Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, explained in plain language.
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New drug shows promise for tough bladder cancer
Disease control CompletedThis small pilot study tested a drug called BGJ398 in 4 people with a type of bladder cancer that stayed in the bladder lining but came back after standard treatment. The goal was to see if the drug could make the tumor disappear. The study is complete, but results are not yet re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 23:50 UTC
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Immune boosters join chemo in fight against ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study looked at adding the immunotherapy drugs nivolumab (with or without ipilimumab) to standard chemotherapy for people with advanced high-grade serous ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. The main goal was to see if the combination was safe a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 23:50 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden prostate cancer spread
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new type of PET scan that uses a radioactive tracer called 89Zr-DFO-huJ591 to find prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body, especially the bones. 77 men with metastatic prostate cancer received both the experimental scan and standard scans (…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 23:52 UTC
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New therapy aims to ease anxiety for older cancer patients and their caregivers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special therapy called Managing Anxiety from Cancer (MAC) to see if it helps reduce anxiety in older adults (65+) with cancer and their caregivers. 26 people took part, and the therapy was compared to usual care. The goal was to improve emotional well-being an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 23:50 UTC
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Can a better heart scan save hodgkin survivors from silent damage?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 133 Hodgkin lymphoma survivors who had chest radiation at least 5 years ago. Researchers compared two heart tests—cardiac MRI and stress echocardiogram—to see which one finds heart damage earlier. The goal is to improve long-term heart monitoring for survivor…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 23:49 UTC
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Caregiver Check-Up: does a simple screening boost support?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether screening cancer caregivers for distress and then providing targeted support (the S+C approach) is better than usual care. About 150 caregivers of cancer patients took part. The goal was to see if this approach reduces caregivers' unmet needs and impr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 28, 2026 13:02 UTC