Institut Du Cancer De Montpellier - Val D'aurelle
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut Du Cancer De Montpellier - Val D'aurelle, explained in plain language.
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Can more lutathera stop tumor progression? new study seeks answers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with intestinal neuroendocrine tumors that have started growing again after initial treatment with Lutathera. It compares giving two more cycles of Lutathera versus simply monitoring the tumor over six months. The goal is to see if extra treatment can bet…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New Two-Drug sequence aims to extend life in pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two different chemotherapy combinations one after the other works better than the standard single combination for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. About 162 adults aged 18 to 75 with confirmed disease will be randomly assigned to either th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New trial aims to customize breast cancer radiation to cut harmful side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether personalizing the dose and schedule of radiation therapy after breast cancer surgery can reduce long-term side effects like scarring (fibrosis) and radiation-induced cancers, while still preventing the cancer from coming back. The trial will enroll 8…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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MRI-Guided therapy could spare rectal cancer patients from unnecessary surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. It tests whether using MRI scans early after chemotherapy can help doctors choose the best next step: surgery or more chemo with radiation. The goal is to improve cancer control and reduce side effects. About 1,075 par…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can a vacuum dressing stop wound infections after breast cancer surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special vacuum dressing (negative pressure therapy) can reduce wound complications like infection, reopening, or slow healing after complex breast cancer surgery with reconstruction. About 254 women with risk factors like obesity or smoking will be rand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New cocktail of chemo and precision radiation aims to tame pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a two-step approach for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. First, patients receive two powerful chemotherapy regimens in sequence (GEMBRAX then FOLFIRINOX). Then, those whose cancer does not worsen get MRI-gu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New RNA test could spot brain tumors without surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether chemical marks on RNA molecules found in blood and urine can help diagnose gliomas, a type of brain tumor. Researchers will collect samples from 228 adults scheduled for brain surgery and compare them to healthy controls. The goal is to develop a non…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Blood test may predict implant scarring after breast cancer radiation
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test called NovaGray RILA Breast® to see if it can predict severe capsular contracture (hardening and tightening of scar tissue around a breast implant) after radiotherapy. Researchers will enroll 250 breast cancer patients who have had a mastectomy …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Laser light offers hope for chemo nerve pain in new trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether shining a special laser light on painful areas can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. About 70 cancer survivors with lasting nerve pain will receive either real or placebo laser treatments. The goal is to see if this safe, non-drug approach can imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Yoga and PT show promise in easing pain for breast cancer patients on hormone therapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program combining physical therapy, yoga, and patient education can reduce joint and muscle pain caused by hormone therapy in breast cancer patients. About 108 women with non-metastatic breast cancer and moderate-to-severe pain will be randomly assigned…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Personalized soundtracks may help cancer patients kick the habit
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding music therapy to standard smoking cessation support helps cancer patients quit. 26 participants will work with a music therapist to create a personalized soundtrack to manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings. The goal is to see if this combined app…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Smarter radiation aims to spare breast cancer patients from painful side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of radiation therapy that adapts to changes in the body during treatment, aiming to reduce side effects like skin burns and scarring. It includes 500 women with breast cancer who are at high risk of fibrosis (hardening of breast tissue). The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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One-Shot lung radiation: does it spare Patients' quality of life?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tracks quality of life in 190 people with inoperable lung tumors or up to 3 lung metastases who receive a single high-dose radiation treatment. Participants fill out questionnaires before treatment and at several points over a year to measure symptoms like breathing tr…
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Breathe away the fear: new study tests heart coherence for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily breathing exercise called cardiac coherence can lower anxiety in people awaiting surgery for peritoneal cancer. About 60 participants will either practice the technique or receive standard care. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free method …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Brain tumor patients may sharpen thinking with At-Home rehab program
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a remote cognitive rehabilitation program for adults with slow-growing brain tumors (grade 2 or 3 glioma) who often struggle with memory, attention, and thinking. About 187 participants will either receive the program or standard care. The goal is to see if the p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Light therapy may improve sexual health in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a light-based treatment called photobiomodulation affects sexual quality of life in women with breast cancer who have menopausal symptoms like vaginal dryness and pain. About 25 women will be asked about their sexual health before and after the t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New study tests if proactive sexual health talks boost breast cancer Survivors' Well-Being
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two approaches to sexual health support for breast cancer patients who recently finished standard treatment. One group gets personalized, proactive care, while the other gets support only when they ask. Researchers will measure sexual quality of life over two …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:05 UTC
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New database aims to unlock secrets of metabolic radiotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of medical information and blood samples from 350 adults receiving metabolic radiotherapy for thyroid, prostate, or neuroendocrine cancers. The goal is to provide researchers with valuable data to better understand these treatments. No new …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Could saving a tiny artery prevent deadly leaks after colon surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether preserving the left colic artery during colon or rectal cancer surgery helps keep the remaining colon well-supplied with blood. Surgeons will temporarily clamp the main artery and use a green dye to measure blood flow. The goal is to see if this techni…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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What drives seniors with cancer to move and eat right? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at what motivates people aged 70 and older with cancer to be physically active and eat healthy. Researchers will group participants based on their motivation patterns, then test a personalized program to help them improve their activity and diet. The goal is to d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can a Pre-Surgery diet alter breast cancer cells? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether women with early-stage luminal breast cancer can follow a special diet (ketogenic or protein-restricted) for about 9 days before their surgery. The main goal is to see if patients can stick to the diet. Researchers will also look at how the diet affe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC