Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

This study tested a new combination of drugs given before a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if this new 'conditioning' regimen could help patients with rare bone marrow failure diseases have fewer and less severe complications after their transplant…

This study tested if a drug called anakinra could prevent two serious and potentially life-threatening side effects—cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurotoxicity—in patients with B-cell lymphoma receiving CAR-T cell therapy. Twenty-seven adult patients received anakinra along…

This large study tested whether sending exercise guides and motivational tips through the mail could help older women become more active and improve their health. It enrolled nearly 50,000 women aged 60+ to see if this remote program could reduce serious health problems like hear…

This study tested a two-drug maintenance therapy given after a patient's own stem cell transplant to help prevent multiple myeloma from coming back. Thirty patients received alternating cycles of two oral medications (ixazomib and lenalidomide) for up to two years. The main goal …

This small pilot study tested whether providing plant-based meals could help multiple myeloma patients during a stem cell transplant. Researchers delivered meals and snacks to 26 patients to see if improving diet could support their gut health and recovery. The main goal was to c…

This study tested different payment models for getting HIV prevention medications (PrEP and PEP) at private pharmacies in Kenya. Researchers wanted to see whether having clients pay a small fee, having the program cover the cost, or adding counseling support would help more peopl…

This study tested a new way to help more young women in Kenya start taking medication to prevent HIV. Researchers trained young women already using HIV prevention pills to refer their friends and provide them with at-home HIV test kits. They compared this enhanced peer support to…

This study tested whether a smartphone app could help reduce anxiety in young people who have survived cancer. The app uses short games and activities to help users shift their focus away from negative thoughts and toward neutral or positive ones. Researchers wanted to see if the…

This study tested a mobile app program designed to help young adult cancer survivors manage their health after treatment. It aimed to reduce cancer-related distress and improve how well survivors follow recommended health check-ups. Researchers compared the app to standard online…

This study tested a special website designed to help people with advanced cancer plan for the end of their lives. It guided 100 participants through important tasks like making medical wishes, legal plans, and sharing their legacy. Researchers compared the website's effectiveness…

This small pilot study tested whether a structured diet and exercise program could help men with prostate cancer avoid harmful side effects from their main treatments. The treatments (radiation and hormone therapy) can cause weight gain, muscle loss, and insulin resistance. Resea…

This study tested a program called GUIDE, which uses a trained 'Guide' to help cancer patients overcome common barriers to joining clinical trials, like costs, transportation, or food insecurity. It aimed to see if this support leads to more patients, especially from diverse back…

This study aimed to create a new research tool, called a 'challenge model,' to help scientists test future tuberculosis (TB) drugs and vaccines more quickly. Twenty healthy volunteers received a small, safe skin injection of the BCG vaccine (a weakened TB-related germ). Researche…

This study observed 267 adults who received stem cell transplants for blood cancers. Researchers collected samples and performed tests regularly for one year to learn how chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) develops. The goal was to identify early warning signs that might he…

This study aims to understand how well the immune system works in people who have received a specific cancer treatment called CAR-T cell therapy for B-cell cancers. Researchers gave participants a standard rabies vaccine and measured their immune response through blood tests, com…

This study tested whether a coaching program helps Latino cancer patients better understand and prepare for advance care planning—discussing the medical care they would want if they became too sick to speak for themselves. Researchers worked with 27 Latino patients who had advanc…