Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

This study tests whether giving antibody replacement therapy can reduce serious infections in people who have received CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancers. CAR-T therapy often lowers the body's natural antibodies, raising infection risk. The trial will compare the antibody treat…

This study tests whether a new cell therapy called STEAP1 CAR T, given together with the hormone drug enzalutamide, is safe and effective for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in the lab to be…

This early-phase trial tests a drug called DR-18 in 40 adults with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome whose cancer returned or persisted after a stem cell transplant. DR-18 is a modified immune protein designed to boost the body's natural defenses against cancer c…

This study tests a radioactive antibody (211At-BC8-B10) that seeks out and attacks cancer cells, followed by a donor stem cell transplant for people with high-risk leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the …

This study tests whether a program that includes a patient navigator, an educational video about colonoscopy, and a free rideshare ride home can help more people complete a follow-up colonoscopy after an abnormal stool-based colorectal cancer screening test. About 682 adults aged…

This study is testing a new approach for people with high-risk acute leukemias or myelodysplastic syndrome. Before a donor stem cell transplant, patients receive a radioactive antibody (211At-BC8-B10) designed to target and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. The goal…

This early-phase trial tests a personalized treatment for people with metastatic solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12V. The patient's own immune cells (T cells) are collected, genetically modified to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying the KRAS …

This study looks at whether high-intensity exercise and a high-fiber diet are practical and helpful for people with advanced melanoma who are receiving immunotherapy. About 40 adults will be assigned to exercise, diet changes, both, or standard care. The goal is to see if these l…

This study tests two remote weight loss programs designed for Latina breast cancer survivors. Being overweight can worsen breast cancer outcomes, and few programs exist for this group. The study will enroll 640 women who have had breast cancer to see which approach works best for…

This study tests a new approach to prepare patients with non-cancer blood diseases for a donor stem cell transplant. Instead of high-dose total body radiation, patients receive a radioactive antibody that targets blood-forming cells, aiming to reduce rejection and side effects. T…

This study tests whether adding a targeted drug (nemtabrutinib) to a personalized cell therapy (lisocabtagene maraleucel) can help people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma that has returned or stopped responding to treatment. About 20 adults will rec…

This study tests whether the drug belumosudil can prevent chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) from worsening in stem cell transplant recipients. About 82 participants will receive either belumosudil or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug delays the need for additional…

This study tests whether the antiviral drug remdesivir can help treat RSV (a common respiratory virus) in people whose immune systems are weakened by certain cancer treatments or autoimmune therapies. About 60 adults with confirmed RSV will receive remdesivir intravenously. The m…

This study tests a stem cell transplant from half-matched (haploidentical) donors for people with various blood cancers. Before the transplant, patients receive chemotherapy and low-dose radiation to prepare their body. The goal is to replace diseased bone marrow with healthy don…

This early-phase trial tests a new immunotherapy for children and adults with acute leukemia that has come back or not responded after a donor stem cell transplant. The treatment uses specially engineered donor T cells designed to recognize and attack a protein called HA-1 found …

This Phase 2 trial tests a combination of two oral drugs, acalabrutinib and venetoclax, in 20 adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the combo can reduce cancer cel…

This study tests whether removing a specific type of immune cell (naive T cells) from donor stem cells can prevent chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in children and young adults with blood cancers. GVHD occurs when donor cells attack the patient's body after a stem cell tr…

This study tests a new approach for adults with aggressive blood cancers (like AML) that are likely to return after standard treatment. Participants receive a combination of chemotherapy drugs (decitabine plus FLAG-Ida) and low-dose radiation, followed immediately by a stem cell …

This study tests a new combination of two chemotherapy drugs (pralatrexate and bendamustine) plus low-dose radiation to the whole body before a donor stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and helps more people with relapsed or refractory T-cell lymphom…

This study tests a faster, hospital-based dose increase of the drug sonrotoclax for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), or mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) that is new, has returned, or hasn't responded to treatment. Participants first rece…

This study tests whether the antibiotic rifaximin can reduce abnormal proteins in people with a precancerous blood condition called IgA MGUS. About 50 adults will either receive the drug or no treatment. The goal is to see if rifaximin can lower the risk of progression to multipl…

This study is testing whether people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to other treatments can safely take a lower dose of the drug linvoseltamab once their cancer starts to improve. Linvoseltamab works by helping the body's immune cells find and kill…

This study tests a drug called axatilimab for people whose skin becomes thick and hard (sclerotic) after a donor stem cell transplant, a condition called chronic graft-versus-host disease. The drug aims to block immune signals that cause inflammation and scarring. About 50 adults…

This early-stage study tests whether giving patients a fecal transplant (donated stool) along with extra dietary fiber can help treat gut graft versus host disease, a serious complication after a stem cell transplant. About 72 adults who had a stem cell transplant in the past yea…

This phase 2 trial tests a combination of three chemotherapy drugs (treosulfan, fludarabine, thiotepa) plus an immune-suppressing antibody before a donor stem cell transplant in up to 40 people under 50 with non-cancerous blood disorders. The goal is to see if this milder conditi…

This phase II trial is testing two different methods to reduce graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in patients with acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who are receiving a donor stem cell transplant. One method removes certain immune cells from the donor cells before tr…

This early-phase trial is testing a personalized vaccine made from each patient's unique tumor mutations. The vaccine is given along with an immune booster (poly ICLC) to help the body's T cells attack the cancer. The study includes up to 25 adults with advanced melanoma, breast …

This early-phase trial tests a two-step approach for people with acute myeloid leukemia or related blood cancers that have returned or not responded to treatment. First, patients receive intensive chemotherapy (CLAG-M or FLAG-Ida) followed immediately by a reduced-intensity stem …

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding the drug ruxolitinib to standard care can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in older patients with myelofibrosis or MDS/MPN overlap syndromes who receive a donor stem cell transplant. About 50 participants will get ruxolitinib before…

This early-stage trial is testing a new type of immune cell therapy called FH-FOLR1 ST CAR T-cells for people with advanced osteosarcoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy involves taking a patient's own immune cells, modifying them in a lab to recogniz…

This study compares a new smartphone app called IndigeQuit to an existing app (NCI QuitGuide) to help American Indian and Alaska Native adults quit smoking. About 776 participants who smoke daily and want to quit within 30 days will be randomly assigned to use one of the apps. Th…

This pilot study tests a new treatment plan for adults aged 60 and older with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or similar blood cancers. The plan combines a strong chemotherapy regimen (FLAG-Ida) with a lower-intensity stem cell transplant just a few days later. The goal is…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding vorinostat to the radioactive drug 177Lu-PSMA-617 can help men with PSMA-low metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. The goal is to increase PSMA levels on cancer cells so the radiation therapy works better. About 15 participants w…

This study tests a special cord blood transplant for people with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Participants get chemotherapy and radiation before the transplant to kill cancer cells and prepare the body. After the transplant, drugs are given to prevent the n…

This study tests whether adding an experimental drug (ST-067) to standard CAR T-cell therapy can safely and effectively treat adults with large B-cell lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior treatments. About 33 participants will receive the combination to see if it …

This early-phase trial is testing a new type of immune cell therapy called FOLR1 CAR T cells for children aged 6 and under with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy involves taking a child's own immune cells, modifying them in…

This study is for people with myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. It tests whether giving a JAK inhibitor drug before, during, and after a half-matched stem cell transplant can lower the risk of graft-versus-host disease (a common complication where donor cells attack th…

This study tests whether a dental cleaning shortly after a stem cell transplant can prevent chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a common and serious complication. Researchers will enroll 45 adults receiving a donor stem cell transplant for blood cancer. The goal is to see i…

This study tests a mobile app called PACT that helps people with advanced cancer talk about and plan the care they would want if they couldn't speak for themselves. The app involves patients and their loved ones in these discussions. Researchers want to see if the app is easy to …

This study compares two versions of a smartphone app called Living Free from Tobacco (LiFT) to help young adults ages 18-30 quit using nicotine and tobacco products. About 140 participants will use one of two app versions: one focuses on building mental flexibility to support qui…

This study tests whether a home-based aerobic exercise program can help lung cancer patients respond better to immunotherapy. Researchers will measure changes in immune cells and inflammation markers in 100 participants. The goal is to see if exercise can improve treatment effect…

This study tests whether eating only within an 8-hour window (time-restricted eating) can improve how well cancer treatments work and reduce side effects. It involves 100 Alaska Native and American Indian patients with breast or rectal cancer. Participants will follow the eating …

This study tests a smartphone app called ACT on Vaping to help young adults (ages 18-30) quit using e-cigarettes. The app uses behavioral therapy to help users recognize triggers and build skills to stop vaping. About 1,178 participants will use the app or a control, and research…

This study tests whether a telephone coaching program called Talking About Cancer (TAC) helps people with advanced cancer and their support person engage in advance care planning, such as having end-of-life conversations and completing advance directives. About 80 patients and th…

This study tests a workshop called HOPE-C, designed to reduce burnout among doctors, nurses, and social workers who care for ovarian cancer patients. The workshop helps clinicians share their challenging stories and build peer support. Researchers will enroll 25 participants to s…

This study looks at whether adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are not healthy enough for strong chemotherapy are willing to let a computer randomly assign them to either lower- or higher-intensity treatment. The goal is to see if this approach is acceptable to patients…

This study tests whether a patient navigator (a health coach) and a website called PACT help blood cancer survivors who had a stem cell transplant plan their future medical care. About 40 adults who are 1 to 5 years post-transplant will be assigned to usual care, the website, the…

This study enrolls 300 adults with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) who are about to start a new therapy. Researchers will collect blood samples and medical data before and after treatment to look for changes that might predict how well a patient responds. The goal is to…

This study follows 250 people who have had a donor stem cell transplant to see if respiratory viruses lead to a lung condition called bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS). Participants use a handheld device at home to measure lung function and provide nasal swabs and blood sam…

This study looks at whether giving fiber supplements to patients undergoing donor stem cell transplants is practical and well-tolerated. The goal is to see if fiber can support nutrition and gut health after the harsh effects of chemotherapy and radiation. The trial will enroll 4…

This study looks at how to help people with both HIV and cancer stay engaged in their HIV care while receiving cancer treatment. Researchers will first observe 150 patients to identify barriers, then develop and test strategies to improve care. A second group of 150 patients will…

This study tests whether a moderate-to-vigorous exercise program can change the gut bacteria of people who have survived stage II or III colorectal cancer. Researchers will enroll 30 survivors and randomly assign them to either an exercise group or a health education group. The m…

This study looks at whether patient navigation services, an interactive website, or both can help people who had stage I-III colorectal cancer get the recommended follow-up tests after surgery. About 75 survivors will be assigned to one of three groups to see which approach works…

This study aims to create simple screening tools to identify financial hardship in people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Researchers will interview patients and caregivers, then survey large groups to develop and test the measures. The goal is to help healthcare providers…

This study tests a cooking and nutrition program for 80 adults in southern New Mexico. The goal is to see if teaching healthy cooking techniques can improve diet quality and knowledge about cancer prevention. Participants will attend 6 in-person classes and complete surveys. The …