Institut Curie
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut Curie, explained in plain language.
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Promising breast cancer drug trial stopped early – what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called PLX038 in 14 people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that had already been treated. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:34 UTC
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Promising cancer combo trial shut down early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two experimental drugs (tuvusertib and PLX038) in people with advanced solid tumors that could not be cured. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the drugs could shrink tumors. Only 10 people were enrolled before the study was…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Promising leukemia drug trial cut short — only 10 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called PF-05212384 in people with certain aggressive blood cancers (leukemia or related conditions) that came back or didn't respond to treatment. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink or control the cancer. Only 10 people took part before the stud…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:21 UTC
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New study tests better bandages for bleeding cancer wounds
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a special hemostatic dressing can reduce bleeding when changing bandages on bleeding cancer wounds. Four adults with malignant wounds took part. The goal was to find a way to stop bleeding and prevent it from coming back, while also checking pain and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Blood DNA hunt for cervical cancer spread
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if DNA from cervical cancer tumors can be found in the blood of patients. Researchers wanted to know if this could help detect early signs of cancer spread. The study included 26 patients with cervical cancer and used blood samples to look for tumor DNA.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:02 UTC