Breast cancer
MONDO:0007254A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the breast. The vast majority of cases are carcinomas arising from the breast parenchyma or the nipple. Malignant breast neoplasms occur more frequently in females than in males.
Also known as: breast tumor, breast tumour, mammary tumor, mammary tumour, breast cancer, cancer of breast, malignant breast neoplasm, malignant breast tumor
7083 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3492 tagged with Breast cancer itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Breast cancer
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Breast carcinoma 665 trials · 2,688 incl. sub-types
13 sub-types
- Breast carcinoma by gene expression profile 0 trials · 1,787 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Invasive breast carcinoma 324 trials · 412 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Breast adenocarcinoma 36 trials · 278 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Breast carcinoma in situ 76 trials · 204 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Female breast carcinoma 137 trials Sub-types →
- Male breast carcinoma 22 trials
- Hereditary breast carcinoma 10 trials Sub-types →
- Bilateral breast carcinoma 6 trials · 9 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hormone-resistant breast carcinoma 5 trials
- Sporadic breast cancer 2 trials
- Ehrlich tumor carcinoma 0 trials
- Cribriform carcinoma of breast 0 trials Sub-types →
- Nipple carcinoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Malignant breast phyllodes tumor 5 trials
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Breast sarcoma 2 trials · 3 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Breast angiosarcoma 1 trial
- Breast extraskeletal osteosarcoma 0 trials
- Breast fibrosarcoma 0 trials
- Breast leiomyosarcoma 0 trials
- Breast liposarcoma 0 trials
- Breast rhabdomyosarcoma 0 trials
- Breast synovial sarcoma 0 trials
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Breast lymphoma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
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Malignant breast melanoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
Showing the 400 most recently updated of 838 trials in this tab.
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Can your own immune cells fight advanced cancer?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental therapy called IOV-5001, which uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) to attack cancer. The study involves adults with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, col…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your own immune cells beat advanced cancer?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a personalized therapy called GT201, made from a patient's own tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs). The goal is to see if these immune cells, grown in the lab and infused back into the patient, can shrink or eliminate advanced solid tumors. The study includes a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Gritbio Medicine, Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn solid tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a new approach for people with solid tumors that have returned or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses the patient's own myeloid cells, a type of immune cell, which are genetically modified in a lab to produce a cancer-fighting protein called IL…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Alpelisib's Long-Term safety tracked in PIK3CA patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study provides continued access to alpelisib for people who are already benefiting from it in a previous Novartis trial. It focuses on tracking long-term safety, including any side effects, in participants with PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum or certain breast cancers. Pa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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First human test of BI 4060107 aims to find safe dose for Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a new biological therapy called BI 4060107 in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The trial is for people who have tried all available treatments and have no other options. The main goal is to find the highest dose that peo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AIMEDBIO • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping resistant tumors: could radiation extend the life of current breast cancer therapy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is for people with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer whose disease has started to grow in a few spots while on hormone therapy and a CDK4/6 inhibitor. It tests whether adding targeted radiation (SABR) to those spots allows patients to stay on their curr…
Sponsor: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Daily pill giredestrant put to the test for sticking with breast cancer treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are studying giredestrant, an experimental daily pill, in people with estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer. The trial enrolls about 1,500 participants, including some who switch to giredestrant after other treatments. It tracks how many people…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new antibody boost treatment for Hard-to-Treat HER2 breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether adding an experimental drug called HLX22 to standard trastuzumab and chemotherapy helps people with locally advanced or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer that has already been treated with a HER2 ADC. About 90 adults will receive either HLX22 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Henlius Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can older women with breast cancer skip chemo? new trial tests CDK4/6 inhibitors
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether women aged 65 and older with early-stage, lymph node-positive, ER+/HER2- breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy. Participants receive CDK4/6 inhibitors, with or without endocrine therapy, after surgery. The trial tracks how many women remain fr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Protein-Guided missiles: can mass spectrometry match the right drug to the right tumor?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether measuring specific proteins in tumors can help match patients with advanced pancreatic or breast cancer to antibody-drug conjugates that are more likely to work for them. The trial enrolls 225 adults whose cancer has progressed after prior treatmen…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a breast cancer combo be safer for diabetics?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a combination of drugs—inavolisib plus fulvestrant, with or without palbociclib—is safe for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+, HER2-negative) that has a PIK3CA mutation, and who also have type 2 diabetes. The main focus is on…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app and wearable sensor team up to catch infections early in cancer care
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers at Mayo Clinic are studying a remote monitoring program called SHIELD for cancer patients who are starting systemic therapy. Participants use a smartphone app to report symptoms and wear a small temperature sensor. The app and sensor send data to the medical record, w…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A Two-Target antibody takes aim at advanced solid tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing an experimental antibody called 3SC009 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The drug is a bispecific antibody, meaning it binds to two different targets on cancer cells, CD47 and EpCAM. The trial h…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shenyang Sunshine Pharmaceutical Co., LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Coaching may boost cancer pill adherence in new study
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether extra education and counseling helps women with HR+/HER2- early breast cancer take their prescribed medication, abemaciclib, more consistently. About 257 women will either receive standard care or additional coaching. The main goal is to see if coachin…
Sponsor: Institut fuer Frauengesundheit • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Dual-Target drug crack resistant gynecologic and breast cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing an oral drug called AL58805, which blocks two cancer-growth proteins, PI3K and mTOR, in adults with advanced endometrial, cervical, soft tissue sarcoma, or breast cancers that have worsened after at least one standard treatment. Participants receive AL5880…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Advenchen Pharmaceuticals, LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pharmacist and a phone app keep cancer patients on track with their other meds?
Disease control Not yet recruitingPeople newly diagnosed with breast, colorectal, lung, or prostate cancer often also manage other long-term conditions and take multiple medications. This pilot study tests whether a pharmacist-led medication review plus the Medisafe mobile app helps them stick to those regimens. …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an oral drug that starves tumors help Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing an investigational oral drug called catequentinib hydrochloride (AL3818) in adults with advanced or metastatic endometrial cancer, low grade serous ovarian cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, or glioblastoma. The trial has two parts: a phase 1b part to find safe …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Advenchen Pharmaceuticals, LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A helping hand: can navigators keep breast cancer treatment on track?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a patient navigator program can help breast cancer patients with social challenges—like food, housing, or transportation issues—stay on schedule with their treatment. Participants will be contacted by a navigator every three weeks to connect them with com…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo outsmart resistant breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial is testing whether combining the experimental drug zotatifin with the chemotherapy carboplatin can help people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) that has not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the safest and most effective…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink tumors that resist standard care?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called STRO-006 in adults with advanced solid tumors, including head and neck, lung, esophageal, gastric, colorectal, endometrial, bladder, and breast cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has three par…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sutro Biopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug outperform standard chemo for advanced breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares an experimental drug called HB1801 with the standard chemotherapy docetaxel (Taxotere) in people with HER2-negative advanced breast cancer. The goal is to see whether HB1801 can delay cancer growth better than docetaxel. Participants receive either HB1801 or d…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: CSPC ZhongQi Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New personalized vaccine trial aims to boost immune attack on aggressive breast cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing whether a personalized cancer vaccine, made from a patient's own tumor, can safely boost the immune system's ability to fight triple negative breast cancer. About 30 newly diagnosed patients will receive the vaccine along with standard chemothera…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding a hormone pill to chemotherapy shrink breast tumors better before surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests whether combining the hormone therapy letrozole with standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve tumor shrinkage in people with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that grows quickly. Participants receive either six cycles of docetaxel, epirubi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding capivasertib slow metastatic breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding the investigational drug capivasertib to standard hormone-blocking therapy and a CDK4/6 inhibitor can improve treatment response in people with HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. Participants receive either the standard treatment …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a coordinated care team reduce severe side effects in older cancer patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a coordinated care pathway, involving oncologists, geriatricians, pharmacists, and pharmacologists, can reduce severe side effects in adults over 70 with certain cancers who are starting oral therapy. Participants receive extra monitoring, including blood…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Tumor-Directed injection shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests an investigational drug called HP007, given as an injection directly into tumors, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments or have come back. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Parr Biotechnology (Hebei) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise during breast cancer treatment boost fitness and predict response?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a 14-week physiotherapist-led exercise program, given alongside standard pre-surgery treatment for breast cancer, improves physical fitness, muscle strength, quality of life, and the ability to complete treatment. Researchers will compare participants who…
Sponsor: National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immune cell infusions help fight solid tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a cell therapy called DC-CTL, made from a patient's own immune cells, combined with standard anti-tumor treatment. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and may help control solid tumors such as colorectal, esophageal, lung, liver, and breast cancer. About …
Sponsor: Zhengzhou Revo-Gene Technology Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Pronged drug attack Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis first-in-human trial tests an experimental drug called BD200 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. BD200 is designed to latch onto two proteins, Trop-2 and Nectin-4, found on many cancer cells, potentially delivering a toxic pay…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Biolojic Design Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation spare the brain while fighting cancer in the spinal fluid?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a type of radiation called brain-avoidant proton craniospinal irradiation (BRAVO-pCSI) in people with leptomeningeal metastases, a condition where cancer spreads to the fluid and lining around the brain and spinal cord. The study includes adults with breast cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug rally the immune system against Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental medicine called BI 3822971 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid cancers, such as lung, head and neck, breast, esophageal, bladder, vulvar, or cervical cancer, who have no standard treatment options left. The goal is to find out …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug combo replace chemo before breast cancer surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests whether a combination of culmerciclib, letrozole, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab can shrink tumors before surgery in people with HR-positive, HER2-positive early or locally advanced breast cancer. About 33 participants who have not had prior treatment will …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shengjing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new Immune-Boosting drug shrink advanced solid tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests an investigational drug called MK-2010, which is designed to help the immune system attack cancer. Researchers will give MK-2010 alone or in combination with other treatments to about 480 people with advanced solid tumors, meaning cancers that have spread…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A personalized support system aims to close cancer care gaps for hispanic patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a culturally grounded supportive care navigation program can reduce emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and urgent care use among Hispanic/Latinx patients receiving cancer treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to either usual care or the inte…
Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Long-Term tucatinib use remain safe for HER2-Positive cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study offers continued access to tucatinib, an oral targeted therapy, for people with HER2-positive cancers (including breast, cervical, and lung) who were already benefiting from the drug in a previous Pfizer-sponsored trial. The main goal is to monitor long-term safety and…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a genetic trait stop chemotherapy from working? a trial aims to fix that
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a new dosing algorithm can help people with a genetic trait called Duffy-null get the full benefit of chemotherapy. Many people of African or Middle Eastern descent naturally have lower white blood cell counts (Duffy-null neutropenia), which can lead…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new injection shrink advanced solid tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 1/2 trial tests an investigational drug called HY07121, given as a subcutaneous injection, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments or for which no standard treatment exists. The study has two parts: the first finds a safe dos…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Huiyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Long-Acting immune booster help fight advanced solid tumours?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing an investigational drug called FL115 in adults with advanced solid tumours that have progressed after standard therapy or for whom no standard treatment exists. FL115 is designed to stimulate the immune system's natural killer cells and T cells t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Forlong Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tailored Pre-Surgery regimen boost complete remission in HER2+ breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is investigating whether an experimental drug called SHR-A1811, given alone or followed by a standard combination therapy (THPy), can improve outcomes for women with stage II-III HER2-positive breast cancer before they undergo surgery. Participants first receiv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug plus immunotherapy outsmart tough breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase III trial is testing whether a new drug called BL-B01D1, combined with an immunotherapy (PD-1 antibody), works better than standard chemotherapy plus immunotherapy for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has a specific protein (PD-L1). The study inc…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental virus therapy takes on Drug-Resistant cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new cancer treatment called OTS-412, a modified virus designed to attack tumor cells. It is given alone or with hydroxyurea and the immunotherapy atezolizumab. The study includes 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standar…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bionoxx Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill outsmart mutant cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called LAE118 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation). The study will evaluate the drug's safety and tolerability when given alone or combined with other anti-cancer medicati…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Laekna Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy called bi-specific CAR-T cells that target two proteins (GD2 and PSMA) found on some solid tumors. The study involves 60 patients whose tumors have not responded to standard treatments. Researchers will check safety and whether t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug re-sensitize resistant breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests whether adding the drug alisertib to usual care can help people with advanced HR+/HER2+ breast cancer whose disease has become resistant to standard treatments. Researchers want to see if alisertib can block communication between hormone receptors and HER2,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo outsmart Hard-to-Treat breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial is testing whether combining two drugs—sacituzumab govitecan, an antibody-drug conjugate that delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells, and Q901, a targeted drug that blocks a key enzyme cancer cells need to divide—can shrink tumors in people with advanc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on breast cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new treatment using specially engineered immune cells (4SCAR-T cells) that target three different markers on breast cancer cells: GD2, Her2, and CD44v6. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and can shrink tumors in people with advanced or relapsed breast…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Pre-Surgery drug combo wipe out early breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether giving a combination of immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy before surgery can shrink or eliminate tumors in people with stage I triple-negative breast cancer. The study compares different treatment regimens to see which is most effective …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new treatment called 4SCAR-276 for people with solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard care. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells that have a protein called CD276. The tria…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy combo rescue breast cancers that shrug off chemo?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding an experimental immunotherapy drug (QL1706) to standard hormone therapy can shrink tumors in people with a common type of breast cancer (HR-positive, HER2-negative) that did not respond well to initial chemotherapy. About 40 participants whose tumo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hebei Medical University Fourth Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common steroid make hormone therapy work better against breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding dexamethasone, a steroid, to standard hormone therapy can help people with ER+ HER2- metastatic breast cancer whose disease has progressed on the same hormone therapy. The study will enroll 80 participants and will evaluate how well t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immune cells shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing whether infusions of natural killer (NK) cells—a type of immune cell from a healthy donor—can safely help people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study enrolls about nine adults aged 18 to 75 and uses…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill slow advanced breast cancer in patients with a key gene mutation?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called JYP0035 to the standard medicine fulvestrant can help people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer. The study focuses on patients whose tumors have a PIK3CA gene mutation and who have already tried hormone t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Chengdu JOYO pharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a RAGE inhibitor revive a failing breast cancer treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether adding azeliragon, a RAGE inhibitor, to the drug T-DXd can help people with HER2-positive or HER2-low metastatic breast cancer whose cancer has progressed despite prior T-DXd treatment. The study will first find the safest dose of the combination, th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn childhood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new treatment using a patient's own immune cells, modified to recognize and attack a protein called GD2 found on many solid tumors. The trial includes 100 people aged 1 to 65 with tumors that have not responded to standard therapy. The goal is to see if these m…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI uncovers hidden target: could a powerful drug shrink 'HER2-Null' breast tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) can help people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer. The study focuses on patients whose tumors were originally classified as HER2-null (no HER2 protein) but were re-scored as HER2-ultralow using arti…
Sponsor: Shuangyue Liu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One tiny incision: could robotic surgery transform breast cancer treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is investigating whether a single-port robotic system can safely and effectively perform breast cancer surgery through one small hidden incision, instead of larger cuts. The study includes women aged 18-80 with early-stage breast cancer who are candidates for either br…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug take on multiple tough cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests an investigational drug called CBX-663 in adults with certain advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatment or have returned. The study includes people with blood cancers (like AML, MDS, or CMML), advanced solid tumors, or a type of b…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Crossbow Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new infusion drug shrink Hard-to-Treat breast tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an investigational drug called SKB103 in people with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, to find a safe dose, and second, to see how well that dose shrinks tumors. Participants r…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Dual-Targeting drug shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests VBC117, an investigational drug designed to attach to two proteins found on tumor cells and deliver a toxic payload directly to them. The study enrolls adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: VelaVigo Bio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can freezing breast tumors replace the scalpel?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is investigating whether cryoablation, a technique that freezes and destroys breast tumors with extreme cold, can be an effective alternative to surgery for certain patients. The study will include adults with localized breast cancer who cannot or choose not to have su…
Sponsor: Ospedale Cottolengo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug combo shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an experimental drug called SG1827, when combined with an anti-PD-1/PD-L1 antibody and bevacizumab, is safe and shows early signs of fighting advanced solid tumors. The trial enrolls adults with unresectable or metastatic solid tumors who have already tri…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sumgen Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding immunotherapy to HER2 therapy erase more tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug called retifanlimab to two standard HER2-targeted therapies (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) can improve treatment response in people with HER2-positive breast cancer. The main goal is to see if the combination leads to a complete…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Polly A. Niravath, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a platelet booster keep chemotherapy on track for breast cancer patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether romiplostim, a drug that stimulates platelet production, can prevent chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia (low platelet counts) in breast cancer patients. The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 75 with breast cancer who experienced low platelet…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental drug called ATX-898 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The trial has two parts: first, ATX-898 is given alone to find the safest dose; second, it is combined with other anti-cancer drugs to see i…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Antares Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug combo outsmart a tough breast cancer subtype?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase III trial is testing whether adding everolimus to trastuzumab rezetecan helps people with a specific subtype of triple-negative breast cancer (called luminal androgen receptor) live longer without their disease progressing. The study enrolls adults with advanced or met…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new Armpit-Incision technique make breast reconstruction safer and easier?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to rebuild a breast after a mastectomy for breast cancer: a newer, minimally invasive endoscopic method done through a small armpit incision, versus the traditional latissimus dorsi flap surgery (using muscle from the back, often with an implant). The…
Sponsor: Du Zhenggui • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can less radiation be just as effective for early breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether treating only part of the breast with radiation is as effective as treating the whole breast in women with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer. Participants are women aged 40 and older who had breast-conserving surgery and did not have a sentinel lym…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET scans may predict which breast cancer patients benefit from elacestrant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a special PET scan can help predict how well the drug elacestrant works in people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (ER-positive, HER2-negative) that has not responded to prior hormone therapy. All participants will take elacestrant daily…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can less chemo be enough? a trial challenges standard treatment for HER2-Positive breast cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether giving four cycles of chemotherapy combined with targeted therapy (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) before surgery works as well as the standard six cycles for people with intermediate-risk HER2-positive breast cancer. The goal is to see if a shor…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to boost breast cancer remission before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda) works better than standard chemotherapy before surgery for stage II-III triple-negative breast cancer. About 765 participants will be enrolled. The study aims to improv…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Women's Cancer Study Group GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New endoscopic technique could simplify breast reconstruction after mastectomy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will compare a newer, less invasive endoscopic breast reconstruction method (direct-to-implant) with traditional flap surgery (using tissue from the abdomen) in 588 women who had a mastectomy at least one year ago. The goal is to see if the endoscopic approach leads to…
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Pronged antibody boost Chemo's power against a tough breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an investigational drug called ivonescimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with triple-negative breast cancer. Ivonescimab is a bispecific antibody that works in two ways: it helps the immune sys…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: drug combo targets resistant tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug, prifetrastat, combined with fulvestrant for people with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer that has stopped responding to standard hormone therapy and CDK4/6 inhibitors. About 51 participants will receive the combination to see if it can shrink tumors o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo strategy takes on Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether alternating two targeted chemotherapy drugs—sacituzumab govitecan and trastuzumab deruxtecan—can help people with HER2-low triple-negative breast cancer that has spread. About 260 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the altern…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ovarian suppression plus tamoxifen: a Long-Term bet against breast cancer recurrence
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study follows young women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer who stayed premenopausal or resumed menstruation after chemotherapy. Researchers are investigating whether adding two years of ovarian function suppression to standard tamoxifen therapy can lower the chance of ca…
Sponsor: MedicalExcellence • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A shield for bone marrow: can a drug stop Chemo's blood cell side effect?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a drug called trilaciclib can prevent myelosuppression — a drop in blood cell counts — caused by a type of chemotherapy known as topoisomerase I inhibitor antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). About 96 cancer patients who are scheduled to receive these ADC dru…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets breast cancer brain tumors in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called sacituzumab tirumotecan in 20 people with triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The drug is given through a vein twice a month. The main goal is to see if it can shrink brain tumors. This is an early-phase trial, so it focuses …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Less radiation for breast cancer? a trial tests a smarter, response-based approach
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is investigating whether women with node-positive breast cancer whose lymph nodes are cancer-free after chemotherapy can safely receive less extensive radiation. Instead of radiating the entire lymph node region, the study compares standard radiation to a more targeted…
Sponsor: Aya Ahmed Sayed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug sequence aims to outsmart advanced breast cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a planned sequence of treatments for people with advanced or metastatic HER2-positive and hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Participants first receive T-DXd (Enhertu) plus pertuzumab, then switch to a maintenance combination of palbociclib, endocrine thera…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 'WARNING Pack' aims to protect quality of life in older cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a care package called the 'WARNING Pack' for people aged 75 and older with cancer. The pack helps doctors spot early signs of age-related problems and provides a guide for managing them. The goal is to prevent a decline in quality of life and reduce the risk of g…
Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemo-Free hope: new pill combo targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a new oral drug called fulvestaciclib to standard anti-HER2 and hormone therapy can help people with HR+/HER2+ advanced breast cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. Some participants receive the combo after initial chemotherapy, w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could signal when to switch breast cancer therapy before tumors grow
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether monitoring tumor DNA in the blood (ctDNA) can help doctors switch hormone therapy earlier in people with ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer. Participants whose ctDNA levels rise—before any symptoms or scans show progression—are randomly assigned t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New care model aims to close cancer treatment gaps for people with mental illness
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a 24-week virtual care program called BRIDGE NET for people with serious mental illness who are starting cancer treatment. The program brings together oncology and mental health teams to plan care, provide early psychiatric support, and regularly check in with pa…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common parasite drug boost cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding ivermectin, a drug used for parasitic infections, can improve the immune response in people with solid tumors who are already receiving immunotherapy. About 80 adults will take either a moderate or high dose of ivermectin for four weeks alongside t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AR goggles could help surgeons spot cancer cells left behind during breast cancer surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether special augmented-reality goggles can help surgeons find lymph nodes that may be missed during breast cancer surgery. The goggles show a fluorescent dye that collects in lymph nodes, allowing the surgeon to re-examine the area after the planned removal is…
Sponsor: Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—tislelizumab, bevacizumab, and capecitabine—in people with advanced solid tumors. The trial focuses on two challenging groups: those whose cancers have stopped responding to immunotherapy and those with tumors that have spread to the …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets cancer growth at the genetic level
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an experimental drug called SYH2095, taken as a daily pill, in people with advanced solid tumors that have no effective standard treatment. The drug blocks a protein (KAT6A/B) involved in cancer cell growth. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for early …
Sponsor: CSPC ZhongQi Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug slow breast cancer growth?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial investigates whether tirzepatide, a drug used for weight loss and diabetes, can slow tumor growth in people with early-stage hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. Participants receive tirzepatide alone, the standard hormone therapy letrozole alone, or both t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could removing the primary tumor boost survival in stage IV breast cancer with Bone-Only spread?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether surgically removing the primary breast tumor, followed by standard systemic therapy, improves survival compared to systemic therapy alone in women with stage IV breast cancer that has spread only to a single bone site. The study enrolls women aged …
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital exercise program aims to boost recovery for breast cancer survivors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a 12-week program called EmpowerHer that combines home-based exercise via a mobile app with weekly in-person group sessions. It aims to improve health-related quality of life, reduce fatigue, anxiety, and depression, and increase physical fitness in breast cancer…
Sponsor: University of Valencia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Freezing breast tumors: a new hope for metastatic cancer control?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study investigates cryoablation, a procedure that freezes and destroys tumor tissue, for treating the primary breast tumor in women with metastatic breast cancer. The goal is to see if this minimally invasive approach can control the local tumor for 12 months while patients …
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial is testing a drug called trastuzumab rezetecan, alone or combined with bevacizumab, in 140 women with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has a specific immune-suppressed pattern. The goal is to see if the combination can delay cancer growth better than…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could radiation replace the knife? new trial tests surgery-free breast cancer treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether some people with early-stage breast cancer can safely skip surgery after chemotherapy and instead use only radiation. It includes 84 adults with HER2-positive or triple-negative breast cancer who have responded well to initial chemo. The goal is to s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a single day of radiation replace weeks of treatment for breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThe SASHA trial is testing whether a single, high-dose radiation treatment delivered directly to the tumor site over one day is safe and effective for women with early-stage breast cancer. The study will enroll 134 women aged 40-85 who have already had a lumpectomy. Researchers w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug aims to keep platelets up during breast cancer chemo
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 study tests whether the drug hetrombopag can prevent dangerously low platelet counts caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients at high risk. About 126 participants will be split into three groups: one getting no preventive drug, one taking hetrombopag continuo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a simpler surgery spare breast cancer patients from unnecessary side effects?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether people with advanced breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes can safely have a less extensive armpit surgery after chemotherapy. Instead of removing many lymph nodes, doctors will remove only a few and then give radiation. The goal is to see if th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial is testing a three-drug combination given before surgery for people with intermediate-to-high risk HR-positive, HER2-low breast cancer. Participants first take dalpiciclib (a pill) plus an aromatase inhibitor (another pill) for about 4 months, followed by infu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study aims to keep breast cancer patients on track with lifesaving pills
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a structured support program can help people with early-stage, hormone-positive breast cancer stick to their ribociclib medication (taken with an aromatase inhibitor). About 90 participants will be split into two groups: one gets standard care, the oth…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug duo aims to stop aggressive breast cancer's return
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new drug, sacituzumab tirumotecan (Sac-TMT), followed by standard chemotherapy (capecitabine), works better than capecitabine alone to keep early-stage, high-risk triple-negative breast cancer from returning. About 420 women without BRCA gene mutations …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat breast cancer: drug duo targets hidden mutations
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, zongertinib and fulvestrant, in people with advanced breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative but has a specific HER2 gene mutation. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks tumors. About 25 adults will ta…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could some breast cancer patients skip surgery? new trial investigates
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether women with triple-negative breast cancer who have a complete response to chemo-immunotherapy can safely skip breast and lymph node surgery. Half of the 150 participants will receive standard care including surgery, while the other half will have no sur…
Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark cancer detector aims to cut repeat breast surgeries
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test a device called LumiSystem that helps surgeons see if any cancer cells are left behind during breast cancer surgery. About 1500 women having a lumpectomy will be included. The goal is to see if using this imaging tool reduces the number of patients who need a…
Sponsor: Lumicell, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo drug trial hopes to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs, CVL006 and 9MW2821, in 108 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapy. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. The study is not yet recruiting.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Convalife (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Second radiation for breast cancer recurrence: a new hope?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving a second, focused course of radiation to the breast is safe and effective for women whose breast cancer has returned more than a year after initial treatment. About 30 participants will receive accelerated partial breast irradiation. The goal is to…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Monthly vs. quarterly shots: can a simple switch boost ovarian suppression in young breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial will enroll 100 young women (ages 18-45) with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who are already on a 3-month GnRH injection for ovarian suppression. Half will switch to a monthly injection, while the other half stays on the 3-month schedule. The study aim…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New dosing strategy aims to help breast cancer patients stick with treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether starting abemaciclib at a lower dose and gradually increasing it can reduce early side effects like diarrhea and fatigue in people with high-risk HR+/HER2- breast cancer. The goal is to help more patients stay on their full treatment plan. About 86 partic…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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MRNA cancer shot shows promise in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new mRNA-based immunotherapy called PMC2129G12 in 60 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy is injected directly into tumors to help the body's immune T cells attack cancer cells. The main goals…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: IntraAb, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can a common heart drug shield breast cancer patients from Surgery-Related heart damage?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug propranolol can prevent heart injury after breast cancer surgery in women who also have high blood pressure or angina. One hundred participants will either receive propranolol before surgery or standard care. Researchers will measure heart stress…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Chang-Ik Yoon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could early antibiotic stop be safe for kids with cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial looks at whether children with cancer who develop a fever and low white blood cells can safely stop antibiotics earlier than usual. About 136 children will be randomly assigned to either stop antibiotics within 24 hours or continue standard treatment. The goal is to se…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs takes on Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests a new combination of drugs—paclitaxel polymer micelles, trastuzumab, pertuzumab, and adebelimab—against the standard taxane-based regimen for people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer. About 140 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Smart combo therapy aims to boost remission in HER2+ breast cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new combination of drugs (PLD, cyclophosphamide, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab) for people with HER2-positive early breast cancer who still have cancer after initial treatment. The goal is to see if this combo can increase the rate of complete remission before su…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New Shot-in-the-Skin cancer drug tested in Real-World patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at envafolimab, a cancer drug given as a quick shot under the skin instead of a long IV drip. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors who have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see how well it controls tumors and what side effects occur in …
Sponsor: IR INNOVATE RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a placental graft keep nipples alive after mastectomy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether placing a special amnion membrane graft under the nipple during mastectomy can prevent nipple death. The trial includes 30 people having either gender-affirming or preventive mastectomy. Half get the graft, half get standard care, and neither they nor the…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:27 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame advanced breast cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new combination of drugs (zanidatamab, tucatinib, and chemotherapy) in people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the treatment shrinks tumors. About 24 adults…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New keyhole breast cancer surgery could offer better looks, same safety
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new type of breast-conserving surgery that uses a small camera inserted through a hidden armpit incision to remove tumors, compared to the standard open approach. About 1,366 women with early-stage breast cancer will be randomly assigned to one of the two surge…
Sponsor: Du Zhenggui • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New hope for stroke patients with cancer: antioxidant drug trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a drug called edaravone dexborneol can help people who have a stroke while also having active cancer. The drug is given by IV twice a day for 10-14 days. Researchers will check if it improves recovery and is safe. About 144 adults aged 18-80 will take par…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New shot could replace daily pill for advanced breast cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial compares an injectable form of letrozole (given every 3 months) to the standard daily oral pill, both combined with ribociclib, in 300 postmenopausal women with advanced HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The goal is to see if the injection works as well…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Rovi Pharmaceuticals Laboratories • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Freezing, not cutting: new study tests cryoablation for breast cancer in seniors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a freezing technique called cryoablation as a main treatment for early-stage breast cancer in adults aged 70 and older. Instead of surgery or long-term hormone pills, doctors use imaging to guide a needle that freezes and destroys the tumor. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: St. Antonius Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hope for tough breast cancer: immune booster after chemo may keep cancer away
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to usual post-surgery treatment can help prevent breast cancer from returning in people with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer who still had cancer after initial chemo and pembrolizumab. About 1,000 adul…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could freezing breast cancer replace the knife? major trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares freezing breast tumors (cryoablation) to standard surgery (lumpectomy) in women over 60 with early-stage, hormone-positive breast cancer. The goal is to see if cryoablation can control the disease just as well, with fewer side effects. About 938 participants w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland (Hospital) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Simple vitamins may shield kidneys from chemo damage, new study suggests
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking vitamin C and coenzyme Q10 can prevent kidney damage in cancer patients receiving cisplatin chemotherapy. About 75 adults with various cancers who have not had chemo before will take these supplements alongside their treatment. The goal is to see i…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could a simple anesthetic injection during surgery stop Triple-Negative breast cancer from coming back?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether injecting the anesthetic levobupivacaine around the tumor and nearby nerves during breast cancer surgery can reduce the risk of the cancer returning. The study will include 760 women with triple-negative breast cancer who have had chemotherapy and…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Jean-Godinot • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New study aims to spare breast cancer patients from chemo and major surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new approach for women with a common type of early breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). Instead of standard chemotherapy before surgery, some participants will receive a combination of hormone therapy and a targeted drug (abemaciclib) based on their tumor's gene test res…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New study could spare some breast cancer patients from chemo
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a combination of ribociclib (a targeted drug) and hormone therapy can be as effective as chemotherapy followed by the same combo for people with a common type of early breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). Only patients whose blood tests show no signs of cancer D…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Could a year of hormone pills before surgery spare lymph nodes in breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking letrozole, a hormone therapy pill, for one year before surgery can shrink tumors and clear cancer from lymph nodes in postmenopausal women with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. All 126 participants will take letrozole daily and then ha…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cancer Care Hospital & Research Centre Foundation, Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New combo aims to Re-Activate immune attack in stubborn breast cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a three-drug combination can help people with triple-negative breast cancer whose tumors stopped responding to immunotherapy. About 46 women will receive cromolyn, TQB2102, and panpulimab to see if tumors shrink or stop growing. The goal is to control the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New hope for tough breast cancer: targeted pill after chemo shows promise in large trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking the oral drug everolimus after standard chemotherapy can help prevent breast cancer from coming back in people with a specific subtype of triple-negative breast cancer called LAR. The trial will enroll 904 women who have had surgery for early-stage…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Which drug first? new study aims to improve breast cancer treatment order
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two powerful drugs, sacituzumab govitecan (SG) and trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd), for people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (HER2-low/TROP2-high). The goal is to find out which drug works best when given first and how to switch if the first sto…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hope for HER2+ breast cancer patients who stopped responding to standard therapy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a drug called RC48, combined with chemotherapy, works better than standard treatments for women with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer whose disease has progressed after prior therapy. About 268 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Can a smart thermometer protect kids on chemo from dangerous fevers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a remote temperature monitor can help detect fever early in children undergoing chemotherapy who are at risk of a serious infection called febrile neutropenia. About 30 children from families with social or emotional challenges will either use a wearable …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New drug FXS887 enters first human tests for tough cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called FXS887 in 14 people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking a protein (ATR) that cancer cells need to repair their DNA. The main goals are to check safety, find the r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial Development Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer? Triple-Drug combo tested after key therapy fails
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs (neratinib, fulvestrant, and eribulin) in 35 women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2+) that has stopped responding to the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan. The goal is to see if this new combination can shrin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Could hormone therapy replace chemo for young breast cancer patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 4,000 women aged 50 or younger with a common type of early breast cancer. Researchers want to see if hormone therapy plus ovarian function suppression works as well as chemotherapy for those with certain genetic test scores. The goal is to find out who can saf…
Sponsor: Gangnam Severance Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Blood test catches cancer early; drug aims to stop return
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether monitoring tumor DNA in the blood (ctDNA) and treating with abemaciclib can prevent breast cancer from coming back. 30 people with HR+/HER2- breast cancer who have finished standard treatment will be followed. If ctDNA is detected, they will receive abema…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nagoya City University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New breast cancer cocktail aims to ditch chemo before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests a combination of targeted drugs and hormone therapy given before surgery for a specific type of breast cancer (ER-positive, HER2-positive). The goal is to shrink tumors without using standard chemotherapy. The study will enroll 42 women and measure how m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Could poop pills help fight breast cancer? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests whether fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) from healthy donors can safely be added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer. About 125 patients will take part, first in an observation phase and then in a treatment p…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Can a lighter treatment beat aggressive breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs—sacituzumab govitecan (a targeted chemotherapy) and tislelizumab (an immunotherapy)—can effectively treat early-stage triple-negative breast cancer with a less intense approach. The study will enroll 30 people and …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: First Hospital of China Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New Single-Incision breast reconstruction could reduce scars and improve satisfaction
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study reviews 150 breast cancer patients who had a delayed breast reconstruction using a new endoscopic technique through a small armpit incision, at least 6 months after their mastectomy. The goal is to see if this method leads to better patient satisfaction and fewer compl…
Sponsor: Du Zhenggui • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Eating within a window may shield breast cancer Survivors' brains and hearts
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether time-restricted eating (eating only during certain hours) can improve heart and brain health in 152 women aged 60-85 who finished chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer at least a year ago. Participants will get counselling on when to eat and how t…
Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Radiation plus Chemo-Immunotherapy shows promise in High-Risk breast cancer trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding targeted radiation (SBRT) to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a common, high-risk breast cancer type (HR+/HER2-). About 302 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either chemo-im…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Surgery-free breast cancer treatment tested in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether people with certain non-invasive or early breast conditions (like ductal carcinoma in situ) can safely skip surgery and instead take hormone-blocking medication. The goal is to see if this approach keeps cancer from coming back over five years. The t…
Sponsor: Jeong Eon Lee • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New radioactive 'Theranostic' drugs aim to find and treat brain tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests special radioactive drugs that can both find and treat solid tumors that have spread to the brain. Ten adults with advanced breast cancer and active brain metastases will receive a single dose of a diagnostic agent to see if it lights up the brain tumors on a sca…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment for adults with solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a protein called GPC3. The…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Chemo-Free hope: new drug combo may spare thousands from toxic treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a combination of targeted drugs and hormone therapy can replace chemotherapy for people with a specific type of early-stage breast cancer (HR-positive, HER2-positive, no lymph node spread). About 1,500 participants will receive either the standard chemo p…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Exercise program aims to fight 'Chemo Brain' in Long-Term survivors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 6-month supervised exercise program can improve blood flow to the brain and thinking skills in women who had breast cancer 5-10 years ago. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or usual care. The goal is to see if exercis…
Sponsor: Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New drug ATB-320 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new drug, ATB-320, in 24 adults with solid tumors that have spread or are getting worse despite standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Participants must provide tumor samples and have tumors that can be…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Autotelicbio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a drug called sacituzumab govitecan combined with hormone therapy in 12 people with HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer that has worsened after CDK4/6 inhibitor treatment. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also l…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hunan Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:41 UTC
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Freeze and unleash: experimental combo aims to boost immune attack on aggressive breast cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests whether freezing a breast tumor (cryoablation) before giving an immunotherapy drug (PD1 inhibitor) can help the immune system better recognize and attack triple-negative breast cancer. About 36 women with early-stage, high-risk breast cancer will rece…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:10 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called CVL006 combined with standard chemotherapy or other targeted drugs in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to previous treatments. The trial has two phases: first, to find the safest dose, and second, to see if the combinati…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Convalife (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:20 UTC
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Could 2 years of hormone therapy be enough for some breast cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a shorter course of hormone therapy (2-3 years) works as well as the standard longer treatment for women with a very low-risk, early-stage breast cancer. About 2,900 women will be randomly assigned to either the shorter or standard treatment. The goal is …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:35 UTC
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New hope for brain metastases: Dual-Drug attack on HER2 breast cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase II trial tests whether adding neratinib to the standard drug trastuzumab deruxtecan works better than trastuzumab deruxtecan alone for HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to the brain and cannot be removed by surgery. About 202 women aged 18-70 will be randomly…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to light up hidden cancer targets
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a new PET/CT imaging tracer called [68Ga]-LY4257529 that targets a protein called GRPR, which some cancers make in large amounts. The study includes up to 60 adults with breast cancer or other tumors known or suspected to express GRPR, such as prostate, ov…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test maps hidden resistance signal in advanced breast cancer
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingPeople with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer often start treatment with a CDK4/6 inhibitor plus an aromatase inhibitor. Over time, some tumors develop an ESR1 mutation that can make the aromatase inhibitor stop working. This study takes blood sample…
Sponsor: Institut fuer Frauengesundheit • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood test detect breast cancer? new study aims to find out.
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new blood test that looks for specific DNA changes (called epigenetic changes) to help diagnose breast cancer. Researchers will collect blood samples from 450 people, including those with breast cancer, healthy volunteers, and others, and follow them for a…
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI turns routine chest scans into breast cancer detector
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether an artificial intelligence model can spot breast cancer on chest CT scans that women already receive during routine health exams. The study includes a retrospective phase to validate the AI on existing images and a prospective phase where the AI re…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new tracer reveal hidden tumors?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing two new imaging tracers, called CM500, to see if they can help detect solid tumors anywhere in the body. The tracers are given by injection and then used with PET scans to create detailed images. The study includes healthy volunteers and people with various …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Lumina Pharmaceuticals Inc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two biopsy methods together may spare some breast cancer patients a bigger surgery
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining two lymph node biopsy methods, sentinel lymph node biopsy and wire localized lymph node biopsy, can accurately identify breast cancer patients with only limited lymph node spread. The goal is to see if these patients can safely skip a more invas…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A Radiation-Free handheld scanner aims to spot breast cancer signatures
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a handheld device called the ZedScanner, which measures how breast tissue stores electrical energy—a property that differs between healthy, benign, and cancerous tissue. Around 220 women attending a breast clinic will get an extra, non-invasive scan after routine…
Sponsor: Zedsen Limited • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive antibody could light up Hard-to-Treat cancers
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new radioactive antibody called NTH-2403 in 16 people with advanced colorectal, head and neck, lung, or triple-negative breast cancers. The antibody targets a protein found on cancer cells and their supporting cells, allowing doctors to see tumors on scan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Radiopharm Theranostics, Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan could replace biopsies for breast cancer patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special PET scan that uses a radioactive tracer to track a protein called HER2 in the body. It aims to see if this imaging can predict how well a targeted cancer drug (T-DXd) works in 30 people with advanced breast cancer. The goal is to potentially replace inv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No-Squeeze 3D breast scan could transform cancer detection
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new type of breast imaging called upright breast CT (UBCT) that creates a 3D picture without compressing the breast like a mammogram. It uses a low radiation dose similar to standard mammography. The goal is to see if this device can help doctors detect breast …
Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging tracer could spot hidden cancers and fibrosis in one scan
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new imaging tracer called [18F]FAPI-74, which attaches to a protein found on cells in tumors and scarred or inflamed tissue. Researchers want to see if it can show these areas more clearly than current scans. About 770 adults with various cancers or non-cancer …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Martin Huellner • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal fluid DNA test could personalize brain cancer therapy
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether analyzing tumor DNA in cerebrospinal fluid can help doctors make better treatment decisions for people with malignant brain tumors or brain metastases from lung or breast cancer. Participants undergo a standard spinal tap or fluid collection, and the f…
Sponsor: Alireza Mansouri • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biopsy method may spare breast cancer patients from unnecessary surgery
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a vacuum-assisted biopsy can accurately tell if breast cancer has been completely eliminated by chemotherapy, compared to the standard surgical removal. About 100 women with breast cancer who have finished chemotherapy will receive the biopsy, and results…
Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New MRI dye could spot brain tumors sooner in cancer patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new MRI contrast agent, gadopiclenol, can detect brain metastases earlier than standard methods in 180 patients with advanced lung, breast, or skin cancer. Participants will receive screening brain MRIs to compare diagnosis timing and accuracy. The goal…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New scanner aims to measure breast tumors more accurately
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test if a new type of MRI scanner, called Field-Cycling Imaging (FCI), can accurately measure the size of breast tumors in people with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Twelve participants will receive both a standard MRI and an FCI scan before surgery. The results…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Blood test may spot hidden breast cancer months before scans
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether regular blood tests (ctDNA) can find triple-negative breast cancer recurrence earlier than standard follow-up. Thirty patients who had surgery for stage II or III TNBC will be randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus ctDNA testing e…
Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New imaging agent could spot hidden cancers
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new radioactive imaging agent called 68Ga-SFB6-ZN01, which is designed to attach to a protein found on many cancer cells. 98 adults with confirmed or suspected cancer will receive a single injection of the agent and then have a PET/CT scan. The goal is to see i…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Zhongnan Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Smarter scans for breast cancer survivors: could personalized imaging catch recurrences earlier?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether using more sensitive imaging (like MRI or contrast mammograms) based on a woman's personal risk can detect breast cancer recurrences earlier than standard mammograms. It will involve 2,300 women who had breast-conserving surgery and are at higher risk of …
Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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AI heart scans could replace MRI for chemo patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether AI-enhanced 3D and 2D echocardiography (heart ultrasound) can detect chemotherapy-related heart damage as accurately as cardiac MRI. Researchers will compare these new imaging methods with standard ultrasound and MRI in 120 adults who have received po…
Sponsor: The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New scan could catch breast cancer spread that standard tests miss
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new type of PET scan using a tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46 to find cancer that has spread in patients with lobular breast cancer. Standard scans often miss these metastases. The trial will enroll 45 adults whose standard PET scan was negative or unclear, and see i…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New scanner could slash repeat breast surgeries
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new handheld scanner that gives surgeons a real-time, close-up view of the surgical area to see if any cancer cells remain after removing a breast tumor. Current methods can take time and may miss some cancer cells, sometimes requiring a second surgery. The sca…
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New blood test aims to predict which cancer patients will benefit from immunotherapy
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is developing a blood test called NeutroFlow that measures specific immune cells (neutrophils) to predict whether cancer patients will benefit from immunotherapy. Researchers will collect blood samples from 600 patients with several types of cancer before they start tr…
Sponsor: OncoHost Ltd. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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AI-Powered MRI could revolutionize breast cancer screening without contrast dyes
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether artificial intelligence can analyze non-contrast breast MRI scans to detect cancer early, avoiding the need for contrast agents that can be costly and risky. Researchers plan to enroll 30,000 women aged 30-70 and compare AI readings to standard radiol…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New DNA sequencer could make genetic testing cheaper and faster
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new DNA sequencing platform (MGI) against the current standard (Illumina) for diagnosing hereditary cancers like breast and ovarian cancer, Lynch syndrome, and intestinal polyposis. Researchers will analyze 248 patient samples using both platforms to see if …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Can a common steroid shield breast cancer patients from a dangerous drug side effect?
Prevention Not yet recruitingTrastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) treats metastatic breast cancer but can cause interstitial lung disease (ILD), a form of lung inflammation that sometimes forces patients to stop treatment. Researchers are testing whether giving dexamethasone before each T-DXd infusion lowers the c…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a mobile app plus a breast model teach women to fight cancer fatalism?
Prevention Not yet recruitingResearchers test a hybrid breast cancer education program for women aged 20 to 65 who visit an obstetrics and gynecology clinic. The program combines a face-to-face session using a breast model with four weeks of educational messages and reminders sent through a mobile app. The t…
Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Homeopathic shot may shield cancer patients from chemo nerve pain
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a homeopathic remedy called Stibium metallicum praeparatum 6x can prevent or reduce nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel. The study will include 120 breast cancer patients who will receive either the remedy or a placebo injectio…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Bern • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One extra therapy session may keep cancer patients off cigarettes
Prevention Not yet recruitingResearchers at Vietnam National Cancer Hospital are testing whether adding one structured cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) session to standard brief counseling helps cancer patients remain smoke-free. The trial enrolls 498 adults who smoked at cancer diagnosis and have stayed c…
Sponsor: Vietnam National Cancer Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two diabetes drugs face off to shield hearts during breast cancer chemo
Prevention Not yet recruitingDoxorubicin is a common chemotherapy for breast cancer, but it can damage the heart. This trial compares two diabetes drugs, empagliflozin and metformin, to see if either can protect heart function in women receiving doxorubicin-based treatment. About 150 women with breast cancer…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital tool aims to alert women to alcohol and breast cancer risk
Prevention Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a digital program that educates women about the connection between alcohol and breast cancer risk. The study enrolls women aged 40 and older who drink alcohol regularly and are attending a routine breast cancer screening visit. Participants use the program…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Psilocybin trial aims to shield cancer patients from chemo nerve pain
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether psilocybin, a psychedelic compound, can prevent or lessen chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) in people with breast, colorectal, or head and neck cancer. About 83 participants will receive either psilocybin, a low-dose placeb…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear acupressure: a new weapon against chemotherapy side effects?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding auricular acupressure—using small seed patches on specific ear points—to standard antiemetic medication can better prevent nausea and vomiting in people receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy. About 332 patients with solid tumors will be randomly…
Sponsor: China Medical University, China • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise may shield cancer Patients' hearts from chemo damage
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a 12-week program of supervised aerobic and strength exercises can prevent heart problems in 60 adults undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. Participants will be split into an exercise group and a usual-care group. Researchers will measure heart functio…
Sponsor: Federal University of Maranhao • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light therapy may shield kids with cancer from chemo mouth sores
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether light therapy (photobiomodulation) can prevent mouth sores in children receiving chemotherapy. Fifty children aged 0-30 will receive daily light treatments during hospital stays and at home. Researchers will check if the therapy is easy to use and accepta…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New app aims to shield breast cancer Patients' hearts from chemo damage
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a personalized program supported by a mobile app to prevent heart damage caused by breast cancer treatments. Researchers will enroll 102 women recently diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer who are at risk for heart side effects. The program uses artificial in…
Sponsor: Universidad de Granada • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a pair of gloves stop Chemo's painful side effect?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a simple idea: wearing tight surgical gloves during paclitaxel chemotherapy might prevent nerve damage in the hands. About 84 breast cancer patients will be randomly assigned to either wear the gloves during treatment or receive standard care. Researchers will th…
Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could a 'Baby Dose' of hormone pills prevent breast cancer?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether low doses of two hormone-blocking drugs, exemestane and tamoxifen, can help prevent breast cancer in postmenopausal women at high risk. About 140 women will take one of the two drugs for a year, and researchers will measure side effects and quality of lif…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Simple socks and gloves may shield cancer patients from Chemo's nerve pain
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether wearing tight compression garments on hands and feet during chemotherapy can prevent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) caused by taxane or oxaliplatin drugs. About 358 breast and colorectal cancer patients will be randomly assigned to wear compression …
Sponsor: Region Jönköping County • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New gel aims to stop chemo side effect that makes hands hurt
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a gel called TAR-0520 to see if it can prevent hand-foot syndrome, a painful skin reaction caused by the chemotherapy drug capecitabine. About 25 people with breast or colorectal cancer will apply the gel to their hands twice daily for 12 weeks. Their feet will n…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tarian Pharma • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Heart-Saving pills? diabetes drugs tested to shield breast cancer patients from chemo damage
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether two types of diabetes medications—SGLT2 inhibitors and DPP-4 inhibitors—can prevent heart damage caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in women with breast cancer. About 150 Egyptian women will be randomly assigned to receive one of the drugs or sta…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New surgical trick could stop arm swelling in breast cancer survivors
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a surgical technique done at the same time as breast cancer lymph node removal to prevent arm lymphedema (chronic swelling). The procedure uses a small flap of tissue from the side of the chest to rebuild the armpit area and support fluid drainage. One hundred hi…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Heart shield: statin may guard against chemo damage in breast cancer
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking rosuvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering drug, can prevent heart damage caused by anthracycline chemotherapy in women with breast cancer. Four hundred participants will receive either rosuvastatin or a placebo daily for 12 months. The main goal is to s…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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A single zoom class might ease cancer pain for american indians
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a single, two-hour online class called Empowered Relief can help American Indian adults with cancer-related pain. Participants learn three pain relief skills, create a personal plan, and get access to a free audio app for daily practice. The study aims to…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Five-Session therapy ease distress and calm stress biology in Late-Stage breast cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a five-session meaning-centered psychotherapy called CASA in Puerto Rican patients with Stage III or IV breast cancer and their caregivers. The trial compares CASA with usual care in about 114 people to see whether the therapy reduces psychological distres…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a video game teach cancer patients to tame their pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are testing Healing Gardens, a mobile game that delivers pain-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and cancer pain education. The study enrolls 46 adults with advanced solid tumors who have chronic pain related to cancer or its treatmen…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can spiritual workshops ease Cancer's existential pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a spiritual health program called PATH for cancer patients struggling with feelings of disconnection, loss of meaning, or existential distress. Twenty adults with any stage of cancer will attend six workshops combining role-playing, psychology, and dignity therap…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Decades-Old Anti-Inflammatory drug quiet the joint pain that drives women off breast cancer therapy?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingMany people treated with aromatase inhibitors for early-stage breast cancer develop joint pain and stiffness that can make it hard to continue the therapy. This Phase II pilot study tests whether hydroxychloroquine, an anti-inflammatory drug often used for inflammatory joint cond…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shield kidneys from chemotherapy damage?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing an experimental drug called GMDTC in adults with solid tumors who have mild kidney problems caused by cisplatin chemotherapy. The trial aims to find out if GMDTC is safe, what side effects it causes, and how the body processes it. Participants receive cisp…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Guangdong Jianersheng Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single talk session help cancer patients quit smoking?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers test whether adding one structured cognitive behavioral therapy session to standard brief quit-smoking advice helps cancer patients stop smoking. The trial enrolls 446 adults with cancer in Vietnam who smoked at diagnosis and still smoke. Everyone gets brief counselin…
Sponsor: Nguyen Duc Khoa, MD, PhD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple IV drip replace nerve blocks for breast surgery pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether an intravenous lidocaine infusion works as well as a thoracic paravertebral nerve block for helping women recover after breast cancer surgery. The trial enrolls 112 adults scheduled for mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery. Participants receive …
Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise after chemo: could a simple walking program protect your heart?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether an 8-week aerobic exercise program can improve blood vessel function in women who have finished chemotherapy for non-metastatic breast cancer. Forty women will exercise three times a week for 30 minutes at a moderate pace. Researchers will measure arte…
Sponsor: Loyola University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can coloring mandalas improve life for cancer patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether mandala coloring can improve quality of life for people receiving cancer care. The trial enrolls 76 hospitalized cancer patients and assigns them to either a coloring group or a routine-care group. For three weeks, the coloring group uses a mandala…
Sponsor: Emine TARLABELEN KARAYTUĞ • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise and nutrition prehab help breast cancer patients through chemo?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers at City of Hope test whether a prehabilitation program is practical for breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy before surgery. The program includes aerobic exercise, nutrition guidance, and education, all led by a physiatry team. Twenty participants will be ask…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can dancing ease the exhaustion of breast cancer treatment?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a 12-week supervised dance-based exercise program can reduce cancer-related fatigue in women with newly diagnosed breast cancer who are having treatment before surgery. The study includes 104 women aged 18 to 60 who will be randomly assigned to eit…
Sponsor: Comenius University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Donor nerve grafts put to the test for restoring feeling after mastectomy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a donor nerve graft during implant-based breast reconstruction helps women regain breast and nipple sensation after nipple-sparing mastectomy. Each participant has one breast randomly chosen to receive the graft, while the other breast serves as a …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Endeavor Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests nerve tricks for better sleep after mastectomy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two ways to improve sleep after breast cancer surgery: a nerve block injection or a mild ear stimulation device. About 136 women will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. Their sleep will be tracked with a wrist monitor and questionnaires for the…
Sponsor: Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can everyday moisturizers soothe cancer Therapy's skin toll?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether cosmeceutical moisturizers can ease skin dryness in people with cancer who experience skin side effects from treatments like chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Participants apply the moisturizers daily for 2-4 weeks and report changes in dryness severity. The…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app improve cancer care? new study tests personalized nutrition and activity guidance
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a mobile app called RestoreMe can help cancer patients get personalized nutrition and activity advice. Researchers plan to enroll 150 adults who are about to start, are currently receiving, or have completed cancer treatment. Participants will use the…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Strumming through treatment: can ukulele lessons shield teen brains from Radiation's toll?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests whether a program of virtual ukulele lessons, called STRUM, can help teenagers preserve cognitive function and emotional resilience while undergoing radiation therapy for cancer. The study enrolls adolescents aged 12 to 17 who are receiving initial radiatio…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a chatbot and VR headset lower stress in cancer wards?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a digital tool called Mindbot, a chatbot on the LINE messaging app that guides hospitalized cancer patients through a 10-minute mindfulness session with breathing exercises and virtual reality. The trial enrolls 66 adults with cancer who are staying in the…
Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can treating less breast tissue mean fewer radiation side effects?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThe PRISM trial compares two radiation approaches after breast-conserving surgery for early-stage breast cancer. One approach treats only the area around the original tumor, while the other treats the whole breast. Both use the same short schedule of five radiation treatments. Re…
Sponsor: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can breathing exercises ease distress in young breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a virtual group program called Breath-Body-Mind (BBM) that uses slow breathing and gentle movements to help young breast cancer survivors (ages 18-50) cope with psychological distress. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to either the BBM program or a g…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple relaxation technique may ease the heavy anxiety of parents facing childhood cancer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether progressive muscle relaxation, a technique where you tense and then relax different muscle groups, can lower anxiety in parents who are the primary caregivers of children with cancer. Researchers will randomly assign 112 parents to either join relaxation …
Sponsor: Akdeniz University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Sleep-Themed game help chemo patients rest better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a web-based game that teaches sleep hygiene can improve sleep quality and reduce fatigue in people receiving chemotherapy. The trial enrolls 56 adults undergoing chemotherapy who do not have a diagnosed sleep disorder. Half receive the gamified Sle…
Sponsor: Lokman Hekim University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a newer drug ease the bone pain of chemotherapy support?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a long-acting G-CSF called telpegfilgrastim causes less bone pain than other long-acting G-CSFs in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. About 132 patients will be divided into two groups based on which G-CSF their doctor prescribes. Researche…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation method aims to shrink large tumors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether adding a specialized radiation technique called Lattice Radiation Therapy (LRT) to standard palliative radiation can safely shrink large tumors (at least 4.5 cm) in adults. The study will enroll 25 people with various cancers who are already schedul…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can fermented foods and fiber calm the side effects of immunotherapy?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether changing the diet can improve gut health and help people with solid tumors recover from immune-related side effects caused by immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to eat a high-fermented food diet or take a resis…
Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a psychedelic ease the existential weight of advanced cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests whether psilocybin-assisted therapy can help adults with advanced cancer who feel demoralized, hopeless, or distressed about their illness. Participants receive a single dose of psilocybin (either 25 mg or 5 mg) during a group session, paired with either mi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A good Night's sleep after cancer: can tailored Mind-Body training deliver?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing two behavioral programs to help Hispanic cancer survivors with insomnia. One combines gentle movement, meditation, and breathing. The other uses cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. Both are being culturally adapted with input from survivors. The stu…
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cannabis compounds help cancer patients sleep better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether THC (with or without CBD) can improve sleep in people with solid organ cancer who have insomnia. About 69 participants will receive either THC, a THC/CBD mix, or a placebo as a liquid under the tongue. The goal is to see if these cannabis-based compounds …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could red light help breast cancer survivors regrow hair after chemo?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding low-level red-light therapy to the standard hair-loss treatment minoxidil helps breast cancer patients regrow hair lost during chemotherapy. About 50 adults with stage I-IV breast cancer who lost at least half their scalp hair after chemo will be e…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Talking through memories may lighten the load for dementia caregivers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called Dyadic Life Review, where older adults with advanced cancer and memory problems talk through their life stories with a caregiver. The goal is to see if these conversations reduce caregiver burden and stress while bringing the pair closer together…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Yoga via zoom: a new way to calm anxiety in teens facing cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a four-week online yoga program, tailored to each teen's physical limits, can lower anxiety in adolescents aged 12 to 18 who are being treated for cancer. Participants either join the yoga sessions or receive no extra intervention, and researchers measure…
Sponsor: Akdeniz University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI chatbot may ease depression and boost well-being in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an AI chatbot that guides breast cancer survivors through a six-week program of mindfulness, compassion, and body-mind-spirit techniques. The goal is to see if using the chatbot improves holistic well-being, reduces depressive symptoms, and enhances coping skills…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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App aims to get cancer survivors moving again
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a smartphone app called the Cancer Exercise app (CEA) can help cancer survivors become more physically active. About 750 adults who have finished cancer treatment will either use the app for 12 weeks or receive usual care. The goal is to see if the app bo…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Warm-Up before surgery help breast reconstruction?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a special heating device on the breast before mastectomy and reconstruction is practical and helpful. Forty adult patients will either use the device for one or three cycles, or receive no treatment. The main goal is to see if patients can follow th…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for breast cancer survivors: drug may restore lost libido
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding the drug bupropion (Wellbutrin) to standard hormone therapy can help women with early-stage breast cancer who have lost interest in sex. About 100 women will be randomly assigned to receive either their usual hormone therapy alone or with buprop…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could yoga ease the toll of stem cell transplants?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an inpatient yoga therapy program can improve quality of life and reduce symptoms like nausea, fatigue, and pain in cancer patients undergoing stem cell transplantation. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the yoga program or an enhanced stan…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an AI chatbot ease the aftermath of cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an AI-powered chatbot can help young adult cancer survivors manage ongoing symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, and sleep problems. Participants aged 18-39 who have finished primary cancer treatment will interact with the chatbot to get tailored educational su…
Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI coach aims to ease life after breast cancer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests an artificial intelligence-based platform designed to help breast cancer survivors manage lingering symptoms like fatigue, pain, and insomnia after finishing treatment. Thirty-six women who have completed primary treatment within the past two years will be …
Sponsor: Hong Kong Metropolitan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests simple home program to fight fatigue in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a 6-week home program combining exercise and a limited eating window is practical and helpful for breast cancer survivors who are on hormone therapy and feel fatigued. Twenty participants will follow a plan to increase their steps, do resistance band e…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual therapy may ease breast cancer treatment side effects
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 6-session telehealth program called STRIDE, which uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help women with hormone-positive breast cancer manage side effects from adjuvant endocrine therapy. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the STRIDE program or usu…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A virtual Walk-Through of radiotherapy may calm cancer Patients' nerves
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingMany cancer patients feel anxious before radiotherapy, partly due to unfamiliar equipment and procedures. This trial tests whether adding a simulation-based education session — a virtual preview of the treatment environment — before standard education can reduce that anxiety and …
Sponsor: University Medical Center Goettingen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new program aims to help teens thrive when a parent faces cancer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a family-centered program called SHINE, designed to support teenagers aged 10 to 17 who have a parent diagnosed with cancer. The program includes about four sessions over eight weeks, focusing on cancer education, family communication, coping skills, and emo…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Facing the fear: can talk therapy help couples live beyond cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a type of talk therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help cancer survivors and their spouses cope with the fear that cancer might return. It compares ACT to a more traditional therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), in a two-arm…
Sponsor: University Center of Tumor Diseases, Frankfurt University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a simple text message transform cancer care?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether regular text-message check-ins can help advanced cancer patients get palliative care support earlier. Patients receive a text every two weeks asking them to rate their symptoms online. If any symptoms are concerning, a coordinator calls to assess and mana…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which nerve block eases mastectomy pain best? a Head-to-Head trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for pain after modified radical mastectomy: the newer serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block (SPSIPB) and the established serratus anterior plane block (SAPB). Seventy women undergoing mastectomy will receive one…
Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A listening ear for cancer patients: can a care coordinator improve serious illness conversations?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a communication and care coordinator (CCC) can improve serious illness conversations and quality of life for adults with advanced or high-risk cancer. Participants in the intervention group will have six structured sessions over three months to discuss th…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to help older breast cancer patients cope with treatment side effects
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two support programs for women aged 65 and older with hormone-sensitive breast cancer who are taking aromatase inhibitors. The programs include a clinic-level geriatric assessment and support, and a telehealth coping skills training based on cognitive behavioral …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to give veterans with advanced cancer a stronger voice in their End-of-Life care
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program that pairs veterans with advanced cancer with a lay health worker who helps them discuss their goals and preferences for care with their doctors. The goal is to increase the number of veterans who have these important conversations and document their wi…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise as medicine: can a 12-week program reverse muscle loss in breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a 12-week structured exercise program, called "Exercise for Muscle Health," can improve muscle mass, strength, and physical function in breast cancer survivors who have sarcopenia—a condition of muscle loss and weakness. About 104 women who have finished …
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ice vs spray: which stops chemo mouth pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two simple treatments—sucking on ice chips or using a lidocaine spray—to see which better prevents or reduces painful mouth sores caused by chemotherapy. About 60 adults with cancer who are about to receive chemotherapy will be randomly assigned to one of the …
Sponsor: Hanady Jabbar Mahmood • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Snakehead fish and turmeric: a kitchen remedy put to the test against cancer-related malnutrition
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether a daily supplement of Channa striata (snakehead fish) and curcuma (turmeric) can improve nutritional status, reduce inflammation, and enhance quality of life in women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Over one month, 76 participants will …
Sponsor: DINA KEUMALA SARI • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A scented soak for cancer symptoms: can lavender foot baths soothe pain and fatigue?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether daily aromatherapy foot baths with lavender essential oil can help cancer patients manage pain, sleep quality, and fatigue. Over five days, one group receives a 20-minute foot bath with lavender oil, while a control group receives routine care only…
Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI avatar could help cancer patients remember treatment details
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an AI-powered avatar called ELISA that helps cancer patients learn about their treatment. Patients starting a new cancer therapy often struggle to remember complex information. The avatar provides personalized answers based on approved content. The study compares…
Sponsor: Dr. Mark Mulder • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping the brain to ease chemo nerve pain: a new hope for breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two types of theta burst stimulation, a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, to relieve chronic nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer survivors. Forty participants will receive both types of stimulation at different times, with brain scans used …
Sponsor: Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality tested as a calming tool during chemo
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a virtual reality headset with guided imagery—like calming nature scenes and breathing exercises—can reduce pain, anxiety, and fatigue in women with breast cancer during chemotherapy. Participants are randomly assigned to either receive VR-guided im…
Sponsor: Thoalfokar Mohammed Al-Obaidi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to improve breast cancer surgery precision
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares three techniques—ultrasound, wire, and magnetic seed—to help surgeons remove non-palpable breast tumors more accurately during breast-conserving surgery. About 1,300 adult women with early-stage breast cancer will be randomly assigned to one of the three metho…
Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New program aims to ease financial burden for cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a simple screening tool to identify cancer patients struggling with medical costs. Those who screen positive will be connected to financial counseling and resources at their hospital. The goal is to make it easier for patients to afford their care and reduce fina…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New rehab plan aims to get breast cancer patients moving faster after surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test a structured early rehabilitation program for women who have had breast cancer surgery. The program includes education, gentle exercises starting the day after surgery, and home-based workouts with monitoring. Researchers want to see if it is safe and helps w…
Sponsor: Marta Aguilar-Rodriguez • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Sophrology: a new way to calm radiation anxiety?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether sophrology, a relaxation technique using gentle movements, breathing, and positive visualization, can reduce anxiety in cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Fifty-four adults with various cancers will be offered sophrology sessions during their t…
Sponsor: Clinique Pasteur Lanroze • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Simple breathing and muscle relaxation may ease chemo sleep woes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether learning progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing exercises can improve sleep for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. About 40 adults aged 40-60 with poor sleep will be split into two groups: one gets relaxation training plus usual care, the o…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Medical cannabis studied as a remedy for chemo side effects
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis observational study will follow 50 people receiving chemotherapy that often causes nausea and vomiting. Researchers want to see if those who use medical cannabis on their own have less nausea, better appetite, and fewer other side effects compared to those who don't use it. …
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can zoom workouts help older cancer patients in the countryside?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 12-week exercise program, delivered via Zoom, is practical and helpful for older adults (65+) with cancer who live in rural areas. Participants will do two supervised exercise sessions per week. The goal is to see if the program improves quality of life…
Sponsor: University of Saskatchewan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Hypnosis may ease chemo anxiety in teens and young adults
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single hypnosis session during chemotherapy can reduce anxiety and other side effects like nausea in young people with cancer. It includes 70 participants aged 15-49 with sarcoma, germ cell tumors, or breast cancer. Researchers will compare anxiety leve…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Exercise program aims to restore energy flexibility in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 16-week supervised exercise program can help breast cancer survivors improve their body's ability to switch between burning carbs and fats for energy. Researchers will enroll 44 women aged 18-70 who completed chemotherapy within the last 6 months and ar…
Sponsor: University of Castilla-La Mancha • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New pain block may beat standard for mastectomy recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief after breast cancer surgery. About 70 women will receive either a newer block (SPSIP) or a standard block (SAP) before surgery. The goal is to reduce pain and the need for strong painkiller…
Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Online strength training tested to keep older cancer survivors moving
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether live, online group strength training can help older cancer survivors (age 65+) who have trouble with daily activities. 150 participants will be split into three groups: immediate strength training, delayed strength training, or stretching. The goal is to …
Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could a tiny ear device ease joint pain in breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a small, wearable device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear to reduce joint pain and stiffness caused by common breast cancer hormone pills (aromatase inhibitors). About 60 women with breast cancer who have joint pain will use either the active device or a…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Robot dog walks could ease fatigue in young cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether walking with a robot dog can improve sleep, reduce fatigue, and enhance quality of life in children aged 2-7 who are undergoing cancer treatment. Forty children will be randomly assigned to either robot-dog-assisted walks or usual care. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Koç University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Pilates program aims to ease cancer treatment side effects in women
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a 16-week Pilates program can improve quality of life, reduce pain and fatigue, and boost emotional well-being in 50 women currently undergoing breast cancer treatment. Participants will do light-to-moderate Pilates exercises twice a week. The goal is…
Sponsor: Federal University of Maranhao • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New Single-Surgery breast reconstruction could cut operations in half
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new breast reconstruction method done in one surgery through a small armpit incision to the standard two-stage expander-to-implant approach. About 412 women who had a mastectomy at least a year ago will take part. The goal is to see which method has fewer co…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Acupuncture with a jolt: new trial tests electric needles for cancer brain fog
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether electroacupuncture—thin needles with mild electric pulses—can ease cognitive problems like memory loss and trouble focusing in cancer survivors. 168 participants will be assigned to real electroacupuncture, sham (fake) acupuncture, or a waitlist. …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Simple breathing techniques may ease pain and anxiety after breast surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether two types of breathing exercises—pranayama and pursed-lip breathing—can reduce pain, anxiety, and improve vital signs in women after breast surgery. 126 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: pranayama, pursed-lip breathing, or sta…
Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Viagra tested as surprising new treatment for cancer fatigue and brain fog
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a daily 50mg dose of sildenafil (Viagra) can prevent or reduce the fatigue and cognitive problems (brain fog) that often come with cancer treatment. The trial will enroll 30 women with ER+/HER2- breast cancer, aged 30-50, and track their symptoms using qu…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can better Doctor-Patient talks improve breast cancer care?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether training doctors in shared decision-making and giving patients educational materials improves treatment conversations for HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. 120 patients starting first-line therapy will be randomly assigned to receive the program or …
Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New study aims to ease pain after breast cancer surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of nerve blocks to see which provides better pain relief after breast cancer surgery that also removes lymph nodes. Sixty women aged 18-65 will receive one of the two blocks before surgery. Researchers will measure pain levels, opioid use, and side e…
Sponsor: Antalya City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Weeding out stress: gardening program aims to boost cancer Survivors' Well-Being
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 6-week gardening and nutrition program can improve quality of life for cancer survivors. Fifteen participants will attend weekly group sessions with gardening, cooking demos, and mindfulness. The main goal is to see if the program is practical and liked…
Sponsor: University of Vermont Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New tool aims to ease breast cancer surgery decisions
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a decision aid called BCT Aid for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. The tool helps patients understand their surgical options and what matters most to them. Researchers will compare women who use the aid to those who get usual care, looking at decision co…
Sponsor: Xiamen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New program aims to help cancer patients reclaim joy and balance
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a group-based program for people with cancer that focuses on managing energy, doing meaningful activities, and improving quality of life. About 30 adults with cancer will take part in workshops and hands-on sessions in a community setting. The goal is to see if t…
Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New program aims to ease cancer survivors' fear of recurrence
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study develops and tests a support program for cancer survivors who worry about their cancer returning. 150 adults who finished treatment for breast, head and neck, colon-rectal, or prostate cancer will join. Depending on their level of fear, they will receive education, psy…
Sponsor: National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New surgery could save the areola even when nipple cancer is found
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new surgical approach for women with early breast cancer who need a nipple-sparing mastectomy. If cancer is found in the nipple during surgery, doctors will remove the nipple but try to save the pigmented skin around it (the areola) and rebuild a new nipple rig…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study aims to reduce radiation side effects in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of radiation therapy—proton and photon—given after breast cancer surgery to see which causes fewer side effects. Researchers will track 750 women for one year, monitoring heart, lung, skin, and lymph node problems. The goal is to find a gentler treat…
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can a simple face injection boost Well-Being after breast cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether hyaluronic acid injections in the face can improve appearance and quality of life in women who have completed breast cancer treatment. The researchers plan to enroll 22 women aged 18 to 50 who became menopausal due to chemotherapy or hormone therapy. …
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New scanner could halve repeat breast cancer surgeries
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special scanner that lets surgeons check, in real time during breast cancer surgery, whether all cancer has been removed. The goal is to reduce the need for a second operation. About 228 women with certain high-risk breast cancer types will take part. The scann…
Sponsor: Hôpital du Valais • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Horse power: equicoaching aims to rebuild social lives of young cancer survivors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether equicoaching—a type of coaching with horses—can help young adults (ages 15-25) who finished cancer treatment feel more confident and reconnect with others. Ten participants will take part in the program and share their experiences through interviews an…
Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Exercise program aims to boost strength and quality of life in advanced breast cancer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a supervised exercise program combining resistance training and walking can improve physical function, fitness, and quality of life in women with stage IV breast cancer. 78 women currently on medical treatment will be randomly assigned to either the exerc…
Sponsor: State University of Londrina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can a Plant-Based diet improve life for women with metastatic cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a whole food, plant-based diet combined with behavioral education can improve quality of life and diet adherence in 60 women with metastatic breast or endometrial cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to either the plant-based diet with support or a …
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Smartwatch data could ease cancer symptoms in new study
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a digital platform called Beacon can help doctors better manage symptoms in people with advanced cancer. About 40 patients will wear smartwatches and answer questions about how they feel. The platform combines this data to give doctors a clearer picture o…
Sponsor: Tzeela Cohen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New program aims to improve sexual Well-Being in women with advanced breast cancer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests an educational program called SHARE-MC designed to help women with metastatic breast cancer address sexual health issues. About 96 women will take part in group video sessions or receive an informational booklet. The goal is to see if the program improves sexual …
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New online tool aims to ease Cancer's toll on patients and loved ones
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a web-based program designed to help advanced cancer patients manage symptoms like depression, pain, fatigue, and sleep problems, while also supporting their caregivers. The program combines online tools with guidance from healthcare professionals. Researchers wi…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Exercise before and during chemotherapy may boost treatment success
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a supervised exercise program, started two weeks before chemotherapy and continued for 16 weeks during treatment, can help adults aged 35 to 65 with breast, lung, or colon cancer tolerate chemotherapy better. The goal is to see if participants can receive…
Sponsor: University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New online program aims to support korean breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test a culturally tailored online peer-support program for Korean-speaking breast cancer survivors and patients. Over 12 weeks, mentors (survivors) and mentees (patients in treatment) will interact through a bilingual platform. Researchers will measure whether the…
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New app aims to tame chemo symptoms for breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a smartphone-based system that gives personalized advice to breast cancer patients going through chemotherapy. The system uses a knowledge graph to combine medical guidelines and patient-reported symptoms. Thirty patients and their nurses will use the system…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Exercise trial aims to reverse muscle loss in cancer survivors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a supervised exercise program can help women who have had breast or gynecological cancer and now suffer from muscle loss (sarcopenia). The 78 participants will do resistance, aerobic, balance, and stretching exercises. Researchers will measure changes in …
Sponsor: State University of Londrina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Digital playtime therapy: helping kids with cancer move better
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a digital exercise program called EMPOWER for children aged 3 to 6 who are undergoing cancer treatment. The goal is to see if the program can help them stay physically active, improve their motor skills, and boost their quality of life. Parents and nurses will al…
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can acupuncture cool hot flashes in breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether acupuncture can safely reduce hot flashes in women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who are on hormone therapy. Sixty patients will receive either real or sham acupuncture three times a week for eight weeks, then be followed for 16 more weeks.…
Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Cannabis oil trial aims to ease cancer Patients' daily suffering
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a cannabis extract oil containing THC and CBD can reduce the overall symptom burden in people with advanced solid tumors who are already taking strong painkillers. About 156 participants will receive either the cannabis oil or a placebo for 8 weeks. The m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Naples • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could magnesium make mastectomy recovery less painful?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding magnesium sulfate to a standard nerve block can better control pain after a mastectomy. One hundred women having breast cancer surgery will be randomly assigned to receive the nerve block with or without magnesium. The main goal is to see if it …
Sponsor: South Egypt Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New program aims to help breast cancer patients stick with treatment by easing pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called AIMSS-CARE for breast cancer patients who have joint and muscle pain from their hormone therapy. The program includes exercise, education, symptom tracking, and follow-up. Eighty-eight patients in Ethiopia will be randomly assigned to the program…
Sponsor: Addis Ababa University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Personalized diet may boost Well-Being in advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a personalized diet can improve quality of life in 100 women with advanced gynecologic or breast cancer who are receiving antibody-drug conjugate therapy. Participants will either follow a diet tailored to their needs or receive general Mediterranean diet…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: TNC Nutrición Terapéutica S.L. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Creatine may shield breast cancer patients from 'Chemo Brain'
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether taking creatine supplements daily can prevent or reduce the memory and thinking problems that often come with chemotherapy. About 227 women with early-stage breast cancer will receive either creatine or a placebo, starting before chemo and continu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: D'Or Institute for Research and Education • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New study aims to stop Chemo-Induced diarrhea in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving atropine before treatment can prevent diarrhea in people with advanced breast cancer receiving the drug sacituzumab govitecan. About 30 participants will receive atropine alongside their cancer therapy. The goal is to improve treatment tolerance an…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can a traditional chinese granule ease a common cancer treatment side effect?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding Huaier Granule to standard care can reduce proteinuria (excess protein in urine) in breast cancer patients who developed it as a side effect of immunotherapy or anti-angiogenic therapy. About 120 women will be randomly assigned to receive either st…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New web tool hopes to ease cancer Survivors' emotional struggles
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests an online program called Finding My Way-UK for people who finished curative cancer treatment in the past year. The program includes six self-guided modules on coping, emotions, and body image. Researchers will check if it's easy to use and if it helps with …
Sponsor: Edge Hill University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Virtual reality boosts brain power in cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether virtual reality (VR) exercises can improve memory and thinking in cancer patients who have cognitive problems. 64 participants will either use a VR program or receive standard care. The goal is to see if VR can help with brain fog and improve quality of l…
Sponsor: JING MINGXUE • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New study tests 'Meaning Therapy' to calm breast cancer fears
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding logotherapy—a type of counseling that helps people find meaning in their struggles—to standard support can reduce anxiety and depression in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Sixty-six women will be randomly assigned to receive either standa…
Sponsor: Elsan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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CBD oil put to the test for breast cancer joint pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether CBD oil can reduce joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitors, a common hormone therapy for early breast cancer. About 130 participants will receive either CBD or a placebo for 12 weeks, then switch treatments. The study measures pain interference …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Earlier drain removal after breast reconstruction may boost recovery and satisfaction
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares removing drainage tubes earlier versus later after a specific type of nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate breast implant reconstruction. About 379 women aged 18–70 with breast cancer or those having preventive mastectomy will take part. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Du Zhenggui • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Robot-Assisted mastectomy: could it mean less pain and faster healing?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of nipple-sparing mastectomy: one done with a robotic arm through a small side incision, and the standard open surgery. Researchers want to see if the robotic method improves women's satisfaction, body image, and recovery over 12 months. The trial wi…
Sponsor: Beaumont Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New questionnaire could let breast cancer patients skip some hospital trips
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a simple home questionnaire for women with HR+HER2- advanced breast cancer who are taking CDK4/6 inhibitors and hormone therapy. The goal is to see if the questionnaire can accurately identify which patients truly need to come to the hospital for a check-up, pote…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Could a smartphone app boost recovery before cancer surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a smartphone app can help people improve their fitness before cancer surgery. 60 adults scheduled for elective cancer surgery will either use the app or receive usual care. The app guides them through weekly walking tests, daily check-ins on exercise, nut…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Exercise program aims to ease breast cancer side effects
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 3-month exercise program for women with breast cancer who have arm swelling (lymphedema) and nerve pain (neuropathy) from treatment. Thirty women will do general and arm-specific exercises twice a week. Researchers will measure changes in arm size and pain leve…
Sponsor: Universitat Internacional de Catalunya • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:29 UTC
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New app aims to ease anxiety and depression in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test SerenApp, a smartphone app designed with input from patients and doctors to help breast cancer survivors cope with anxiety, depression, and stress. 90 women who have finished primary treatment will use the app for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in …
Sponsor: Hospital Costa del Sol • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Can Real-World data match trial results for pembrolizumab in Triple-Negative breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers in Korea are reviewing medical records from about 2,000 patients with triple-negative breast cancer who received pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy before surgery. The study measures how many patients had no detectable cancer left in their breast and lymph nodes at surge…
Sponsor: Yeon Hee Park • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fitbit study aims to decode recovery after breast reconstruction
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will give 50 women a Fitbit Inspire 3 to wear before and after DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery. Researchers will track steps, heart rate, and sleep, and compare that data with short questionnaires about recovery. The goal is to learn more about how patients rec…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartwatch help cancer patients during chemo and radiation?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation therapy can use wearable health devices, like fitness trackers, to monitor their heart rate and activity levels. Twenty adults will wear the device during treatment and for four weeks after, uploadi…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 4-Week mediterranean diet boost breast cancer surgery recovery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a 4-week Mediterranean diet program is practical and acceptable for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer before they have surgery. Twenty post-menopausal women with stage I-III breast cancer will receive all their meals and snacks. The main …
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why arm trouble lingers after breast cancer: muscle oxygen under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingMany breast cancer survivors struggle with arm and shoulder problems long after treatment ends. Researchers at Pamukkale University are measuring muscle oxygen levels in the upper arm using a light-based sensor, along with arm strength and daily function, in 80 women who finished…
Sponsor: Pamukkale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind over money: study tests if resilience shields cancer survivors from financial toll
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how financial stress from cancer treatment affects quality of life in breast cancer survivors, and whether personal strengths like resilience and posttraumatic growth can soften that blow. About 160 women will fill out surveys before, during, and after chemoth…
Sponsor: Okayama University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable patches could spot heart danger hiding in cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study is testing whether wearable patch monitors can help detect heart problems early in adults undergoing treatment for breast cancer, blood cancers, or multiple myeloma. Participants will wear two patches—one that tracks heart rhythm continuously and another that rec…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking symptoms improve care for children with advanced cancer?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study aims to understand how symptoms like pain, fatigue, and nausea change over time in children with advanced cancer. Researchers will ask children aged 8 to 18 and their caregivers to complete surveys about symptoms and overall health. The goal is to identif…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI may help tailor cancer care for seniors, study puts it to the test
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a machine learning model called PROTEGER can help doctors choose the right cancer treatment for adults aged 65 and older with solid tumors. Researchers will train the model on past patient data, then check its accuracy in a new group of patients across Ch…
Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does breast cancer radiation harm a key immune gland? a study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether radiation therapy for breast cancer affects the thymus, a small gland in the upper chest that helps produce immune cells. Researchers will collect blood samples from young women aged 18 to 50 who are receiving radiation after breast cancer surgery, as …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tweaking risk numbers make women believe their breast cancer odds?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether the format of a breast cancer risk estimate affects how much women believe it. Women aged 39 to 74 will receive a personalized risk estimate online, with some seeing risk over 5, 10, or 30 years, and others seeing it out of 100 or 1,000 women. Some…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast cancer herb use: ethnicity matters, study says
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study surveys 240 breast cancer patients to understand how they use herbs and supplements alongside standard treatments like chemo or hormone therapy. Researchers want to see if ethnicity influences which products people take. The goal is to gather information, not to test a…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple checklist boost recovery after cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether surgeons will use a new set of timeline-specific guidelines designed to improve functional recovery after high-risk abdominal cancer surgery. Researchers will monitor how often surgeons follow the guideline in clinic. The goal is to see if such a to…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mapping the hidden toll: how breast cancer brain metastases affect daily life
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 200 adults with stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to the brain or spinal lining. Participants fill out questionnaires about their symptoms, thinking abilities, and physical function over time. The goal is to track how symptoms change and how treatments affe…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Male breast cancer risk factors under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand what might cause breast cancer in men by collecting genetic, environmental, and lifestyle information from 120 male volunteers who are relatives of male breast cancer patients. Participants will fill out a questionnaire and provide a blood sample for…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can better HER2 classification improve breast cancer care?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at breast cancer tumors to understand HER2 levels, including low and ultra-low expressions, which may affect treatment choices. Researchers will examine tissue samples from 100 patients diagnosed in Sohag, Egypt, and compare HER2 status with other tumor features …
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New digital tool aims to help young cancer patients discuss fertility and relationships with doctors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a digital tool called ReSPECT that helps teens and young adults with cancer talk to their doctors about sexual and reproductive health. The tool includes a pre-visit checklist and an informational website. Researchers want to see if it is practical and helpful fo…
Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does a Thigh-Based breast reconstruction hold up over time? a study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study examines long-term quality of life and aesthetic outcomes in women who underwent breast reconstruction using a PAP flap — a technique that uses tissue from the inner thigh. Researchers will survey participants and analyze photos to understand satisfaction…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A blood test may spot breast cancer's return before symptoms appear
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study is testing whether a blood test called a liquid biopsy can provide useful information for people with early-stage breast cancer who are about to start treatment before surgery. The test looks for tiny fragments of tumor DNA circulating in the blood. Resea…
Sponsor: Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI to predict heart damage from cancer treatments in major european study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect data from up to 10,000 cancer patients across Europe to create better tools for predicting heart damage caused by certain cancer treatments. Researchers will use artificial intelligence alongside standard methods to develop risk scores that doctors can use…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can blood tests predict severe diarrhea from breast cancer drug?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 235 women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who are taking abemaciclib after surgery. Researchers want to see if higher levels of the drug in the blood are linked to severe diarrhea, a common side effect. By understanding this link…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer trial aims to crack the code of who benefits from immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study enrolls 275 people with advanced solid tumors to test a new approach: using a rapid, detailed analysis of each patient's tumor and immune system to guide treatment choices. The goal is to improve the success rate of immunotherapy, which currently helps only 20-30% of p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartwatch track how cancer treatment affects daily life?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether cancer patients undergoing treatment can use a smartwatch and smartphone surveys to report their quality of life and physical activity. Over 12 weeks, participants wear a smartwatch at least 10 hours a day and complete questionnaires at several time po…
Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads tumor slides: can computer scores predict who will do well?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study enrolls 1,000 adults with solid tumors, including breast cancer, who receive an AI-based pathology test as part of their routine care. Researchers will link the AI test results with short- and long-term health outcomes to see how well the scores predict prognosis and t…
Sponsor: Ataraxis AI, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can walking flush out hidden toxins? new study tests exercise against PFAS
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether different types of exercise can help middle-aged women reduce their body burden of PFAS (environmental chemicals) and improve muscle function. Participants will be assigned to either interval walking or high-intensity circuit training for six month…
Sponsor: Poznan University of Physical Education • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Caregiver burden under the microscope: study links patient frailty to carer well-being
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the health of older adults with cancer affects the quality of life of the people who care for them. Researchers will follow 116 patient-caregiver pairs for six months, using questionnaires to measure caregiver well-being and patient frailty. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict immunotherapy success?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect blood samples from 100 adults with cancer who are starting immunotherapy. Researchers will analyze the samples to find patterns in immune cells and molecules that might predict how well the treatment works or if it causes side effects. The goal is to bette…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast reconstruction after mastectomy: which approach leads to happier patients?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how different types of bilateral breast reconstruction affect women's quality of life and satisfaction. Researchers will compare women who had preventive mastectomy (due to high risk) with those who had therapeutic mastectomy (due to cancer), and also consider…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood tests could reveal hidden resistance in breast cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study observes people with a common type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) who are already on standard hormone therapy. Researchers use simple blood tests to look for changes in the ESR1 gene, which can make the cancer stop responding to treatment. By tracking these muta…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI chatbot aims to simplify cancer survivorship care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests an AI-powered chatbot that automatically creates personalized survivorship care plans for adult cancer survivors. The chatbot uses information from electronic health records to generate a plan and answer patients' questions about it. Researchers want to see if th…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise after breast cancer: which workout best boosts healing muscle signals?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study looks at how different resistance training routines change levels of myokines—molecules released by muscles during exercise—in women who have finished breast cancer treatment. Participants will be assigned to one of three exercise regimens (conditioning, strength…
Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a chemo combo without anthracyclines still beat breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well a chemotherapy and immunotherapy combination works for early triple-negative breast cancer when the usual anthracycline drugs are left out. The researchers are focusing on patients who cannot take anthracyclines due to previous treatment, older age, o…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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4D MRI scans could reveal hidden clues about heart disease and cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses advanced 4D MRI scans to measure blood flow and heart function in adults with heart disease or cancer. Researchers aim to see if these detailed images can help predict how these diseases will progress. The study involves 1,000 participants who are already schedule…
Sponsor: Ulsan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your voice in the tumor board: study tests if patient reports lead to better cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will include about 2,748 people with breast, gynecologic, or pancreatic cancer. Researchers want to see if adding patient-reported outcomes—like symptoms, preferences, and travel distance—to tumor board discussions helps doctors make better treatment decisions. The goa…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your body shape predict radiation accuracy?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a person's body composition—like muscle mass and body fat—affects how accurately they are positioned during radiation therapy. Researchers will measure body composition in 120–150 cancer patients before and during treatment, and track daily positioning…
Sponsor: Shijiazhuang People's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise help cancer patients? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will survey 370 adult cancer patients about their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding physical exercise. The goal is to understand why many patients don't exercise enough and what barriers they face. Results will help create better exercise programs and possi…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may reveal if breast cancer treatment is working
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether tracking tumor DNA in the blood (ctDNA) can help doctors see how well breast cancer treatment is working before surgery. It will include 186 people with stage II-III HER2-positive or triple-negative breast cancer. Researchers will take blood samples at…
Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Too much info weighing on cancer patients? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how feeling overwhelmed by information and dealing with symptoms affects the sense of empowerment in 300 adult cancer patients getting outpatient chemotherapy. Researchers will use surveys to measure information overload, symptom severity, and empowerment leve…
Sponsor: University of Yalova • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could probiotics help breast cancer patients keep their strength?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether changes in gut bacteria are linked to cancer-related weight and muscle loss (cachexia) in women with breast cancer who receive care at home. About 140 participants will provide blood, stool, and urine samples and answer questionnaires. Some will take a…
Sponsor: Fondazione ANT Franco Pannuti ETS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Anesthesia choice may affect immune system during breast cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 56 women with breast cancer to see if two different regional anesthesia techniques (paravertebral block vs. erector spinae plane block) cause different immune responses during surgery. Participants will receive one of the two blocks along with general anest…
Sponsor: Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Omega-3s may reshape breast cancer fats, new study hopes to prove
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking omega-3 supplements before surgery can change the types of fats found in breast tumors. About 35 adults with early-stage breast cancer will take the supplement for 4 to 28 weeks while also receiving standard cancer treatments. The goal is to see if…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study aims to spot hidden cancer spread in lobular breast cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether whole-body MRI scans and blood tests for tumor DNA can better detect cancer progression in a type of breast cancer that is often missed by standard scans. Researchers will follow 43 people with metastatic invasive lobular carcinoma for up to 30 months…
Sponsor: KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can exercise become a standard part of cancer treatment? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at the best ways to add supervised exercise programs into standard cancer care. Researchers will track how often doctors refer patients to exercise and how many patients take part. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helps improve patients' physi…
Sponsor: Melanie Keats • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Massive study to uncover cancer Therapy's hidden toll on fertility
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis large observational study will follow 4,000 young cancer survivors (ages 15-39) across Europe to understand how different cancer treatments impact fertility, hormone function, and pregnancy outcomes. Researchers will also evaluate the safety and success of fertility preserva…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Major study to uncover cancer Treatment's hidden toll on fertility
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 3,000 young women (ages 15-39) with cancer to understand how treatments like chemotherapy and immunotherapy impact their fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and quality of life. Researchers will also look at the safety and success of fertility preservation metho…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New study aims to predict fertility problems in young men after cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 1,000 young men (ages 15-39) diagnosed with cancer to understand how treatments affect their fertility and hormone levels over time. Researchers will collect medical history, semen samples, and blood tests before and after therapy to identify who is at risk for…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New tool aims to help seniors with advanced breast cancer make better treatment decisions
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new tool to help older adults (65+) with metastatic breast cancer and their care partners make treatment decisions together. Researchers want to see if the tool is acceptable, appropriate, and practical for use. The study involves 150 participants and focu…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New study aims to predict who will respond to breast cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at tumor samples from 55 women with early-stage breast cancer to find early signs of whether chemo-immunotherapy is working. By analyzing individual cells before, during, and after treatment, researchers hope to identify markers that predict response or resistanc…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can men still become dads after cancer? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will survey about 950 men who stored sperm at a French fertility center before cancer treatment between 2010 and 2024. Researchers want to know how many later became fathers, whether naturally or with medical help, and if they used their frozen sperm. The goal is to be…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study investigates why breast cancer is more aggressive in young women
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand why breast cancer in young women is often more aggressive. Researchers will look at how pregnancy and breastfeeding might influence the disease. They will collect information from 1,000 women aged 45 or younger (and a comparison group aged 55+) with …
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a simple quiz catch nerve damage early in breast cancer survivors?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find the best score on a simple, self-administered questionnaire to identify mild nerve damage caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer survivors. About 28 women who have completed taxane-based chemotherapy and radiation will participate. The goal is to improve …
Sponsor: University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study aims to spot muscle decline in cancer patients early
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will track muscle deterioration in about 40 hospitalized cancer patients using simple tests like grip strength, electrical muscle readings, and body composition scans. Researchers hope to find patterns that help identify muscle loss early, which could lead to better su…
Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New Real-Time imaging could make radiation therapy more precise
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new real-time imaging method can make radiation therapy more accurate for cancer patients. About 40 adults with various cancers will receive their normal radiation treatment while the new imaging tracks the tumor in real time. The goal is to see if the …
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Which breast reconstruction method is safer? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two ways to rebuild a breast after mastectomy for breast cancer: one-step with a permanent implant, or two-step using a temporary expander first. Researchers will compare complication rates in 276 women to see which method works better. The goal is to help doc…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Pregnancy after breast cancer: new study targets rare gene carriers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 2,200 young women (aged 40 or younger) who had breast cancer and carry a mutation in a breast cancer gene other than BRCA1/2. Researchers want to see if getting pregnant after diagnosis affects the cancer's return. The study does not test any drug or treatm…
Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New camera part may sharpen cancer scans
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new collimator (a filter that directs gamma rays) on a special camera can produce clearer whole-body images for cancer patients. About 18 adults with multiple known cancer lesions will receive standard scans using technetium-99m, lutetium-177, or iodine…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could chia seeds ease chemo side effects? tiny study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how gut bacteria affect diarrhea and other stomach issues in people with HR+/HER2- breast cancer taking the drug abemaciclib. In the first part, researchers will collect stool samples to track bacteria changes. In the second part, a small group will try eating…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Major trial asks: is radiation necessary for Low-Risk breast lesions?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at women with a very early form of breast cancer called DCIS. It uses a special test to find those at low risk of the cancer coming back. The goal is to see if these low-risk women can skip radiation therapy after their lump-removal surgery without a meaningful i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Gut check: could your microbiome predict cancer treatment success?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how diet and gut bacteria affect treatment outcomes in women with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. Researchers will collect stool, blood, and tumor samples from 300 participants before, during, and after chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Barts & The London NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Blood test may help match cancer patients to best drugs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a blood test can predict how well certain cancer drugs (PARP inhibitors) work in people with advanced breast, prostate, ovarian, or pancreatic cancer. Researchers will collect blood and tumor samples from 300 adults to analyze cancer cells and their DN…
Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Chemo Patients' digital habits under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how adults getting chemotherapy use digital media and how well they understand online health information. Researchers will survey 80 patients about their digital habits and health literacy. The goal is to learn more so doctors can better support patients in us…
Sponsor: Fenerbahce University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New scan may make breast cancer radiation safer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use a special PET/CT scan after proton radiation therapy for breast cancer to see how accurate the proton beam is. The goal is to link any beam errors with side effects like lung inflammation or rib fractures. By understanding these errors, doctors hope to improve…
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New registry aims to make repeat radiation safer for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect data from 500 Danish cancer patients who need repeat radiation therapy (reirradiation). Researchers will track side effects, tumor control, and survival to build a database that can guide safer treatment in the future. The goal is to help doctors decide wh…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New study to reveal hidden toll of breast cancer drugs on fertility
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 75 women aged 18-42 with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer who are receiving chemotherapy plus immunotherapy before surgery. Researchers will measure hormone levels, track menstrual patterns, and use questionnaires to see how treatment affects ovari…
Sponsor: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Blood test may predict chemo nerve damage before it starts
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find blood markers that can predict which cancer patients will develop chronic nerve pain from chemotherapy. Researchers will collect blood samples and perform neurological exams on 192 patients over 6 months. The goal is to use this information to personalize …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Bligny • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Lab-Grown mini tumors could unlock secrets of chemo resistance in breast cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will take tumor samples from 40 women with locally advanced breast cancer and grow them in the lab as 3D 'mini tumors' called organoids. Researchers will test how these organoids respond to chemotherapy and compare the results to how the patients actually responded. Th…
Sponsor: Atlas University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New study hopes to predict chemo success with a simple blood test
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether tiny particles called exosomes, released by breast cancer cells, contain genetic material (microRNA) that can predict how well chemotherapy will work before surgery. Researchers will collect tumor tissue and blood samples from 60 women with breast canc…
Sponsor: Atlas University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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AI tool aims to personalize breast cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test an AI-powered tool that analyzes tumor samples to help doctors choose the best treatment for people with triple-negative breast cancer. The tool looks at immune cells in the tumor to predict how well chemotherapy might work. The goal is to see if the tool can…
Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can a simple quiz spot frailty in older cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study checks if a short questionnaire called G8 can correctly identify frailty in people aged 70 and older with solid tumors. Researchers will compare the G8 results with a full geriatric assessment in 150 patients. The goal is to see if the G8 tool works well for Portuguese…
Sponsor: Hospital de Braga • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict nausea from breast cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 150 breast cancer patients starting T-DXd, a drug that often causes nausea, vomiting, and weight loss. Researchers will measure blood levels of a hormone called GDF-15 before and during treatment to see if changes in GDF-15 are linked to these side effects. If…
Sponsor: Breast Cancer Trials, Australia and New Zealand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New study aims to predict dangerous immunotherapy side effects before they happen
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect blood and swab samples from 160 adults with solid tumors who are about to start immunotherapy. The goal is to find a biological 'signature' that can predict which patients will develop severe immune-related side effects. If such a signature is found, it co…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Does diabetes make cancer treatment harder? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study looks at how having type 2 diabetes impacts quality of life in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. Researchers will compare changes in well-being over six months between patients with and without diabetes. About 920 adults with solid tumors will fill…
Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Breast cancer study to track Real-World use of newer pills
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 81 people with early-stage, hormone-positive breast cancer who are at high risk of the cancer coming back. Researchers want to see how often patients take their prescribed CDK4/6 inhibitor pills (abemaciclib or ribociclib) alongside standard hormone therapy…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New study aims to predict which cancer patients struggle most with eating
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how cancer and its treatments change the way people experience food, including taste, mouth health, and overall eating pleasure. Researchers will ask 180 adults with different cancers to fill out a detailed questionnaire about their eating habits and feelings.…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Breast reconstruction study tests expanders beyond approved use
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two different tissue expanders used in breast reconstruction after mastectomy in 80 women. Some participants will also receive radiation therapy, which is not typically recommended with these devices. Researchers will evaluate aesthetic outcomes, patient s…
Sponsor: Medical University Innsbruck • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Can early gene testing unlock better cancer treatments?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether doing broad gene testing early, instead of later, helps find more effective treatments for people with advanced pancreatic, liver, or triple-negative breast cancer. About 360 adults with poor-prognosis cancers will be randomly assigned to early or stan…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Do household chemicals fuel breast cancer? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether chemicals called endocrine disruptors (found in plastics, food, and everyday items) are linked to breast cancer. Researchers will measure these chemicals in urine, hair, and breast fat from 42 women scheduled for breast lesion surgery. The goal is to u…
Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can a potato starch supplement ease cancer drug side effects?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will track gut microbiome changes in 12 women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer starting Verzenio (abemaciclib) therapy. Participants will take either a resistant potato starch supplement or a placebo, and provide stool samples and symptom questionnaires rem…
Sponsor: University of Vermont Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Massive study to uncover hidden mental toll of cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better understand psychiatric disorders, thinking problems, and treatment side effects in 2000 cancer patients and their close relatives. Researchers will compare those with and without mental health issues to find patterns and improve care. No new treatments a…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can hospitals boost vaccine access for the most vulnerable?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new way to offer vaccines to vulnerable patients—those with chronic diseases or weakened immune systems—during hospital visits. Researchers will see if offering, prescribing, and giving vaccines in the hospital increases how many people get vaccinated. The …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to predict breast cancer treatment response
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at stored tumor samples from 70 women with a common type of breast cancer (ER-positive, HER2-negative) who received hormone therapy. Researchers want to see if two specific proteins, p-AKT and p-S6, can help tell which cancers will respond to treatment and which …
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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No armpit surgery for breast cancer? new registry tracks Real-World results
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will track 827 people with early breast cancer who had breast surgery but no armpit (axillary) surgery. The goal is to see if skipping armpit surgery is safe and how it affects quality of life. Researchers will monitor for cancer coming back in the armpit over three ye…
Sponsor: Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Will High-Risk women show up for extra breast scans?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether women identified as having a higher risk of breast cancer will attend additional breast imaging appointments. About 3,000 women in Norway who either have very dense breasts or had a false-positive screening result will be invited for extra scans. The g…
Sponsor: Norwegian Institute of Public Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New study to uncover hidden nerve damage from chemotherapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how chemotherapy for breast cancer affects the sense of arm position (proprioception). Researchers will compare three groups: breast cancer patients who had chemotherapy, those who had surgery only, and healthy volunteers. Using robotic tasks and video trackin…
Sponsor: KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New study tests if teaching breast Self-Exams saves lives
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a structured education program to help women learn and practice breast self-exams. 76 women aged 20-69 will be randomly assigned to receive the program or not. Researchers will measure changes in self-exam behavior, breast cancer knowledge, awareness, and fear le…
Sponsor: Kafkas University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Chemotherapy's hidden side effect: taste changes under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how often women with early-stage breast cancer experience taste changes during chemotherapy. Researchers will use taste tests to measure changes in sweet, sour, salty, and bitter perception. They will also check how these changes affect nutrition and quality o…
Sponsor: Azienda Sanitaria Locale CN2 Alba-Bra • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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100,000 breast cancer patients to be studied for recurrence patterns
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will analyze medical records from 100,000 people in Korea who had early-stage hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer and received surgery followed by other treatments. The goal is to see how often the cancer comes back and what factors might affect that…
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Exercise study aims to unlock biological secrets in cancer care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a personalized strength training program affects people with different cancers, including lung, colon, breast, and blood cancers. 150 adults will either do supervised strength training plus home exercises, or just home exercises, for 12 weeks. Researchers …
Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Blood test after surgery could spot hidden cancer cells
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a blood test for circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) can detect leftover cancer after surgery in people with breast, lung, prostate, ovarian, or stomach cancer. About 840 participants will give blood samples before and after standard treatments. No new treat…
Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Hidden bacteria in breast tumors: could they change how we treat cancer?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at bacteria living inside breast tumors and compares them to bacteria in the gut and urine of 240 women undergoing breast cancer surgery. Researchers want to see if these microbes differ across cancer subtypes and if they relate to tumor features. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New registry aims to decode mysterious immune side effects of cancer drugs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study creates a registry of 500 cancer patients receiving immunotherapy to better understand and manage immune-related side effects (irAEs). Researchers will collect data on who gets these side effects, how they present, and what treatments work best. The goal is to improve …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Cancer patients' cannabis habits under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 45 cancer patients who use cannabis, asking them to log their use in a smartphone app. Researchers want to learn how often and why patients use cannabis, what forms they use, and what effects they notice. The goal is to gather real-world data to guide futur…
Sponsor: Scot Remick • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Kidney trouble may skew chemo safety test – new study aims to fix that
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether kidney problems interfere with a common blood test used to check how well patients break down certain chemotherapy drugs (fluoropyrimidines). Researchers will measure DPD enzyme activity in about 742 people with breast or digestive cancer, kidney failu…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:38 UTC
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Can a smarter scan spot breast cancer treatment failure faster?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of scans—standard CT and bone scans versus PET-CT—to see which better evaluates how well the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) works in people with HER2 low metastatic breast cancer. About 262 participants will be split into two groups and scanned …
Sponsor: Centre Paul Strauss • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:12 UTC
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New blood test aims to predict who will respond to immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new automated blood test that measures how well a patient's T-cells (immune cells) are working. The goal is to see if the test results match how well the cancer responds to standard immunotherapy drugs like anti-PD1 or anti-CTLA4. The study will include 100…
Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:54 UTC