Ohsu Knight Cancer Institute

This phase I trial tests whether adding the experimental drug iadademstat to two standard leukemia medications (azacitidine and venetoclax) is safe and tolerable for adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot undergo intensive chemotherapy. Iadademstat bl…

This phase 2 trial tests whether injecting chemotherapy drugs (cytarabine, methotrexate, and hydrocortisone) into the spinal fluid can prevent severe brain side effects in people receiving CAR T-cell therapy for blood cancers. About 20-70% of CAR T patients develop neurotoxicity,…

This study looks at whether getting standard immunotherapy in the morning (before 11 am) or afternoon (after 12 pm) changes how well it fights advanced or metastatic solid tumors. Researchers think the body's internal clock (circadian rhythm) might affect immune activity. About 1…

This phase II trial is testing a radioactive drug called 177Lu-DOTATATE in 10 people with stage IV or recurrent breast cancer. The drug seeks out cancer cells that have a specific receptor (SSTR2) and delivers radiation to kill them. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors and…

This study tests whether removing a smaller border of healthy tissue around a melanoma (narrow excision) works as well as the standard wider excision. About 1,000 adults with early-stage melanoma will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries. The goal is to see if narrow …

This study tests an internet-based program called iLIVE that combines weight loss coaching and online exercise classes for men who have had hormone therapy for prostate cancer. The goal is to see if it can reduce obesity and frailty, which are common side effects of treatment. Re…

This study tests whether adding mosunetuzumab, an antibody that helps the immune system attack cancer, to standard chemotherapy can safely treat aggressive B-cell lymphomas. About 30 adults with untreated high-grade or diffuse large B-cell lymphoma will receive the combination. R…

This study tests a new mix of drugs for people newly diagnosed with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The treatment combines a targeted drug (venetoclax) with two chemotherapy drugs, then switches to another chemo drug plus venetoclax. The goal is to see if this ap…

This study tests a combination of three drugs—glofitamab, ibrutinib, and obinutuzumab—in people with mantle cell lymphoma who are either 65 or older, or between 18 and 64 with high-risk features. The goal is to see if the combo is safe and can shrink or eliminate tumors. Particip…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug venetoclax to a standard chemotherapy regimen (FLAG IDA) works better than the usual treatment for adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 102 participants will receive either the new combinati…

This study offers a special stem cell transplant to people with cancer or other disorders who lack a perfectly matched donor. Doctors use a device to purify stem cells from a partially matched donor, removing immune cells that can cause rejection or attack the patient's body. The…

This early-phase trial tests whether combining three drugs—axatilimab, retifanlimab, and paclitaxel—is safe and effective for people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The study will enroll 38 adults whose cancer has spread or not responded to prior treatment. Researchers …

This phase 1 trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug pemigatinib after standard chemotherapy can help people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Pemigatinib blocks a protein called FGFR that may fuel leukemia growth. The study will enroll 32 adults with i…

This early-phase study tests whether combining three drugs (tafasitamab, acalabrutinib, and obinutuzumab) is safe and effective for people with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). The goal is to control the cancer by targeting differe…

This study tests whether using two contrast agents (gadolinium and ferumoxytol) in one MRI session can improve the detection and diagnosis of brain and central nervous system abnormalities. About 150 participants with neurological symptoms or known brain lesions will undergo imag…

This study tests whether giving the drug amiodarone after minimally invasive esophageal cancer surgery can prevent a common complication called atrial fibrillation (an irregular, often rapid heart rhythm). About 90 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to receive e…

This trial tests a web-based program called COMPASS that provides personalized exercise and nutrition advice, along with text messages, activity trackers, and coaching, for people with stage I-III pancreatic cancer receiving chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to see if the …

This study tests whether exercising with others, including some social time, can reduce feelings of loneliness in older men (65+) who have had prostate cancer. 150 participants will be assigned to one of three groups: socially enhanced group exercise, regular group exercise, or e…

This study looks at whether doing creative arts like drawing, painting, or making sculptures can help children with cancer feel better and improve their quality of life. About 72 children aged 8 to 13 who were diagnosed with cancer in the past year will take part. Some will do ar…

This study tests whether olanzapine, a drug already used for other conditions, can help cancer patients who are losing weight and appetite. About 66 adults with advanced lung, stomach, or bowel cancers will receive either olanzapine or a placebo. The goal is to see if olanzapine …

This study tests a low-literacy conversation tool designed to help lung cancer patients and their doctors make treatment decisions together. Researchers will enroll 300 patients to see if the tool improves understanding, reduces confusion, and boosts confidence in choices. The fo…

This early phase 1 trial is studying how the drug OMO-103 affects pancreatic cancer cells in 12 patients with advanced or metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The main goal is to see if the drug changes the tumor's biology by analyzing tissue samples before and after trea…

This early phase trial is testing several targeted drugs in people with pancreatic cancer to see how they affect tumor biology. Researchers will compare tumor samples taken before and after treatment to understand which drugs might work best. The goal is not to treat the cancer d…

This study offers free genetic testing to the general public to identify people with inherited cancer syndromes like hereditary breast and ovarian cancer or Lynch syndrome. Researchers aim to see if broad testing is more effective than only testing those with a family history. Up…

This trial is testing whether taking daily fiber supplements can change the types and amounts of bacteria living in the colon. The study involves 120 adults with benign anal or colorectal conditions who are not currently on fiber supplements. Researchers will compare gut bacteria…

This study looks at whether men and women experience different side effects from cancer immunotherapy. Researchers will track symptoms and quality of life in 100 adults starting standard immunotherapy. The goal is to better understand how sex and gender influence treatment experi…

This study looks at how hormonal therapy changes PSMA levels in men with prostate cancer, both in early and advanced stages. Researchers will use PSMA PET scans at different times after starting therapy to see when the scan is most accurate for staging the cancer. The goal is to …

This study looks at whether a simple blood test can help doctors decide if rectal cancer patients can avoid surgery and keep their rectum. Researchers will measure tiny bits of tumor DNA in the blood (ctDNA) before, during, and after standard treatment. The goal is to see if chan…

This study looks at whether CAR-T cell therapy reduces the body's ability to fight off diseases like measles and mumps that were previously prevented by vaccines. Researchers will measure antibody levels in 45 adults with multiple myeloma or non-Hodgkin lymphoma before and after …