Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, explained in plain language.
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New drug aims to stop leukemia from coming back after transplant
Disease control TerminatedThis 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…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted therapy combo takes on tough leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new targeted drug called pivekimab sunirine (PVEK) alongside a standard chemotherapy regimen (FLAG-Ida) in 30 adults with newly diagnosed, high-risk acute myeloid leukemia or related blood cancers. PVEK works like a smart bomb, attaching to a protei…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lab-Grown stem cells could speed immune recovery in blood cancer transplants
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding lab-grown umbilical cord blood cells (dilanubicel) to a standard cord blood transplant helps people with blood cancers like leukemia recover their blood and immune cells faster. Participants receive chemotherapy and radiation to prepare the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat lymphomas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a treatment made from a patient's own immune cells, which are genetically modified to recognize and attack a protein called CD20 on cancer cells. It is for people with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior therapy. The main goals…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug combo aims to make bone marrow transplants safer for older aplastic anemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the drug ruxolitinib to standard care can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in older adults with acquired aplastic anemia who receive a bone marrow transplant. GVHD is a common and serious complication where donor immune cells attack…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a digital kitchen program help breast cancer survivors eat healthier?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests a remotely-delivered nutrition and cooking program called MIND for stage I-III breast cancer survivors. The program is delivered online through the Cook for Your Life platform and aims to improve diet quality. The study will enroll 49 participants to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a cancer drug make stem cell transplants safer for myelofibrosis patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving the drug ruxolitinib before, during, and after a donor stem cell transplant can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people with myelofibrosis. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. The trial enrolls 53 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Experimental drug boosts Cancer-Killing cells in lymphoma trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called NKTR-255 to standard CAR-T cell therapy can improve outcomes for people with large B-cell lymphoma that has returned or not responded to treatment. The study involves 27 adults and focuses on safety and how w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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Could a stem cell transplant stop the immune system from attacking the brain?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether high-dose chemotherapy followed by a stem cell transplant can stop the immune system from attacking the nervous system in people with autoimmune neurologic diseases like multiple sclerosis and stiff person syndrome. The treatment aims to weaken th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Can a psoriasis drug stop transplant rejection?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether the drug ustekinumab (Stelara) can prevent acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 116 adults receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers. GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack the patient's body. Ustekinumab aims to calm this immune…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Phone therapy shows promise for weight loss in new study
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether telephone-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps overweight or obese adults lose more weight than standard behavioral therapy. About 418 participants will receive coaching over the phone and use a Fitbit and scale to track progress.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New drug shows promise for stem cell transplant complication
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called acalabrutinib in 51 adults with moderate to severe chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a complication after a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if the drug can control the disease when steroids have stopped working. Participants take th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help cancer patients kick the habit?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether a smartphone app called Quit2Heal can help cancer patients stop smoking better than the standard QuitGuide app. The study involves 427 adults with cancer who smoke and are interested in quitting. Participants use one of the two apps to get suppo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:12 UTC
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New study aims to improve cervical cancer detection for women with HIV
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at different methods to find early signs of cervical cancer in women living with HIV in the Dominican Republic. The goal is to see which screening approach works best to catch abnormal cells caused by HPV. About 619 women aged 25-49 will take part, helping doctor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Poop pills may shield stem cell patients from deadly immune attack
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether giving patients a transplant of healthy gut bacteria (from donated stool) can prevent severe graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. GVHD is a serious complication where donor immune cells attack the patient's body. The trial involv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a coping workshop ease hopelessness in ovarian cancer?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests a workshop called HOPE designed to reduce feelings of hopelessness and helplessness in patients with recurrent ovarian cancer. Sixty participants will either attend the workshop or receive usual care. Researchers will measure whether the workshop is feasible, acc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Quit smoking with a custom avatar: new app targets LGBTQ+ youth
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to test a smartphone app called EQQUAL-NM, designed to help sexual and gender minority young adults (ages 18–30) in New Mexico quit smoking. The app used a culturally-tailored avatar to deliver support. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants enr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can a simple home breathing test catch lung trouble early in transplant patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 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…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your genes guide prostate cancer care? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at inherited gene changes (like BRCA) in men with prostate cancer to understand how common they are and how they affect treatment. Researchers will collect saliva samples and health information from 1,360 men in Washington state. The goal is to improve cancer car…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blood test predict which cGVHD treatment works best?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 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…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial aims to fix low Follow-Up rates in lung cancer screening
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether adding care coordination services—like patient navigation and direct communication—can improve how often people get the recommended follow-up after a lung cancer screening. It involves over 6,700 participants across community clinics. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New guidelines put to the test in chronic GVHD study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether new guidelines from the National Institutes of Health can help doctors better diagnose and track chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a common complication after stem cell transplants. Researchers are following 601 patients over several years, col…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Lifestyle coaching aims to boost activity in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether personalized telehealth coaching can help young adult cancer survivors become more physically active and improve their diet. Researchers are enrolling 374 survivors aged 18-54 who are not very active. Participants receive one-on-one sessions with a clinic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New tools could help doctors predict who will respond to chronic GVHD therapies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study involves 383 people who have chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. Researchers are developing and testing new ways to measure whether a treatment is working, including a symptom-based activity index and a score that predicts long-term s…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC