Institut Bergonié
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut Bergonié, explained in plain language.
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Trial halted: Dual-Attack cancer treatment fails to launch
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test the safety and effectiveness of a two-drug combination (Ezabenlimab and BI 907828) for people with advanced, hard-to-treat cancers that had spread. It was designed for adults with specific types of soft tissue sarcoma, lung, breast, colorectal, or biliary…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Multi-Step attack on tough lung cancer tested
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test a three-part treatment plan for people with advanced, inoperable non-small cell lung cancer. The plan involved chemotherapy before, during, and after a course of radiation therapy to see if this aggressive combination was feasible and effective. The trial…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Double-Duty immune attack tested against tough sarcoma
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether adding a second immunotherapy drug (relatlimab) to a standard one (nivolumab) works better for controlling advanced soft tissue sarcoma. It enrolled 67 adults whose cancer has spread and is no longer responding to other treatments. Patients were rand…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Phone app could help doctors spot cancer treatment problems faster
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a simple online tool can help elderly cancer patients report their symptoms from home. Patients answer weekly questions on a phone or tablet, and the system alerts their medical team if serious problems arise. The goal is to see if this remote monito…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New test aims to spot dangerous uterine tumors before surgery
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a special biopsy procedure to see how well it can tell the difference between a common, non-cancerous uterine fibroid and a rare, dangerous cancer called a sarcoma before a patient has surgery. Doctors want to know if this biopsy can accurately identify the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Could pampering help heal the mind after breast cancer surgery?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study wanted to see if offering beauty treatments to breast cancer patients right after surgery could help them feel better about their bodies and improve their overall quality of life. It planned to compare two groups: one receiving the pampering care and one not. The trial…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New pain monitor during surgery could ease Women's suffering after ovarian cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing if using a special monitor during surgery can help reduce long-term pain after ovarian cancer operations. It involves 126 women undergoing major abdominal surgery. Researchers will compare using the pain monitor to guide painkiller use against standard care …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Researchers track how cancer surgery impacts Seniors' daily lives
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how surgery for soft tissue sarcoma in the leg affects physical function and quality of life in patients aged 70 and older. Researchers will follow 100 patients for three years after their surgery, collecting information about their mobility, daily a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Sound waves target breast tumors before removal
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to test whether focused ultrasound could effectively destroy breast tumors before surgical removal. Women scheduled for mastectomy would receive the ultrasound treatment under sedation, then have surgery 48 hours later. Researchers planned to examine the removed …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues in prostate Cancer's chemical messages
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to learn more about prostate cancer by measuring certain chemical signals in patients' blood and urine. It was an observational study, meaning it only collected information and samples without testing a new treatment. The goal was to gather knowledge that could h…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Tracking hidden muscle loss to help ovarian cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how often and when muscle loss occurs in women with advanced ovarian cancer who cannot have immediate surgery. Researchers will measure muscle mass using CT scans before and during chemotherapy in 25 patients. The goal is to gather information that c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Could your personality affect your pain after cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to understand why some women develop long-term pain after breast cancer surgery while others don't. Researchers wanted to see if psychological traits or social factors could predict who might experience chronic pain. The study was withdrawn before it could be com…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:20 UTC
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Scientists unite to fix a hidden problem in cancer research
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis project aims to create clear, standard definitions for how cancer clinical trials measure patient outcomes like survival time. It gathers expert opinions to develop guidelines so that future studies can be compared fairly. The goal is to improve the quality and reliability o…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC