University Of Washington

This study tested the drug pembrolizumab in 9 people with untreated B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The goal was to see if it could shrink tumors by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.

This small study tested whether giving the drug sacituzumab govitecan before surgery could help people with a rare type of muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The drug targets cancer cells and delivers chemotherapy directly to them. Only 4 people took part before the study was stoppe…

This early-stage trial tested a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, aldesleukin (IL-2) and pembrolizumab, in 6 people with advanced kidney cancer that had spread. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. The study was terminated ear…

This study tested a dye called tozuleristide that makes oral cancer cells glow under special light during surgery. The goal was to help surgeons see and remove all cancer while sparing healthy tissue. The trial included 8 adults with oral cavity cancer or high-grade dysplasia. Th…

This study tested whether a simple, non-invasive acupressure technique on the ear could help improve appetite and prevent weight loss in people with advanced stomach, esophageal, or pancreatic cancer. The study was very small (only 3 participants) and was stopped early, so it mai…

This study looked at two educational programs for parents with late-stage cancer who have children aged 5 to 17. The goal was to help parents feel more confident talking with their kids about cancer and improve family well-being. The study enrolled 174 parents but was ended early…

This study looked at whether adding technology to standard collaborative care helps cancer patients with depression. It involved 297 adults receiving cancer treatment who had significant depression symptoms. The approach used care managers and a psychiatrist to coordinate treatme…

This study looked at whether a specific gene mutation (HSD3B1) changes how well the hormone therapy letrozole works in postmenopausal women with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Researchers measured changes in tumor markers before and after treatment. The trial was e…

This small pilot study tested whether a decision aid could help older adults with early dementia or depression improve how they store firearms at home. Five participants used the tool, and researchers measured changes in storage safety and decision-making confidence. The study wa…

This study offered free genetic testing to nearly 800 men whose prostate cancer had spread. Researchers looked for inherited gene changes linked to cancer risk and asked participants about their feelings on testing. The goal was to learn if this approach works and to gather infor…

This study looked at whether special MRI scans can show early signs of how the immune system fights HER2-positive breast cancer after one round of treatment. Researchers observed 13 adults with stage I to III breast cancer before and after anti-HER2 therapy. The goal was to see i…

This study tested a special type of scan (SPECT/CT) to see how well it measures liver function in people with liver cancer who are getting radiation or surgery. The goal was to learn if this scan can help doctors see which parts of the liver are working well before, during, and a…