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Clinical trials sponsored by Unicancer, explained in plain language.
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New drug combo shows promise in stomach cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug ivonescimab to standard chemotherapy can shrink tumors better than chemo alone in people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal cancer. About 88 participants will receive treatment every two weeks. The main goal is to see how many patie…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 22:32 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called zanidatamab in adults with certain advanced cancers (lung, endometrial, colorectal, head & neck, or sarcoma) that have a specific change in the HER2 gene. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants receive the drug by IV every 3 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 22:32 UTC
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Tailored chemo doses aim to cut severe side effects in digestive cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the right dose of chemotherapy for people with digestive cancers who have a genetic condition called DPD deficiency, which makes standard chemo doses dangerous. About 400 participants will receive a reduced dose based on their DPD activity and be monitored…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 16, 2026 22:26 UTC
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Could some breast cancer patients skip chemo? new trial investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether some women with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer can receive less chemotherapy. It includes two groups: one gets a combination of immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and a lower dose of chemo, and the other gets no treatment after surgery, just regu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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New hope for vulnerable prostate cancer patients: drug combo aims to delay disease worsening
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding darolutamide to standard hormone therapy (ADT) can slow cancer growth in men with metastatic prostate cancer who are not healthy enough for stronger treatments like chemotherapy. About 300 participants will receive either the drug combination or a …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New hope for bile duct cancer: experimental drug takes on chemotherapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a new drug called ivonescimab works better than standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX) for people with advanced bile duct cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. About 72 patients who were part of a previous trial will receive either ivonescimab or chemother…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New combo aims to stop breast cancer return after chemo fails to wipe it out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with triple-negative breast cancer whose tumor did not completely disappear after initial chemotherapy plus immunotherapy. The goal is to see if adding two drugs—pembrolizumab and capecitabine—after surgery can help prevent the cancer from coming back. Ab…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets breast cancer that invaded the brain
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of two oral drugs (tucatinib and capecitabine) plus a chemotherapy given directly into the spinal fluid (trastuzumab) can help people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord. About 30 adult…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Immunotherapy shows promise for rare cancers in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab works better than standard chemotherapy as the first treatment for people with advanced cancers that have specific genetic markers (dMMR/MSI). The cancers studied are rare types like pancreatic, stomach, and small bowel …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New trial aims to match cancer treatment to each Patient's immune system
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests giving immunotherapy before surgery for cancers that haven't spread. It uses a quick blood and tumor test to match each person's treatment to their unique immune profile. The goal is to shrink tumors, boost the immune system, and lower the chance of cancer coming…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New hope for tough liver cancers: immunotherapy plus targeted chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a liver-directed chemotherapy (GEMOX) to standard immunotherapy (durvalumab + tremelimumab) works better than immunotherapy alone for people with advanced liver cancer that has a high tumor burden. About 196 adults with liver cancer that has spread…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 15:58 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients with dangerous gene flaw: safer chemo combo tested
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a different chemotherapy drug (trifluridine/tipiracil) for people with metastatic colorectal or gastroesophageal cancer who have a genetic condition (DPD deficiency) that makes standard chemo very toxic. About 73 participants will receive this drug along with oth…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:46 UTC
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Melanoma patients get immunotherapy shots directly into tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) directly into melanoma tumors before surgery can shrink or eliminate the cancer while causing fewer side effects than standard IV treatment. About 50 adults with stage III melanoma that can be s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:04 UTC
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BREAST CANCER BREAKTHROUGH: NEW DRUG MAY LET THOUSANDS SKIP CHEMO
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug ribociclib can safely replace chemotherapy for women with a common type of early breast cancer (HR+ HER2-) that has an intermediate risk of coming back. About 3,900 participants will receive either standard chemotherapy followed by hormone therap…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Can a virtual lifestyle program cut breast cancer risk in High-Risk women?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests an online program that teaches women at high or very high risk of breast cancer how to lower their risk through healthy lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. About 1,500 women aged 40-74 who already took part in a larger breast cancer screening study will be …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC
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App-Based monitoring aims to boost quality of life in advanced breast cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a digital platform called CUREETY TECHCARE can improve quality of life and reduce hospital visits for people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer starting their first treatment. About 472 participants will either use the app to report symptoms an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 22:32 UTC
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AI predicts arm swelling risk to guide breast cancer treatment
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that predicts a woman's personal risk of arm lymphedema (swelling) after breast cancer radiation can help patients and doctors make better treatment choices. About 724 women with breast cancer who need radiation will b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:41 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to cancer drug resistance in 400 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 400 adults with advanced breast, lung, stomach, or bladder cancer who are receiving antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), a type of targeted therapy. Researchers will compare tumor samples taken before treatment and after the cancer progresses to identify genetic or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 16, 2026 22:32 UTC
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Researchers track Real-World outcomes for rare colorectal cancer mutation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering medical information and biological samples from 400 adults with a specific genetic mutation (BRAFV600E) in advanced colorectal cancer. The goal is to learn how this cancer is treated in real-world settings and how long patients live. No new treatments are …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Blood test could revolutionize Follow-Up for HPV throat cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether measuring HPV DNA in the blood can help find throat cancer recurrence earlier in patients with HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer. About 420 participants will be followed after treatment to see if those with undetectable HPV DNA can safely have fewer che…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC