Fox Chase Cancer Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Fox Chase Cancer Center, explained in plain language.
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Gentler chemo for seniors with lung cancer: a new hope?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether lower doses of chemotherapy can effectively control lung cancer in patients aged 70+ or those with other health problems. About 280 participants will receive pre-set reduced chemo doses to see if tumors shrink while causing fewer side effects. The goal is…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a simple dose change make a tough cancer drug easier to take?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase II trial is testing whether a different dosing schedule of the drug cabozantinib can reduce side effects while still controlling cancer growth. It includes people with advanced kidney cancer (clear cell or non-clear cell) and neuroendocrine tumors (including carcinoid)…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Experimental drug curaxin joins immunotherapy fight against melanoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called CBL0137 (Curaxin) to standard immunotherapy (ipilimumab and nivolumab) is safe for people with advanced melanoma that has spread. Only 12 participants will be enrolled, and the main goal is to check for side …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study aims to cut side effects in throat cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether giving radiation only to the side of the neck where the cancer is found can reduce dry mouth and other side effects in people with HPV-positive oropharynx cancer. About 22 participants will receive radiation (with or without chemotherapy) to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug duo aims to supercharge immune attack on head and neck tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether adding an experimental drug (CADI-05) to standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) can help the immune system better fight advanced head and neck cancer before surgery. About 22 adults with resectable, locally advanced disease will receive both t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New hope for advanced bladder cancer: maintenance therapy after combo treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a maintenance drug (pembrolizumab) can help control advanced bladder cancer after an initial 18-week combination treatment. About 97 people who have not had prior therapy for metastatic disease will participate. The goal is to see if this approach improve…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New adaptive radiation trial aims to hit cancer harder, spare healthy tissue
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether giving extra, MRI-guided radiation after standard treatment is safe and effective for people with rectal cancer. About 37 participants will first receive standard chemoradiation, then get additional radiation that adjusts every two weeks based…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Personalized radiation aims to outsmart tough pancreatic tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether adaptive radiation therapy (ART) can safely deliver higher, more focused radiation doses to pancreatic tumors while protecting nearby organs. Sixteen adults with locally advanced, inoperable pancreatic cancer will receive five treatments over …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs, neratinib and fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu), in people with advanced stomach, esophageal, or other gastrointestinal cancers that have a specific marker called HER2. The study aims to find the safest dose and see if t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New radiation technique aims to zap prostate cancer with fewer side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of radiation therapy called adaptive SBRT for men with intermediate- or favorable high-risk prostate cancer. The goal is to see if it can safely deliver a higher dose of radiation directly to the tumor while avoiding nearby organs, which may reduc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New radiation technique aims to hit harder, harm less in metastatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase I trial tests adaptive stereotactic body radiation (SBRT) for people with cancer that has spread to the abdomen or pelvis. The goal is to safely deliver higher radiation doses to tumors while keeping severe side effects under 10%. Thirty participants will receive this …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Simple DNA test could reveal hidden bladder cancer before surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a combined blood and urine DNA test can accurately detect muscle-invasive bladder cancer in patients scheduled for bladder removal surgery. Researchers will compare the test results with the actual findings from surgery. The goal is to see if this no…
Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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CBD tested as shield against Chemo's nerve pain
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether taking CBD capsules can prevent nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin in people with colorectal cancer. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either CBD plus standard chemo or chemo alone. The main goal is…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New study aims to break the silence on sex after gynecologic cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an educational video and workbook can help gynecologic cancer patients bring up sexual health concerns with their cancer care team. About 200 patients will either receive the video and workbook plus a resource guide, or just the guide alone. Researchers w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Iron infusions may boost red blood cells in cancer patients on chemo
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving iron infusions can improve anemia (low red blood cells) in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy before surgery. About 34 adults with breast, lung, stomach, or urinary cancers will receive iron sucrose infusions. The goal is to raise hemoglobin le…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can simple positive activities ease the cancer journey for asian americans?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to help Asian American cancer patients and their caregivers feel better emotionally and reduce the sense of burden. Researchers will test a program of positive activities designed to boost feelings of independence, skill, and connection. About 186 patient-caregive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock cancer secrets in african ancestry
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the genetic and molecular drivers of breast and prostate cancer in 1,500 people of African ancestry. Participants from nine countries will provide blood and tumor samples for genetic testing. The goal is to identify inherited mutations and other geno…
Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC