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Clinical trials sponsored by Georgetown University, explained in plain language.
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New study aims to cut hormone therapy side effects in prostate cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a personalized approach to hormone therapy for men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. The goal is to reduce treatment intensity for lower-risk patients to minimize side effects while still controlling the cancer. About 108 participants will receiv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Zapping prostate tumors with extra precision: new trial aims for fewer side effects
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests a new radiation technique for low to intermediate risk prostate cancer. It uses an MRI-guided 'microboost' to deliver a higher dose to the tumor while lowering the dose to the rest of the prostate. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and causes f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can a compound in grapes help Parkinson's? new trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial will test whether a special form of resveratrol (JOTROL) is safe and tolerable for people with Parkinson's disease. About 30 participants will receive either a low dose, high dose, or placebo daily for three months. The study will also measure how the drug …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New vaccine combo aims to outsmart ovarian cancer resistance
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a peptide vaccine (NY-ESO-1) combined with an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab-tpzi) can prevent resistance to treatment in 24 women with stage III/IV ovarian cancer that no longer responds to platinum chemotherapy. The vaccine primes the immune sy…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can a digital guide boost genetic testing in prostate cancer survivors?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at the best way to help prostate cancer survivors learn about and get genetic testing for inherited cancer risks. About 500 participants will be randomly assigned to a digital guide, a printed guide, or standard care. Researchers will track who requests testing a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC