Virginia Commonwealth University
Clinical trials sponsored by Virginia Commonwealth University, explained in plain language.
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Cancer drug combo tested in black women – study ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a combination of two drugs, lenvatinib and pembrolizumab, could shrink tumors in Black women whose endometrial cancer had come back. Only 4 people took part before the study was stopped early. The treatment requires ongoing medication and is not a cure.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Program to boost HIV med adherence in virginia falls short
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a program to help people with HIV in Virginia fill their antiretroviral prescriptions on time. The goal was to see if the program could improve viral suppression, meaning lower levels of HIV in the blood. Only 4 people enrolled before the study was stopped early…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:00 UTC
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Brown fat linked to cancer weight loss in tiny study
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis small pilot study looked at whether brown fat—a type of fat that burns energy when you're cold—might explain the weight loss some cancer patients experience. Researchers planned to compare energy use in cancer patients with and without active brown fat. Only 3 people took pa…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:13 UTC