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Clinical trials sponsored by Georgetown University, explained in plain language.
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New drug hope for rare thymus cancers after standard treatments fail
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called sacituzumab govitecan in adults with advanced thymoma or thymic carcinoma that has worsened after at least one prior treatment. Participants receive the drug intravenously once weekly for two weeks, then a week off, and continue until the cancer pro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:42 UTC
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Could less be more? new study cuts chemo and radiation for HPV throat cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with early-stage HPV-positive throat cancer. Standard treatment uses full-dose radiation plus chemotherapy, which can cause long-term side effects. The study tests whether giving only lower-dose radiation (no chemo) can keep the cancer from coming back wh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:31 UTC
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New combo therapy offers hope for advanced cervical cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, pembrolizumab and lenvatinib, in people with advanced cervical cancer that has not responded to previous treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. About 35 participants will receive the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:30 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack aims to control Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of three drugs—daratumumab, nivolumab, and a KRAS vaccine—in people with advanced pancreatic cancer or non-small cell lung cancer that has not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:29 UTC
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Could less radiation be just as effective for some throat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with HPV-positive throat cancer who had surgery can safely receive a lower radiation dose to a smaller area (just the neck, not the original tumor site). The goal is to keep the cancer from coming back while reducing side effects. About 30 adult…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: maintenance drug may delay relapse
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a chemotherapy drug called CPX-351 as a maintenance treatment for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in remission but cannot have a bone marrow transplant. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it helps keep the cancer from coming back. About 2…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New combo shrinks lung tumors before surgery in phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving chemotherapy plus an immunotherapy drug (cemiplimab) before surgery can help people with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to certain lymph nodes. About 21 adults will receive four cycles of the combination, then have surgery to re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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New study tests virtual dental coaching to prevent painful mouth sores in cancer survivors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a telehealth program can help cancer survivors prevent mouth sores, gum disease, and tooth decay, and improve their quality of life. One hundred cancer survivors who finished treatment at least 6 months ago will either get the telehealth program or usual …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Could a pill shield hearts from chemo harm? new trial investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug azeliragon can reduce heart damage caused by chemotherapy in women with early-stage breast cancer. About 48 participants will receive azeliragon alongside standard chemo to see if it is safe and helps protect the heart and thinking abilities. The…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New study tests best way to help smokers quit during lung checks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two smoking cessation programs for 1,188 people who are getting lung cancer screening. Participants must be current smokers aged 50-80 with a heavy smoking history. The goal is to see which program helps more people quit smoking for good, using both self-repor…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: drug combo targets KRAS mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of a new drug combination (NEROFE and doxorubicin) in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a KRAS mutation and ST2 protein. About 24 participants whose cancer has worsened after standard treatments will receive weekly d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:43 UTC
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Can a Self-Compassion class ease anxiety and depression? study tests In-Person vs. online
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion training program can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It compares delivering the program in-person versus through videoconference. The study involves 80 adults diagnosed with anxiety disorders or major depressio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:44 UTC
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Can a website help black prostate cancer survivors sleep better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a web-based program called SHUTi can help Black/African American prostate cancer survivors sleep better. About 40 people will be randomly assigned to either the SHUTi program or an educational website. The goal is to see if the online treatment is pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:29 UTC
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Can one-stop cancer screening save more lives? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether offering combined breast and colon cancer screening, along with genetic risk assessment, helps more women get the right tests on time. Researchers will compare bundled navigation to single-cancer navigation in 820 Black and Hispanic women aged 45-74. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC