Masonic Cancer Center, University Of Minnesota
Clinical trials sponsored by Masonic Cancer Center, University Of Minnesota, explained in plain language.
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New drug combo aims to prevent transplant complications in blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a drug called VIC-1911 to standard medications can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and cancer relapse after a stem cell transplant. Sixteen adults with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma took part. The goal was to find the best dose …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 00:28 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called HCW9218 in 18 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to at least two prior treatments. The drug works by activating immune cells and blocking signals that help tumors grow. The main goal was to find a safe dose and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC
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Study drinks show promise in flushing out Cancer-Causing chemicals
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether two special drinks can help the body remove environmental toxins and cancer-causing chemicals. 300 healthy adults, including smokers and non-smokers, participated. Researchers measured toxin byproducts in urine to see if the drinks boosted detoxification…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 04, 2026 16:24 UTC
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Last-Resort radiation therapy shows promise for rare childhood and adult cancers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study gave a special radioactive drug (131I-MIBG) to 15 patients with advanced neuroblastoma or pheochromocytoma who had run out of standard treatments. The goal was to see if it could shrink tumors and ease symptoms, while tracking side effects. Patients received different …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Physical therapy eases arm pain after breast cancer surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether physical therapy can improve arm, shoulder, and hand problems that some people develop after breast cancer surgery. It involved 135 women and men who had surgery to remove breast cancer and at least one lymph node. The goal was to see if therapy helps…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:49 UTC
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Remote cigarette study tests if filter holes change toxin exposure
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether it's possible to run a smoking study entirely through telehealth visits. 64 adult smokers were asked to use cigarettes with either minimal or moderate filter ventilation. Researchers measured how much they smoked, their nicotine levels, and other health …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Sweet smokes? study tests if sugar makes cigarettes more addictive
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested if the amount of sugar in cigarette tobacco changes how appealing or addictive the cigarettes are. Thirty adult smokers tried cigarettes with different sugar levels and answered questions about their experience. The goal was to see if lower-sugar cigarettes migh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC