Regina Elena Cancer Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Regina Elena Cancer Institute, explained in plain language.
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New pill aims to shield bones from cancer treatment damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a special combination of vitamin K, a milk protein (α-lactalbumin), and a sugar-like compound (D-chiro-inositol) can better protect bone health in women with breast cancer. These women are taking hormone-blocking drugs that can weaken bones. Researchers w…
Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Scientists grow 'Mini-Tumors' to spare women harsh cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create tiny 3D models called 'organoids' from the cervical cancer tissue of 24 patients. These mini-tumors will be grown in a lab to act as patient 'avatars' for testing how real tumors might respond to different drugs. The goal is to gather knowledge that coul…
Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Scientists test shipping cancer to grow 'Mini-Organs' in lab
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if endometrial cancer tissue samples, collected during a patient's standard surgery at other hospitals, can be successfully shipped and then grown into 3D 'organoids' (mini-tumors) in the lab. Researchers will enroll about 20 patients to check if the shippi…
Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC