Unc Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Unc Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, explained in plain language.
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Experimental lymphoma combo trial halted early – only 5 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new combination of drugs (polatuzumab vedotin plus standard chemotherapy) for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that came back or didn't improve after initial treatment. The trial aimed to see if this mix could shrink tumors better than standard ther…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New ultrasound technique aims to spot cancer without radiation
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new 3D ultrasound technique called acoustic angiography to improve imaging of breast and thyroid tumors. Researchers planned to enroll 45 people, including healthy volunteers and patients scheduled for biopsy. The study was stopped early due to funding problem…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New scan technique tested for prostate cancer radiation planning
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether combining two types of scans (PSMA-PET and MRI) can help doctors better target radiation for prostate cancer. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and possible. Only 8 people took part before the study was stopped early.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC