Instituto Do Cancer Do Estado De São Paulo
Clinical trials sponsored by Instituto Do Cancer Do Estado De São Paulo, explained in plain language.
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Which fluid lifts better? trial tests two solutions for removing esophageal cancer without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two liquids—hyaluronic acid and hydroxyethylamide—used to lift early-stage esophageal tumors before endoscopic removal. Doctors inject one of these solutions under the cancer to create a cushion, making it safer and easier to cut out. The study measures how mu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: immunotherapy drug targets tumors regardless of origin
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug nivolumab in people with advanced rare cancers that have a specific marker (PD-L1). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the tumors when other treatments have stopped working. Up to 28 adults will receive treatment for up to 12 months, an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New blood test could replace scans for HPV cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a simple blood test that looks for tumor DNA from HPV-related cervical and anal cancers after radiation treatment. The goal is to see if this test can replace expensive imaging scans and help doctors find early signs of cancer returning. If the test is posit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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AI eye on cancer: robot helps spot hidden polyps
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study will test whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors find and identify colorectal polyps during colonoscopy better than standard methods. About 1000 adults having a routine colonoscopy will be randomly assigned to either AI-assisted or standard colonoscopy. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Chilled water may curb pancreatitis risk after Bile-Duct procedure
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether rinsing the bile-duct opening with ice-cold water, on top of standard anti-inflammatory medication, can lower the chance of pancreatitis after an ERCP procedure. About 462 adults who need an ERCP will receive either the usual NSAID pill alone or the NSAID…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stent showdown: which esophageal prosthesis best restores swallowing in advanced cancer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial compares two types of esophageal stents—fully covered and partially covered—for people with advanced esophageal cancer who have trouble swallowing. The goal is to see which stent requires fewer repeat procedures and has fewer complications. Participants receive one of …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New robot arm takes on cancer surgery – first safety check begins
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test a new robotic surgery platform called RonovoTM in 40 adults with cancer who need elective surgery. The robot helps surgeons perform minimally invasive procedures in digestive, thoracic, urology, and gynecology areas. Researchers will track complications, tech…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC