Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

This study is testing whether some people with early-stage breast cancer can safely skip surgery after chemotherapy and instead use only radiation. It includes 84 adults with HER2-positive or triple-negative breast cancer who have responded well to initial chemo. The goal is to s…

This early study tests if a new, needle-based treatment using brief electric pulses can safely destroy certain pancreatic tumors without surgery. The treatment aims to spare healthy tissue nearby. About 12 adults with specific pancreatic cysts or low-grade tumors will be enrolled…

This study tests whether adding low-level red-light therapy to the standard hair-loss treatment minoxidil helps breast cancer patients regrow hair lost during chemotherapy. About 50 adults with stage I-IV breast cancer who lost at least half their scalp hair after chemo will be e…

This study looks at whether new types of menthol cigarettes are more addictive than a person's usual menthol brand. About 48 daily smokers will test different cigarettes in a lab and at home. Researchers will measure nicotine levels in the blood and ask about how much participant…

This study looks at how a special program, called the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program, works at the James Cancer Hospital. The program helps doctors and nurses better care for patients aged 65 and older who need cancer surgery. It includes checking for age-related issues l…

This study looks at how adults use nicotine pouches, a popular but little-studied product. Researchers will measure nicotine levels in the blood and track whether people switch from their usual brand to study-provided pouches. The goal is to gather information that can help shape…

This study aims to see how nicotine changes eye movements in people who use e-cigarettes. Researchers will measure things like how fast eyes move and how well they follow objects, along with blood nicotine levels and self-reported feelings. The goal is to find a more objective wa…

This study looks at whether putting higher taxes on e-cigarettes with flavors and features that appeal to young people can discourage teens and young adults from vaping, while still helping adult smokers switch away from regular cigarettes. Researchers will ask about 3,400 partic…

This pilot study will check if tumor DNA in spinal fluid can predict brain metastases in 40 patients with stage III or IV non-small cell lung cancer. Participants will undergo a lumbar puncture to collect cerebrospinal fluid, plus blood draws and an MRI six months later. The goal…