Institut Paoli-calmettes

This study tested a newer, less invasive surgery called ETAP (done through the anus) against standard laparoscopic surgery (done through the belly) for low rectal cancer. 226 adults took part. The goal was to see if ETAP is as good at removing all cancer while possibly leading to…

This early-phase study tested whether giving specially selected donor immune cells (NK cells) soon after a stem cell transplant is safe for people with blood cancers. Seventeen patients received the cells, and researchers monitored for serious side effects within 30 days. The goa…

This study looked at whether taking an oral hormone therapy called apalutamide for 6 months could slow down low-risk prostate cancer and delay the need for more aggressive treatments like surgery or radiation. 93 men on active surveillance (watching the cancer without immediate t…

This early-phase trial tested a new type of stem cell transplant called a microtransplant in 25 people with myeloid blood cancers (like leukemia) who were too old or frail for a standard transplant. Unlike a regular transplant, this one used stem cells from a partially matched fa…

This study looked at whether reducing the use of strong, broad-spectrum antibiotics in cancer patients with sepsis or septic shock is as safe as continuing them. The goal is to lower the risk of creating drug-resistant bacteria. Researchers compared a de-escalation strategy to st…

This study looked at whether a new urine test called VISIOCYT can better detect bladder tumors than standard methods. Over 700 patients undergoing cystoscopy (a scope procedure) provided urine samples for both standard and VISIOCYT analysis. The goal was to see how accurate the n…

This study tests whether sending a condolence letter to family caregivers after a patient's death, along with offering a bereavement consultation with the doctor, helps them cope better. About 432 caregivers will be randomly assigned to receive either the letter and consultation …

This study looked at whether analyzing the DNA of a patient's tumor can help doctors pick a targeted therapy for advanced or metastatic cancer. Researchers enrolled 550 adults with various solid tumors that had spread. They took biopsy or blood samples to search for genetic chang…

This study aimed to find biological markers (biomarkers) in pancreatic tumor cells and blood that could help predict how well a patient might respond to treatment. Researchers analyzed genetic and protein information from tumor samples collected via ultrasound-guided biopsy, as w…

This study looked at 135 people with advanced lung cancer, lymphoma, or other tumors treated with immunotherapy drugs called checkpoint inhibitors. Researchers collected blood and tumor samples over time to measure immune cells and molecules that might predict whether the treatme…

This study collected blood, bone marrow, skin, and cheek cell samples from 650 adults with acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or myeloproliferative disorders. Researchers analyzed the samples to find genetic, epigenetic, and drug sensitivity patterns that might predict ho…