Swiss Cancer Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Swiss Cancer Institute, explained in plain language.
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Cancer bone drug trial: can fewer shots work just as well?
Disease control OngoingThis large, late-stage trial is testing if a drug that helps prevent painful bone complications in people with metastatic breast or prostate cancer is just as effective when given every 12 weeks instead of the standard every 4 weeks. The goal is to see if the less frequent schedu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists test gentler cancer treatment to spare men from harsh side effects
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether lower doses of chemotherapy and radiation can effectively treat a type of testicular cancer called seminoma. The goal is to control the cancer while reducing the risk of serious long-term side effects from standard, more intense treatments. It is for…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Blood test guides cancer treatment: trial aims to tweak therapy for better control
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing a more personalized approach to treating an aggressive blood cancer called diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). It aims to see if adjusting the standard treatment based on early results from PET scans and a special blood test (ctDNA) can improve outcomes. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Double attack on aggressive lung cancer: radiation joins forces with immune drug
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing if adding chest radiation therapy to a maintenance immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) can better control advanced small cell lung cancer. Patients first receive standard chemotherapy combined with durvalumab. If the cancer responds or stays stable, they then re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New bladder cancer combo aims to spare patients radical surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new treatment approach for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It combines a liquid treatment placed directly into the bladder (BCG) with standard chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug given by IV. The main goal is to see if this combination can completely cl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:29 UTC