Institut Bergonié
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut Bergonié, explained in plain language.
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Cancer combo study pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study was planned to test two drugs, Ezabenlimab and BI 907828, in people with advanced solid tumors like sarcoma, lung cancer, and breast cancer. The goal was to see if the combination could control the disease for at least 24 weeks. However, the study was withdrawn before …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:08 UTC
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Lung cancer combo therapy study halted before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study was planned to test a combination of chemotherapy drugs (cisplatin and docetaxel) with radiation therapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if this approach was feasible and could shrink tumors.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:55 UTC
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Immunotherapy boosts chemo for sarcoma in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug retifanlimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with certain soft-tissue sarcomas. About 66 adults with grade 2 or 3 sarcomas will be randomly assigned to receive either chemo alone or che…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Could a simple biopsy prevent dangerous surgery for uterine tumors?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a vaginal ultrasound-guided biopsy can accurately tell if a uterine tumor is cancerous (sarcoma) or benign (fibroid) before surgery. About 19 women with suspicious tumors will get the biopsy, and results will be checked against the final diagnosis afte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New monitoring method may ease pain after ovarian cancer surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether using a special monitor (ANI) during ovarian cancer surgery to guide pain medicine can lower the chance of chronic pain three months after the operation. About 126 women having open surgery for ovarian cancer will be randomly assigned to standard care or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:51 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help older cancer patients feel better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new care plan that uses technology to help doctors better manage the health of older adults (70+) who have cancer and other medical conditions. The goal is to see if this approach improves their quality of life after 6 months. About 720 people with breast, lung…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Experts unite to make cancer trial results easier to compare
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study brings together cancer experts to agree on standard definitions for key measurements used in cancer clinical trials, such as how long patients live without their cancer getting worse. Currently, different trials define these measurements in different ways, making it ha…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:54 UTC
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New study tracks cancer risk in rare genetic condition
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study follows up to 430 people with Cowden's disease and PTEN gene mutations to see how often they develop cancer. Researchers will track any cancer events, especially breast and thyroid cancers. The goal is to better understand cancer risks in this group to improve future s…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:09 UTC
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Ultrasound breast tumor trial pulled before it started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a focused ultrasound device could destroy breast tumors before mastectomy. The treatment was guided by MRI and done under local anesthesia. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:03 UTC
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Hidden muscle loss may affect ovarian cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study checks for muscle loss (sarcopenia) in 25 women with advanced ovarian cancer who cannot have surgery right away. Researchers use CT scans to see how common muscle loss is before and during chemotherapy. The goal is to learn if muscle loss affects treatment timing and o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:02 UTC
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Can a simple online tool help older cancer patients stay safer at home?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether people over 65 with cancer can use an online tool to regularly report their symptoms and quality of life during treatment. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helps doctors catch problems early. About 33 participants will fill out week…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:57 UTC
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Prostate cancer study pulled before enrolling a single patient
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to measure certain proteins (chemokines) in the blood, urine, and tumors of people with prostate cancer to see how they change over time. It was designed for patients starting a new treatment, such as hormone therapy or chemotherapy. However, the study was withdr…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Elderly sarcoma surgery: what happens after?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 25 people aged 70 and older who had surgery for soft tissue sarcoma in their leg. The goal is to see how the surgery changes their physical function and quality of life. Researchers use questionnaires to track recovery and identify factors that predict better o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:29 UTC