National Cancer Institute (nci)
Clinical trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute (nci), explained in plain language.
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Experimental pill combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested two experimental drugs taken by mouth—FdCyd and THU—in 59 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could control tumor growth. Participants took …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 24, 2026 16:17 UTC
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Could your sweat reveal COVID? new camera scans fingertips for virus
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new, non-invasive method to detect COVID-19 by scanning a person's fingerprints. Researchers used a special camera to analyze sweat on the fingertips of 66 adults who had recently tested positive or negative for COVID-19. The goal was to see if patterns in swe…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 16, 2026 13:02 UTC