National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
Clinical trials sponsored by National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan, explained in plain language.
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New drug combo shows promise for tough bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, lenvatinib and paclitaxel, in people with advanced bile duct cancer that has stopped responding to standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink tumors or slow the disease. About 51 adults with various types of…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:08 UTC
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New cocktail aims to extend life in tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two chemotherapy combinations for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has spread. The goal is to see which combo shrinks tumors better and helps people live longer without the cancer growing. About 66 adults will receive either gemcitabine, nab-pacli…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:07 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) in people with advanced liver cancer who also have chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to see if the treatment can shrink or control the cancer. Participants receive the drugs by IV and are monitored for side…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:05 UTC
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Taiwanese study digs into DNA of rare stomach tumors to find new drug targets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at the genetic makeup of a rare stomach cancer called GIST in 50 Taiwanese patients whose tumors lack the most common gene changes. By analyzing their DNA, researchers hope to find new treatment options for these hard-to-treat cases. The goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 02:01 UTC
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Taiwan launches genetic map for bile duct cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to collect and analyze tumor tissue from 480 adults with advanced biliary tract cancer in Taiwan. By using genetic sequencing, researchers hope to identify key mutations that could guide personalized treatments and clinical trials. Participants must be 20 or older…
Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC