Regina Elena Cancer Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Regina Elena Cancer Institute, explained in plain language.
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MRI-Guided radiation boost shows promise in head and neck cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving an extra dose of radiation to oxygen-poor (hypoxic) areas of head and neck tumors can improve treatment response. About 91 adults with advanced squamous cell cancer of the throat or voice box will receive standard chemo-radiation with or without th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Stitch-Free kidney surgery could speed recovery in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two ways to remove kidney tumors using robotic surgery: one that uses stitches to close the wound and one that skips stitches. About 248 adults with early-stage kidney cancer will take part. The goal is to see if the stitch-free method is just as safe and effecti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Prostate cancer surgery: could it become a Same-Day procedure?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether men with prostate cancer can have robotic surgery to remove the prostate and go home the same day, instead of staying in the hospital overnight. Researchers will check how many patients agree to try this approach and how well it works. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC