Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group
Clinical trials sponsored by Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group, explained in plain language.
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Could some breast cancer patients skip harsh chemo?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether some patients with early-stage, HER2-positive breast cancer can safely avoid chemotherapy before surgery. Researchers are using a specific biomarker test to select 63 participants whose cancer is highly dependent on the HER2 protein. These patients w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Shocking the cancer: extreme hormone swings tested for tough prostate cases
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new approach called 'extreme bipolar androgen therapy' for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to standard hormone treatments. It alternates high doses of testosterone with a drug that blocks testosterone's effects, aim…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Three-Pronged attack on advanced lung cancer shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a combination of three drugs (amivantamab, lazertinib, and pemetrexed) as the first treatment for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has spread and has specific genetic changes (EGFR mutations). The goal is to see if this powerful combinati…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Race study for prostate cancer drug withdrawn before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if race affects how well a standard prostate cancer drug combination works for men with specific genetic changes in their tumors. It planned to enroll Black, Hispanic, White, and Native American men with advanced prostate cancer that had stopped responding…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC