Connective tissue neoplasm
MONDO:0021581Neoplasms composed of connective tissue, including elastic, mucous, reticular, osseous, and cartilaginous tissue. The concept does not refer to neoplasms located in connective tissue.
Also known as: connective tissue neoplasm, connective tissue neoplasm (disease), connective tissue tumor, connective tissue tumour, neoplasm of connective tissue, neoplasm of connective tissues, tumor of connective tissue, tumour of connective tissue
3793 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Connective tissue neoplasm itself.
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Bone neoplasm 26 trials · 2,116 incl. sub-types
20 sub-types
- Bone cancer 79 trials · 1,921 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Skull neoplasm 0 trials · 161 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bone benign neoplasm 1 trial · 70 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Notochordal tumor 0 trials · 34 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ewing sarcoma/peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor of bone 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Solitary bone cyst 6 trials
- Vascular bone neoplasm 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ollier disease 3 trials
- Hereditary multiple osteochondromas 3 trials Sub-types →
- Hyperparathyroidism 2 with jaw tumors 1 trial
- Neonatal severe primary hyperparathyroidism 1 trial
- Neoplasm of femur 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- OSLAM syndrome 0 trials
- Aneurysmal bone cyst 0 trials
- Congenital progressive bone marrow failure-B-cell immunodeficiency-skeletal dysplasia syndrome 0 trials
- Diaphyseal medullary stenosis-bone malignancy syndrome 0 trials
- Hyperparathyroidism 1 0 trials
- Hyperparathyroidism 3 0 trials
- Hyperparathyroidism 4 0 trials
- Juvenile hyaline fibromatosis 0 trials
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Fibroblastic neoplasm 0 trials · 210 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Fibroma 5 trials · 113 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Fibromatosis 2 trials · 75 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Fibrosarcoma 9 trials · 21 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Solitary fibrous tumor 8 trials Sub-types →
- Elastofibroma dorsi 1 trial
- Myofibroblastoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Nodular fasciitis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Tumor of adipose tissue 1 trial · 98 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Lipomatous cancer 0 trials · 83 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign lipomatous neoplasm 0 trials · 15 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Atypical lipomatous tumor 0 trials Sub-types →
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Chondrosarcoma 39 trials · 44 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Bone chondrosarcoma 1 trial · 10 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma 4 trials Sub-types →
- Myxoid chondrosarcoma 2 trials Sub-types →
- Localized chondrosarcoma 0 trials
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Tenosynovial giant cell tumor 12 trials · 16 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
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Chondroma 4 trials
3 sub-types
- Periosteal chondroma 0 trials
- Phalanx chondroma 0 trials
- Soft tissue chondroma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Cholangiolocellular carcinoma 1 trial
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Angiomyxoma 0 trials
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Cartilage cancer 0 trials
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Dartoic leiomyoma 0 trials
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Lipofibromatosis-like neural tumor 0 trials
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Scirrhous adenocarcinoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
Showing the 400 most recently updated of 638 trials in this tab.
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Can a Chemo-Transplant combo rescue patients whose leukemia resists standard treatment?
Cure CompletedThis trial tests a treatment strategy for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that did not respond to standard induction chemotherapy. Participants receive clofarabine and intermediate-dose Ara-C chemotherapy, followed by a reduced-intensity allogeneic stem cell transplant u…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gentler transplant prep aims to cure tough blood cancers
Cure CompletedResearchers test a reduced-intensity conditioning regimen before allogeneic stem cell transplant in adults with high-risk AML, MDS, or ALL who cannot tolerate standard intensive treatment. The regimen combines clofarabine, busulfan, and thymoglobulin. The trial measures relapse r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat leukemias
Cure CompletedThis trial is testing a new type of immune cell therapy called CD123 CAR-NK cells in people with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). The cells are designed to find and attack cancer cells that carry a protei…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug plus donor immune cells fight back against relapsed leukemia?
Cure CompletedThis trial is for adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have no standard curative options. Researchers are testing whether giving the drug gemtuzumab ozogamicin followed by an infusion of donor white blood cells can stimulate the immune system to att…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Brown University • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer vaccine train the body to fight advanced tumors?
Cure CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing an experimental therapeutic cancer vaccine called AST-021p in people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and can trigger an immune response against the cancer. Participan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aston Sci. Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized leukemia vaccine aims to outsmart relapse
Cure CompletedThis study tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own leukemia cells fused with immune cells, combined with a drug that blocks PD-1, to help the immune system recognize and destroy any remaining leukemia cells after chemotherapy. The goal is to prevent the cancer from…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine tested in 25 patients
Vaccine CompletedThis study tested whether a personalized vaccine could be safely made and given to 25 adults with advanced cancers that cannot be cured. The vaccine was custom-made for each person. The main goal was to check for side effects and see if the approach is feasible.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aaron Miller • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 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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Old drugs, new hope: imatinib combo tested for rare tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested two cancer drugs—imatinib mesylate and cyclophosphamide—given daily by mouth to 26 people with rare, advanced tumors that had no standard treatment. The main goal was to find the safest dose of imatinib when combined with a fixed dose of cyclophospha…
Phase 1 • 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 combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests a new drug called ERAS-601, alone or with other cancer treatments, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The main goals are to find safe doses and check for side effects. About 90 participants will take pa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Erasca, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an Anti-Inflammation drug make AML chemotherapy work better?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing whether adding tocilizumab, a drug that blocks an inflammation signal called IL-6, to standard chemotherapy helps adults with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia. Participants receive idarubicin and cytarabine, the usual induction chemotherapy, plus a single …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a dual immune antibody plus radiation shrink metastatic sarcoma?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing a combination of the experimental antibody MEDI5752 and stereotactic body radiotherapy in people with metastatic soft tissue sarcoma that has spread to the lungs. MEDI5752 targets two immune checkpoints, PD-1 and CTLA-4, and the radiation is aimed at one l…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation boost a personalized prostate cancer vaccine?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing whether giving radiation therapy before sipuleucel-T, a personalized immunotherapy vaccine, works better than the vaccine alone in men with hormone-resistant prostate cancer that has spread. The trial enrolls about 51 participants and randomly assigns them…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dietary change may curb recurrent c. diff in cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether eating less fat and more fiber can reduce the chance of a repeat Clostridioides difficile infection in cancer patients. Eight participants with leukemia, lymphoma, or other cancers followed a specific diet. Researchers tracked diarrhea and measured C. di…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a liposomal chemo combo improve outcomes before stem cell transplant?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing whether a liposomal chemotherapy drug called CPX-351 works better than standard chemotherapy before an allogeneic stem cell transplant in adults with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or oligoblastic acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The trial enroll…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: GWT-TUD GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 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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Can 3D-printed plastic implants keep eyes level after jaw tumor removal?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether patient-specific PEEK implants, custom-made plastic pieces, can rebuild the bone under the eye after surgery to remove part of the upper jaw due to tumors. The goal is to keep the eye in its natural position and avoid a sunken appearance or vision problem…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a shorter drug combo improve outcomes for older AML patients?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing whether a combination of venetoclax and a three-day course of decitabine works better than the standard pairing of venetoclax and azacitidine for older or unfit adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. The trial enrolls 154 participants and comp…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University • 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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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia in younger patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a chemotherapy drug called CPX-351 in people under 60 with secondary acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a type of leukemia that develops after other blood disorders or cancer treatments. The goal is to see how well the drug can make the cancer disappear or improve blo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • 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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Old drug, new hope: enasidenib may ease anemia in blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested the drug enasidenib in 17 people with low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome or a related leukemia who had anemia and did not have a specific gene mutation. The goal was to see if the drug could safely improve red blood cell counts and reduce the need for…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Tian Yi Zhang • 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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Designer immune cells take on rare sarcomas
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests a personalized cell therapy called Lete-Cel in 7 people with advanced synovial sarcoma or myxoid/round cell liposarcoma that has not been treated before. Participants receive their own immune cells that have been engineered to recognize and attack their c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: USWM, LLC (dba US WorldMeds) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Drug combo outsmart returning leukemia?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether adding venetoclax to a standard chemotherapy pair (cytarabine and mitoxantrone) can help adults with acute myeloid leukemia that has relapsed or not responded to initial treatment. In the first phase, researchers find the highest safe dose of cytarabine w…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • 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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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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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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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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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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Supercharged donor cells take aim at blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests whether specially trained immune cells from a donor can safely target and kill cancer cells in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) after a stem cell transplant. The cells are grown in a lab to recognize four prot…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new injection strategy help men with Peyronie's disease who failed standard treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether a new way of giving collagenase injections can help men with Peyronie's disease who have not improved with standard treatment. Peyronie's disease causes a curved, painful erection due to scar tissue. The study will compare men who receive up to 8 inj…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Charitable Union for the Research and Education of Peyronie's Disease • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for young bone cancer patients: drug combo targets tough tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tests the drug regorafenib in 30 patients aged 9 to 21 with bone cancers (osteosarcoma or Ewing sarcoma) that have not responded to standard therapy. The goal is to see if the drug can help control the disease and improve survival, while also checking its safety. The a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill combo tame acute myeloid leukemia without harsh chemo?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a combination of venetoclax (a targeted pill) plus a hypomethylating agent (azacitidine or decitabine) can help adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia who are not eligible for intensive chemotherapy. The study includes older patients, those wi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill stop desmoid tumors from growing?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial investigates whether nirogacestat, an oral drug, can slow the growth of desmoid tumors (also called aggressive fibromatosis) in adults whose tumors are progressing. Half the participants receive nirogacestat, while the other half receive a placebo, in a double-…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug candidate CBX-12 tested in patients with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called CBX-12 in 69 adults with advanced solid tumors (like ovarian, lung, breast, or colon cancer) that had stopped responding to standard therapies. The main goals were to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it could sh…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Cybrexa Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug erase the last traces of leukemia?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding venetoclax, a pill taken daily for 12 months, can reduce the number of leukemia stem cells that remain in the bone marrow of people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who are already in deep molecular remission on standard TKI therapy…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Thomas Ernst, PD Dr. med. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill outsmart leukemia that resists standard drugs?
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two oral medications for adults with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in its chronic phase who have already been treated with at least two other targeted therapies. Participants receive either the experimental drug asciminib or the existing drug bosutinib. The g…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill keep blood cancer at bay after a stem cell transplant?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial is testing whether taking oral azacitidine as a maintenance therapy after an allogeneic stem cell transplant can help prevent relapse in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Participants are randomly assigned to receive…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a modified enzyme starve Hard-to-Treat blood cancers?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing an investigational drug called AEB1102 in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has returned or stopped responding to standard treatments. AEB1102 is a modified human enzyme that breaks down arginine, an amin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Immedica Pharma AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on rare sarcomas in new trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests a treatment called Lete-Cel, which uses a patient's own immune cells that have been specially trained to attack cancer cells. It is for people with advanced synovial sarcoma or myxoid/round cell liposarcoma whose tumors have a specific marker (NY-ESO-1) a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a glowing dye help surgeons remove pituitary tumors more completely?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether giving a fluorescent dye called indocyanine green during endoscopic surgery helps surgeons remove non-functioning pituitary macroadenomas more completely. About 34 adults with these tumors will be randomly assigned to receive the dye or not during surgery…
Sponsor: Tomislav Felbabić • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia drug holiday: study tests if patients can pause nilotinib
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who have done very well on the drug nilotinib can safely stop taking it. 215 patients who had been on nilotinib for at least two years and had very low levels of cancer cells were enrolled. The main goal was …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentler chemo prep make stem cell transplants safer for blood cancer patients?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether a chemotherapy drug called treosulfan, given in different doses along with fludarabine, can safely prepare patients with advanced blood cancers for a stem cell transplant. The study focuses on patients who are not eligible for the standard, more inte…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: medac GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental COM902 drug shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called COM902, alone or with other drugs, in 94 people with advanced cancers like ovarian, lung, and colon cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked for early signs that the drug m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Compugen Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia drug holiday: can patients stop nilotinib and stay Cancer-Free?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who had very low levels of cancer cells could safely stop taking the drug nilotinib (Tasigna). Participants had already been treated with imatinib (Gleevec) and then nilotinib for at least 3 years. The main g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for rare bone marrow cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, in people with a serious type of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who have not had treatment before. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the drugs work together to control the dis…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug offer hope for blood cancers when chemo fails?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing an experimental drug called BST-236 in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) that have come back or not improved after initial treatment. Participants receive BST-236 as a one-hour intravenous infusion for six …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Groupe Francophone des Myelodysplasies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells outsmart transplant-related cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests a new type of immunotherapy for people who develop a rare blood cancer called post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD) after a solid organ transplant. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that are engineered to resist …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Platelet-Boosting drug speed recovery for older leukemia patients?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial investigates whether eltrombopag, a drug that stimulates platelet production, can help older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) recover their platelet counts faster after initial chemotherapy. Older patients often experience slow platelet recovery, which…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy-Free combo aims to boost remission in younger AML patients
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, can effectively treat adults aged 18 to 59 who have been newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and have not yet received any treatment. Participants take both drugs in cycles…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a modified herpes virus turn the tide against advanced cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing an investigational therapy called OH2, a modified herpes simplex virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while also stimulating the immune system. The study will evaluate OH2 alone or in combination with the immunotherapy drug pembroliz…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Binhui Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new drug tame advanced solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called AEB1102 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments or for which no standard treatment exists. The main goal is to find the highest dose that is safe and to understand the drug's…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Immedica Pharma AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 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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New drug SKB410 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tests a new drug called SKB410 in about 54 adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participants receive multiple doses…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill tame myelofibrosis?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing an experimental oral drug called PXS-5505 (amsulostat) in people with myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. The study focuses on patients who are not eligible for a stem cell transplant. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Syntara • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your own blood straighten the curve? PRP takes on Peyronie's
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) — a concentrate made from a person's own blood — into the penile plaque can reduce curvature and ease symptoms in men with Peyronie's disease. Half the participants receive PRP injections and half receive a placebo (sa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia drug holiday: study finds many can stop imatinib without relapse
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 220 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia who had been in deep remission for at least two years while taking imatinib. Researchers wanted to see if stopping the drug would cause the cancer to come back. They found that many patients stayed in remission after s…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an RNAi drug shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing an experimental drug called STP707 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see whether the drug can slow or shrink tumors. Participants receive STP707 b…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sirnaomics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 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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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis completed phase I/IIb trial tested a personalized vaccine made from each patient's unique tumor mutations. Eight adults with advanced solid tumors or high recurrence risk received the vaccine alongside an immune booster and later checkpoint inhibitors. The goal was to see if…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Seqker Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug gilteritinib takes on standard therapy in FLT3 leukemia trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tests whether the oral drug gilteritinib works better than midostaurin for adults with a specific genetic subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated AML). All 181 participants also receive standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see which drug leads to more …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: PrECOG, LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new infusion drug tame advanced solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called SM3321 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to find the best dose. Participants receive SM3321 as a we…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Beijing StarMab Biomed Technology Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo attack on returning prostate cancer shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether surgery and radiation can help men whose prostate cancer has come back and spread to a few spots in the body. About 20 participants will receive either surgery to remove the spread tumors or targeted radiation, or both. The main goal is to se…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug regorafenib tested to halt bone sarcoma spread
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug regorafenib can stop or slow the growth of metastatic bone sarcomas (cancers that started in bone and spread). 163 patients with osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, chondrosarcoma, or chordoma are randomly assigned to receive regorafenib or a pl…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug JS015 takes first steps against advanced solid tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called JS015 in people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see how the body processes it. Up to 12 participants will recei…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia drug cocktail aims to boost remission in High-Risk patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy helps more adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) achieve remission. It enrolls people aged 18 to 65 with intermediate- or high-risk AML who have not yet been treated. The main goal is to see …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stem cell transplant approach shows promise for blood cancer patients without full matches
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested a stem cell transplant using blood stem cells from a half-matched (haploidentical) donor in 21 people with various blood cancers. The goal was to see if this approach could help patients who don't have a fully matched donor. Participants received chemoth…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug SHR-7367 takes first step against advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called SHR-7367 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. About 22 participants will …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill takes on advanced cancers alongside immunotherapy
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests an experimental oral drug, MK-6598, both by itself and in combination with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see early signs of t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug keep AML in check?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial tests whether the drug tipifarnib can prevent acute myeloid leukemia (AML) from coming back in patients who are already in remission. Participants include adults over 60 in first remission, those in second or later remission, or those who achieved remission a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shock waves could soften hand contractures without surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether extracorporeal shock wave therapy can reduce the thickness of fibrous tissue in the hand caused by palmar fibromatosis (Dupuytren's contracture). Adults aged 18 to 70 with nodules, cords, or contractures will receive either shock wave therapy plus standar…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World check: does bosutinib control CML safely?
Disease control CompletedThis study tracks the safety and effectiveness of bosutinib (Bosulif) in people with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) who are either newly diagnosed or have not responded to or tolerated prior treatments. Researchers will monitor side effects and how well the drug controls the …
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called ANV600, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 240 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Beca…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Anaveon AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood cancer drug shows promise in Long-Term study
Disease control CompletedThis study follows 36 Italian patients with Polycythemia Vera who responded well to Ropeginterferon alfa-2b in an earlier trial. Researchers will check every 6 months whether the treatment continues to keep their red blood cell levels normal and prevent the disease from getting w…
Sponsor: FROM- Fondazione per la Ricerca Ospedale di Bergamo- ETS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a JAK inhibitor improve stem cell transplant success in myelofibrosis?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving ruxolitinib (Jakafi) before, during, and after a stem cell transplant can improve outcomes for people with myelofibrosis. The study includes patients with intermediate-2 or high-risk disease, or intermediate-1 with additional risk factors. …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • 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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Drug cocktail aims to tame advanced leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two drugs, ponatinib and 5-azacitidine, can improve survival in people with advanced chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The study includes adults whose CML has progressed to an accelerated phase or a more aggressive blast crisis. Parti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized dasatinib dosing aims to tame leukemia with fewer side effects
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adjusting the daily dose of the leukemia drug dasatinib based on a patient's blood levels can improve safety and effectiveness. Adults newly diagnosed with chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) will receive either standard dosing or a dose tailored…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug could help eradicate hidden leukemia cells
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding pioglitazone (a diabetes drug) to the standard leukemia medication imatinib can eliminate remaining cancer cells in people with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Participants must have been on imatinib for at least two years and…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart aggressive leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether adding the targeted drug ponatinib to standard chemotherapy (cytarabine) can help prevent relapse in adults with a specific, high-risk genetic form of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-ITD AML) who are already in first remission. The study includes two age gro…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalizing leukemia drug doses could boost treatment success
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether adjusting the dose of imatinib (Gleevec) based on the drug's level in the blood can improve outcomes for people newly diagnosed with chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Participants whose imatinib blood level is low after 28 days are rand…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental cell therapy called IBR854 in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed or have spread. The main goals are to check the treatment's safety and find the right dose. Participants receive the cells by infusion tw…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Imbioray (Hangzhou) Biomedicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double-Barreled chemo attack on bile duct cancer shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a two-pronged chemotherapy approach for people with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (a type of bile duct cancer) that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants receive chemotherapy directly to the liver through a surgically placed pump, plus standard chemotherap…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests an experimental tablet called YZJ-5053 in people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look at how the drug moves through the bo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Haiyan Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo tackles tough cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested the safety of combining two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and AMG386 (which targets blood vessel growth)—in 62 people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, ovarian, renal, or colorectal cancer. The main goals were to find the safest dose…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for frail AML patients: stronger chemo regimens tested
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving full-strength chemotherapy (either CPX-351 or a combination called CLAG-M) can help medically less-fit adults with acute myeloid leukemia live longer and achieve remission. About 60 participants will receive one of the two treatments. The goal is t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a drug called FT-2102 (olutasidenib) in people with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome whose cancers have a specific IDH1 gene mutation. The drug is given alone or combined with standard chemotherapy drugs (azacitidine or cytarabine). The goal is …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Forma Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pill keep AML at bay? new study tests maintenance therapy after chemo
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether taking oral azacitidine (Onureg) as maintenance therapy can help older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay in remission longer after treatment with CPX-351 chemotherapy. The study included 100 patients aged 65 and older who had achieved remi…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug combo tested in early human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called IOS-1002, given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 47 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Research…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ImmunOs Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug hope for rare joint tumor patients who Can't have surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called pexidartinib (TURALIO) in 9 Japanese adults with tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), a rare, non-cancerous growth in the joints that causes pain and limits movement. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors in people whose tu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested a combination of two drugs—olaparib and pembrolizumab—in 333 adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair problems (HRR mutations or HRD). The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors or slow their growth. Participants had alre…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a dementia drug shield kids' brains from radiation damage?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether memantine, a drug used for dementia in adults, could help prevent memory and thinking problems in children receiving brain radiation for tumors like glioma or craniopharyngioma. 41 children aged 6-21 took either memantine or a placebo during radiat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cancer drug shows promise in slowing rare tumor growth
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested the drug sorafenib in 87 people with desmoid tumors, a rare type of growth that can be painful and invasive. The study compared sorafenib to a placebo to see if it could slow tumor progression. Sorafenib works by blocking proteins that help tumors grow. …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia in seniors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a chemotherapy drug called CPX-351 in 59 adults aged 60 to 75 with a high-risk form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal was to see how well it could put the cancer into remission. Participants received the drug through an IV, and some also had a stem cell …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: PETHEMA Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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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Triple-Drug cocktail aims to boost remission in acute myeloid leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—azacitidine, venetoclax, and ATRA—can safely and effectively treat adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The drugs work together to stop cancer cell growth by demethylating DNA, promoting cell …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called KVA12123, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or colon cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Kineta Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental pill targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a daily pill called E7820 in 12 adults with relapsed or treatment-resistant acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. All participants had specific mutations in splicing factor genes. The goal was to see if the drug c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental drug RAD001 tested for tough leukemias and lymphomas
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug RAD001 (everolimus) in 29 patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myelofibrosis. The goal was to find the safest highest dose and see if it helps control the disease. It was a small early-phase trial at a singl…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in helping immune system fight advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called PF-06801591 in 155 people with advanced solid tumors or non-small-cell lung cancer. The drug works by blocking a protein that stops the immune system from attacking cancer cells. The goal was to check safety, how the drug moves through the body, an…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • 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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New pill may keep soft tissue sarcoma in check after chemo
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether taking anlotinib pills after initial chemotherapy can help keep advanced soft tissue sarcoma from growing. 49 adults with certain types of sarcoma took anlotinib daily. The goal was to see how long the cancer stayed stable and to check safety. Anlotinib …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two experimental drugs (AK104 and AK117) together, sometimes with chemotherapy, in 128 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. It focused on patients with stomach, esophageal, or other advanced can…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Immunotherapy boosts chemo against rare sarcomas?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding an immunotherapy drug called APX005M to standard chemotherapy (doxorubicin) could help shrink tumors in people with advanced soft tissue sarcoma. 27 adults with certain sarcoma types took part. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alexander Z. Wei, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Experimental t cell therapy targets sarcoma in small early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a personalized cell therapy for people with advanced bone or soft tissue sarcoma that had stopped responding to standard treatment. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to better recognize and attack cancer cells carrying a speci…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New pill shows promise in shrinking Hard-to-Treat breast tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called BGB-43395 in 33 Chinese patients with advanced or metastatic HR+/HER2- breast cancer and other solid tumors. The drug blocks a protein (CDK4) that helps cancer cells grow. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors wh…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink fibroids in pregnant women
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called SB-UF, which combines hormones and a plant extract, to see if it can shrink uterine fibroids in pregnant women. 66 women took the drug or a placebo throughout their pregnancy. The goal was to reduce fibroid size and help them disappear, which could…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Trieu, Nguyen Thi, M.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New hope for leukemia patients: asciminib shows promise in indian study
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the safety and effectiveness of a drug called asciminib in 85 Indian adults with a specific type of leukemia (Ph+ CML-CP). Some participants had a genetic mutation (T315I) that can make treatment harder, while others had already tried two or more other drugs.…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New liposome combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new formulation of two chemotherapy drugs (CPX-351) in 56 adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who were at high risk of not responding to standard treatment. The goal was to find the best dose and see how well it worked to stop cancer cells…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could a Gene-Targeting drug boost chemo for older leukemia patients?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a drug called oblimersen to standard chemotherapy (daunorubicin and cytarabine) helps older adults (60+) with untreated acute myeloid leukemia live longer or achieve remission. About 500 participants were randomly assigned to receive chemo with or…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New pill for rare blood cancers shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called TQ05105 in 79 adults with certain blood cancers (myeloproliferative neoplasms). The main goals were to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The drug works by blocking a protein (JAK2) that can cause abnormal blood cell …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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One cord blood unit may replace two in stem cell transplants for blood cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to treat blood cancers like leukemia in 16 adults who did not have a standard bone marrow donor. Doctors used a single unit of cord blood that was grown in a lab to increase the number of stem cells before transplant. The goal was to see if this method…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for tough pituitary tumors
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 10 patients with aggressive pituitary tumors that worsened after surgery and radiation. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow their growth. Researchers also monitored side…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Intense Pre-Transplant combo shows promise for tough leukemias
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of intravenous busulfan, etoposide, and low-dose total-body irradiation before a donor stem cell or bone marrow transplant in 30 patients with advanced leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes. The goal was to see how well this regimen control…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Selective immune cell removal may tame transplant complications
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether removing a specific type of immune cell (naïve T cells) from donor stem cell grafts could prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. The trial enrolled 84 patients who received high- or medium-intensity chemo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo shows promise for High-Risk leukemia patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new treatment for adults with a high-risk form of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). The experimental therapy combined arsenic trioxide, ATRA, and a low dose of idarubicin, aiming to improve survival and reduce side effects compared to the standard chemothera…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a biomarker predict who responds to a new AML combo?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether certain biomarkers in bone marrow can predict how well patients with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) respond to treatment with sirolimus plus standard chemotherapy (MEC). The study enrolled 39 adults with AML that was hard to treat or had …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug XTX202 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called XTX202 in 95 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The trial is now complete.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Xilio Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug combo may make cord blood transplants safer for blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug tocilizumab to standard care could reduce the risk of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a cord blood transplant in adults with blood cancers. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. Tocilizumab blo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle childhood cancers that Won't quit
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two drugs, cabozantinib and 13-cis-retinoic acid, in 15 children whose solid tumors had come back or were not responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study did not…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Peter Zage • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New chemo cocktail aims to beat back leukemia relapse
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of clofarabine and intermediate-dose cytarabine (CLARA) works better than high-dose cytarabine (HDAC) alone as consolidation therapy for younger adults (18-60) with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). After initial remissio…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a second-line drug help CML patients stay cancer-free without daily pills?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 31 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) whose cancer came back after they stopped taking imatinib. They were given nilotinib, a more powerful targeted therapy, to see if it could make their cancer undetectable again and allow them to stop treatment once…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug tame obesity caused by brain tumor treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether exenatide, a diabetes drug, plus lifestyle changes helps adults with severe weight gain after treatment for a rare brain tumor (craniopharyngioma). 42 adults aged 18-75 took either exenatide or a placebo for 6 months. The main goal was to see if they los…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough leukemia: experimental combo tested
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of three chemotherapy drugs (CPX-351 and gemtuzumab ozogamicin) in children whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) had come back or didn't respond to standard treatment. The main goals were to find the best dose and check for side effects. …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called TGR-1202 combined with the standard drug ruxolitinib in 60 people with myelofibrosis or polycythemia vera. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and tolerable. Participants either had not responded well to ruxolitinib alone…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: drug combo targets leukemia cells
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called S65487, which blocks a protein that helps leukemia cells survive, combined with the standard drug azacitidine. The trial included 57 adults with untreated acute myeloid leukemia who were not healthy enough for intensive chemotherapy. Researcher…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug duo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called TJ004309, either alone or combined with another drug called Toripalimab, in 225 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see early signs of effectiveness. The…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: TJ Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 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 birth control pill aims to help women with painful conditions
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a daily combination pill (relugolix, estradiol, and norethindrone acetate) can prevent pregnancy in women aged 18 to 50 who have uterine fibroids or endometriosis. Over 1,100 women took the pill for up to a year, and researchers counted how many became p…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for Post-Transplant leukemia relapse
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 29 patients whose acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome came back or did not respond after a donor stem cell transplant. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drugs could he…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called HMPL-453 tartrate, either alone or combined with chemotherapy or an immunotherapy (toripalimab), in 190 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and see if th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hutchison Medipharma Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New hope for older AML patients: triple drug combo aims to control disease and prevent relapse
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of three drugs (low-dose cytarabine or azacitidine, plus venetoclax and quizartinib) in 113 adults aged 60 and older with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who were not eligible for standard chemotherapy. The goal was to quickly control …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: PETHEMA Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 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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New pill could reduce Blood-Letting for rare blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested an oral drug called bomedemstat in 20 adults with polycythemia vera, a rare blood cancer that causes too many red blood cells. The main goal was to see if the drug could safely lower red blood cell levels enough to avoid routine blood removal (phlebotomy…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Imago BioSciences, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare blood disorder
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental pill called Bomedemstat in 73 people with essential thrombocythemia, a rare blood condition causing too many platelets. Participants had already tried at least one standard treatment without success. The main goals were to check safety and see if…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Imago BioSciences, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Pill may replace shots for blood cancer patients, study finds
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether an oral medication (CC-486) could help elderly patients with a serious blood disorder called myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) maintain their improvement after initial injectable treatment. Eleven patients who had responded to injectable azacitidine switche…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Florence • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for tough blood cancers? early trial tests LYT-200
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called LYT-200 in 101 adults whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The main goals were to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. While not…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: PureTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New cancer drug HBM1020 tested in tiny early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug, HBM1020, in 17 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The drug was given by IV every three weeks. Because this is a Phase 1 trial, i…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Harbour BioMed US, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Experimental drug PRL3-ZUMAB shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called PRL3-ZUMAB in 14 people with advanced solid tumors (like stomach or liver cancer) that stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug was given every two weeks to see if it could shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Researchers also lo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New ALK inhibitor ensartinib tested in first human trial for lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called ensartinib (X-396) for the first time in humans. It involved 131 people with advanced solid tumors, including those with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Xcovery Holdings, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Stem cell transplant study seeks best way to prevent immune attack
Disease control CompletedThis study tested different drug combinations to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 174 people with blood cancers receiving stem cells from an unrelated donor. GVHD is a serious side effect where donor cells attack the patient's body. The goal was to find which drug regi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Experimental antibody HH-101 tested in 12 patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called HH-101 in 12 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Participants received HH-101 as an IV infusion every three…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Huahui Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Custom 3D-Printed plates and rib grafts show promise for jaw reconstruction
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to rebuild the lower jaw after removing benign tumors. Surgeons used virtual 3D planning to create custom-made plates and combined them with a piece of the patient's own rib bone. Thirty people took part, and the team checked how well the wounds healed…
Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Bone filler injection in hip shows promise for pain relief
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 77 people who had a procedure called Subchondroplasty for hip bone defects. Doctors injected a calcium phosphate bone filler into the damaged area. The goal was to see if it improved pain, movement, and daily activities over two years. Results were measured us…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New knee prosthesis helps bone cancer patients walk again
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how well a special knee replacement (MUTARS) works after removing bone cancer. Nine patients were checked to see if they could lock their new knee and walk actively. The goal was to understand if the prosthesis helps with daily movement and walking.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Promising drug combo targets tough leukemia in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a two-drug combination (pevonedistat plus decitabine) in 12 people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML), including those who had relapsed or couldn't tolerate standard chemo. The main goal was to find the safest dose and identify side effects.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial for Tough-to-Treat tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called FF-10502-01 in 106 adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow disease progression. While not a cure, th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug targets tough childhood cancers with genetic flaws
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug samotolisib in 18 children and young adults with advanced solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders that had spread, returned, or stopped responding to treatment. Only patients whose tumors had specific mutations in the TSC or…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug tested for advanced cancers: early results
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called NOV140101 in 32 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study is complete, but it was too small to determine i…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Idience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New Two-Step transplant shows promise for blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a two-step stem cell transplant for people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. First, patients received low-dose chemotherapy and radiation to prepare their bodies. Then, they got donor stem cells followed by drugs to prevent the donor cells from atta…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New Double-Action antibody shows promise against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested an experimental drug called HX009 in 20 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. HX009 is a bifunctional antibody designed to block two proteins (CD47 and PD-1) that help tumors hide from the immune system. Th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Hanx Biopharmaceuticals, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Bladder bacteria transplant shows promise for painful condition
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tested a new treatment called urinary microbiota transplantation (UMT) for people with cystitis glandularis, a chronic bladder condition often linked to pelvic lipomatosis. The treatment involves placing processed donor urine bacteria into the bladder. After on…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug shows promise in leukemia battle
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug, crenolanib, against the standard drug midostaurin in adults with a specific genetic type of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated AML). All 214 participants received standard chemotherapy and, if eligible, a bone marrow transplant, plus one of the two…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Arog Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug combo aims to prevent leukemia return after remission
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, can help adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay in remission after initial chemotherapy. The goal was to find the right dose and see if it safely delays the cancer from coming back. The study…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New hope for elderly leukemia patients: drug combo shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, azacitidine and venetoclax, in 42 elderly patients (age 60+) with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who could not have standard chemotherapy. The treatment was given as an initial 'induction' phase, followed by a 'maintenan…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Promising combo targets Leukemia's genetic weakness
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug crenolanib to standard chemotherapy helps adults up to age 75 with a hard-to-treat form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a specific genetic change (FLT3 mutation). Participants received either crenolanib or a placebo alongside che…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Arog Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New procedure for foot stress fractures shows promise in 148-Patient study
Disease control CompletedThis study followed 148 people who had a procedure called Subchondroplasty® for stress fractures or bone defects in the foot or ankle. Researchers tracked pain, function, and satisfaction for up to 24 months after surgery. The goal was to see how well the procedure helps patients…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Personalized plans boost survival odds for older stem cell patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a personalized geriatric optimization plan (GO!) in 30 adults aged 60 and older who were getting a donor stem cell transplant for blood cancers or bone marrow failure. The plan included tailored advice on diet, sleep, activity, and medications to improve physica…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Triple-Drug immunotherapy cocktail shows promise in advanced tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether combining the experimental drug relatlimab with other immunotherapies (nivolumab plus either BMS-986205 or ipilimumab) is safe and can shrink tumors in people with advanced solid cancers. A total of 229 participants with various incurable, ad…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New targeted therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called GO-203-2C, which targets a protein (MUC1) found on cancer cells while sparing healthy cells. It was given alone or with another drug (decitabine) to 33 adults with acute myeloid leukemia that had returned or not responded to treatment. The main goa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers? utidelone trial underway
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests the drug utidelone in 126 people with advanced solid tumors (excluding breast, lung, and colorectal cancers) that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants receive utide…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biostar Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new treatment called CTX131 for adults with certain blood cancers (T-cell lymphoma, B-cell lymphoma, or acute myeloid leukemia) that had returned or stopped responding to standard therapy. CTX131 uses a patient's own immune cells, modified with CRISPR gene edi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: CRISPR Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New device may straighten bent fingers without surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a device called MiniFlo that slowly stretches bent fingers back into place in people with advanced Dupuytren's disease. 18 adults with stage III-IV disease used the device. Researchers measured how much finger straightening improved and checked for pain or side …
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Diabetes drug plus chemo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested the safety of combining pioglitazone (a diabetes drug) with carboplatin (a chemotherapy) in 14 people with advanced solid tumors that could not be cured with standard treatments. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combination is safe. …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Early trial checks safety of experimental cancer drug
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BAT4706 in 28 adults with advanced solid tumors or melanoma who had no other good treatment options. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. This was not a cure study; it aimed to gather safety information …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame deadly transplant complication
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested whether adding the drug itacitinib to standard medications (tacrolimus and sirolimus) can better prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 59 patients with blood cancers receiving donor stem cell transplants. GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to tame pituitary tumors with fewer side effects
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way of delivering radiation for people with non-secreting pituitary adenomas that came back or remained after surgery. Instead of a single high dose, the radiation was given in five smaller daily doses. The goal was to see if this approach could control tu…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New penile implant study shows promise for Men's confidence
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a silicone block placed under the skin of the penis to improve its size, shape, and appearance. It included 40 men who were unhappy with their penile girth or length. The main goal was to check safety and measure changes in size and patient satisfaction.
Sponsor: International Medical Devices, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Generic cancer pill matches Brand-Name drug in study
Disease control CompletedThis study checked if a generic version of the cancer drug trifluridine/tipiracil works the same as the brand-name drug Lonsurf in 76 patients with solid tumors. Participants took the drug under fasting and fed conditions to compare how the body absorbs it. The goal was to show t…
Sponsor: Shandong New Time Pharmaceutical Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Expanded cord blood transplant shows early promise for young cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new method of cord blood transplantation in 13 children and young adults with high-risk myeloid cancers. The approach uses a molecule called UM171 to grow more stem cells from a single cord blood unit, aiming to speed up recovery and reduce complications. Earl…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: ExCellThera inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New radiation combo aims to boost stem cell transplant success in tough leukemia cases
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to prepare patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat acute leukemia for a donor stem cell transplant. It combined a precise form of radiation therapy (IMRT) with two chemotherapy drugs (etoposide and cyclophosphamide) before the transplant. The goal was …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink spleens in bone marrow cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the experimental drug navitoclax to the standard drug ruxolitinib works better than ruxolitinib alone for people with myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. The main goal was to see if the combination could shrink an enlarged spleen by at le…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Cord blood boost: new technique shows promise for tough leukemia cases
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to prepare cord blood for transplant in 30 people with high-risk leukemia or myelodysplasia. The cord blood was treated with a molecule called UM171 to help it grow more stem cells. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and helps patients recove…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ExCellThera inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can kids with cancer stop antibiotics sooner? new trial investigates
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether children with cancer and a fever caused by low white blood cells can safely stop antibiotics earlier than usual. 55 children took part, and half stopped antibiotics once their fever was gone for 48 hours, while the other half continued until their whi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New Two-Step transplant shows promise for tough blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a two-step stem cell transplant approach for 47 patients with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. The method uses the drug cyclophosphamide to lower the chance of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a common complication. The goal was to se…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called DF6215, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed by surgery or had spread. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study is com…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New cancer drug ZN-c3 shows early promise in solid tumor trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called ZN-c3 (Azenosertib) in 274 adults with various solid tumors. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked for signs that the drug could shrink tumors. This is a first step to see if the…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: K-Group, Beta, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo tackles Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called DF6002, either alone or combined with the approved immunotherapy nivolumab (Opdivo), in 170 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called DF1001 in 270 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The drug works by helping the body's immune cells attack cancer cells. The trial first found the safest dose, then tested it alone or with other cancer drugs…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New dosing study aims to tame Drug-Resistant leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis study tested three different starting doses (45 mg, 30 mg, and 15 mg daily) of the drug ponatinib in 283 adults with chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) that had stopped responding to other treatments or had a specific genetic mutation (T315I). The main goal was to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Last-resort leukemia combo shows early promise in tiny trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and omacetaxine, in 6 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) whose cancer had stopped responding to venetoclax-based treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose of omacetaxine when given with venetoc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Microtransplant without immune drugs shows promise for leukemia patients too sick for standard transplant
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new type of stem cell transplant called a microtransplant in 25 people with myeloid blood cancers (like leukemia) who were too old or frail for a standard transplant. Unlike a regular transplant, this one used stem cells from a partially matched fa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New cancer drug RS-0139 tested in humans for first time
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called RS-0139 in 16 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target tumors specifically, and the main goals were to find a safe dose and understand how the body processe…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: RS Arastirma Egitim Danismanlik Ilac Sanayi Ticaret A.S. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New Two-Drug cocktail shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs—NT-I7 (efineptakin alfa) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda)—in 215 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to treatment. The goal was to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the combo could shrink tumors. The t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: NeoImmuneTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat bone marrow disease
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs, ibrutinib and lenalidomide, in 4 patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who had not responded to or could not tolerate standard treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose and identify side effects. While t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • 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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One donor, two transplants: could this end lifelong Anti-Rejection drugs?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested a combined bone marrow and kidney transplant from a partially matched family donor in 10 people with both a blood disorder and chronic kidney disease. The goal was to treat both conditions at once and possibly reduce the need for lifelong anti-rejection dr…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two experimental drugs, AK112 and AK117, with or without chemotherapy, in 154 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors and control the disease. The trial has finished, and researchers are now lookin…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New shot aims to stop Chemo's dangerous side effect
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called PN20 in 24 adults with lymphoma or solid tumors who were getting chemotherapy. The goal was to see if a single injection before chemo could safely prevent a drop in platelets, which can cause bleeding. Researchers checked safety and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Peg-Bio Biopharm Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New vaccine combo targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a cancer vaccine (CDX-1401) along with an immune booster, chemotherapy, and an immunotherapy drug in 8 people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or low-blast acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal was to see if the combination is safe and helps the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New targeted pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called RLY-4008 in 490 adults with advanced bile duct cancer or other solid tumors that have specific FGFR2 gene changes. The drug is designed to block the FGFR2 protein, which can drive cancer growth. The trial aimed to find the safest dose and …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Elevar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New combo shows promise in controlling advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug (BMS-986253) combined with standard immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab with or without ipilimumab) in 281 people with advanced cancers like melanoma. The main goals were to check safety and see if tumors shrank. This is a disease-control approac…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Supercharged cord blood transplant shows promise in blood cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested a special cord blood product called NiCord (omidubicel) against standard cord blood transplants in 125 people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. The goal was to see if NiCord helps the body rebuild its infection-fighting cells faster. Researc…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gamida Cell ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Radioactive drug shows promise for Tough-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a radioactive drug called radium-223 in 921 men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy and has spread to the bones. The goal was to see if it helps them live longer and controls the cancer. Participants received either the drug …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Leukemia drug shows promise against rare joint tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested nilotinib, a drug originally used for leukemia, in 17 patients with relapsed or metastatic pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) or related giant cell tumors. The goal was to see if the drug could stop tumor growth or improve symptoms. Results focused on how l…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Andrew J. Wagner, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called BGB-10188, alone or combined with other cancer drugs (zanubrutinib for blood cancers, tislelizumab for solid tumors), in 97 patients whose cancers had returned or stopped responding to treatment. The main goals were to find safe dos…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for rare liposarcoma
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested whether adding pioglitazone (a diabetes drug) to trabectedin (a chemotherapy) could help shrink or control liposarcoma, a rare cancer of fat tissue. The study included 10 patients whose tumors had stopped growing but not shrunk with trabectedin alone. Re…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New pill targets genetic flaw in tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an oral drug called AG-120 in 174 people with advanced solid tumors (including bile duct cancer, cartilage cancer, and brain tumors) that have a specific IDH1 mutation. The study first found a safe dose, then expanded to see how well the drug works. …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New pill targets brain tumors with IDH mutations
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an oral drug called AG-881 in 95 adults with advanced solid tumors, including brain tumors (gliomas), that have specific IDH gene mutations. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the drug works in the body. While not a …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new cell therapy called LILRB4 STAR-T cells in one person with monocytic leukemia, a type of blood cancer. The goal was to see if the treatment is safe and can reduce cancer cells in the bone marrow. Researchers monitored side effects like cytokine…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Immune cells take on tough leukemia in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new treatment using lab-grown immune cells (iPSC NK cells) in 2 adults with hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or signs of remaining disease after treatment. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New chemo regimen shows promise for childhood leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis study looked back at 320 children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who received one of two chemotherapy regimens between 2005 and 2015. The newer approach used a risk-based strategy and more intensive chemotherapy. Researchers compared survival, relapse, and remission rates…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Experimental combo shows promise for rare sarcomas
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine) is safe for people with two rare types of soft tissue sarcoma (leiomyosarcoma and undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma). Twenty-five adults with advanced or in…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to improve life quality in AML patients too sick for standard chemo
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot receive standard chemotherapy feel and function while taking a combination of ivosidenib and azacitidine. The main goal was to measure quality of life using questionnaires, along with …
Sponsor: iOMEDICO AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New pill targets rare gene in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new pill called larotrectinib in 75 adults with advanced cancers that have a specific gene change (NTRK fusion). The main goals were to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see how the body processes it. Participants had no other good treatment opt…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New cancer pill tested in humans for first time
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new oral drug, MSP008-22, in 7 adults with advanced solid tumors (breast, ovarian, prostate, head and neck cancers) that had spread or could not be removed. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. This is a first step to s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Godavari Biorefineries Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy targets tough blood cancers in tiny early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new cell therapy called RD13-02 in just 2 people with relapsed or refractory CD7-positive blood cancers (like T-cell leukemia or lymphoma). The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells to attack cancer cells. The main goals were to check sa…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: MEI HENG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Promising chemo cocktail shows hope for AML patients under 60
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a three-drug chemotherapy combination (cladribine, homoharringtonine, and cytarabine) in 65 adults under 60 with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal was to see how well it wiped out leukemia cells and how safe it was. Results tracked complete …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 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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Freezing out tumors: new hope for rare desmoid disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a freezing technique called cryoablation on 50 adults with desmoid tumors that had grown despite medical treatment. The goal was to stop tumor growth and ease symptoms without surgery. Researchers used MRI to guide the freezing and check results one year later.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New hope for myelofibrosis patients: drug combo shows promise in shrinking spleens
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called navitoclax, either alone or added to the standard drug ruxolitinib, in 191 people with myelofibrosis. The main goal was to see if the treatment could shrink the spleen by at least 35% after 24 weeks. The trial also looked at whether it could reduce…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 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 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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Can a daily antibiotic stop deadly infections in blood cancer patients?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether the antibiotic levofloxacin can prevent fevers and infections in people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are receiving the chemotherapy drug azacitidine. Infections are a major risk for these patients. The trial ran…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Henri Becquerel • 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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Brushing teeth during aplasia: safe or risky?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether brushing teeth is safe for patients with prolonged aplasia (low blood cell counts) after intensive chemotherapy. Currently, many hospitals only allow mouthwash to avoid bleeding and infection. The trial compared brushing with an extra-soft toothbrush plu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New artery-delivered combo shows promise against bone cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new approach for osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in 10 patients aged 12-40. The treatment combined standard chemotherapy with a targeted drug (Endostar) and cisplatin delivered directly into the artery supplying the tumor. The goal was to see if this me…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai 6th People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Real-World study checks how well venetoclax works for AML patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how well the drug Venetoclax works for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are not healthy enough for intensive chemotherapy. About 120 patients in Switzerland and Austria took Venetoclax pills daily as part of their normal care. Researchers tracked …
Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New combo shows promise for rare cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and cyclophosphamide (a chemotherapy)—in 129 people with advanced sarcomas that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or stop them fro…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for rare sarcomas
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, lenvatinib and eribulin, in 30 people with advanced soft tissue sarcomas (liposarcoma or leiomyosarcoma) that could not be removed by surgery or had spread. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors or slow their growth. Th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 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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Fibroid treatment showdown: surgery or embolization for better baby chances?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two treatments for symptomatic uterine fibroids—surgery (myomectomy) and a minimally invasive procedure (uterine artery embolization)—to see which one better helps women get pregnant and have a live birth. It included 9 women aged 18 to 43 with fibroids larger…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Could an arsenic drink replace IV drips for leukemia patients?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an oral liquid form of arsenic trioxide (SDK001) in 12 people with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). Researchers compared how well the body absorbs the oral drug versus the standard IV version, and whether food or calcium supplements change absorption. The goa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SDK Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 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 imatinib variant tested for CML: could it be better?
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 1 trial tested a new drug called IkT-001Pro in 64 healthy adults aged 18 to 55. The goal was to see if it works like the standard CML drug imatinib in the body. Participants took single doses of both drugs at different times to compare how they are absorbed a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Inhibikase Therapeutics • 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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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 combo therapy shows promise for tough blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding pevonedistat to the standard drug azacitidine helps people with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, or low-blast acute myeloid leukemia live longer without their disease getting worse. About 454 adults took part…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 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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New hope for AML patients: Three-Drug cocktail shows promise in phase 2 trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a drug called pevonedistat to the standard two-drug combination (venetoclax and azacitidine) helps adults recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are too frail for intensive chemotherapy. About 164 participants received either the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called asciminib in 56 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) whose cancer had not responded well to other treatments. The drug is taken as a pill and aims to control the disease. The main goal was to check safety and side effects over 24 weeks, w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New drug shows promise for cortisol disorder
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called SPI-62 in 26 adults with Cushing's syndrome caused by a non-adrenal tumor. The goal was to see if SPI-62 could lower cortisol levels safely. Participants received either SPI-62 or a placebo for 24 weeks, with an option to continue lon…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sparrow Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New pill takes aim at hard-to-treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called JNJ-74856665 in 153 people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML). The main goals were to find safe doses and check for side effects when given alone or with oth…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in leukemia battle
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a second drug (pegylated interferon) to the standard leukemia medication nilotinib helps people with newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) achieve a deeper molecular response faster. About 200 adults under 65 with early-stage CML took par…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Robot arm aims to make bone procedures safer and more precise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a robotic system called EPIONE that helps doctors guide needles into bones during CT scans. The robot is used for procedures like biopsies, tumor treatments, and bone repairs. Researchers wanted to see if the robot could make these procedures safer and more accu…
Sponsor: Quantum Surgical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New Scan-Guided proton therapy aims to stop rare bone tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether using a special PET scan (FAZA) to find oxygen-starved (hypoxic) tumor cells can help guide proton therapy for chordomas of the skull base, spine, or sacrum. 64 adults who had surgery or were getting radiation received a higher radiation dose to the hypo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Bomedemstat extension trial tests Long-Term safety for blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at the long-term safety of bomedemstat, an oral drug, in 81 people with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) like essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis. Participants had already taken bomedemstat in a prior study. Researchers tracked side effects, sp…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Imago BioSciences, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New pill could tame rare, aggressive tumors without surgery
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug pazopanib against a standard chemotherapy combination (vinblastine and methotrexate) in 72 adults with progressive desmoid tumors. Desmoid tumors are non-cancerous but can grow aggressively and come back after surgery. The study measured how man…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:17 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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Esmya under the microscope: is Long-Term use safe for fibroids?
Disease control CompletedThis study followed over 1,500 women with moderate to severe uterine fibroids who were taking Esmya (ulipristal acetate) long-term. Researchers tracked side effects, especially those affecting the uterus, and how doctors prescribed the drug in everyday practice. The goal was to b…
Sponsor: PregLem SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:15 UTC
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Precision radiation boost may curb rare Cancer's return
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving a higher dose (54 Gy) of a very precise type of radiation called helical tomotherapy before surgery could improve outcomes for people with retroperitoneal liposarcoma, a rare cancer in the abdomen. The 48 participants received the radiation and th…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:49 UTC
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Bag it up: new device aims to make fibroid surgery safer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether using a special bag during laparoscopic fibroid removal (myomectomy or hysterectomy) can prevent the spread of cells that might be cancerous. Forty-eight women were randomly assigned to have the procedure with or without the bag. Researchers then checked…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:48 UTC
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Glowing dye could help surgeons spot hidden brain tumor cells
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests whether a fluorescent dye called tozuleristide, given before surgery, can make brain tumor tissue glow under a special imaging system. Surgeons can then see and remove more of the tumor while sparing healthy brain. The trial enrolls adults with certain types of b…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: John Yu • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 25-Minute bone scan could spot cancer faster with less radiation
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new 3D bone scan camera (VERITON-CT) that takes only 25 minutes and uses less radiation than standard scans. Researchers compared it to conventional 2D scans in 146 people with suspected or known bone metastases. The goal was to see if the new method could acc…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden cancer cells
Diagnosis CompletedThis early study tested a radioactive imaging agent called [99mTc]Tc(CO)3-(HE)3-Ec1 in 10 adults with solid tumors. The agent is designed to attach to EpCAM receptors on cancer cells, making them visible on SPECT scans. Researchers aimed to see where the agent goes in the body, m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New imaging tool could help spot cancerous bone tumors earlier
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new structured reporting system called BTI-RADS to help doctors better assess bone tumors from X-rays, CT, and MRI scans. Researchers analyzed images from 1,100 patients to see if the tool could more accurately tell which tumors are likely cancerous. The goal …
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New PET/MRI scan could spot elusive brain tumors in Cushing's patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a special scan called [11C]-Methionine PET/MRI can better locate tiny pituitary tumors that cause Cushing's disease. Standard MRI often misses these tumors, leading to risky exploratory surgery. The study involved 33 adults with confirmed Cushing's disea…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can a drug and donor cells stop leukemia from returning after transplant?
Prevention CompletedResearchers are testing whether giving azacitidine, a chemotherapy drug, together with donor lymphocyte infusions after a stem cell transplant can prevent relapse in people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. About 30 patients will receive the combi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single antibiotic dose cut child mortality in niger?
Prevention CompletedThis trial tests whether giving azithromycin—a common antibiotic—twice a year to young children in Niger can reduce deaths. It compares giving the drug to all children aged 1-59 months versus only to infants 1-11 months, who are at highest risk. The study also checks how these ap…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 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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Which pain block works best for Kids' thigh surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial compares two ultrasound-guided pain-relief techniques for children aged 1 to 12 undergoing surgery on the front or side of the thigh. One group receives a fascia iliaca nerve block, while the other gets caudal analgesia, both given after general anesthesia. The goal is…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 12-Week exercise programme build strength safely in boys with hemophilia?
Symptom relief CompletedBoys with hemophilia often miss out on games and activities because of concerns about bleeding and joint damage. Researchers developed a 12-week muscle-strengthening exercise programme with input from children, parents, and physiotherapists. The DOLPHIN-II trial compares this pro…
Sponsor: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust • 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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Custom masks could help kids breathe easier at night
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether custom-made 3D-printed masks fit children better than standard commercial masks for non-invasive ventilation (NIV). Fifteen children aged 8-12 who already use NIV but have poor adherence will try a custom mask made from a 3D facial scan. Researchers will …
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AML patients give their own transfusions at home?
Symptom relief CompletedResearchers at Rigshospitalet in Denmark are testing whether adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia can safely measure their own blood counts and give themselves blood and platelet transfusions at home. The study trains and certifies 22 participants to use a home bloo…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Five-minute video may ease tough choices for fibroid patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a 5-minute educational video about uterine fibroids and their treatments can help patients feel less conflicted when deciding on a treatment plan. About 154 women with fibroids will be randomly assigned to watch the video before their appointment or recei…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 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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Cartoon cure for diabetes fear? new study tests animated films on Kids' anxiety
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looks at whether watching an animated film or reading a storybook can lower fear and anxiety in children aged 7 to 12 who have just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. About 64 children will take part, and their anxiety levels will be measured using special child-frie…
Sponsor: Selverhan Yurttutan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 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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Which mouthguard do patients prefer for jaw pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at how satisfied people were with three different types of mouthguards (occlusal splints) for jaw joint and muscle pain (TMD). 27 adults who had jaw pain for at least 3 months and had never been treated for it tried one of the splints. The main goal was to see w…
Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 20, 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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A digital lifeline: could Real-Time symptom tracking transform care for kids with advanced cancer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a new care approach, called PediQUEST Response, can improve quality of life for children, adolescents, and young adults with advanced cancer. Participants use an app to regularly report symptoms and quality of life, and a palliative care team receives the…
Sponsor: Joanne Wolfe, MD, MPH • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 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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Heart-Smart chemo: new infusion method aims to protect AML patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis early-stage study looked at whether giving two standard chemotherapy drugs (cytarabine and daunorubicin) in a different way could be safer for the heart in adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Researchers used heart MRI scans to monitor for damage. The g…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 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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Can a sedative calm the Body's stress response during brain tumor surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving the sedative dexmedetomidine during pituitary tumor surgery can dampen the body's stress response and improve early recovery. About 64 adults with non-functioning pituitary adenomas undergoing endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery will be rand…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could ease pain of rare foot condition
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 3 study tests an injection called EN3835 against a placebo for people with Ledderhose disease, which causes painful lumps on the soles of the feet. About 418 adults with foot pain from this condition will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Endo USA Inc., a Keenova Therapeutics Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 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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Can a fitness tracker and coaching get teens with leukemia moving?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a mobile health program—including a Fitbit with movement reminders, coaching sessions, and a WhatsApp peer support group—could help 20 adolescents and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) reduce the time they spend sitting or lying down d…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug may ease severe skin rashes in cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether the drug benralizumab can safely reduce skin rashes caused by cancer treatments like checkpoint inhibitors. The goal was to lower the number of high-grade rashes to milder ones, which could improve quality of life and help patients stay on their cancer t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can muscle feedback or electrical stimulation help kids move better after brain tumor surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two therapies—myofeedback and neuromuscular electrical stimulation—to see which better improves arm and hand function in children aged 6 to 14 who have one-sided weakness (hemiplegia) after brain tumor surgery. Forty-five children participated, and researchers…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 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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Fun and fitness: VR games may boost Kids' activity levels
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether aerobic exercise and virtual reality games could improve functional capacity, activity, and participation in children aged 6-10 living in care facilities. Sixty-three children were split into groups: one did aerobic exercise, one played VR games, and …
Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Vitamin cocktail may shrink fibroids, reduce surgery need
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 3-month treatment with a combination of vitamin D, green tea extract (EGCG), vitamin B6, and D-Chiro-inositol in 108 women with uterine fibroids who were planning surgery. The goal was to see if the supplement could ease symptoms and possibly help some women a…
Sponsor: Universita di Verona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study tests best method to cut bleeding in fibroid surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 120 women having open surgery for uterine fibroids to see which method best reduces bleeding. Doctors compared using a tourniquet, clamping the uterine artery, or no compression at all. The goal is to find the safest way to control blood loss and improve reco…
Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil 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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New study tests better pain control during brain surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at two ways to numb a nerve bundle in the face during pituitary gland surgery. The goal was to see which method reduces the amount of anesthesia needed during the operation. Sixty adults having this type of surgery took part. The results help doctors choose the …
Sponsor: Donia Hany Saad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New vaginal surgery technique may reduce pain after hysterectomy
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two types of minimally invasive hysterectomy: vNOTES (done through the vagina) and conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy (done through small belly cuts). About 90 women having hysterectomy for non-cancer reasons took part. The goal was to see which method cau…
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Acupuncture before surgery may steady blood pressure in hysterectomy patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis small pilot study looked at whether acupuncture given twice before surgery could help stabilize blood pressure in women having their uterus removed (total laparoscopic hysterectomy) for fibroids. Thirty-five adult patients received acupuncture before the operation, and resea…
Sponsor: Ilsan Cha hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New shot could ease pain of plantar fibromatosis
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an injection called EN3835 against a placebo in 176 people with plantar fibromatosis, a condition causing painful lumps on the soles of the feet. The goal was to see if EN3835 reduces foot pain and improves daily function over 57 days. Participants received up t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Endo USA Inc., a Keenova Therapeutics Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study: shoulder surgery helps older cancer patients move better and hurt less
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 53 patients with cancer that spread to the upper arm bone, causing pain and limited movement. Researchers compared older and younger patients who had shoulder replacement surgery to see if age affected recovery. The goal was to find out if this surgery is saf…
Sponsor: Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Finger puppets and video games soothe Toddlers' fear during breathing treatments
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether using finger puppets, video games, or stress balls can help reduce fear and improve emotional behavior in children aged 4-6 who need inhaler therapy. 120 children participated, and researchers measured their fear levels, emotional responses, and paren…
Sponsor: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Sniffing scents may speed smell recovery after brain surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether smell training with scented oils can help people regain their sense of smell after endoscopic skull base surgery. 41 adults with benign skull base tumors participated. Half used scented sticks and half used unscented sticks for training. Researchers m…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Spinal zap trial seeks relief for back pain from fatty spine condition
Symptom relief CompletedThis small study tested whether a spinal cord stimulator can reduce back and leg pain in people with lumbar spinal stenosis caused by epidural lipomatosis (fatty tissue buildup). Three adults with chronic pain received the device and were followed for 6 weeks. The main goal was t…
Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Nerve block eases Post-Surgery insomnia and anxiety in women
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a nerve block (stellate ganglion block) combined with standard anesthesia could help women with uterine fibroids sleep better and feel less anxious after laparoscopic surgery. 233 women aged 35-55 took part. Results aim to show if this approach reduces s…
Sponsor: Xiaochen Ji • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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App and brain zaps offer new hope for teen cancer survivors in pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a mobile cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program, combined with a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS, could help teens who survived bone cancer manage chronic pain. Researchers first adapted the program for Black and Hispanic teens, the…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Free blood transfusions help blood cancer patients choose hospice
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether providing free blood transfusions to blood cancer patients would encourage them to enroll in hospice care earlier. Many patients delay hospice because they need transfusions for symptom relief, but hospices often cannot afford to provide them. The stu…
Sponsor: Adam Olszewski • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Steroid injection during fibroid procedure may ease Post-Op pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving an anti-inflammatory steroid directly into the uterine arteries during a non-surgical fibroid treatment can lessen pain, nausea, vomiting, and tiredness afterward. Forty-two women with symptomatic fibroids took part. The goal was to see if this si…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Numbing shots before fibroid surgery may ease Post-Op pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether injecting the numbing drug ropivacaine into the belly and around a nerve cluster before surgery can lower pain after laparoscopic fibroid removal. 207 women having fibroid surgery were randomly assigned to get either ropivacaine or a placebo. The main go…
Sponsor: Saint Petersburg State University, Russia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Can a fentanyl spray stop pain during cancer radiation?
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed Phase 3 trial tested whether a fentanyl spray (Pecfent) could prevent pain when moving patients with bone metastases during radiotherapy. 39 adults with cancer that spread to bone and who had pain during positioning for radiation took part. The study compared fenta…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Henri Becquerel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New anesthesia mix may ease pain after hand surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two local anesthesia methods for hand, wrist, or elbow surgery. One used lidocaine alone, the other added ropivacaine for longer pain relief. 91 adults participated. Researchers measured pain and recovery quality 48 hours after surgery to see if the combination …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Itch relief showdown: which drug stops water-induced agony?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two oral medications, aprepitant and hydroxyzine, to see which better reduces severe itching triggered by water contact in people with myeloproliferative neoplasms (a type of blood cancer). 63 participants who had persistent itching rated 5 or higher on a 10-poi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Supplements before fibroid surgery show promise in small study
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested whether taking a combination of EGCG (from green tea), vitamin D, and D-chiro-inositol for three months before hysteroscopic myomectomy improves surgical outcomes. 90 women with uterine fibroids were divided into two groups: one received the supplements be…
Sponsor: Centro di Ricerca Clinica Salentino • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New device zaps spine tumor pain in clinical trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new device called Spinery® that uses radio-frequency energy to treat painful tumors that have spread to the spine or nearby bones. 52 adults who could not have or did not benefit from standard treatments received the procedure. The goal was to see if the devic…
Sponsor: Axon srl • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New injection aims to ease bone cancer pain and prevent fractures
Symptom relief CompletedThis early-phase study tested an investigational drug called SHR-2017 in 25 adults with solid tumors that spread to the bone. The goal was to see how the drug moves through the body, whether it reduces pain and bone complications, and how safe it is. Participants had at least one…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 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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Can early palliative care ease suffering in relapsed leukemia?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether early, regular visits from a palliative care team can improve quality of life for adults with acute leukemia that has returned. 49 patients were assigned to either receive this extra support or standard care. The team addressed physical, emotional, an…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:57 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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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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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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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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The immune cells that could make stem cell transplants work better
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers are studying natural killer (NK) cells in people who receive stem cell transplants for leukemia. The study follows 92 patients and their donors, looking at genes called KIR and HLA that control how NK cells work. By tracking NK cells during immune recovery, researcher…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pens and vouchers: can small rewards boost participation in blood cancer research?
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers want to learn what causes myeloproliferative neoplasms, a group of rare blood cancers. They are testing whether small incentives like pens, trolley tokens, or a £10 reimbursement encourage more people to join a case-control study. The trial includes about 100 patients…
Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia treatment showdown: which works best?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis registry study follows 400 patients with a specific type of leukemia (non-high-risk APL) who are 70 or younger. It compares two standard treatments: ATRA plus chemotherapy versus ATRA plus arsenic trioxide. The goal is to see which approach leads to better long-term outcomes…
Sponsor: Groupe Francophone des Myelodysplasies • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 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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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 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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Uterine scar tissue after fibroid surgery: who is at risk?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how often women develop intrauterine adhesions (scar tissue inside the uterus) after having fibroids removed through laparoscopic or open surgery. Researchers will check for adhesions using a small camera inserted into the uterus three months after surgery. Th…
Sponsor: Università degli Studi dell'Insubria • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Body position may predict fluid needs during keyhole hysterectomy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how a simple monitor called the Pleth Variability Index (PVI) changes during laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy. Researchers will track PVI at six key moments when the patient's body position changes, such as tilting the head down or raising the legs. …
Sponsor: Wonkwang University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Comic book teaches kids to beat pain fears
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a school program called SocLaLola that uses a comic book to teach children aged 8-11 about pain. The goal was to see if it improves kids' understanding of pain and reduces their fear of moving. Eighty-two students from two primary schools took part. The program …
Sponsor: Universitat de Lleida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a platelet-boosting drug shorten recovery after stem cell transplants?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at medical records of people who had an allogeneic stem cell transplant to see whether romiplostim helped their platelets recover faster. Platelets are blood cells that help clotting, and low counts are common after transplant. The researchers will compare p…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 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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Rare childhood bone lymphoma: can past cases guide future care?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at 21 children and teens diagnosed with a rare type of lymphoma that starts in the bone. Researchers are collecting medical records to describe how the disease presents, how it was treated, and how well patients did over time. The goal is to learn more about…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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ECMO in kids with cancer: a closer look at survival and risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examines how children under 18 with cancer or a history of a stem cell transplant do when they need a machine called ECMO to help them breathe. Researchers looked at bleeding, infections, and survival rates in children treated at one hospital, and compared survival wit…
Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple ultrasound replace an invasive scope for Post-Surgery uterine checks?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at two ways to examine the uterine cavity after women have had hysteroscopic surgery for conditions like polyps, fibroids, or a uterine septum. One method is a non-invasive 3D ultrasound; the other is an office hysteroscopy, which involves inserting a small camer…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data reveals how bosutinib fights leukemia outside clinical trials
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at medical records from a single hospital in Scotland to see how well the drug bosutinib works and how safe it is for people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in everyday practice. Researchers will track blood cell counts, genetic responses, and side effec…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pneumonia drug boost leukemia treatment? small trial explores safety and dosing
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether adding atovaquone (a drug usually used to prevent pneumonia) to standard chemotherapy is safe and reaches effective levels in the blood. It involved 26 children and young adults (ages 1 month to 21 years) newly diagnosed with acute myeloid le…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • 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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Could natural immune cells help fight leukemia drug resistance?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from France examined whether a specific type of immune cell (innate CD8+ T cells) is linked to how quickly resistance mutations develop in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia or Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Researchers analyzed blood…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study aims to unlock secrets of immunotherapy skin reactions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed 255 cancer patients receiving immunotherapy to understand why some develop skin side effects. Researchers measured immune markers and lipids in the skin and blood. The goal is to identify patterns that could predict or explain these reactions.
Sponsor: National Jewish Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study reveals how brain scans predict surgery outcomes for pituitary tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 49 people with masses in the sellar region of the brain (near the pituitary gland). Researchers compared MRI scans before surgery with the final diagnosis after surgery to see how well imaging predicts the type of tumor. The goal was to improve diagnosis and …
Sponsor: Arab Board of Neurosurgery • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can bone markers predict survival in lung cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study enrolled 200 adults with lung adenocarcinoma that has spread to the bones. Researchers took bone biopsies, scans, and blood tests to measure bone and metabolic markers. The goal is to see if these markers are linked to how long patients live. This is an observational s…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Study reveals why immunotherapy works differently in liver, lung, and brain tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at medical records of 938 adults with solid tumors who received immunotherapy. Researchers compared how well the treatment worked when cancer had spread to different organs like the liver, brain, lung, or bone. The goal is to understand why some metastatic sites…
Sponsor: Wenlong Zhong, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 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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Stiffness check could boost fibroid treatment success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring the stiffness of uterine fibroids can help predict how well they respond to a non-invasive treatment called MR-HIFU. Forty women with symptomatic fibroids were enrolled. The goal was to improve patient selection so that only those likely to …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Spinal fluid inflammation may explain tethered cord damage in kids
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined spinal fluid from 32 children with tethered spinal cord to see if inflammation plays a role in the condition. Researchers collected fluid samples during surgery and looked for markers of inflammation. The goal was to better understand how the spinal cord gets …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Scientists probe the root cause of a rare bone marrow disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at blood vessel cells from 30 people with primary myelofibrosis, a rare bone marrow disorder. Researchers wanted to see if these cells act like stem cells that could be the origin of the disease. By growing the cells in the lab, they aimed to understan…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Gum lesion study reveals immune cell differences
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at immune cells in a non-cancerous gum growth called peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) and compared them to healthy gum tissue from the same 28 patients. Researchers used special staining to count different types of immune cells. The goal was to better unde…
Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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8,000 kidney tumor samples collected to unlock cancer clues
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed research study collected and stored tumor tissue, blood, and urine samples from 8,000 children and young adults with kidney tumors. The goal was to help scientists study DNA changes and find biomarkers that could improve understanding of these cancers. No treatment…
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 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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Brain radiation may erase personal memories, study warns
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how radiation therapy for brain tumors like meningioma or pituitary adenoma might affect autobiographical memory—the memories of your life events. Researchers will ask 17 patients to complete memory tests one and two years after treatment. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Mold infection risk in kids with leukemia: a 14-year review
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at 621 children in Denmark who had chemotherapy for acute leukemia between 2008 and 2022. The goal was to find out how many got serious mold infections and what factors made it more likely. The results will help doctors better protect children during treatm…
Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study aims to predict which fibroids respond best to Non-Invasive ultrasound treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 40 women with symptomatic uterine fibroids to understand why MR-guided focused ultrasound (HIFU) works better for some than others. Researchers used MRI and contrast-enhanced ultrasound to measure fibroid blood flow, stiffness, and other features before treat…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New tool helps older leukemia patients and doctors talk better
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a tool called UR-GOAL to help older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), their caregivers, and their doctors communicate better and make decisions together. It involved 161 participants aged 60 and older. The goal was to see if the tool improved shared de…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Scientists analyze genetic markers in stored samples to boost personalized medicine
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at DNA methylation patterns in stored samples from 90 patients with rare skeletal disorders, sarcomas, or inflammatory arthritis. The goal was to better understand these patterns and explore their potential for diagnosis and treatment. The research aimed to impr…
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Keyhole surgery blood loss study compares tying techniques
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 60 women aged 35 to 60 who had a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) through small cuts in the belly (laparoscopy). The goal was to compare two different methods of tying off the uterine arteries to see which one led to less blood loss during surgery. The re…
Sponsor: Mostafa Bahaa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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AI analyzes 10,000 patient records to predict head and neck cancer recurrence
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study used artificial intelligence to examine electronic health records from 10,000 head and neck cancer patients. The goal was to create models that can predict the risk of cancer coming back or progressing, and to identify which patients might live longer after i…
Sponsor: Savana Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Personalized mutation tracking could spot relapse sooner in bone marrow cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 308 people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who had a stem cell transplant. Researchers identified each patient's unique genetic mutations and then monitored those mutations in blood and bone marrow samples after transplant. The goal was to see if rising …
Sponsor: Nordic MDS Group • 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 hidden signs in blood cancers to personalize treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collected blood, bone marrow, skin, and cheek cell samples from 650 adults with acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or myeloproliferative disorders. Researchers analyzed the samples to find genetic, epigenetic, and drug sensitivity patterns that might predict ho…
Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New tool aims to give older leukemia patients a stronger voice in treatment choices
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tested a communication tool called UR-GOAL in 15 older adults (age 60+) with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML), along with their caregivers and doctors. The tool helps patients share their preferences and goals, so treatment decisions better match what…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Blood test could predict leukemia survival
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether measuring two substances in the blood—FLT3L and IL-6—during chemotherapy can help predict survival in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Researchers will track 201 newly diagnosed AML patients across 25 French hospitals. The goal is to confirm that…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 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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Fertility after fibroid embolization: new data from 46 women
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at 46 women who had a procedure called uterine artery embolization to treat fibroids. The goal was to see how often women later had a baby and what pregnancy complications occurred. The researchers reviewed medical records from one hospital in France to gat…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Watchful waiting: new study tracks rare tumor growth without immediate treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 100 adults with a rare, non-cancerous tumor called peripheral primitive fibromatosis. Instead of treating everyone right away, doctors monitored patients closely to see how the tumors behaved over three years. The goal was to learn which factors might predict …
Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New study tracks hidden heart and bone risks in Cushing's disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 80 people with newly diagnosed Cushing's disease for three years to see how the disease affects the heart, bones, metabolism, and quality of life. Researchers used blood tests, heart scans, bone density tests, and questionnaires to track complications before a…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can a video call help blood cancer patients prepare for tough decisions?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a telehealth program could help older patients (60+) with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome discuss and document their future medical wishes. Researchers enrolled 36 patients, caregivers, and clinicians to see if the program was easy to …
Sponsor: University of Rochester • 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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Eye scan may forecast vision after brain surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a type of eye scan called OCT-angiography can predict how well vision will recover after surgery to remove a pituitary tumor. Researchers compared the scan results with standard vision tests in 21 patients. The goal was to see if the scan could serve as …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Healthy volunteers needed to test new myelofibrosis drug's absorption
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how well two different capsule forms of TP-3654 are absorbed by the body and whether taking them with food changes absorption. It involved 24 healthy adults and was completed. The results will help design future studies for people with myelofibrosis, a bone m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can better scans improve breast cancer bone treatment?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 28 women with breast cancer that spread to their bones. Researchers compared two types of scans—PET-CT and whole-body MRI—to see if they agree on whether the bone tumors are stable, improving, or getting worse. The goal is to find a reliable way to monitor tr…
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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Missing hand muscle may shield against dupuytren disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared 243 people with and without Dupuytren disease to see if having the palmaris longus tendon (a small hand tendon not everyone has) is linked to the condition. Researchers used simple hand tests and ultrasound to check for the tendon. The goal is to understand if…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can adding radiation to immunotherapy help advanced cancer patients? new study explores safety and 'Abscopal' effects
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 42 adults with advanced solid tumors who were already on or about to start checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy and also needed palliative radiotherapy for symptom relief. Researchers wanted to see if the combination was safe (less than 30% severe side effects)…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can a simple test predict who will respond to this sarcoma drug?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to find biological markers that can predict whether the drug trabectedin will work in patients with certain types of soft-tissue sarcoma. Researchers will collect tumor biopsies and blood samples from 29 participants before and during treatment. The goal is to use…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Should you remove your face bandage after 6 hours? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether removing a wound dressing just 6 hours after facial skin surgery is better than keeping it covered for 7 days. 144 adults with benign skin lesions like moles or cysts were randomly assigned to one of the two methods. Researchers checked for swelling, red…
Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 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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French study tracks Real-World use of oral azacitidine for AML in remission
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study collected real-world data from 112 adults in France with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who were in remission and taking oral azacitidine as maintenance therapy. The goal was to describe patient characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes like relapse and…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Major MDS study tracks 2,115 patients to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study enrolled over 2,100 people with or suspected of having myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a group of blood disorders. Researchers collected medical data, blood, and tissue samples over time to track how the disease develops and progresses. The goal was to creat…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Leg cancer surgery recovery tracked in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 100 people who had surgery to remove bone or soft tissue tumors in their leg or pelvis. Researchers measured how independent they became in daily activities and how well their joints moved during the first six months after surgery. The goal was simply to descr…
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Could a Radiation-Free MRI replace risky scans for kids with cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a special MRI technique called diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI-MRI) can safely and accurately stage sarcomas in children without using radiation. 98 children with bone or soft-tissue sarcomas received DWI-MRI scans, and researchers compared the results to st…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Your skin type may predict how well you heal after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 173 Chinese patients to see if their skin type (based on the Baumann Skin Type system) affects how well they heal and scar after facial surgery for benign growths like moles or cysts. Researchers checked wound healing at 7 days and scar quality at 90 days usi…
Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New study aims to prevent breathing complications after kids' sleep apnea surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tracked 132 children with obstructive sleep apnea who had their tonsils removed. Researchers recorded how many had breathing problems after surgery, especially those with other health issues. The goal was to create a simple flowchart to help doctors decide wh…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Which donor search strategy saves more lives?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 1,753 patients needing a stem cell transplant for blood cancers or other serious blood disorders. Researchers compared two strategies: first searching for a matched unrelated donor, then trying an alternative donor if needed, versus going straight to an alter…
Sponsor: Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Leukemia cells may hide in frozen ovarian tissue, small study warns
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study looked at ovarian tissue from 9 young women with acute myeloid leukemia who had it frozen to preserve fertility before a stem cell transplant. Researchers checked the frozen tissue for any leftover leukemia cells. The goal was to see if the tissue might be safe t…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Blood test could tailor leukemia drug dosing
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study looked at 20 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who were not healthy enough for strong chemotherapy. They received a standard combination of azacitidine and venetoclax. Researchers measured venetoclax levels in the blood at several time points to see if tho…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 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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Scientists investigate metabolism in kids with rare genetic syndrome
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how children with Noonan syndrome process energy and sugar. Researchers measured insulin sensitivity in 20 children with the condition to see if they have unique metabolic traits. The goal was to better understand the disease, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Scientists unravel the mystery of menstrual cramps and pain relief
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 183 women with menstrual pain to understand why it happens and how naproxen (a common painkiller) relieves it. Using MRI scans, researchers measured uterine activity, blood flow, and oxygen levels before and after taking naproxen or a placebo. The goal is to …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Endeavor Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Real-World data reveals gaps in bone cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the medical records of 545 patients with bone tumors that had spread (metastatic). The goal was to see how these patients were treated in real life and what their outcomes were. The study focused on three types of bone tumors: osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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PET scans may help guide chemo for rare abdominal cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether PET scans can detect early response to chemotherapy in people with retroperitoneal sarcoma, a rare cancer in the abdomen. 18 participants received extra PET scans before and after their first chemo cycle. The goal was to see if PET could predict tumor sh…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock genetic secrets of rare bone cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created a registry and biobank for people with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, and their family members. Researchers collected genetic samples from 362 participants to compare genes of those with and without the disease. The goal is to better understand what causes o…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Virtual reality test reveals hidden memory damage in cured Cushing's patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether people who have been cured of Cushing's disease for at least a year still have memory problems. Researchers used a special virtual reality test to check memory, along with standard tests. The goal was to better understand these lasting effects and imp…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Real-World italian study tracks vyxeos Liposomal's impact on Tough-to-Treat AML
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed 113 adults in Italy with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) linked to prior cancer therapy or bone marrow problems. All participants received Vyxeos liposomal as part of their normal care. Researchers tracked how many achieved complete remission without detectable d…
Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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AI boosts cancer diagnosis speed in small study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors diagnose a rare blood cancer called acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) more quickly and accurately. Ten doctors reviewed bone marrow samples with and without AI assistance. The goal was to see if AI improves …
Sponsor: Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Can we predict who bounces back after a bone marrow transplant?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 126 people aged 60 and older who had a bone marrow transplant for blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. Researchers measured physical abilities, mental health, and stress levels before and after transplant to find traits that help people recover better. Th…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Leukemia study checks if current treatments still work well
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the medical records of 400 adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia called core binding factor (CBF) leukemia. Researchers wanted to see how well current treatments work and what factors affect outcomes, such as genetic mutations and signs o…
Sponsor: Acute Leukemia French Association • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Fibroid location linked to changes in uterine blood flow
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the location of uterine fibroids affects blood flow in the uterine artery. Researchers used ultrasound to measure blood flow in 185 women with fibroids and compared results based on fibroid location. They found that fibroids located within the uterine mus…
Sponsor: Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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COVID-19 blood clot risk in MPN patients under microscope
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 552 adults with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) who also had COVID-19. Researchers wanted to see how often these patients developed blood clots, like pulmonary embolism. The goal was to understand what factors make COVID-19 worse for people with …
Sponsor: FROM- Fondazione per la Ricerca Ospedale di Bergamo- ETS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:17 UTC
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Surgeons try High-Tech goggles to spot hidden tumors during keyhole surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested whether augmented reality (AR) can help surgeons during laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids or adenomyosis. AR overlays images from pre-surgery scans onto the live video feed, potentially making it easier to see and remove benign tumors. Forty pa…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:26 UTC
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Blood cancer study seeks markers to match patients with best immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study analyzed data from 249 adults with blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia who received immunotherapy. The goal was to find markers—such as patient history or lab results—that could predict who will respond well and who might have severe side effects. By ide…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:43 UTC
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Real-World data on HydroPearl embolization through the wrist
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed registry study collected real-world data on 99 patients receiving HydroPearl microspheres to block blood flow to conditions like uterine fibroids, arteriovenous malformations, hypervascular tumors, and benign prostatic hyperplasia. The procedure was done through th…
Sponsor: Terumo Medical Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:23 UTC
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Gene clues may predict blood cancer outcomes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study enrolled 349 people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) to see how certain gene mutations affect survival. Researchers collected blood samples at diagnosis and tracked patients over time. The goal was to understand which mutations are linked to better or worse outcome…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:50 UTC