combination could slow cancer growth. The study was stopped early after enrolling 21 p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:02 UTC
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Lung cancer immunotherapy combo study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, as the first treatment for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had spread. The goal was to see how well the drugs worked and to find markers that predict response. Only 5 people enrolled before …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC