Weill Medical College Of Cornell University
Clinical trials sponsored by Weill Medical College Of Cornell University, explained in plain language.
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Targeted drug trial for tough prostate cancer cases shows promise
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested the drug cabozantinib in men with a hard-to-treat type of prostate cancer that has spread and no longer responds to hormone therapy. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow the disease, especially in patients with certain gene changes or canc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Targeted chemo for rare brain tumors shows early promise but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested giving chemotherapy directly into the brain's arteries to shrink rare, aggressive choroid plexus tumors before a second surgery. Only one person enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and can make tu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Fewer radiation sessions may be just as good for prostate cancer patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether giving only 2 radiation treatments instead of 5 is better for men with low or intermediate-risk prostate cancer. The main goal was to see if fewer treatments cause fewer bowel and urinary side effects. The study was stopped early, but it aimed to help…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 16, 2026 23:37 UTC
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Rehab study explores fake streets for real recovery
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if having a simulated environment (like a fake street or store) in a hospital rehab unit would encourage therapists to do more community reintegration training with patients. Researchers planned to compare how much time therapists spent on these activities…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New baby wearable aims to prevent SIDS – but is it easy to use?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a wearable device called JessieHug that collects health information from newborns and infants. The goal was to see if parents find it easy to use, if babies tolerate wearing it, and if the data it collects is accurate. About 31 healthy babies and their parents t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:06 UTC