Institut Curie
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut Curie, explained in plain language.
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New chemo combo aims to save children's eyes from retinoblastoma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether chemotherapy followed by local treatments can control retinoblastoma (an eye cancer in children) and avoid removing the eye or using radiation. About 133 children with different stages of the disease will receive tailored drug regimens. The main goal is t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:35 UTC
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New hope for children with eye cancer: extra therapy after surgery may stop spread
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving chemotherapy and, if needed, radiation after removing the eye can stop retinoblastoma from coming back in children. About 195 children with advanced retinoblastoma in one eye will receive this extra treatment based on how risky their tumor looks…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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New drug PEP-010 shows promise in early trial for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called PEP-010, given alone or with chemotherapy (paclitaxel or gemcitabine), in people with metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose, and to see if t…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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New combo shows promise for rare eye cancer, but not a cure
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs, pembrolizumab and lenvatinib, in people with a rare eye cancer that has spread (metastatic uveal melanoma). The goal is to see if the combination can slow or stop tumor growth. About 51 adults are taking part, and they will be monitored with scans ever…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Promising new combo therapy targets rare brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests adding either lenalidomide or ibrutinib to standard chemotherapy for adults aged 18-65 with newly diagnosed primary central nervous system lymphoma (a rare brain cancer). The goal is to improve treatment response before a stem cell transplant. The trial first fin…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC
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New hope for aggressive breast cancer: immune-boosting drug combo tested
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug tiragolumab to standard chemotherapy and atezolizumab can help people with triple negative breast cancer. It includes two groups: those with early-stage cancer and those with advanced cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if the combi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:38 UTC
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Blood test may catch HPV cancer relapses before symptoms show
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a simple blood test can find early signs of HPV-positive pelvic cancer coming back after treatment. About 172 people who finished curative therapy for cancers like cervical or anal cancer will give blood samples. The test measures tiny bits of tumor DN…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New tool aims to reduce aggressive End-of-Life cancer care
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a special decision-making tool can help doctors and patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer choose wisely about continuing or stopping cancer treatments. The goal is to reduce the use of chemotherapy and other treatments in the last month of …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:37 UTC
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MRI screening may catch second cancers early in retinoblastoma patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether regular MRI scans can detect new head, neck, or brain cancers early in people with hereditary retinoblastoma who were treated with radiation therapy. The goal is to see if early detection leads to better surgery outcomes. About 88 participants aged 7 a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:36 UTC