University Of Rochester Ncorp Research Base
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Rochester Ncorp Research Base, explained in plain language.
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Can a common antidepressant ease the exhaustion of cancer survivors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether the drug bupropion can help reduce severe, long-lasting fatigue in people who have finished their main cancer treatments. Researchers are comparing the drug against a placebo (a dummy pill) in over 400 cancer survivors. The goal is to see if this med…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Rochester NCORP Research Base • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can walking and light weights beat drugs for chemo pain?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing if a simple, home-based exercise program can better relieve the nerve pain, numbness, and tingling that often follows chemotherapy. About 133 cancer patients who have this side effect are being assigned to either follow a 6-week walking and resistance progra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rochester NCORP Research Base • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Phone support study aims to ease burden for cancer patients and families
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing two different ways to help cancer clinics provide a phone-based support program called ENABLE to patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers. The program focuses on improving quality of life by helping with stress, symptoms, communication, and plannin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rochester NCORP Research Base • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 04, 2026 15:29 UTC
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Major study investigates why cancer treatments work differently across racial groups
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand if Black and White cancer patients experience different side effects and treatment results when receiving immunotherapy drugs. Researchers will follow 2,100 patients already scheduled to receive these treatments in community cancer clinics. By collec…
Sponsor: University of Rochester NCORP Research Base • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists track 'Chemo Brain' in over 1,400 patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand how chemotherapy affects memory, focus, and thinking skills in people with breast cancer or lymphoma. Researchers will follow over 1,400 patients and healthy volunteers, testing their cognitive function before, right after, and for years following tr…
Sponsor: University of Rochester NCORP Research Base • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC