Swiss Cancer Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Swiss Cancer Institute, explained in plain language.
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Could less treatment be just as good for some testicular cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with stage IIA or IIB seminoma, a type of testicular cancer. It tests a reduced-intensity combination of chemotherapy and radiation to see if it can control the cancer as well as standard treatment while causing fewer side effects. About 135 participants …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New combo aims to extend life in aggressive lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding chest radiation to maintenance durvalumab can help people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer live longer without the disease getting worse. About 46 participants will first receive standard chemo plus durvalumab, then those whose cancer re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 08:53 UTC
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Could a shot every 12 weeks be as good as every 4 weeks for cancer bone health?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether giving denosumab every 12 weeks is as effective as the standard every 4 weeks at preventing bone complications (like fractures or need for radiation) in people with metastatic breast or prostate cancer that has spread to the bone. About 1380 parti…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 08:52 UTC
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Smart scans and DNA tests guide lymphoma therapy, reducing unnecessary drugs
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using ctDNA blood tests and PET scans can help doctors tailor treatment for people with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). About 260 participants will receive standard chemotherapy (R-CHOP) plus or minus a targeted drug (acalabrutinib) based on their …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Bladder cancer breakthrough? new combo aims to save bladders
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving a special BCG treatment directly into the bladder, followed by chemotherapy and immunotherapy, can make muscle-invasive bladder cancer disappear before surgery. The goal is to increase the chance of a complete response, so patients might avoid havi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Radiation-boosted immunotherapy shows promise against advanced lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a special type of radiotherapy to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with stage III lung cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. About 90 participants will receive one of three radiation schedules …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Spinal fluid test could spot hidden brain lymphoma
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a liquid biopsy (a test that looks for cancer DNA in spinal fluid) can find lymphoma in the brain more accurately than current methods. It involves 64 people with high-risk B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The goal is to improve detection and help doctors …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC