Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Roswell Park Cancer Institute, explained in plain language.
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Light-Activated drug tested to supercharge cancer treatment
Disease control TerminatedThis early safety study tested whether a special light-activated drug (photodynamic therapy) given during surgery could help the body's immune system fight advanced lung cancer more effectively when combined with immunotherapy. The trial enrolled 5 patients with non-small cell lu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Early-Stage trial halted after testing drug duo for tough prostate cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial aimed to see if adding a new oral drug (decitabine/cedazuridine) to a standard prostate cancer drug (enzalutamide) was safe and could help overcome treatment resistance. It involved 8 men with advanced prostate cancer that had spread and stopped responding …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Early COVID-19 treatment trial for vulnerable cancer patients halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested whether two immune-stimulating drugs (rintatolimod and interferon) could help cancer patients fight off COVID-19 infections. The trial aimed to find safe doses and see if the treatment reduced the amount of virus in patients. It was designed for adul…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to jumpstart immune system against stubborn melanoma
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of treatments for patients with advanced melanoma that had stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The approach involved giving patients a personalized vaccine made from their own immune cells, plus three drugs designed to help those cells fi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Scientists track puffs to see what makes vaping appealing
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to understand how different vape flavors and types of nicotine (lab-made vs. tobacco-derived) affect how people puff on e-cigarettes. Researchers measured puffing patterns in 21 daily vapers to learn how product design influences use and appeal. The goal was to g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Can you taste the difference? study tests flavor perception in vaping
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to understand how people identify and describe the flavors and smells of e-liquids used in vaping. Researchers compared the abilities of everyday vapers and non-users to detect specific flavors and their intensity. The goal was to gather basic information about s…
Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 18:32 UTC