Institut Cancerologie De L'ouest
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut Cancerologie De L'ouest, explained in plain language.
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Precision radiation may better control spine tumors without extra risk
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a highly targeted radiation technique called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) against standard radiotherapy for people whose cancer has spread to the spine but has not yet compressed the spinal cord. The goal is to see if SBRT can better prevent tumor growth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug aims to destroy bladder tumors without surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called ATO-101 for a type of bladder cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The drug delivers a short-range radioactive particle directly into the bladder to kill cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. About 24 patients wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New imaging agent could sharpen lung cancer detection
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial will test a new radioactive tracer called [68Ga]Ga-PentixaFor in 15 people with metastatic small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this PET-CT scan can find tumors as well as the standard FDG PET-CT scan, both at diagnosis and when the disease gets wo…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Pee test could spot cancer changes without needles
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether analyzing tumor DNA in urine can be a simple, non-invasive way to monitor prostate and bladder cancer. Researchers will collect urine samples from 25 patients at different treatment stages to see if the test can detect cancer mutations and track change…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could a tiny ear device ease joint pain in breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a small, wearable device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear to reduce joint pain and stiffness caused by common breast cancer hormone pills (aromatase inhibitors). About 60 women with breast cancer who have joint pain will use either the active device or a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study investigates why breast cancer is more aggressive in young women
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand why breast cancer in young women is often more aggressive. Researchers will look at how pregnancy and breastfeeding might influence the disease. They will collect information from 1,000 women aged 45 or younger (and a comparison group aged 55+) with …
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC