Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, explained in plain language.
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Could some breast cancer patients safely skip surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether some patients with early-stage breast cancer who have an exceptional response to chemotherapy can safely avoid surgery. It aims to see if a non-surgical approach leads to similar cancer control as the standard surgery. The trial will enroll 84 patien…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:41 UTC
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Cancer center tests 'Quit Stick' to break smoking habit for patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a simple handheld device called the Buckeye Quit Stick can help cancer patients quit smoking. The device is designed to replace the physical habit of holding and handling cigarettes without using medications. Researchers will enroll 30 patients with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Can a simple massage ease the aches of cancer treatment?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study aims to see if offering focused upper body massage after radiation treatments can help breast cancer patients. It will test if the massages reduce muscle and joint pain, improve arm and shoulder mobility, and enhance overall quality of life during treatment. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Phone app aims to ease the heavy burden of cancer symptoms for rural patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a phone app called FOCUS that teaches coping skills to help people with advanced cancer manage common symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. It aims to make this support more accessible to patients living in rural areas who may have …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 06, 2026 15:38 UTC
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Scientists use VR to see if messy streets make you anxious
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses virtual reality to understand how the physical condition of a neighborhood—like litter, graffiti, or abandoned buildings—affects people's stress and anxiety. Researchers will compare participants' heart rate and anxiety when viewing a virtual version of their own …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Spinal tap test could predict lung Cancer's spread to brain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a spinal fluid test can predict which patients with advanced lung cancer are likely to develop brain metastases. Researchers will collect spinal fluid and blood from 40 patients with stage III or IV non-small cell lung cancer, some with and some without …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC