Breast carcinoma
MONDO:0004989A carcinoma that arises from epithelial cells of the breast
Also known as: breast cancer, breast cancer, NOS, cancer of breast, cancer of the breast, cancer, breast, breast carcinoma, carcinoma of breast, carcinoma of the breast
5338 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 665 tagged with Breast carcinoma itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Breast carcinoma
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Breast carcinoma by gene expression profile 0 trials · 1,787 incl. sub-types
8 sub-types
- Her2-receptor negative breast cancer 241 trials · 1,358 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer 183 trials · 772 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Estrogen-receptor negative breast cancer 24 trials · 705 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Progesterone-receptor negative breast cancer 3 trials · 703 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Progesterone-receptor positive breast cancer 16 trials · 659 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- HER2 positive breast carcinoma 407 trials · 426 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Breast tumor luminal A or B 6 trials · 15 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Normal breast-like subtype of breast carcinoma 0 trials
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Invasive breast carcinoma 324 trials · 412 incl. sub-types
11 sub-types
- Invasive ductal breast carcinoma 41 trials · 48 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Invasive lobular breast carcinoma 30 trials
- Inflammatory breast carcinoma 29 trials
- Metaplastic breast carcinoma 4 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Adenoid cystic breast carcinoma 0 trials
- Breast large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma 0 trials
- Malignant breast myoepithelioma 0 trials
- Mucoepidermoid breast carcinoma 0 trials
- Oncocytic breast carcinoma 0 trials
- Sebaceous breast carcinoma 0 trials
- Signet ring cell breast carcinoma 0 trials
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Breast adenocarcinoma 36 trials · 278 incl. sub-types
13 sub-types
- Breast ductal adenocarcinoma 18 trials · 191 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Breast lobular carcinoma 13 trials · 34 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Inflammatory breast carcinoma 29 trials
- Lobular breast carcinoma in situ 27 trials
- Mixed lobular and ductal breast carcinoma 1 trial Sub-types →
- Adenoid cystic breast carcinoma 0 trials
- Breast malignant eccrine spiradenoma 0 trials
- Breast mucinous cystadenocarcinoma 0 trials
- Mammary Paget disease 0 trials Sub-types →
- Mucoepidermoid breast carcinoma 0 trials
- Oncocytic breast carcinoma 0 trials
- Sebaceous breast carcinoma 0 trials
- Signet ring cell breast carcinoma 0 trials
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Breast carcinoma in situ 76 trials · 204 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Ductal breast carcinoma in situ 152 trials Sub-types →
- Lobular neoplasia 4 trials · 30 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ductal breast carcinoma in situ and lobular carcinoma in situ 1 trial
- Breast apocrine carcinoma in situ 0 trials
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Female breast carcinoma 137 trials
7 sub-types
- Female breast axillary tail cancer 0 trials
- Female breast central part cancer 0 trials
- Female breast lower-inner quadrant cancer 0 trials
- Female breast lower-outer quadrant cancer 0 trials
- Female breast nipple and areola cancer 0 trials
- Female breast upper-inner quadrant cancer 0 trials
- Female breast upper-outer quadrant cancer 0 trials
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Male breast carcinoma 22 trials
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Hereditary breast carcinoma 10 trials
1 sub-type
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Bilateral breast carcinoma 6 trials · 9 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Synchronous bilateral breast carcinoma 3 trials
- Lipid-rich breast carcinoma 0 trials
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Hormone-resistant breast carcinoma 5 trials
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Sporadic breast cancer 2 trials
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Ehrlich tumor carcinoma 0 trials
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Cribriform carcinoma of breast 0 trials
1 sub-type
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Nipple carcinoma 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Paget disease of the nipple 0 trials
- Nipple duct carcinoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
Showing the 400 most recently updated of 958 trials in this tab.
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Can sound waves destroy breast tumors without a scalpel?
Cure CompletedThis trial tests whether MR-guided focused ultrasound can safely and effectively treat early breast cancer. The procedure uses MRI images to target and heat tumors with ultrasound waves, destroying them without surgery. Participants are women with a single small breast tumor that…
Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to stop breast cancer recurrence in High-Risk patients
Vaccine CompletedThis early-phase study tested a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells, designed to target a protein called HER-2 found on some aggressive breast cancers. The goal was to see if the vaccine was safe and could train the immune system to prevent the cancer from…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Can immunotherapy plus chemo wipe out Triple-Negative breast cancer before surgery?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab to standard TAC chemotherapy helps shrink triple-negative breast cancer before surgery. The trial enrolls 36 women with newly diagnosed triple-negative breast cancer. Participants receive six cycles of tis…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Daping Hospital and the Research Institute of Surgery of the Third Military Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Daily Low-Dose chemo tested for patients with no other options
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two treatments for people with advanced cancer who cannot have standard therapy. One group took a low-dose chemotherapy pill (cyclophosphamide) daily, and the other took a hormone pill (megestrol). The goal was to see which treatment could slow cancer growth for…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted pill shows promise for rare genetic tumor types
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested the drug erdafitinib in 316 adults and children with advanced solid tumors that have specific FGFR gene mutations or fusions. The main goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Participants took erdafitinib tablets daily. The study is now complete…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in slowing breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug nintedanib to standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) helps people with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. Fifty-one adults who had already received some treatment took part. The goal was to se…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug TdCyd aims to reactivate Tumor-Fighting genes in advanced cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called TdCyd in 27 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to turn back on genes that may slow tumor growth. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effect…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether adding nilotinib (a pill) to paclitaxel (a chemotherapy) is safe and tolerable for people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The study included 47 adults and children aged 12 and older. Researchers aimed…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called tuvusertib, given together with either lartesertib or avelumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the body pr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called vilastobart, alone or with another drug (atezolizumab), in 125 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looke…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Xilio Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo shows promise in Tough-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin) helps people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 78 participants with advanced cancer that has spread will rece…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cutting arginine from the diet starve solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing whether a diet that severely limits arginine—an amino acid some tumors depend on—is safe and might help control solid tumors. About 25 adults with solid tumors will follow a specially designed low-arginine liquid diet for two 3-week cycles while cont…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sound waves replace the scalpel for breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing whether a device called ExAblate MRgFUS can safely and completely destroy small breast cancers using focused ultrasound waves guided by MRI. The trial enrolls women with a single invasive breast tumor smaller than 2 centimeters who are already scheduled fo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SG1827 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests a new drug, SG1827, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard therapy available. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and get a first look at whether it c…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sumgen Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug SG2918 enters first human tests
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called SG2918 in 17 people with advanced cancers that no longer respond to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet to prove it works. Participants receive the drug by IV every three w…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sumgen Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New flavored drink helps cancer patients keep weight on during treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested three flavors of Supportan® drink (Tropical Fruits, Cappuccino, and Pineapple-Coconut) in 123 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy. Patients drank two bottles daily for four weeks alongside their normal diet. …
Sponsor: Fresenius Kabi Taiwan Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill boost Immunotherapy's power against advanced tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental drug called FLX475, given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the safest dose and to see whether the combination can shrink tumors. P…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fiber fuel: could a High-Fiber diet boost cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at whether eating a high-fiber diet (over 21 grams per day) can change gut bacteria and improve the immune system's ability to fight solid tumors like colorectal cancer. About 25 adults with solid tumors will follow this diet to see if it is safe and helps with t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can fewer, stronger radiation doses match standard treatment after mastectomy?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial compares two radiation schedules for women with high-risk breast cancer who have had a mastectomy. One group receives hypofractionated radiation, which uses fewer but larger daily doses over a shorter period. The other receives conventional radiation, with sm…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Double-Pronged antibody outsmart HER2-Positive tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental drug called zanidatamab, which targets HER2, a protein that fuels certain breast and stomach cancers. Researchers give zanidatamab alongside chemotherapy, and sometimes with the immunotherapy tislelizumab, to people with advanced HER2-positive bre…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could skipping a lymph node check spare women from unneeded surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis trial asks whether women with early breast cancer who have lumpectomy and whole-breast radiation can safely skip the sentinel lymph node procedure, a biopsy of the first lymph node under the arm. The procedure helps check if cancer has spread, but it can cause arm swelling a…
Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a clotting drug cut mastectomy wound drainage?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether applying tranexamic acid directly to the wound during a mastectomy reduces the amount and duration of fluid drainage afterward. Researchers will compare 30 patients who receive the topical drug with 30 who get standard postoperative care. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Gulab Devi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new antibody help the immune system fight Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental drug called SNS-101, which targets a protein called VISTA that may help tumors evade the immune system. Researchers give SNS-101 alone or with another immunotherapy, cemiplimab, to adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to stand…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sensei Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new chemo schedule extend life with fewer side effects?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests three different schedules of the chemotherapy drug nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) in women with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. The goal is to find a schedule that allows patients to stay on treatment longer, potentially improving progression-free survival, wh…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a faster ovarian suppression drug improve breast cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests two drugs, degarelix and triptorelin, in premenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Both drugs temporarily stop the ovaries from making estrogen, which can fuel tumor growth. Women receive one of the drugs along with the hormone therapy letrozole f…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug holiday keep breast cancer at bay longer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial tests whether taking letrozole continuously for five years is better than taking it in cycles with breaks, for postmenopausal women who have already had 4 to 6 years of hormone therapy for early-stage, hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. Letrozole works …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer? alisertib combo tested
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested the drug alisertib, alone or combined with fulvestrant, in 96 postmenopausal women with advanced breast cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. Alisertib blocks enzymes that help cancer cells grow, while fulvestrant blocks estrogen. The goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weight loss after cancer: a new program aims to help survivors
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests a structured diet and exercise program for overweight Chinese cancer survivors. The program, led by a dietitian and a cancer exercise specialist, teaches weight loss strategies, healthy eating, and physical activity. Researchers want to see if the program is prac…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Beetroot juice as a weapon against breast cancer metabolism?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether dietary nitrate from beetroot juice can disrupt the altered metabolism of breast cancer cells. Researchers will give a concentrated beetroot juice drink for five days to patients scheduled for breast cancer surgery. Using advanced MRI scans, they will mea…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tested the combination of dasatinib (a pill) and bevacizumab (an infusion) in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the two drugs work together to slow cancer gr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone pills before surgery may improve breast cancer outcomes
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving 6 months of hormone therapy before surgery helps remove all cancer cells in women with early-stage, estrogen-positive breast cancer. It involves 8 postmenopausal women with low-risk, node-negative tumors. The goal is to see if this approach leads t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Irada Ibrahim-zada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an experimental drug shrink advanced solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental drug called MRG003 in people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The study aims to find a safe dose and to see whether the drug can shrink tumors. Pa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Lepu Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Tumor-Blood-Vessel blocker boost hormone therapy for advanced breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial asks whether adding bevacizumab to standard hormone therapy (tamoxifen or letrozole) helps women with hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer live longer without the disease worsening. Hormone therapy blocks estrogen, which fuels tumor growth, while …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tests a new drug called SKB264, alone or with another drug KL-A167, in 175 people with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer that hasn't been treated before. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. Participants are split into groups …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called MK-6837, given alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug sh…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in halting advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs, vandetanib and everolimus, in 151 people with advanced or metastatic cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could slow or stop cancer grow…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemo-Free hope: pill combo aims to shrink HER2+ breast tumors
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of palbociclib (a targeted pill), hormone therapy, and HER2-targeted drugs can shrink early-stage breast tumors as effectively as standard chemotherapy before surgery. Postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new chemo combo outsmart small cell lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether a new form of chemotherapy called PLX038 can be safely combined with the PARP inhibitor rucaparib to shrink tumors in people with small cell lung cancer, small cell cancer outside the lungs, or other solid tumors. The study has two parts: first, find…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in preventing breast cancer return
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether shutting down the ovaries (ovarian suppression) combined with hormone therapy (tamoxifen or exemestane) could better prevent breast cancer from coming back in premenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Over 3,000 women who had surgery t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug duo outsmart advanced breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether combining palbociclib and fulvestrant can help postmenopausal women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-) that has stopped responding to prior treatments. The study aims to see how long the cancer stays under control and to look …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug tame advanced HER2-Positive breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at how well trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) works and how safe it is in women with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. The drug is given as an intravenous infusion every three weeks to patients who have already tried other anti-HER2 treatments. Researchers wil…
Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug boost hormone therapy against breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called BYL719 to standard hormone therapy (letrozole) can better fight hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer in post-menopausal women. BYL719 targets a protein that helps cancer cells grow, while letrozole blo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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3D imaging could help surgeons remove all breast cancer in one go
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a 3D imaging device, used during lumpectomy surgery, can help surgeons see and remove all cancerous tissue while the patient is still in the operating room. The goal is to reduce the chance of leaving cancer cells behind, which often leads to a second sur…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo outsmart childhood cancers that resist treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining two chemotherapy drugs, temozolomide and topotecan, is safe and tolerable for children and adolescents with malignant tumors that have returned or not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the highest safe dos…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill tame advanced breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called BEBT-209 in women with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer. The study aims to find the safest dose and see how well the drug works, both on its own and when combined with standard hormone therapies like letrozole or fulve…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeBetter Med Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo outsmart Triple-Negative breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called BEBT-209 to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and gemcitabine) can help people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer. The study will enroll about 65 women whose cancer has returned or spread and is n…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BeBetter Med Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized chemo: could tumor DNA hold the key to better breast cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether choosing chemotherapy based on the genetic profile of a patient's breast tumor can improve treatment response compared to standard chemotherapy. Women with HER2-negative breast cancer that is not eligible for conservative surgery will be randomly ass…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive tracer pinpoint Cancer's first stop?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether a radioactive tracer, technetium Tc 99m sulfur colloid, can accurately locate sentinel lymph nodes in women with early-stage breast cancer. The sentinel node is the first lymph node cancer is likely to spread to, and finding it helps guide surgery. T…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: HTA Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation may let breast cancer patients keep their nipple
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether giving radiation to the nipple and areola after a nipple-sparing mastectomy is safe and feasible for women with early-stage breast cancer. The goal is to see if this extra radiation can reduce the risk of cancer returning in the preserved nipple area, all…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a triple drug combo shrink HER2-Positive breast tumors before surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial is investigating whether adding lapatinib to the standard combination of paclitaxel and trastuzumab before surgery can improve outcomes for patients with HER2-positive stage II or III breast cancer. The study aims to see if the three-drug regimen leads to a h…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets tough cancers in early human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial is testing an oral drug called ATRN-119 in 132 people with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair mutations. The main goals are to check safety, how the drug moves through the body, and whether it can shrink tumors. Participants must be able to…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Aprea Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a sedative help rebuilt tissue survive after cancer surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether giving the sedative dexmedetomidine during and after reconstructive microsurgery can help transplanted tissue (flaps) survive better in cancer patients. The study will compare flap health at 48 hours after surgery in patients receiving dexmedetomidine ver…
Sponsor: Dharmais National Cancer Center Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive drug shows promise against advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new radioactive drug, 177Lu-NeoB, in 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (GRPR). The goal was to check safety, find the best dose, and see if it shrinks tumors. It is an early-stage trial, so it focuses on safety and dosing, not a …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Advanced Accelerator Applications • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo aims to wipe out early breast cancer before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy can eliminate all signs of cancer in people with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer before they have surgery. About 31 participants with small tumors (1 to 2.5 cm) that haven't sp…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which chemo works better for HER2-Negative breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two chemotherapy drugs—cabazitaxel given every three weeks versus paclitaxel given weekly—as a first treatment for HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. About 90 to 160 participants receive 18 weeks of one of the two drugs. The main goal is to see which drug…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could adding chemo help older breast cancer patients live longer? a major trial investigates.
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial compares two treatment approaches for women aged 70 and older with estrogen-receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Participants receive either hormone therapy alone for five years or chemotherapy followed by hormone therapy. The study aims to see if ad…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging tool aims to cut repeat surgeries in breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests a device called SELENE that gives surgeons a detailed view of the tissue removed during breast-conserving surgery. The goal is to see if using this imaging helps surgeons remove all cancer cells the first time, reducing the chance that a patient needs another ope…
Sponsor: Perimeter Medical Imaging • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug PEP-010 shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called PEP-010 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The study checks if PEP-010 is safe alone or with chemotherapy (paclitaxel or gemcitabine). About 57 adults with metastatic pancreatic, ovarian, or other solid cancers wi…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety of combining two drugs, alpelisib and fulvestrant, in 40 men and post-menopausal women with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (HR+, HER2-, with a PIK3CA mutation) that had worsened after hormone therapy. The goal was to track side effects. The …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on tough cancers: first human trial begins
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug called TT125-802 in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. It is a fi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: TOLREMO therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug naderin may help patients fight infections during cancer and TB therapy
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding Naderin (sodium nucleinate) to standard treatment could reduce complications in 75 patients with cancer, tuberculosis, or hepatitis C. The main group received Naderin plus standard therapy, while the control group received standard therapy alone. …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: MIPO Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an alcoholism drug plus copper fight breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tested whether disulfiram (Antabuse), a drug used for alcoholism, combined with copper supplements could help people with metastatic breast cancer who had run out of standard options. Only 9 patients took part, and researchers measured tumor response and surviv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Institute of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Czech Republic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug CFI-402257 enters first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 1 trial tested an investigational oral drug called CFI-402257 in 52 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast cancer, that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check how the drug moves through the body. It w…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail aims to simplify cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a fixed-dose combination of two immunotherapy drugs, tiragolumab and atezolizumab, given together as a single infusion every three weeks. The trial enrolled 64 people with advanced solid tumors that express a protein called PD-L1. The main goal was to check the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy combo shows promise in small cancer study
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether combining high-dose radiation therapy with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) could boost the immune system's ability to fight advanced solid tumors. Twenty-one patients with various advanced cancers received the combination either at …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: James Larner, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Math models may tame chemo side effects in breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether using mathematical models to schedule chemotherapy drugs docetaxel and epirubicin could reduce severe side effects in 17 patients with metastatic breast cancer. The goal was to find the safest dose and schedule while still giving six cycles o…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Cancer drug safety checked in Long-Term study
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the long-term safety of several cancer drugs, including tislelizumab and pamiparib, in 404 people with advanced cancers. Participants had already been in an earlier trial of these drugs. The goal was to track serious side effects and see if patients could kee…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New needle technique may spare breast cancer patients from surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether a special needle device (vacuum-assisted biopsy) can completely remove small breast cancers using ultrasound guidance, instead of traditional surgery. 45 women with small, early-stage breast cancers participated. The goal was to see if this less invas…
Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New antibody-chemo combo shows promise against tough breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called nadunolimab, which blocks a protein that helps cancer grow, combined with standard chemotherapy for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer. The trial had two parts: first to find a safe dose, then to see if the combination shrinks t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Cantargia AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New pill combo aims to prevent return of early breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether taking oral chemotherapy pills (vinorelbine or capecitabine) along with the targeted drug trastuzumab can help prevent breast cancer from coming back in women with small, HER2-positive tumors that have not spread to lymph nodes. The 182 participants took…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New combo approach for breast cancer: reconstruction and radiation together
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study looked at women with invasive breast cancer who had a mastectomy with immediate prosthetic breast reconstruction, followed by TomoTherapy (a type of radiation) with or without chemotherapy. The goal was to see how often the reconstruction was successful. 66 pat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer patients after chemotherapy fails
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a chemotherapy drug called trifluridine/tipiracil in 52 women with advanced ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that had already been treated with other chemotherapies. The goal was to see if the drug could slow cancer growth and improve quality of life. Th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Borstkanker Onderzoek Groep • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a daily combination of two oral drugs, axitinib and everolimus, in 19 people with advanced solid tumors, particularly kidney cancer. The main goal was to find the safest dose by monitoring side effects in the first month. Researchers also tracked how…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug shows promise in early trial for advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called CCT3833 in 31 adults with advanced solid tumours, including melanoma. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers measured how the drug moves through the body and looked for the best dose to use in …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New cancer drug PM14 enters human testing for advanced tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called PM14 in 126 people with advanced solid tumors that had no standard cure. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. The drug was given by IV infusion on different schedules. This is a first…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: PharmaMar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Experimental drug targets Hard-to-Treat brain metastases
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a drug called patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) in 63 patients with breast cancer, lung cancer, or other solid tumors that had spread to the brain or the lining of the brain and spinal cord. The drug is designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells carryi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New Triple-Drug cocktail shows promise for tough breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy (bevacizumab and paclitaxel) helps people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (HR-positive, HER2-negative). The trial enrolled 281 participants whose cancer had spread or could…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in tough breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) helps people with metastatic or recurrent triple-negative breast cancer live longer without their cancer growing. The study included 531 participants and compared…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Nipple-Sparing mastectomy shows promise in breast cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a type of breast cancer surgery called nipple-sparing mastectomy, where the breast tissue is removed but the nipple and skin are kept. It involved 450 women with early-stage breast cancer who needed a full mastectomy. The goal was to see if this surgery keeps th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: experimental drug ARV-471 shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental drug called ARV-471, alone or with another drug (palbociclib), in 217 people with advanced ER+/HER2- breast cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and can shrink tumors or slow the disease. The …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Arvinas Estrogen Receptor, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can a drug shrink precancerous breast cells before surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a drug called ruxolitinib can reduce abnormal breast cells in people with high-risk or precancerous breast conditions like DCIS or atypical hyperplasia. Half of the 84 participants took ruxolitinib for about 15 days before surgery, and the other half too…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Julie Nangia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Promising combo tackles Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs—copanlisib and trastuzumab—in 26 women with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that had worsened after prior treatment. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow disease p…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out breast cancer before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis completed phase 2 trial tested a combination of sintilimab (an immunotherapy), anlotinib (a drug that blocks blood vessel growth), and standard chemotherapy in 29 people with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. The treatment was given before surgery to shrink or elimi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New program aims to cut heart disease risk in young cancer survivors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a weight management program for young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39) who have obesity and are within 5 years of finishing cancer treatment. The program combined healthy eating, physical activity, and symptom management to help reduce cardiovascular disease …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Breakthrough fertility method may keep estrogen low during cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new ovarian stimulation protocol using degarelix (a drug typically used for prostate cancer) to help breast cancer patients preserve their fertility before chemotherapy. The goal was to keep estrogen levels low while still collecting enough eggs for freezing. …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new two-drug combination (samuraciclib and elacestrant) in 49 adults with a common type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it can slow the cancer's growth. Participants had already tried other treatments and thei…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Carrick Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, tucatinib and trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd), in 70 people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread or couldn't be removed by surgery. The goal was to see how well the drugs shrank tumors and what side effects occurre…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Sound waves may help deliver cancer drugs to the brain
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a device that uses focused ultrasound can safely and temporarily open the blood-brain barrier in people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to the brain. Eight participants received the procedure, and researchers checked for side effects and…
Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New drug shows promise in shrinking breast cancer tumors before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called giredestrant against the standard drug tamoxifen in 92 premenopausal women with a common type of early breast cancer. Participants took the medication for 15 days before their planned surgery. The goal was to see how well each drug slowed tumor…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New combo chemo regimen shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two chemotherapy drugs—weekly paclitaxel given through a vein and daily oral cyclophosphamide—in 28 adults with advanced cancer who had no other treatment options. The goal was to find the safest dose of paclitaxel when used with a f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer mutation
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug, ipatasertib, added to two existing breast cancer medicines (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) in 17 people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that has a specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation). The main goal was to find the safest dose…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SOLTI Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New test may predict which breast cancer patients benefit from targeted drug
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether a test called RAD51-foci can predict how well the drug olaparib works in people with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer who have certain gene mutations (BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, RAD51C, or RAD51D). About 65 participants received olaparib, and researcher…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: SOLTI Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Custom RNA vaccines take on aggressive breast cancer in first human test
Disease control CompletedThis first-in-human trial tested personalized RNA vaccines designed to target each patient's unique tumor mutations in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). 42 participants received two custom-made vaccines to stimulate their immune system. The main goal was to check safety and t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Personalized vitamin d dosing may beat standard approach in breast cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving vitamin D based on a patient's deficiency level works better than a standard dose. 215 breast cancer patients on chemotherapy received either a fixed daily supplement or a tailored dose. The goal was to see which method normalizes vitamin D levels…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Virus engineered to fight cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a modified virus called TILT-123 in 32 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and kill cancer cells while releasing immune-boosting proteins. The main goal was to check safety …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: TILT Biotherapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Epigenetic and immune drugs join forces against tough tumors
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 2 trial tested whether combining an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) with an epigenetic drug (tazemetostat) can control advanced solid tumors like pancreatic, colorectal, and soft-tissue sarcoma. The study enrolled 164 adults and measured how well the combo sh…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New combo slows advanced breast cancer progression
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a low-dose chemotherapy pill (capecitabine) to standard hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitor) helps women with a common type of advanced breast cancer live longer without the disease getting worse. The trial involved 263 women who had not received…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Breast cancer drug showdown: which hormone therapy works better?
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested two hormone therapies, fulvestrant (Faslodex) and anastrozole (Arimidex), in 462 postmenopausal women with advanced hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who had not received prior hormone treatment. The study compared how long each drug kept the cance…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Targeted radiation may extend life quality in breast cancer that has spread
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether adding focused radiation to the cancer spots (metastases) can help people with breast cancer that has spread to a few places (up to 5 spots). 87 participants received either standard drug therapy alone or standard therapy plus radiation. The goal was …
Sponsor: University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in shrinking breast cancer before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called giredestrant, alone or with triptorelin, against a standard treatment (anastrozole plus triptorelin) in 231 premenopausal women with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. The goal was to see how well the drugs slow tumor growth before s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Fat grafting before implant may improve breast reconstruction after mastectomy
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a breast reconstruction method for women who had a mastectomy, with or without radiation. Surgeons first used fat grafting to prepare the chest wall, then placed a breast implant just under the skin (not under the muscle) to reduce pain and animation. The study …
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can less be more? new study tests cutting antibiotics in cancer patients with sepsis
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether reducing the use of strong, broad-spectrum antibiotics in cancer patients with sepsis or septic shock is as safe as continuing them. The goal is to lower the risk of creating drug-resistant bacteria. Researchers compared a de-escalation strategy to st…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New pill could beat chemo for BRCA breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial compared the pill olaparib to standard chemotherapy in 302 people with metastatic breast cancer who have inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations. The goal was to see if olaparib could slow cancer growth better than chemo. Participants took olaparib twice daily or re…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Could one radiation dose before breast surgery replace weeks of treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested giving focused radiation before breast cancer surgery instead of the usual 5-6 weeks after surgery. 139 women with early-stage breast cancer received either one or three doses of radiation before their lumpectomy. The goal was to see if this approach can prevent…
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New drug combo tested for advanced breast cancer in chinese women
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested the drug palbociclib (combined with letrozole) in 26 postmenopausal Chinese women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (ER+, HER2-). The main goal was to see how the drug moves through the body and to check for safety. The study is complete…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New injection attacks tumors from inside out
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called CyPep-1, injected directly into tumors, either alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. The study involved 60 adults with advanced solid cancers that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Cytovation AS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in controlling Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called VS-6766, given alone or with everolimus, in 104 adults with advanced solid tumors or multiple myeloma that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe, tolerable dosing schedule and measure h…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Ribociclib shows promise in indian women with advanced breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how well the drug ribociclib works in real-world settings for Indian women with a common type of advanced breast cancer (HR+, HER2-). Researchers reviewed medical records of 335 patients treated across 18 sites in India. The goal was to measure how long the d…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Chemo-Immuno cocktail shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether adding two chemotherapy drugs (6-mercaptopurine and 6-thioguanine) to an immunotherapy drug (Atezolizumab) could help treat advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study enrolled 18 adults with metastati…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Kristoffer Rohrberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New bone graft shows promise for repairing Cancer-Damaged spines
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new bone graft material, ZetaMet, in 10 women with breast cancer that spread to their spine, causing bone defects. The graft was implanted into the damaged vertebra to see if it could safely stabilize the spine and reduce pain. The main goals were to track com…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zetagen Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called alpelisib combined with hormone therapy (fulvestrant or letrozole) in 383 people with advanced breast cancer that has a specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation). The goal was to see how many patients were alive without their cancer getting worse a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New cancer drug MRX-2843 enters first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called MRX-2843 in 42 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or come back after other treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers monitored side effects and how the drug moved through the b…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Meryx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New drug ZGGS15 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new biologic drug called ZGGS15 in 22 adults with advanced solid tumors who had no standard treatment options left. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and look for early signs that the drug might control tumor growth. Partici…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New pill shows promise in early trial for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental oral drug called Q702 in 51 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects, while also looking at whether the drug could shrink …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Qurient Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Breast cancer radiation cut to just 9 days in new trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested a 9-day course of whole breast radiation (hypofractionated radiotherapy) in 102 patients with early-stage breast cancer (stage 0-IIB). The goal was to see if a shorter treatment time could maintain effectiveness while reducing side effects. Researchers …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New combo shows promise against Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the experimental drug samuraciclib to standard hormone therapy (fulvestrant) works better than fulvestrant alone for people with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer. The trial enrolled 60 adults whose cancer had worsened despite prior treatment. Rese…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Carrick Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough breast cancer: safety results in
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety of combining the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab with the chemotherapy nab-paclitaxel in 184 people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that had spread. Participants had not received prior chemotherapy for their advanced disease. The main goal…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Immunotherapy avelumab aims to stop triple negative breast cancer recurrence
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested whether the immunotherapy drug avelumab, given after standard treatments like surgery and chemotherapy, can help prevent breast cancer from coming back in people with high-risk triple negative breast cancer. The study enrolled 474 participants who had al…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New combo shows promise for aggressive breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two treatment plans for people with advanced HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that is aggressive. One group received a drug called abemaciclib plus hormone therapy. The other group started with a short course of chemotherapy, then switched to abemaciclib…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could a One-Week radiation course be just as good as three weeks for breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis completed study tested whether a shorter, more intense course of radiation (1 week) works as well as the standard 3-week course for women with early breast cancer after lumpectomy. Sixty women were split into two groups to compare side effects, cosmetic results, and cancer c…
Sponsor: Zagazig University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a fixed-dose combination of two immunotherapy drugs (relatlimab and nivolumab) in 24 Chinese patients with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, how the drugs move through the b…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Exercise program aims to protect hearts of young cancer survivors
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether a structured exercise program is feasible for young cancer survivors (ages 18-45) who have mild heart dysfunction after cancer treatment. The program, called CORE, is like cardiac rehab and aims to improve heart health, fitness, and quality of life…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Real-World study tracks tucatinib combo for tough breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how well the drug tucatinib (Tukysa) works in everyday medical practice for people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer who had already tried at least two other treatments. Researchers tracked 49 adults in Germany and Austria to see how their quality of …
Sponsor: iOMEDICO AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Can Anti-Diarrhea meds make a powerful breast cancer drug safer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding loperamide (Imodium) and a white blood cell booster (G-CSF) could reduce severe diarrhea and low white blood cell counts caused by the drug Trodelvy in people with advanced breast cancer. Fifty patients with metastatic triple-negative or l…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Tiny study tests Tumor-Injected drug plus immunotherapy for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called CyPep-1, injected directly into tumors, combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 6 people with advanced head and neck cancer, melanoma, or triple-negative breast cancer. The main goal was to check safety and side …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Cytovation AS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Promising combo therapy for aggressive breast cancer shows benefit
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug pertuzumab to standard chemotherapy and trastuzumab could help prevent breast cancer from returning after surgery. About 4,800 people with HER2-positive breast cancer took part. The results showed that the three-drug combination improved …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested the drug olaparib (a PARP inhibitor) given alongside radiation therapy for people with triple-negative breast cancer that is advanced or has come back. The main goal was to find the safest dose of olaparib when used with radiation, and to watch for s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Spinal fluid injection shows promise for breast cancer brain spread
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to give the drug trastuzumab (Herceptin) to women with HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread to the lining of the brain. Instead of through a vein, the drug was injected directly into the spinal fluid via a lumbar puncture or a special reservoir.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Gene test guides breast cancer treatment switch in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new strategy for people with a common type of advanced breast cancer (ER+, HER2-). It used a blood test to look for a gene change (ESR1 mutation) that can make cancer stop responding to the first hormone therapy. When the mutation appeared, some patients switc…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy drug called BDB001, alone or combined with atezolizumab (Tecentriq), in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see if t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eikon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy drug called BDB001, both alone and combined with pembrolizumab, in 87 adults with advanced solid tumors that had progressed after standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the best dose. The study is comple…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eikon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New pill shows promise in shrinking breast cancer before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called LY3484356 in 87 postmenopausal women with early-stage, hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and how it affects cancer cells before the participants had surgery. The study lasted up to 2.5 …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to extend lives in aggressive breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with triple-negative breast cancer that has returned within 12 months of initial treatment. The study enrolled 595 participants and compared survival outcomes betwee…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktails aim to tackle Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested several immunotherapy-based drug combinations in 144 people with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that had worsened after initial treatment. Participants received atezolizumab (Tecentriq) along with other drugs like bevacizumab or …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Cancer drug tazemetostat gets Long-Term safety check in rollover trial
Disease control CompletedThis study offers continued access to tazemetostat for 58 people with various cancers who already benefited from the drug in earlier trials. The main goal is to monitor long-term safety and side effects. Participants must have shown clinical benefit from tazemetostat before joini…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Epizyme, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, crizotinib and fulvestrant, in 33 people with advanced lobular breast cancer that had lost a protein called E-cadherin. It also tested crizotinib alone in people with diffuse gastric cancer, triple-negative lobular breast cancer, or o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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App helps young cancer survivors shed pounds
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a smartphone app to help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39) lose weight. The app tracked diet and activity as part of a behavioral weight loss program. The goal was to see if this approach was practical and well-liked by participants. The study involved 6…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called RP-3500 (camonsertib), alone or combined with talazoparib or gemcitabine, in 276 adults with advanced solid tumors that have certain genetic mutations. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for early signs of tumor shrinkag…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Repare Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Could a lower dose of this breast cancer drug be safer and still work?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a lower starting dose (400 mg) of the targeted drug ribociclib combined with standard hormone therapy (letrozole or anastrozole) in 376 women with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The goal was to see if the lower dose could contro…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat breast cancer? early trial combines two targeted drugs
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new combination of two drugs (ARV-471 and everolimus) in 32 people with a common type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-). The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked at whether the tumors shran…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arvinas Estrogen Receptor, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for aggressive breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at combining the drug abemaciclib with standard hormone therapy as a first treatment for women with metastatic breast cancer that has spread to organs or has a high tumor burden. The goal was to see how many patients' tumors shrank or disappeared. The study enro…
Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New heat treatment could zap small breast tumors without surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a device that uses heat (radiofrequency ablation) to destroy small breast tumors (less than 2 cm). Thirty women with early-stage breast cancer received the treatment to see if it could safely eliminate the tumor. The goal was to find a less invasive option than …
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:16 UTC
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New pill could offer hope for advanced breast cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial compares a new hormone therapy pill called elacestrant to standard treatments (fulvestrant or aromatase inhibitors) in 478 people with ER+/HER2- advanced breast cancer that worsened after prior CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy. The study measures how long the cancer st…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:03 UTC
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Could a common statin boost hormone therapy in advanced breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 2 trial tested whether adding atorvastatin (a cholesterol-lowering drug) to standard hormone therapy (letrozole or fulvestrant) could improve outcomes in 126 women with advanced, hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. The main goal was to see if the combina…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Lund University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:43 UTC
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Can a second round of pertuzumab help fight advanced breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether giving pertuzumab again, along with trastuzumab and chemotherapy, could help people with HER2-positive advanced breast cancer who had already received pertuzumab before. The study enrolled 226 participants and compared retreatment to standard tra…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Japan Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:52 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus plus immunotherapy shows promise in tough breast cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early study tested a combination of a modified herpes virus (T-VEC) and an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) in 28 women with aggressive breast cancer that did not fully disappear after standard chemotherapy. The virus was injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells a…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: SOLTI Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:12 UTC
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Experimental Vaccine-Like therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental immunotherapy called ELI-002 in 25 people with KRAS-mutated pancreatic, colorectal, lung, ovarian, or bile duct cancers who had signs of remaining disease after standard treatment. The therapy aims to train the immune system to attack…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Elicio Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:30 UTC
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A simple dye might replace radioactive tracers in cancer staging
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial tests whether indocyanine green, a dye injected before surgery, can find sentinel lymph nodes as reliably as the standard technetium-99 radioactive tracer. About 744 adults with various cancers will receive both agents, and surgeons will compare detection rates using a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fat mapping MRI could spot breast cancer years earlier
Diagnosis CompletedResearchers are testing whether a standard MRI scanner can be used to create detailed 3D maps of fat molecules in the breast. The idea is that changes in fat composition may appear before cancer develops, so this could help detect very early breast cancers. The study will compare…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI fat analysis may reveal breast cancer before tumors grow
Diagnosis CompletedResearchers are testing whether a special MRI technique that maps fat composition in breast tissue can improve early detection of breast cancer. The study compares women with a BRCA1/2 or TP53 gene mutation, who are at high risk, with women who already have invasive ductal carcin…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging agent could spot hidden breast cancer spread
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new radioactive tracer called 89Zr-TLX250 for PET scans in 12 people with metastatic triple negative breast cancer. The goal was to see if it could find more tumors than the standard FDG PET scan, especially in the brain. Researchers compared the number of les…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rapid Finger-Prick test could help shield cancer patients from COVID-19
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a quick finger-prick blood test to see if cancer patients had been infected with COVID-19 in the past. Researchers enrolled 214 adults being treated for cancer. The goal was to find out how many had antibodies, including those without symptoms, to help clinics k…
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene test may help breast cancer patients avoid major surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a gene test called MammaPrint can help doctors decide which breast cancer patients need chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to shrink tumors enough so that patients can have less invasive surgery, like a lumpectomy instead of a mastectomy. The study…
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New radioactive tracer could spot hidden HER2 cancers
Diagnosis CompletedThis pilot study tested a new radioactive tracer called 89Zr-DFO*-trastuzumab in 6 people with HER2-positive breast or gastric cancer. The tracer is designed to attach to HER2 proteins on cancer cells and show up on PET scans. Participants received one injection and had up to 4 P…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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No-Needle cancer test: ultrasound reads tumor type
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new way to tell breast cancer types apart using a special ultrasound, instead of a tissue biopsy. Researchers looked at blood vessel patterns in tumors from 94 patients and built a tool to predict whether the cancer was luminal or non-luminal. The goal is to h…
Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Cancer Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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How many samples are enough? study aims to perfect breast biopsy technique
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at how many tissue samples are needed when doing a special type of breast biopsy called contrast-enhanced stereotactic biopsy (CESB). The biopsy is used for breast lesions that only show up on contrast-enhanced mammography. Researchers studied 77 women to find t…
Sponsor: Zuyderland Medisch Centrum • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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AI matches radiologists in breast cancer screening study
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested an AI system called Carebot AI MMG to see if it can detect breast cancer from mammograms as accurately as human radiologists. Researchers looked at 222 past mammograms from four screening centers. The AI classified each exam as low, medium, or high risk, and its…
Sponsor: Carebot s.r.o. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New algorithm could spare cancer patients unnecessary CT scans for blood clots
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a simple checklist and blood test (the YEARS algorithm) can safely rule out pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs) in people with active cancer, compared to the standard approach of doing a CT scan on everyone. About 700 cancer patients with susp…
Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Glowing dye could replace radioactive markers for breast cancer surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a fluorescent dye called indocyanine green (ICG) can help surgeons locate small, non-palpable breast tumors during surgery. Ten women with early-stage breast cancer received both the dye and a standard radioactive seed, and doctors compared how well each…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Sniffing out cancer: dogs and polymers tested for breast cancer scent
Diagnosis CompletedThis study explored whether breast cancer has a unique smell that can be detected. Researchers used a special polymer (Sorbstar®) and trained dogs to sniff samples from 35 women before and after tumor removal. The goal was to see if a distinct scent signature exists, which could …
Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can a Hormone-Binding protein predict breast cancer risk? trial tests tamoxifen and fasting
Prevention CompletedResearchers are testing whether low-dose tamoxifen or a 5:2 intermittent fasting diet can raise levels of a protein called sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) in women at high risk of breast cancer. Higher SHBG levels have been linked to lower breast cancer risk. The trial enroll…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill shield ears from chemo damage?
Prevention CompletedThis study tests whether the drug SENS-401 can prevent hearing loss caused by cisplatin, a common chemotherapy. Adults with cancer who are scheduled to receive cisplatin take SENS-401 before, during, and after treatment. Hearing is measured with a standard test to see if the drug…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sensorion • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New catheter lock could slash infection risk for cancer patients
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a taurolidine-citrate solution (TauroLock) placed in the catheter between treatments can prevent bloodstream infections in adults with solid tumors receiving IV anti-cancer therapy. 162 patients were randomly assigned to get either the TauroLock solution…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Baby tamoxifen shows promise in preventing breast cancer recurrence
Prevention CompletedThis study follows up on women who took a low dose of tamoxifen (5 mg daily) for three years to see if it continues to prevent breast cancer over the long term. The original trial found a 42% reduction in breast cancer events. Researchers will also combine data from three similar…
Sponsor: Ente Ospedaliero Ospedali Galliera • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a simple immunization shield cancer patients from severe COVID-19?
Prevention CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether a biologic called IMM-101 could reduce severe respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in cancer patients at higher risk. 195 participants either received three doses of IMM-101 or were simply observed. The goal was to see if the treatment cou…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Can a 10-Week lifestyle program boost fitness after cancer?
Symptom relief CompletedResearchers test a 10-week lifestyle program for people who have finished cancer treatment. The program combines structured exercise, nutrition counseling, and behavioral therapy. They compare it with a waitlist group to see how it affects cardiorespiratory fitness and body weigh…
Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app and mindfulness keep chemo patients moving?
Symptom relief CompletedResearchers at the University of Oklahoma are testing a mobile health program designed to help adults receiving chemotherapy for metastatic breast or gynecologic cancer stay physically active. The program combines a wearable activity tracker, behavior change techniques, acceptanc…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to ease cancer Survivors' pain without pills
Symptom relief CompletedThis study is testing a mobile health app designed to help cancer survivors manage pain and other symptoms after treatment. Twenty-five survivors who have finished cancer treatment but still have pain will use the app for one week, receiving helpful messages and completing daily …
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New toolkit aims to boost recovery for older cancer surgery patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests a pre-surgical toolkit (OPTI-Surg) designed to help older cancer patients recover more quickly after major surgery. The toolkit provides recommendations before surgery to improve physical function and reduce complications. About 325 participants with various canc…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lower dose of olanzapine may ease chemo nausea with less drowsiness
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 2,000 adults with solid tumors to find the best dose of olanzapine for preventing nausea and vomiting caused by strong chemotherapy. Researchers compared 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg doses to see which works best with the fewest side effects like daytime sleepines…
Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which nerve block best cuts opioid use after mastectomy?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested three different nerve block methods to manage pain after a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Over 1,500 women received either a paravertebral block, a serratus+PECS-1 block, or a combination. The goal was to see which approach reduces the need for…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hypnosis eases cancer procedure anxiety, small trial suggests
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed Phase 2 trial tested whether formal hypnosis, alongside standard care, could reduce anxiety and pain in 68 cancer patients undergoing brachytherapy. Patients received either standard care with Kalinox or standard care plus formal hypnosis. The study measured anxiet…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill may ease severe cancer pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an experimental oral drug called Trichomylin® in 11 adults with advanced cancer who had moderate to severe pain despite taking strong opioids. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can provide additional pain relief. Participants took the drug twice daily,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ZYUS Life Sciences Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease financial burden for families of young cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests a program that helps caregivers of teens and young adults (ages 15-26) with cancer find resources for financial and social needs. About 60 caregiver-patient pairs will take part. The goal is to see if this support reduces stress and improves well-being.
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can connecting the body to the earth help cancer patients sleep?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether wearing a grounding patch at night improves sleep quality in cancer patients who have insomnia while in the hospital. The patch is a hydrogel sticker on the forehead, connected by a cord to a true earth connection, which may lower the body's electrical vo…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an AI chatbot lift the spirits of advanced cancer patients?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether an AI emotional companion app can improve depression, anxiety, and demoralization in adults with advanced cancer. Participants use a mobile app where a virtual character holds conversations, reads emotional cues, and offers a link to a human hotline if di…
Sponsor: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can painting and clay ease the toll of chemotherapy?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether art therapy can reduce physical and psychological symptoms in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Over six treatment sessions, participants engage in artistic activities like painting, drawing, or clay work, guided by an art therapist…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Perigueux • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can heated herb plasters boost blood counts after chemotherapy?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether heated traditional Chinese medicine plasters can help cancer patients recover from chemotherapy-induced anemia and low blood cell counts. Participants apply the plaster to a specific point on the navel for one hour daily over two weeks. Researchers compar…
Sponsor: Hung-Rong Yen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common psychiatric drug ease chemo vomiting in kids?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether adding olanzapine to standard anti-nausea medicines can better control vomiting in children receiving strong chemotherapy. About 200 children will be randomly assigned to get either olanzapine or a placebo. The goal is to see if olanzapine helps more kids…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laughter yoga: a surprising way to help cancer patients feel better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether laughter yoga could help cancer patients going through chemotherapy. 55 patients were split into two groups: one did weekly 40-minute laughter yoga sessions for four weeks, while the other received standard care. After four weeks, the laughter yoga gr…
Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 15-Minute relaxation ritual tame cancer ICU symptoms?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether the Benson Relaxation Technique, a simple 15-minute guided relaxation exercise, can reduce pain, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, and retching in adults with cancer who are admitted to intensive care. Participants will practice the technique, which involves si…
Sponsor: Damanhour University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to help cancer survivors kick the habit and ease pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program to help cancer survivors quit smoking and manage pain. Nineteen survivors received counseling and the medication varenicline (Chantix). The goal was to see if the program was practical and helpful, not yet to prove it works.
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A card game could open the door to better End-of-Life conversations
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a conversation game called 'Hello' can help people with cancer and their loved ones discuss advance care planning—decisions about future medical care. Participants will play either the Hello game or a similar conversation game, complete questionnaires, an…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted nerve block replace opioids for chemoport surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a combined nerve block can provide better pain relief than standard local anesthesia for cancer patients undergoing chemoport implantation. The study will compare the two approaches in 80 adults, measuring the need for extra pain medication during the pro…
Sponsor: Indonesia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can light therapy unblock a common cancer side effect?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether laser acupuncture, a non-invasive therapy using low-intensity light on traditional acupoints, can relieve constipation in people with advanced cancer. Participants are adults with advanced cancer who have constipation despite using laxatives. The study me…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Peppermint and lemon scents put to the test against chemo nausea
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether inhaling a blend of peppermint and lemon essential oils can reduce nausea and vomiting in people receiving their first chemotherapy for a solid tumor. Participants will inhale the oils four times daily and whenever nausea strikes, with symptoms tr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can simple positive activities boost Well-Being in cancer care?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study explores whether engaging in positive activities can improve emotional well-being and quality of life for Asian American cancer patients and their caregivers. Participants, who are within a year of a cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment, along with their caregiver…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a breathing exercise and music tame cancer treatment fatigue?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether combining pranayama breathing exercises with music listening can help manage fatigue and improve quality of life in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. Sixty participants are split into two groups: one receives the integrative therapy alongside their…
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could ease cancer Patients' procedure fears
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during PICC line placement can reduce anxiety and pain in cancer patients. About 120 adults will be randomly assigned to either receive VR plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if this non-drug appro…
Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talking it out ease PTSD in cancer patients during a pandemic?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether monthly 45-minute psychological interviews over 6 months could reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in cancer patients affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It included 29 adults with solid tumors who had moderate to high PTSD symptoms. The goal was to see…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain training and nerve stretching could ease chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether graded motor imagery—a brain-based therapy involving left/right judgment, imagined movements, and mirror exercises—can relieve nerve pain and improve leg function in cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Half the participants wi…
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nordic walking and tai chi may ease fatigue in metastatic breast cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a 12-week community program combining supervised physical exercise (Nordic walking and Tai Chi) with health education workshops can improve quality of life and reduce fatigue in women with metastatic breast cancer who are receiving active treatment. Parti…
Sponsor: University of Valencia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 5-Week online course boost happiness in young cancer survivors?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 5-week digital program called EMPOWER that teaches emotion regulation skills to adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. 352 participants completed weekly lessons and brief daily exercises. The goal was to see if the program could improve positive feelings…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could tiny needles tame Chemo's Gut-Wrenching side effect in kids?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether acupuncture using tiny, semi-permanent needles can prevent diarrhea caused by the chemotherapy drug irinotecan in children with solid tumors. About 22 children will receive the acupuncture during their second round of chemo, and researchers will measure p…
Sponsor: Fundació Sant Joan de Déu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to ease chemo side effects for cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study is testing whether a mobile app that combines daily symptom reports with Fitbit data can help cancer patients better manage side effects during chemotherapy. Fifty adults with solid tumors will use the app for 90 days, receiving tips for mild symptoms and alerts to con…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can eye movements ease Cancer-Related distress? small study tests EMDR in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether EMDR (a therapy using guided eye movements) could help reduce anxiety and depression in women with breast cancer. Fifteen women who had mastectomy for invasive breast cancer received up to 8 sessions of EMDR during their cancer treatment. The main goal w…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Pump education eases chemo anxiety, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether teaching cancer patients about their portable chemotherapy pump (elastomeric pump) can make them feel more comfortable and less anxious. 70 adults receiving 5-FU treatment were split into two groups: one got extra education and a booklet, the other go…
Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Learning to thrive: education boosts sexual health and adherence in breast cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a structured educational program could help women with breast cancer improve their sexual function and better follow their medication plans. Sixty-two women took part, attending sessions about their disease, treatments, side effects, and the importance o…
Sponsor: Instituts Supérieurs des Professions Infirmières et Techniques de Santé, Morocco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Punjabi cancer patients get a custom exercise boost
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested whether a 12-week exercise program designed for Punjabi-speaking South Asian cancer patients and their support persons is practical and well-liked. Twelve participants did twice-weekly exercise sessions and filled out questionnaires. The goal was to see if…
Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Beauty treatments ease cancer pain and anxiety, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether professional socio-aesthetics (specialized beauty and well-being care) can improve quality of life, reduce pain, and ease anxiety in adults undergoing chemotherapy for lung, breast, colon, or prostate cancer. 400 participants were randomly assigned to re…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Valence • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Exercise program aims to ease joint pain in older breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested whether a self-management program combining exercise classes and group discussions could relieve joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitors (AI) in older breast cancer survivors. Twelve women aged 60 and older who were starting AI medication took part. The …
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Which drain works best after mastectomy? new study has answers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 157 women with breast cancer who had a mastectomy. It compared two ways to drain fluid after surgery: active drainage (using suction) and passive drainage (gravity). The goal was to see which method led to less fluid buildup (seroma), shorter drain time, and …
Sponsor: MOHAMED GAMAL AHMED ARAKEEB • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can music ease anxiety for End-of-Life cancer patients?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a music therapy program called Meraki for cancer patients receiving palliative care. The goal was to see if three music sessions could improve emotional well-being, reduce anxiety and depression, and boost quality of life. Researchers enrolled 80 patients and me…
Sponsor: University of Valencia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Cancer patients boost Well-Being by tapping into personal strengths
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 3-week program that helps cancer patients identify their personal strengths (like hobbies, social support, or personal qualities) and use them to cope better. 32 adults with different cancers took part in card-sorting sessions, phone calls, and home exercises.…
Sponsor: UniDistance Suisse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New therapy aims to curb opioid misuse in cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 6-session therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for cancer patients at risk of opioid misuse. 40 adults with cancer and a high score on an opioid risk tool participated. The goal was to see if the therapy was feasible and acceptable, not yet t…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Coloring away chemo sickness: mandala therapy shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether coloring mandala patterns can reduce nausea, vomiting, and fatigue, and improve psychological well-being in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. 85 patients were split into a coloring group and a control group. The coloring session lasted 20-30 minute…
Sponsor: University of Gaziantep • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New pain coping program helps advanced cancer patients regain daily life
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special pain coping skills program for people with advanced solid tumor cancer who have pain that interferes with daily activities. 211 patients were randomly assigned to either the program or standard care. The program taught ways to manage pain and find mean…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can an online wellness program ease anxiety in chronic disease?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 12-week online mind-body program for adults with chronic conditions like heart failure, cancer, and liver disease. The program included mindful movement, meditation, breathwork, and coping skills. Researchers measured changes in anxiety, depression, fatigue, a…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Green tea extract tested as a frailty fighter for older cancer survivors
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested whether taking a green tea extract (EGCG) plus vitamin C daily for 12 weeks is safe and feasible for older cancer survivors who are frail or pre-frail. The study enrolled 24 people aged 65 and older who had completed cancer treatment. The main goal was to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Simple nerve stretches may ease arm pain after breast cancer surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether adding nerve mobilization (gentle stretching exercises for nerves) to early physical therapy can reduce long-term shoulder disability in women after breast cancer surgery. 140 women who had surgery for breast cancer took part. The results help underst…
Sponsor: University of Alcala • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Walking program shows promise for easing fatigue in metastatic breast cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a 6-month physical activity program using a fitness tracker could help women with metastatic breast cancer feel better and less tired. 124 women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer who were starting chemotherapy took…
Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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App helps kids with cancer report symptoms to doctors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a mobile app called SyMon-SAYS that lets children with cancer report their symptoms weekly to their doctors. The goal was to see if using the app helps manage symptoms and improve quality of life. 216 children and their parents took part, with some using the app…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can a Stress-Management program help young cancer patients cope?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a program called PRISM (Promoting Resilience in Stress Management) could help young adults aged 18-39 who have cancer or desmoid tumors manage anxiety and depression. The program teaches skills like stress management, goal setting, and positive thinking.…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a Zoom-Based resilience program ease caregiver stress?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 9-session virtual mind-body program (SMART-3RP) to see if it helps caregivers of cancer survivors feel less stressed and more resilient. It compared the program to a standard online support group. The trial enrolled 94 participants and focused on whether the p…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New online tool helps cancer patients get better sleep
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an online program to help cancer patients with insomnia. It included 348 adults with cancer who had trouble sleeping. The program used cognitive-behavioral techniques and aimed to see who might need extra help from a professional.
Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Laser acupuncture may ease chemo sickness in kids
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using a low-frequency laser on an acupuncture point (P6) can help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in children aged 2 to 20. The 30 participants received the laser treatment alongside standard anti-nausea drugs. The goal was to see if a…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New study tests skills training to help breast cancer survivors overcome Long-Term pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two behavioral programs—coping skills training and general health education—to see which better improves well-being in people with ongoing pain after breast cancer surgery. About 316 participants who had surgery for breast cancer or precancerous conditions took …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease young cancer Survivors' return to everyday life
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program called YATAC, designed to help young adults (ages 18-39) recover from cancer and return to everyday life. The program covers goal-setting, managing daily life, staying active, coping with emotions, education, work, finances, relationships, and peer sup…
Sponsor: Defactum, Central Denmark Region • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Remote coaching helps breast cancer survivors get active and feel better
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether personalized remote exercise coaching, using a digital platform and a connected watch, could improve quality of life in 824 breast cancer survivors. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either the coaching or standard advice. The study measured…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New program aims to boost cancer patients' quality of life with daily emails and biofeedback
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 6-month program called CancerPEP that sends daily emails to cancer patients and survivors with tips on exercise, yoga, stress reduction, and healthy eating. The goal was to see if the program is practical and helps improve mental and physical health. 104 adult…
Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Digital coaching eases cancer treatment struggles
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an online educational program for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. The program included video sessions, peer discussions, and digital materials to help with symptom management and emotional coping. Researchers compared 212 patients who used the program to…
Sponsor: Zagazig University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Yoga study reveals cancer Patients' preferences for digital vs. studio sessions
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether cancer patients prefer doing yoga online or in a studio during their treatment. 163 people with cancer chose their preferred setting and attended weekly group yoga for 12 weeks. Researchers measured quality of life and interviewed participants about t…
Sponsor: Linkoeping University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New combo shot may cut morphine use after breast cancer surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine (a sedative) to a standard numbing medicine (bupivacaine) in a chest nerve block could improve pain control after breast cancer surgery. Sixty women received either the standard block or the block with added dexmedetomidine. The ma…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: South Egypt Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Home sweet home? breast cancer patients may prefer At-Home drug infusions
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether people with early or locally advanced HER2-positive breast cancer prefer receiving their medication (a combination of pertuzumab and trastuzumab) at home versus in the hospital. About 346 participants were randomly assigned to receive the drug at home…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New app aims to ease cancer Survivors' transition to life after treatment
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a smartphone app called POSTHOC that helps cancer survivors manage symptoms and track healthy behaviors after finishing treatment. Fifty-one adults who recently completed cancer therapy used the app or received standard care for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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App aims to boost cancer patients' well-being at home
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed trial tested a web-based remote monitoring platform called CONTINUUM+ CONNECT in 411 adults with metastatic breast, lung, colorectal, or prostate cancer. Patients used the platform to report symptoms and receive alerts, aiming to improve their physical health and q…
Sponsor: Centre Paul Strauss • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New study explores virtual screening to bring palliative care to cancer patients sooner
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether asking cancer patients to complete a symptom questionnaire online before their doctor visit could help identify who might benefit from a palliative care referral. Forty adults with advanced cancer participated. The goal was to see if this approach is pra…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Exercise boosts energy in cancer patients, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a 12-week adapted physical activity program could help cancer patients feel less tired and improve their quality of life. 37 adults with different cancer types and treatments took part. Researchers measured fatigue, quality of life, and fear of moveme…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Talking through cancer: can couples therapy ease the emotional toll?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program that teaches couples communication skills when one partner has advanced cancer. About 440 patients and their partners took part, with half receiving the training and half getting general healthy living information. The goal was to see if the training c…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can a positive attitude help beat breast cancer recurrence? new study tests online training
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested an online program called THRIVE, based on Positive Affect Training, to help breast cancer survivors feel better about taking their anti-hormonal medication. The goal was to see if the program was acceptable and feasible for women who struggle with side eff…
Sponsor: Joanna Arch • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Hope on your phone: new app lifts spirits of young cancer survivors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an 8-week phone- and app-based program designed to increase hope and reduce life disruption in young adults who have finished cancer treatment. 155 survivors participated in a randomized trial comparing the hope program to a control group. The goal was to see if…
Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New program aims to ease financial burden for cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program called CAFÉ, where financial navigators helped cancer patients with money concerns after diagnosis. The goal was to reduce financial hardship and improve quality of life. 371 patients from two Kaiser Permanente regions took part. The program provided p…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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App cuts phone clutter for cancer care teams
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a telemonitoring app called Cureety could reduce the number of phone calls hospital staff receive from cancer patients starting oral or IV treatment. 86 adults with cancer were randomly assigned to standard care or standard care plus the app. The goal wa…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Bligny • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can a smartphone app keep cancer patients out of the hospital?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a mobile app that lets cancer patients report their symptoms to their doctor can reduce unplanned hospital visits. 166 adults with solid cancers on systemic therapy participated. Half used the app before clinic visits, while the other half had usual care…
Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help cancer survivors and their bedroom partners sleep better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether an 8-week sleep coaching program delivered through a smartphone app is practical and acceptable for cancer survivors and their bedroom partners. Forty participants were enrolled to see if they would stick with the program and find it helpful. The goal wa…
Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Foot massage may ease chemo sickness in cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether foot reflexology—a type of foot massage—can reduce nausea and vomiting caused by platinum-based chemotherapy. Eighty people with lung or digestive cancer received reflexology sessions during their chemo infusions and were asked to do self-massage betw…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Can psychotherapy ease existential distress in advanced cancer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a short-term talking therapy (psychodynamic psychotherapy) for 24 adults with advanced solid tumors and high psychological distress. The goal was to see if the therapy is safe, acceptable, and feasible, not to cure the cancer. Results will help design larger stu…
Sponsor: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Can a special treadmill help elderly cancer patients stay active in the hospital?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a walking platform with fall protection and support is practical for older cancer patients (over 70) during hospital stays. 45 patients were enrolled to see if they would use it at least twice for 6 minutes or more. The goal was to help them stay acti…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Smartwatches and video calls could ease cancer care for rural patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether telemedicine and connected watches can help monitor symptoms and improve quality of life for women with advanced breast cancer who live far from their cancer center. Fifteen patients reported symptoms weekly on a tablet, while a smartwatch tracked their …
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Resilience training shows promise for teens facing advanced cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program called PRISM that teaches stress management, goal-setting, and coping skills to adolescents and young adults (ages 12-24) with advanced cancer. Researchers wanted to see if it could improve quality of life and reduce anxiety and depression. The program…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Prepping before surgery: new program aims to keep seniors stronger
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program to help older cancer patients get stronger before and after surgery. 148 patients aged 70+ (or 60+ with other health issues) took part. The program included exercise, nutrition advice, and education to reduce complications and improve recovery.
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New tool predicts chemo sickness; drug shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested if the drug Akynzeo can prevent nausea and vomiting in cancer patients getting moderate chemotherapy who are at high risk based on a special prediction tool. Over 400 adults took part. The goal was to see if Akynzeo works better than standard care over three rou…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Helsinn Healthcare SA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Can reminiscing help? study tests life review for cancer patients with mild memory loss
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a telehealth program called Dyadic Life Review (DLR) for older adults (65+) with advanced cancer and mild cognitive impairment, along with their caregivers. The program involved 8 weekly video sessions where patients and caregivers shared memories from different…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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MRI dye may shield cancer patients from nerve pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether mangafodipir, an MRI contrast agent with antioxidant properties, could reduce nerve damage caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy. Researchers enrolled 23 cancer patients who already had moderate nerve problems from oxaliplatin but needed to continue treatme…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New app aims to ease cancer pain and cut opioid dependence
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a mobile app called STAMP+CBT for advanced cancer patients with chronic pain. The app helps patients track their pain, mood, and opioid use while providing tailored education and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) exercises. Fifty-two patients used the app for 4…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Can a tailored home workout help cancer survivors with chronic conditions feel better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed pilot study tested a 12-week home-based exercise program for cancer survivors who also have diabetes or hypertension. The program used a wearable device and smartphone app to track activity and provide feedback, with options like walking, yoga, or strength exercise…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New App-Based workout shows promise for cancer fatigue
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a 12-week home exercise program using mobile technology could reduce fatigue in cancer survivors. 110 adults who had finished cancer treatment or were on immunotherapy took part. Some also tried acupressure or brief mindfulness exercises. The goal was…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Could a VR headset replace painkillers in cancer surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using a virtual reality headset during cancer surgery under local anesthesia can reduce pain and anxiety. 42 adults with cancer were randomly assigned to receive either local anesthesia alone or local anesthesia plus VR. The VR used hypnosis and relaxati…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Learning to beat cancer pain: new program shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a patient education program for 167 cancer patients with moderate to severe pain. The program included identifying patient needs, setting goals, and tailored learning activities. Researchers measured whether the program reduced how much pain interfered with dail…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Joint pain relief from a supplement? small study tests new hope for breast cancer survivors.
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested a collagen-based food supplement (Tenflex®) in 30 women with breast cancer who had joint pain from hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitors). The goal was to see if pain levels improved over 12 weeks. The supplement is already sold as a food product, so this …
Sponsor: Arafarma Group, S.A. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New online program eases Kids' cancer return to school
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a web-based program to help children aged 8-17 with cancer adjust to returning to school. The program included modules for children, parents, teachers, and peers, focusing on communication, coping, and social skills. Twenty children participated, and researchers…
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New app could cut phone calls for cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a digital platform called Cureety could reduce the number of phone calls hospital staff need to make to cancer patients before their injectable treatments. 192 adults starting injectable cancer therapy in France were randomly assigned to usual care or us…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Nerve block may reduce Post-Surgery pain in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a nerve block using ropivacaine could reduce pain after breast cancer surgery compared to a placebo. 182 women having breast-conserving surgery with sentinel lymph node biopsy took part. The goal was to see if fewer patients needed strong painkillers in …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:01 UTC
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New pain block could replace standard for breast surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a newer nerve block called ESP works as well as the standard PVB block for pain after breast cancer surgery. 292 women received one of the two blocks before surgery. The main goal was to see how many needed morphine in the first two hours after surgery. …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:54 UTC
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Can cannabis oil ease cancer symptoms? new study investigates
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested three types of medicinal cannabis oil (with different levels of THC and CBD) against a placebo in 91 cancer patients. The goal was to see which oil, if any, helps with pain, nausea, anxiety, and sleep problems. Each patient tried multiple oils and a placebo in a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pippa Hawley • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:35 UTC
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Chest tube painkiller: a new way to ease surgery recovery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a numbing medicine called ropivacaine, given through a chest tube, can reduce severe pain after lung cancer surgery. 90 adults having a thoracotomy (chest opening) for cancer received either ropivacaine or a saltwater placebo every 6 hours for 2 days. Th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:03 UTC
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Singing and foot massages tested as cancer pain relievers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether four well-being treatments — foot reflexology, socio-aesthetics (beauty and skincare), sophrology (a relaxation technique), and singing — can help reduce pain in people with cancer. 180 adult cancer patients took part. The goal was to see if these non…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Valence • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:52 UTC
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New wheelchair gadgets aim to make hospital rides smoother for cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two simple changes to hospital wheelchairs: a holder to keep IV poles attached during transport, and a more comfortable seat. Researchers wanted to see if these upgrades could shorten travel time and reduce pain for cancer patients being moved around the hospita…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:12 UTC
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Can a tiny clip spare breast cancer patients full lymph node removal?
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers are studying a technique to remove fewer lymph nodes in women with breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes and who receive chemotherapy before surgery. The approach uses a clip placed in the affected node to guide surgeons during a selective axillary dissecti…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartwatch predict which cancer patients return to hospital?
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers are studying whether daily step counts and other smartwatch measurements can predict which cancer patients will be readmitted to the hospital after discharge. Adults who have just left an oncology ward wear a Huawei smartwatch for 30 days to track steps, heart rate, a…
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study reveals hidden struggles of caring for dying loved ones at home
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the emotional and practical challenges faced by patients with incurable cancer and their caregivers when planning to return home for end-of-life care. Researchers measured how each person perceived the burden, using surveys and statistical analysis to find fa…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy side effects under the microscope: MOTIVATE study tracks 150 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 150 people with solid tumors who were starting immunotherapy (immune checkpoint inhibitors) as part of their regular care. Researchers collected data on side effects and asked patients to fill out questionnaires before each treatment. The goal was to better un…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound may make breast cancer lymph node surgery more precise
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests a new way to find the first lymph node (sentinel node) during breast cancer surgery. Instead of using the usual armpit hairline as a guide, doctors will use ultrasound to mark the exact spot. The goal is to see if this leads to a smaller cut, less tissue damage, …
Sponsor: Antalya Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Protein clues may predict chemo success in breast cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at blood and tumor samples from 66 women with breast cancer who were about to receive chemotherapy before surgery. Researchers searched for unique protein patterns that might show whether the tumor would shrink with treatment. The goal was to find a wa…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple biopsy replace major surgery for multifocal breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed Phase 2 trial looked at whether the sentinel lymph node technique—a less invasive way to check if cancer has spread—works for women with multifocal breast cancer (more than one tumor in the same breast). 216 women with early-stage, node-negative multifocal breast c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Family study aims to unlock secrets of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study enrolled 377 individuals and families with a high risk of breast or ovarian cancer due to known or suspected genetic factors. Researchers collected medical records, questionnaires, and biological samples to better understand the disease's natural history and …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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The gatekeepers of tumors: scientists probe how blood vessels let immune cells in
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers at Centre Oscar Lambret are studying how immune cells get inside breast and colon tumors. They will analyze stored tumor samples from about 70 patients treated between 2005 and 2007, looking at genes and proteins on blood vessel cells that may control this process. Th…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can better training get doctors to talk about what matters most to dying veterans?
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers are testing two ways to train VA primary care clinicians to hold goals of care conversations with veterans who have serious illnesses such as cancer, heart failure, or dementia. One approach gives clinicians written materials and online training. The other adds team f…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Should all young cancer patients get genetic testing? study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether offering genetic testing to all young adults with cancer (ages 18-39) is better than only testing those who meet certain guidelines. About 749 participants were randomly assigned to either universal testing with a broad gene panel or standard testing …
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why do some women dismiss their breast cancer risk? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at why some women reject personalized breast cancer risk estimates. Researchers gave 781 Black or African American women aged 39-74 a personal risk score based on the Gail Model and asked if they agreed with it. The goal was to understand risk rejectio…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mining Responders' tumors for clues to a universal cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers want to learn which molecules on cancer cells the immune system attacks when checkpoint inhibitor drugs work well. They collect tumor and blood samples from adults with solid tumors who respond to these drugs, either during treatment or after surgery. The team then se…
Sponsor: TScan Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Unlocking TNBC survival: genetic clues from 3,648 women
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers are pooling data from 3,648 women with early triple-negative breast cancer who received dose-dense sequential chemotherapy in seven studies. They will analyze tumor tissue and germline DNA to see how genetic and clinical features relate to long-term overall survival. …
Sponsor: Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-dark dye may help surgeons spot hidden cancer in kids
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study is testing whether a green dye called ICG can help surgeons see tumors more clearly during surgery in children and teens with solid tumors. The dye is injected before surgery and makes tumor tissue glow under a special camera. The goal is to see if this technique helps…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Families rate dignity and support in final days of cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers in seven European and Latin American countries ask bereaved relatives to complete the CODE questionnaire about two months after a family member died of cancer in hospital. The survey asks whether patients were treated with dignity and respect and whether relatives fel…
Sponsor: University of Bergen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a COVID-19 shot boost cancer immunotherapy? a massive study digs into the timing.
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis large observational study looks at whether getting an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine shortly before or after starting immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy is linked to longer survival in adults with cancer. Using data from nearly 100,000 patients in France, researchers are comparing t…
Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier Pitie-Salpetriere • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung imaging could reveal the best anesthetic dose for breast surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers at Fudan University are studying how three strengths of the local anesthetic ropivacaine affect lung ventilation when used for intercostal nerve blocks during breast quadrantectomy. The trial enrolls 67 adults scheduled for this surgery and randomly assigns them to re…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app helps cancer patients get housing and food support
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests a digital platform called ConnectedNest that helps cancer patients find and connect with social services like housing assistance, food aid, and financial help. About 400 adults with cancer in Minnesota will use the platform for 90 days. Researchers will measure i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI steps into the lab: could computers speed up cancer diagnosis?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how doctors currently diagnose lung and breast cancer using tissue samples. It will also test whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help analyze these samples faster and more accurately. Researchers will review records from 600 patients to measure diagnosis…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict ICU death risk for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examines whether a routine blood test called Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), taken when a cancer patient is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), can help predict their risk of dying. Researchers will review the medical records of 425 adult cancer patients who stayed …
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New document helps young adults voice End-of-Life wishes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a document called Voicing My CHOiCES, designed to help young adults (ages 18-39) with serious illnesses like cancer or HIV discuss their care preferences. Participants filled out questionnaires about anxiety, social support, and communication, then reviewed the …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to close reproductive health gaps for rural young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tests a program to help young female cancer survivors in rural Imperial County, California, get reproductive health care that matches their personal goals. The program includes a quick needs assessment during oncology visits, followed by a session with a social w…
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Family secrets? study maps how relatives talk about genetic health risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explored how family members share health information about genetic diseases like sickle cell, diabetes, and cancer. Over 1,000 adults completed surveys or interviews about their family health history and support. The goal was to understand social and relational factors…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study sheds light on breast cancer in transgender community
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study gathers information from multiple hospitals about breast cancer in transgender and gender-diverse adults. Researchers want to understand how the cancer is found, what risk factors are involved, and how it is treated. The goal is to find ways to improve care and reduce …
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study aims to uncover hidden hormone failure in ICU patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how the adrenal glands work in people who are critically ill, such as those with sepsis. Adrenal insufficiency may affect up to 77% of ICU patients, but current tests are not reliable. Researchers will measure hormone levels in 225 participants, including heal…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can the mediterranean diet survive chemo? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how cancer treatment changes patients' ability to stick with a Mediterranean diet. Researchers followed 116 patients starting chemotherapy or immunotherapy, checking their diet adherence and sensory changes (taste and smell) at the start and after 9 weeks. Th…
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Russian breast cancer study reveals Real-World treatment patterns
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed over 2,400 women in Russia with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer to see how well different treatments work in everyday medical practice. Researchers tracked how long patients stayed on their therapy before it stopped working or caused side effects. The goal wa…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 3-Minute video help cancer patients understand radiation better than a Doctor's talk?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether a 3.5-minute educational video shown before a doctor's visit helps cancer patients understand radiation therapy better than standard verbal instructions alone. One hundred patients scheduled for radiation will be randomly assigned to receive either the vi…
Sponsor: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New nutrition training boosts oncology Nurses' skills in vietnam
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a co-designed nutritional training program for 20 oncology nurses in Vietnam. The program included a three-day workshop with theory and hands-on practice, focusing on managing diet-related side effects of cancer treatment like nausea and diarrhea. Researchers me…
Sponsor: VinUniversity • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers track skin reactions in cancer patients on newer drugs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at skin problems caused by targeted cancer therapies. Researchers followed 141 cancer patients starting these treatments, recording any skin reactions through exams and photos. The goal was to better understand why these side effects happen and how to manage the…
Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could filtered blood transfusions shield cancer Patients' immune systems?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial asks whether the type of red blood cell transfusion given during cancer surgery affects the body's immune response. It compares standard transfusions with leuko-reduced ones, which have white blood cells removed. The study involves 150 cancer patients undergoing curati…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A 5-minute quiz might predict who gets severe chemo side effects
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a short risk-assessment tool, called the CARG score, can predict severe side effects from chemotherapy in cancer patients aged 70 and older. Participants will answer questions about their health and daily function before starting a new chemotherapy reg…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may forecast breast cancer drug response before surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study is testing whether certain markers in the blood can predict how well the drug trastuzumab shrinks tumors in women with early HER2-positive breast cancer. Participants receive trastuzumab before breast-conserving surgery, and researchers compare blood marker levels with…
Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may spare cancer patients unneeded iron infusions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial explores whether a blood test measuring reticulocyte hemoglobin content (RET-He) can predict how well cancer patients with anemia will respond to intravenous iron treatment. The study involves adults with solid tumors who have functional iron deficiency. By checking RE…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common breast cancer drug work equally well in underrepresented groups?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at medical records to see how ribociclib, a CDK4/6 inhibitor used for hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, is prescribed and tolerated in older adults (65 and over) and Black/African American patients. These groups are often und…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app keep cancer patients on track with their meds?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study is testing a new smartphone app designed to help cancer patients remember to take their oral anticancer medications and report any side effects. The app also helps patients communicate with their care team and find support for financial or social needs. Researchers wil…
Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What are cancer patients taking on their own? a nationwide survey seeks answers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study uses an online questionnaire to explore how people with past or active cancer in France use self-medication, including non-prescription drugs, herbal remedies, and supplements. It aims to understand what products they take, why, and where they get them. The findings co…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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COVID-19's hidden presence: could the virus lurk in sperm?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether the virus that causes COVID-19 can be found in the semen of men with cancer who are storing sperm before treatment. Researchers will test both the fluid and the sperm cells for the virus and compare results with nasal swabs and blood tests. The goal is…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple annual blood test shield cancer survivors from heart attacks and strokes?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether getting a yearly LDL cholesterol test could help cancer survivors avoid serious heart problems like heart attacks and strokes. Researchers will analyze health records from over a million cancer survivors in Korea, comparing those who had the test with …
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer clot care under the microscope: new study mines data for better treatment insights
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study reviews existing medical records to understand how blood clots (VTE) are treated in people with active cancer or a history of cancer. Researchers will look at which blood thinners are used, how often clots come back, and the costs involved. No new treatments are given—…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leftover tumor after breast cancer treatment: a hidden risk revealed
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at medical records of women with triple-negative breast cancer who had chemotherapy and radiation before surgery. It focuses on those who still had cancer cells left after treatment (residual disease) and tracks how long they lived without the cancer coming …
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple text help spot depression in cancer survivors?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether using text messages to screen for depression is practical and well-liked by cancer survivors. About 60 adults with cancer will be asked to respond to a short depression questionnaire via text. The goal is to see if this method works better than the usu…
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Emotional toll of radiotherapy: study tracks distress to improve cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis observational study follows cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy to understand how psychological distress changes over time and whether it affects clinical outcomes like missed appointments or hospitalizations. Participants complete weekly surveys rating their distress an…
Sponsor: Chulabhorn Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks life quality in young breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows 450 premenopausal women with early-stage hormone-positive breast cancer in Italy. Researchers want to see how adding triptorelin to standard hormone therapy affects quality of life and hormone levels. The goal is to better understand the real-world impact of tr…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast cancer drug enhertu under the microscope: why do patients stop treatment?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study observed 22 adults with HER2-positive or HER2-low metastatic breast cancer who were taking trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu) as part of routine care. Researchers tracked how many patients stopped treatment early or needed dose changes, and why. The goal is to …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to unlock mysteries of immunotherapy side effects
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collects medical information and biological samples (blood, urine, stool, etc.) from 32 cancer patients starting or restarting immunotherapy. The goal is to build a research database to better understand why some patients develop immune-related side effects and how to …
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Anesthesia choice during breast surgery may influence cancer return years later
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows women who had breast cancer surgery to see if the type of anesthesia they received—propofol or sevoflurane—affects cancer recurrence and survival 5 and 10 years later. Only patients from an earlier trial are included. The goal is to understand whether anesthesi…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cooking up health: new study tests if free produce and lessons help cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a 12-week program of cooking demonstrations, recipe cards, and free fruit and vegetable bundles can help cancer survivors eat healthier. Only 11 people are taking part, and the main goal is to see if such a program is practical and keeps people interes…
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden danger: study probes blood clot risk in cancer patients with COVID-19
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates how often cancer patients with COVID-19 develop dangerous blood clots (venous thromboembolism). Researchers will screen participants using ultrasound and blood tests to detect clots, whether or not they cause symptoms. The goal is to understand the true ra…
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-world data may reveal true effectiveness of leading breast cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at medical records from across Europe to see how well a drug combination (palbociclib plus an aromatase inhibitor) works as a first treatment for people with a common type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). Researchers want to understand how long the treatmen…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10,000 cancer records analyzed to supercharge future treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collects and analyzes health records from 10,000 cancer patients across multiple sites. Researchers will use this real-world data to better understand patient populations, improve clinical trial design, and support drug development. No new treatments are tested—the goa…
Sponsor: Tempus AI • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brazilian breast cancer study reveals Real-World treatment trends
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at medical records of 204 Brazilian adults with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). The goal was to see which treatments doctors actually use and how patients fare. No new treatments were tested; instead, researchers collected information to u…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New app aims to help cancer patients report side effects from home
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a smartphone app called QuestOnco can reliably track side effects in 134 adult cancer patients receiving active treatment. Patients used the app to report symptoms, and researchers compared those reports to standard paper questionnaires. The goal was to …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Does breast cancer drug trastuzumab cause dry eye?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from Semmelweis University looked at whether the breast cancer drug trastuzumab (Herceptin) causes dry eye or other eye surface problems. 35 adults with HER2-positive breast cancer took the drug as prescribed and visited the clinic every 3 months for eye exam…
Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a Child's cancer be inherited? new study digs into family DNA
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at the DNA of 100 children (and young adults up to age 17) who have cancer, along with the DNA of their healthy parents. The goal is to find genetic changes that may have caused the cancer. By comparing the child's DNA to both parents', researchers hope to discov…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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PET scan patients may soon be allowed to move freely during the long wait
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether letting patients move freely between the injection of a radioactive tracer and the PET scan affects image quality. Normally, patients must rest for an hour to avoid muscle uptake that can blur results. The trial involved 284 adults with cancer or needing…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a quick GP visit improve cancer care? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether it's possible for people diagnosed with solid tumors to have a follow-up visit with their general practitioner within 15 days of learning their diagnosis. Researchers will track how many patients actually attend this visit and why some might not. The g…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Real-World data could unlock better breast cancer treatment choices
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at medical records from 750 people with a common type of early breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). It aims to understand how doctors treat these patients in real life, especially after newer targeted drugs called CDK4/6 inhibitors became available. By analyzing treatment …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict breast cancer drug response
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explored whether a simple blood test measuring the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can help predict how well women with advanced breast cancer respond to a common treatment (CDK4/6 inhibitors plus hormone therapy). Researchers followed 165 patients starting this t…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Protein clue may unlock how breast cancer spreads
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measured levels of a protein called IP3R3 in breast cancer tissue from 42 women. The goal was to see if this protein is involved in how cancer cells migrate and invade nearby tissues. Researchers hope this could lead to better understanding of what makes breast cancer …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Real-World study reveals Palbociclib's impact on breast cancer in africa and middle east
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 185 people with a common type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) in Africa and the Middle East who were starting treatment with palbociclib combined with hormone therapy. Researchers tracked how long the cancer stayed under control and how patients felt ov…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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What causes male breast cancer? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collected information from 93 men who have had breast cancer. Participants filled out a questionnaire about their life, work, family, and health history. The goal is to find patterns that might help explain why some men develop breast cancer. No treatments or drugs wer…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Proton therapy gets a daily Tune-Up in small pilot study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tested whether it's possible to adjust proton radiation plans each day while the patient is on the treatment table. Ten adults with solid tumors took part. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and practical enough to study in a larger trial.
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Cancer Patients' blood thinner mystery solved?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measured how two common blood thinners (rivaroxaban and apixaban) behave in 193 adults with active cancer who also had blood clots or atrial fibrillation. Researchers aimed to understand factors like age, weight, and kidney function that affect drug levels. The goal wa…
Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier Pitie-Salpetriere • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Cancer Patients' own needs may guide better care, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study at Sohag Oncology Center tested whether a quality-of-life survey could help match cancer patients' needs with the right supportive care, like pain management or nutrition counseling. Over 4,400 adult cancer patients completed the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire, …
Sponsor: Sohag Oncology Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New online tool aims to pick the right patients for cancer drug trials
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers tested a new online tool called PIPO that helps doctors estimate how long a cancer patient might live. This information can guide decisions about which patients to enroll in early-phase clinical trials. The study included 586 people who had already joined phase 1 or p…
Sponsor: Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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AI model aims to predict cancer Patients' emergency room visits
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a machine learning model that uses electronic health records to predict which cancer patients receiving infusion therapy are at risk of needing emergency care or hospitalization within 30 days. Researchers analyzed data from over 4,700 patients at UCSF. The goal…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study aims to fix lack of diversity in cancer trials
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at ways to increase diversity in cancer clinical trials, focusing on breast, liver, and prostate cancers. Researchers worked with communities, doctors, and scientists in New York City to find better ways to include people of color and underserved group…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New program aims to break down barriers to cancer trial participation
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tested a program called GUIDE, which uses a trained navigator to help cancer patients overcome social and financial barriers to joining clinical trials. The study included 100 adults with cancer who were eligible for a trial and had at least one health-related so…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New website aims to close cancer care gap for black patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created and tested an educational website to help Black and African American cancer patients learn about personalized cancer treatments and clinical trials. Researchers interviewed 48 patients and caregivers, then tested the website with 33 patients. The goal was to se…
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New scan spots chemo damage to heart and muscles early
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a special MRI scan (31P-MRS) can detect early signs of damage to heart and muscle cells caused by chemotherapy drugs like doxorubicin. Twelve cancer patients scheduled for chemo underwent three scans over time. The goal was to see if the scan could measu…
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Gene clues may predict breast cancer drug success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined whether specific gene variations influence how well metastatic breast cancer patients respond to chemotherapy with or without the drug bevacizumab. Researchers enrolled 307 women from Italy to compare outcomes and analyze genetic interactions. The goal was to …
Sponsor: University of Pisa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can an app help your doctor know your family health risks?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a family history app can help doctors collect and use information about patients' family health risks. Over 600 adults aged 30-69 took part. The goal was to see if the app leads to better screening and genetic referrals for conditions like cancer, heart …
Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Cancer Patients' work struggles revealed in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how cancer patients feel about returning to work while undergoing treatment. Researchers interviewed 20 patients to understand their needs and how work affects their sense of normalcy. The goal is to help nurses provide better support for work-related challen…
Sponsor: Centro di Riferimento Oncologico - Aviano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tumor DNA test may match patients to smarter cancer drugs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether analyzing the DNA of a patient's tumor can help doctors pick a targeted therapy for advanced or metastatic cancer. Researchers enrolled 550 adults with various solid tumors that had spread. They took biopsy or blood samples to search for genetic chang…
Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to why immunotherapy fails in most patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 135 people with advanced lung cancer, lymphoma, or other tumors treated with immunotherapy drugs called checkpoint inhibitors. Researchers collected blood and tumor samples over time to measure immune cells and molecules that might predict whether the treatme…
Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study reveals hidden struggles of immigrant women with breast cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 470 women with breast cancer in Paris to understand how their background affects their experience. It compared women born in France with those born in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on diagnosis timing, treatment access, and social impacts. The goal i…
Sponsor: Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New score could help guide Late-Stage breast cancer treatment decisions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to develop and validate a scoring system to identify which patients with metastatic breast cancer are likely to live longer with third-line chemotherapy. Researchers will collect clinical, histological, and biological data from 267 women starting a third line of t…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Which scanner spots the smallest tumors? new study puts two to the test
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested two different PET-CT scanners to see which one is better at finding very small cancer spots (less than 1 cm) in patients. Twenty-four people with cancer each had two scans, one on each machine. The researchers then added virtual lesions to the images to compare …
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Gene study aims to personalize breast cancer hormone treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how a person's genes and drug levels in the blood affect hormone therapy for breast cancer. It included 2000 women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer who were already scheduled for adjuvant hormone therapy. Researchers measured drug levels and genetic marke…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Blood markers may reveal hormone therapy success in breast cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether tiny molecules called microRNAs in the blood can help predict if hormone therapy will work for women with advanced breast cancer. Researchers tested blood samples from 39 women before and after one month of treatment with tamoxifen or an aromatase inh…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New biomarker may predict which cancer drugs work best
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested whether a new biomarker called 'mass response' can predict how well a cancer therapy will work. Researchers collected tumor cells from 72 patients with various cancers through fluid drainage or biopsies. The goal was to see if this biomarker could guid…
Sponsor: Travera Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Study reveals best Surgery-Radiation combos for Better-Looking breasts after cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study involved 775 women who had breast-conserving surgery and radiation for breast cancer. Researchers compared different surgery and radiation techniques to see which ones led to less breast hardening (fibrosis) and better cosmetic results. The goal was to find w…
Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Heart risk alert: troponin test may protect cancer patients on immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 300 cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors to see if measuring troponin levels could help detect serious heart problems early. The goal was to prevent major cardiovascular events like heart attack or stroke without unnecessarily s…
Sponsor: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Cancer drug heart risk mystery probed in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of cancer drug, might affect blood vessels and increase heart risks. Researchers measured blood vessel function and checked for related markers in 39 cancer patients before and after starting treatment. The goal was to…
Sponsor: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Quick checkup for cancer survivors: could a simple screener boost quality of life?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested a new tool called Life S-Can that quickly checks diet, exercise, sleep, and mental health in cancer survivors. 105 survivors used the tool and some received extra coaching from health experts. The goal was to see if the tool helps doctors give better s…
Sponsor: Fundació d'investigació Sanitària de les Illes Balears • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Massive study maps breast cancer care in england
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at medical records from over 218,000 adults in England with a common type of breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). Researchers tracked which treatments people received, how the disease progressed over time, and how healthcare resources were used. The goal was to understand…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Men with breast cancer finally get their own quality-of-life measure
Knowledge-focused CompletedBreast cancer in men is rare, making up only 1% of cases, and most research has focused on women. This study aims to develop a questionnaire specifically for men with breast cancer to measure their quality of life. Researchers interviewed 65 patients and healthcare professionals …
Sponsor: Helios University Hospital Wuppertal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Pill-Taking habits under the microscope in advanced cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how closely 200 adults with advanced breast or prostate cancer follow their prescribed oral cancer treatments. Participants filled out questionnaires about their medication use and gave blood samples to check certain health markers. The goal was to understand…
Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Pharmacist Check-Ups catch dangerous drug Mix-Ups in cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether having a clinical pharmacist review medications for cancer patients before they start treatment could prevent drug-related problems. Researchers observed 440 adults with solid tumors who were about to receive chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or oral targeted…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Egyptian study reveals Real-World impact of breast cancer drugs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined how well CDK4/6 inhibitors (a type of targeted therapy) work for people with advanced breast cancer in Egypt. Researchers looked at 206 patients to measure how long the drugs kept cancer from growing, side effects, and overall costs. The goal was to see if the…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Massive data dive on elderly cancer patients reveals care gaps
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study gathered information from nearly 3,000 cancer patients aged 65 and older to learn more about their health, living situations, and the care they receive. No new treatments were tested. The goal was to create a database that helps doctors and researchers better understan…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Cancer drug side effect under the microscope: muscle enzyme spike studied
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how often a muscle enzyme called CPK increases in people with solid tumors who are taking a type of targeted therapy called tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Researchers measured CPK levels in routine blood tests from 154 patients and checked if high levels …
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Simple test may spot frailty in elderly cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how common frailty is in people aged 70 and older with solid tumors who visited a cancer center. Researchers used a short questionnaire called VES-13 to screen patients before their doctor visit. They also compared the test results with the doctor's own judgm…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Trial or standard care? study reveals emotional toll on cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared anxiety, depression, and quality of life between 125 cancer patients who joined clinical trials and those who received standard treatment. Researchers used questionnaires to measure stress and emotional well-being. The goal was to understand how trial particip…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Talking about tomorrow: study explores End-of-Life care conversations for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how patients with advanced cancer respond to being offered a conversation about their future care preferences. Researchers invited 71 patients to discuss their wishes and tracked who took part. The goal was to learn more about what helps patients feel ready t…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New clinic aims to ease the journey for women cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a special survivorship clinic, combined with an app for reporting symptoms, is practical for women who have finished curative treatment for early-stage breast, cervical, or endometrial cancer. Two hundred women visited the clinic at the start and end of …
Sponsor: University College Cork • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can breast cancer drugs speed up aging? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis observational study enrolled 94 women with breast cancer to see if it's possible to collect blood, stool, and survey data from older patients taking aromatase inhibitors (a type of hormone therapy). The main goal was to test the feasibility of gathering this information for …
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New program aims to ease financial burden for young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a program called FinFit to help adolescent and young adult cancer survivors deal with money problems caused by their illness. Researchers interviewed 16 people from community cancer clinics to design and improve the program. The goal was to figure out the best w…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New study tracks gene mutations in breast cancer patients on alpelisib
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed observational study in India enrolled 595 people with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer who were already taking alpelisib plus fulvestrant. Researchers looked for PIK3CA gene mutations in tumors and tracked how well the cancer responde…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New study tackles bone pain caused by chemo-boosting drug
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study watched 225 people with solid tumors who got a drug called G-CSF during chemotherapy. G-CSF can cause bone pain. Researchers measured pain levels and tracked what treatments (like pain relievers or other methods) helped. They also checked quality of life, fatigue, mood…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Money worries weigh heavy on cancer patients, new study shows
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how financial problems affect the well-being of hospitalized cancer patients and their caregivers in Turkey. Over 750 patients filled out surveys about their finances, mood, and quality of life. The goal was to understand the link between money stress and car…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Massive study reveals COVID-19's toll on cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 3820 adults with cancer who also had COVID-19. Researchers collected routine medical data to describe symptoms and identify factors affecting survival. The goal was to learn more about how COVID-19 affects cancer patients, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire improve spiritual care for the dying?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using a Spiritual Needs Questionnaire helps identify and address the spiritual needs of patients in palliative care. About 100 patients with cancer, heart failure, COPD, or ALS took part. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and beneficia…
Sponsor: University Hospital Muenster • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Breast cancer reconstruction study: which implant placement hurts less?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 27 women with breast cancer who had a mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction with an implant. The implant was placed either above the chest muscle (prepectoral) or below it (subpectoral). Researchers measured pain, arm function, quality of life, and c…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Wearable sensor feedback may motivate cancer survivors to exercise more
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether showing cancer survivors real-time glucose data from a wearable sensor can encourage them to be more physically active. 60 cancer survivors at high risk for type 2 diabetes wore a Fitbit and some also wore a continuous glucose monitor for 4 weeks, receiv…
Sponsor: The University of Texas at Arlington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New web tool aims to clear up breast cancer risk confusion
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested a web-based decision aid called RealRisks in 70 high-risk women aged 35-74. The tool combines electronic health records and patient-reported data to calculate breast cancer risk and improve understanding of prevention options. Researchers measured whet…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New study tracks blood sugar in diabetic cancer patients during chemo
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 103 diabetic adults starting chemotherapy for cancer. Researchers used a continuous glucose monitor (Freestyle Libre) to track blood sugar changes. The goal was to see how often blood sugar went too low or too high during treatment, since chemotherapy and rel…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Real-World data reveals how breast cancer drugs perform outside the lab
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed over 2,600 women in Germany with a common type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). Researchers compared how long the cancer stayed under control when women started treatment with a drug combo (ribociclib plus hormone therapy) versus other hormone therapies …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could cancer trick the body into attacking its own platelets?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 33 adults who had both immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) — a condition where the immune system destroys platelets — and cancer. Researchers wanted to see if treating the cancer could also improve ITP. They also investigated whether cancer cells might mimic platel…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New web tool helps cancer patients alert relatives about genetic risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a web-based program called GIFT that helps cancer patients share information about inherited cancer risks with their relatives. Over 3,000 patients and their family members took part. The goal was to see if the tool encourages more relatives to get genetic testi…
Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Blood test may reveal hidden frailty in elderly cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring elastin fragments in blood or urine can help assess frailty in people aged 65 and older with cancer. Frailty is hard to measure with current methods, which can be slow and subjective. The researchers hope that a biological marker could provi…
Sponsor: CHU de Reims • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Nudges and alerts boost symptom tracking in cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether sending reminders to cancer patients and alerts to their nurses helps them complete regular symptom questionnaires. Over 476 patients starting a new cancer therapy were split into three groups: usual care, reminders plus nurse alerts during clinic vis…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could low muscle mass predict nerve pain from chemo?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 120 women with early-stage breast cancer to see if having low muscle mass (sarcopenia) before treatment raises the risk of nerve damage from the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel. Researchers measured muscle mass on CT scans and checked for nerve symptoms using qu…
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Breast cancer study sheds light on sexual health after chemotherapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how breast cancer treatments affect sexual health in 25 women. Participants filled out anonymous questionnaires about their sexual function, quality of life, and emotional well-being before and after chemotherapy. The goal was to understand how these factors …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Do vaccines work as well in people with weak immune systems? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how well the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine triggers an immune response in 196 adults with weakened immune systems (due to conditions like kidney transplant, cancer, or HIV) compared to healthy adults. Researchers measured antibody levels and their ability to neutra…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Study seeks best heart check schedule for breast cancer drug
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 200 women with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer who were taking trastuzumab. The goal was to compare two standard schedules for monitoring heart function: every 3 months versus every 4 months. Researchers wanted to see if less frequent monitoring could…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Chemo nausea still a problem despite standard care, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tracked 300 cancer patients receiving their first round of chemotherapy to see how often nausea and vomiting still happen, even with standard anti-nausea medicines. Participants filled out questionnaires about their symptoms in the first 24 hours and up to 4 days after…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New scanner aims to cut repeat breast cancer surgeries
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a high-resolution PET-CT scan of the removed tumor during breast-conserving surgery can help surgeons see if any cancer cells remain at the edges. About 206 women with early-stage breast cancer received a low-dose radioactive tracer before surgery. After…
Sponsor: XEOS Medical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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DNA levels in blood tracked during cancer operations
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how DNA from tumors changes in the blood before, during, and after surgery for breast, prostate, or colon cancer. Thirty adults having curative surgery provided blood samples to measure these DNA levels. The goal was to understand the natural pattern of DNA c…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Blood test may guide chemo decisions for advanced breast cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in the blood can help doctors decide when to switch chemotherapy for women with metastatic breast cancer that has worsened after two prior treatments. The trial involved 265 women and compared standard care wit…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Chicken eggs used to grow patient cancer cells in new automated system
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether an automated system can grow cancer cells from patient samples (blood, fluid, or tumor tissue) inside chicken eggs. Researchers aimed to see if at least half of the samples would successfully grow. The goal is to create a better, cheaper way to study can…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Cancer Survivors' lifestyle habits under the microscope
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at health-risk behaviors like smoking, alcohol use, diet, and exercise among 46 cancer survivors in France. The goal was to see how common these behaviors are so doctors can better help survivors avoid future health problems. The study found that many survivors …
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Scientists investigate mysterious cells in breast cancer Patients' blood
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 60 people with metastatic breast cancer to find out whether certain cells in their blood (called DP-circulating cells) come from the tumor. Researchers took a blood sample before starting treatment and checked tumor samples. The goal was to better understand …
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Cancer patients test decision tools: timing matters?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether giving cancer patients a decision aid before their doctor visit (on a smartphone) or during the visit (on paper) helps them feel more involved in treatment decisions. 274 adults with breast or colorectal cancer took part. The goal was to see which for…
Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Real-World study reveals how breast cancer drugs are actually used in portugal
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how CDK4/6 inhibitors are used in everyday practice for advanced breast cancer in Portugal. Researchers analyzed data from 16 public hospitals to understand dosing patterns, treatment duration, and how often doses were adjusted. The study included n…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Can videos and training help cancer patients get the care they want?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether showing patients videos about advance care planning and training doctors in communication skills helps cancer patients document their care wishes. Over 13,000 patients from multiple clinics took part, with most only having their medical records reviewed.…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Light-Based imaging may predict chemo success in breast cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a noninvasive imaging method called Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy Imaging (DOSI) to see if it could predict how breast cancer responds to chemotherapy. Twenty-four women with breast cancer were scanned up to 9 times during their treatment. The goal was to see if …
Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Researchers review Real-World use of neratinib in early breast cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study reviewed medical records of 111 adults with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer who received the drug neratinib after their initial treatment. The goal was to describe their age, gender, health conditions, and tumor details. This was an observational study, meaning…
Sponsor: Pierre Fabre Medicament • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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MRI may help tailor breast cancer chemo early
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether MRI scans can detect how well breast cancer responds to chemotherapy early in treatment. Sixteen women with invasive breast cancer received standard chemo before surgery, and their MRI results were checked by two radiologists. The goal was to see if M…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New tool helps doctors talk better with cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a questionnaire called PO-BADO that helps doctors and nurses talk with cancer patients and their caregivers. Researchers checked if the questionnaire gives consistent and reliable results. 252 adults with cancer who have a caregiver support time took part. The g…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Experts map what matters most in cancer trials for seniors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study brought together experts to decide what health outcomes matter most when testing cancer treatments in older adults. Instead of focusing only on tumor shrinkage, they identified key areas like independence, memory, mood, and nutrition. The goal is to help future clinica…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Study aims to boost quality of life for seniors with cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 76 cancer patients over age 70 to see how geriatric tests and social factors affect their quality of life. Researchers wanted to learn how to better tailor chemotherapy and care for older adults. The goal was to improve both well-being and cost-effectiveness o…
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Cancer patients face higher clot risk – new study aims to understand why
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 700 cancer patients to understand how often dangerous blood clots occur and how blood-thinning medications affect them. Researchers tracked patients over two years, analyzing blood samples and clotting events. The goal is to improve prevention and treatment o…
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Your voice matters: study tests if patient symptom reports help doctors catch side effects earlier
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether having cancer patients report their own symptoms during radiation treatment helps doctors notice and manage side effects better. About 104 adults with lung, esophageal, or other gastrointestinal cancers took part. Doctors reviewed patient-reported sym…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Researchers sift through data to uncover hidden breast cancer subtype
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study reviewed medical records of over 1,100 people with a type of breast cancer called HER2-negative that had spread and stopped responding to treatment. Researchers wanted to find out how many of these patients actually have a subtype called HER2-low, and to understand the…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:38 UTC
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12,500 cancer patients studied: which heart attack strategy saves more lives?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 12,500 cancer patients who had a type of heart attack called NSTEMI. Researchers compared those who got invasive procedures like angiography versus those treated only with medications. The goal was to see which approach led to fewer deaths in the ho…
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:33 UTC
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Breast cancer patients in mozambique get a guide: study tests if navigation speeds up treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether patient navigators can help women with breast cancer in Mozambique start treatment sooner. Ninety women received support from trained navigators from admission to their first treatment. Researchers measured time delays and survival rates compared to p…
Sponsor: Renato Cagnacci Neto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:32 UTC
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Can a simple biopsy spare breast cancer patients unnecessary surgery?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 228 women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or micro-invasive DCIS who needed a mastectomy. Researchers wanted to see if doing a sentinel lymph node biopsy upfront could help avoid a more extensive axillary lymph node dissection later. The goal was to find…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:12 UTC
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Cancer Patients' COVID-19 immune response under the microscope
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 153 people with cancer who had or were suspected of having COVID-19. Researchers collected throat swabs and saliva samples over several weeks to see how well antibody and antigen tests work in this group. The goal was to learn more about the course of COVID-19…
Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:13 UTC
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Scientists decode breast cancer DNA to unlock better treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the DNA of breast tumors from 140 patients to understand why some cancers are destroyed by standard chemotherapy and others are not. Researchers analyzed genetic changes in the tumors and compared them to normal DNA. The goal is to find new drug targets and i…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:21 UTC