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Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Washington, explained in plain language.
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Early trial tests new combo to fight advanced kidney cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested the safety and best dose of a two-drug immunotherapy combination for people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread. The trial combined pembrolizumab, a drug that helps the immune system attack cancer, with aldesleukin, which stimulates immune ce…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Early-Stage trial tests immune therapy for untreated lymphoma
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug, could help control certain slow-growing B-cell lymphomas in people who hadn't yet received any treatment. The goal was to see if boosting the body's immune system could attack the cancer cells. The trial was stopped …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Glowing dye lights up oral cancer cells for surgeons
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a special fluorescent dye called tozuleristide that is designed to stick to oral cancer cells. During surgery, surgeons used a special camera to see the glowing dye, which helped them better tell the difference between cancerous and healthy tissue. The trial aim…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:26 UTC
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Program aims to ease family stress when a parent has advanced cancer
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested two educational programs designed to help parents with late-stage, non-curable cancer communicate with their children aged 5-17. The goal was to improve the parent-child relationship, boost the parent's confidence in discussing the illness, and reduce anxiety an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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New scan could help doctors better target liver cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a special type of scan to see if it could accurately measure how well the liver is working in patients with liver cancer. The goal was to see if tracking liver function before, during, and after standard treatments like radiation or surgery could help doctors pl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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DNA testing offered to prostate cancer patients to uncover hidden risks
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study offered genetic testing to men whose prostate cancer had spread to other body parts. Researchers wanted to learn how common inherited cancer risk genes are in these patients and understand their experiences with genetic testing. Participants provided saliva samples for…
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC