National Cancer Institute (nci)
Clinical trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute (nci), explained in plain language.
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Could a breast cancer drug shrink kaposi sarcoma tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called abemaciclib, currently used for breast cancer, to see if it can safely treat Kaposi sarcoma (KS) in people with or without HIV. About 86 adults with KS will take the drug daily in 28-day cycles. Researchers will monitor for side effects and check if…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 24, 2026 16:06 UTC
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Scientists target aggressive cancers that defy standard drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a combination of two drugs, sacituzumab govitecan and berzosertib, can help shrink tumors in people with aggressive cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. It is for adults with specific cancers, including small cell lung cancer …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 20, 2026 16:16 UTC
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Major trial aims to tame aggressive uterine cancer with targeted drug cocktails
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large, late-stage trial is testing whether adding newer, faster-to-administer targeted drugs to standard chemotherapy is better at controlling a specific, aggressive type of uterine cancer (HER2-positive). It will involve 360 patients who have recently been diagnosed and hav…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 13, 2026 20:20 UTC
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New Two-Pronged attack tested for tough blood cancer in older adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a combination of two targeted drugs, inotuzumab ozogamicin and blinatumomab, for adults with a specific type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It is for older adults newly diagnosed with this cancer or adults whose cancer has come back or hasn't respond…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 07, 2026 14:36 UTC
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Gene mutation study aims to unlock secrets of mesothelioma risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with inherited changes in the BAP1 gene and other cancer-related genes to learn how mesothelioma and other cancers develop. Participants include both people with mesothelioma and their family members. Researchers collect medical history, saliva, blood, a…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 24, 2026 16:05 UTC
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Scientists track rare cancer families to unlock genetic secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand inherited forms of kidney and urinary tract cancers, like Von Hippel-Lindau disease. Researchers will observe families with these conditions over time to learn how the diseases develop, what symptoms they cause, and how specific genetic change…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 13, 2026 20:08 UTC