Thomas Jefferson University

This early-stage trial tested a combination of hyperthermia (heating the tumor area) and the drug olaparib in people whose breast cancer had returned on the chest wall. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and to find the best dose. Only 3 people took part before the s…

This study tested a shorter course of radiation therapy guided by MRI for men with high-risk prostate cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce side effects and shorten overall treatment time compared to standard therapy. Only 6 people took part before the study w…

This study tested a text-message-based diet program called Txt4fasting for people with breast or lung cancer that spread to the brain. The goal was to see if eating only during certain hours could reduce thinking and memory problems after radiation. Only 1 person enrolled before …

This study aimed to see if a culturally tailored educational video could help people from African American, Korean, and Chinese communities learn more about lung cancer and screening. Researchers held focus groups with 11 adults who had a history of smoking, lung cancer, or scree…

This study looked at whether using ultrasound guidance when placing a hormonal IUD right after a vaginal delivery helps lower the chance the IUD will fall out. About 100 women who wanted an IUD for birth control after giving birth took part. Half had the IUD placed with ultrasoun…