International Agency For Research On Cancer
Clinical trials sponsored by International Agency For Research On Cancer, explained in plain language.
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Pocket-Sized ultrasound could speed up breast cancer detection
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether a small, portable ultrasound device can accurately tell the difference between benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) breast lumps in women who had a positive clinical breast exam. Researchers tested the device on 150 women, using standard i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: International Agency for Research on Cancer • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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VR and music: a new way to ease chemo stress?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) and music during chemotherapy sessions is practical and helpful for breast cancer patients. Sixty patients were offered VR headsets with calming music and videos while receiving chemo. The goal was to see if patients would use …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: International Agency for Research on Cancer • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can survivor stories get more people screened for cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a short video featuring cancer survivors and local leaders could encourage more people in rural Tamil Nadu to get screened for oral, breast, and cervical cancer. Over 1,200 adults aged 30-59 who had not been screened recently were randomly assigned to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: International Agency for Research on Cancer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC