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Clinical trials sponsored by Georgetown University, explained in plain language.
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Triple-Drug attack shows promise against tough skin cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (nivolumab, ipilimumab, and cabozantinib) in people with advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this triple therapy can keep the cancer from growing for at least one year. Participants receive the d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:50 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (tiragolumab, atezolizumab, and bevacizumab) in people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has already been treated. The goal is to see if this combo can shrink tumors or slow the disease. About 29 adults will t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:50 UTC
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New hope for tough-to-treat pancreatic cancer: drug duo tested
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs (BXCL701 and pembrolizumab) in 22 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if this treatment can stop the cancer from growing for at least 18 weeks. Participants must be willing to have two tumor biopsi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:49 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: experimental drug targets relapsed tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called MGC018 in people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer that has returned or not responded to treatment. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors in at least 25% of participants. About 9 adults will receive the drug b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:49 UTC
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Promising nerve pain drug trial for MGUS patients abruptly withdrawn
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if the drug daratumumab could improve nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) in people with a blood condition called MGUS. Participants would have received weekly injections for two months, then every other week for four more months. However, the trial was w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:46 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining venetoclax (a pill) with rituximab (an injection) can shrink or control chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that has come back or stopped responding to other treatments. About 25 adults with CLL will receive this combination. The goal is to see h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New hope for bile duct cancer: drug combo shows promise in halting tumor growth
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (fluorouracil, leucovorin, and nanoliposomal irinotecan) in 48 adults with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer that has worsened after standard chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if the treatment can stop the cancer from growi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in advanced breast cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a two-step treatment for people with advanced breast cancer that cannot be cured by surgery or radiation. First, participants receive a drug called talazoparib alone, then both talazoparib and avelumab together. The main goal is to check safety and si…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Video games could help rett syndrome patients gain hand control
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a technology-based training program to help people with Rett syndrome use their arms more purposefully and reduce repetitive hand movements. Over about 6 months, 14 participants will play special games that reward keeping hands apart and reaching for targets. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Walking study aims to boost heart health in HIV patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a simple, home-based walking program can help improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and body measurements in people living with HIV who also have metabolic syndrome. Researchers will enroll 50 adults (with and without HIV) and ask them to gradually increas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 01:44 UTC
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Can a website replace genetic counseling for BRCA families?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether a web-based educational program can help relatives of people with BRCA mutations understand genetic testing and decide if they want it. About 240 adults who are close relatives of someone with a BRCA mutation will be randomly assigned to use the online…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:02 UTC