Vanderbilt-ingram Cancer Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Vanderbilt-ingram Cancer Center, explained in plain language.
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called TGR-1202 combined with the standard drug ruxolitinib in 60 people with myelofibrosis or polycythemia vera. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and tolerable. Participants either had not responded well to ruxolitinib alone…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Tailored smoking treatment shows promise for vulnerable patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a personalized approach to help people quit smoking by matching medication to their nicotine metabolism. 606 adults on Medicaid or Medicare who smoked daily took part. The goal was to see if tailoring treatment improves quit rates.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Keto diet plus breast cancer drug shows promise in small study
Symptom relief CompletedThis early-phase study tested whether a 2-week very low-carbohydrate (ketogenic) diet combined with the drug letrozole is feasible and tolerable for people with early-stage estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer. 31 postmenopausal women participated before surgery. The go…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Lung nodule biopsy showdown: which method wins?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 288 people with a lung nodule to see which biopsy method works better: CT-guided biopsy (needle through the chest wall) or navigation bronchoscopy (a tube through the airways). The goal was to find which approach gives a clear diagnosis with fewer side effect…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC