University Health Network, Toronto
Clinical trials sponsored by University Health Network, Toronto, explained in plain language.
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Radiation and immunotherapy combo before lung cancer surgery shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether a low dose of radiation (12 Gy in 3 fractions) combined with one dose of the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can boost the immune system's attack on lung cancer cells before surgery. The study enrolls people with stage 2 or 3 non-small cell lung can…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a repurposed drug tame seizures in adult dravet patients?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested the drug fenfluramine (FINTEPLA) in adults with Dravet syndrome whose seizures were not controlled by other medications. The trial was open-label and added fenfluramine to existing treatments. It aimed to see if the drug could reduce monthly seizures by at least…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Chemo-Free hope for lung cancer: new drug combo tested
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had spread. The goal was to see if these drugs could control the cancer without needing chemotherapy. Only 5 people took part before the study was stopped …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Cancer Patients' COVID risk explored in terminated study
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to understand how COVID-19 affects people with cancer, especially those receiving treatment. Researchers planned to measure how many cancer patients had COVID-19 without symptoms and how their immune systems responded. The study was terminated early, so results a…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC