Digestive system cancer
MONDO:0002516A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving any part of the digestive system.
Also known as: GI tumor, GI tumour, cancer of digestive system, digestive system cancer, gastrointestinal system cancer, malignant digestive system neoplasm, malignant gastrointestinal neoplasm, malignant gastrointestinal system neoplasm
9463 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 267 tagged with Digestive system cancer itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Digestive system cancer
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Digestive system carcinoma 25 trials · 4,876 incl. sub-types
16 sub-types
- Carcinoma of liver and intrahepatic biliary tract 36 trials · 1,455 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Colorectal carcinoma 305 trials · 1,166 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Exocrine pancreatic carcinoma 205 trials · 1,033 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastric carcinoma 92 trials · 554 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma 506 trials
- Carcinoma of esophagus 75 trials · 504 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Carcinoma of pharynx 3 trials · 455 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Oral cavity carcinoma 16 trials · 200 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Small intestine carcinoma 19 trials · 105 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gallbladder carcinoma 40 trials · 48 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intestine carcinoma in situ 0 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pancreatic endocrine carcinoma 12 trials Sub-types →
- Digestive system mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinoma 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Carcinoma of floor of mouth 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Maxillary sinus carcinoma 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ameloblastic carcinoma 0 trials
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Intestinal cancer 25 trials · 2,786 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Colorectal cancer 1,767 trials · 2,697 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Small intestine cancer 8 trials · 118 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Anal canal cancer 22 trials · 44 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intestine carcinoma in situ 0 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Colorectal Kaposi sarcoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Gastric intestinal type adenocarcinoma 0 trials
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Liver cancer 254 trials · 1,700 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Carcinoma of liver and intrahepatic biliary tract 36 trials · 1,455 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Biliary tract cancer 240 trials · 614 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Liver sarcoma 1 trial · 10 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Liver lymphoma 1 trial Sub-types →
- Calcifying nested epithelial stromal tumor of the liver 0 trials
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Malignant pancreatic neoplasm 899 trials · 1,444 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Malignant exocrine pancreas neoplasm 4 trials · 1,053 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pancreatic endocrine carcinoma 12 trials Sub-types →
- Pancreas lymphoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Pancreas sarcoma 0 trials
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Gastric cancer 724 trials · 1,034 incl. sub-types
9 sub-types
- Gastric carcinoma 92 trials · 554 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cardia cancer 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Diffuse gastric cancer 3 trials
- Gastric lymphoma 1 trial · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastric leiomyosarcoma 0 trials
- Gastric liposarcoma 0 trials
- Malignant gastric germ cell tumor 0 trials Sub-types →
- Malignant gastric granular cell tumor 0 trials
- Pylorus cancer 0 trials Sub-types →
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Esophageal cancer 408 trials · 787 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Carcinoma of esophagus 75 trials · 504 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant neoplasm of thoracic esophagus 3 trials
- Esophageal melanoma 1 trial
- Malignant neoplasm of cervical esophagus 1 trial
- Esophagus lymphoma 0 trials
- Esophagus sarcoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Malignant neoplasm of abdominal esophagus 0 trials
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Pharynx cancer 10 trials · 495 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Oropharynx cancer 149 trials · 279 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant tumor of nasopharynx 9 trials · 213 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma 5 trials · 203 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hypopharynx cancer 50 trials · 100 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pharyngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma 0 trials
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Oral cavity cancer 42 trials · 288 incl. sub-types
11 sub-types
- Oral cavity carcinoma 16 trials · 200 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Salivary gland cancer 62 trials · 81 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tongue cancer 26 trials · 35 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lip cancer 12 trials · 15 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cheek mucosa cancer 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gingival cancer 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hard palate cancer 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Retromolar area cancer 1 trial
- Soft palate cancer 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Oral rhabdomyosarcoma 0 trials
- Vestibule of mouth cancer 0 trials Sub-types →
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Gastroesophageal cancer 157 trials
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Gallbladder cancer 73 trials · 106 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Gallbladder carcinoma 40 trials · 48 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gallbladder melanoma 1 trial
- Gallbladder lymphoma 0 trials
- Gallbladder sarcoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Neurofibroma of gallbladder 0 trials
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Gastrointestinal lymphoma 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Gastric lymphoma 1 trial · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Small intestine lymphoma 3 trials Sub-types →
- Liver lymphoma 1 trial Sub-types →
- Colorectal lymphoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Esophagus lymphoma 0 trials
- Gallbladder lymphoma 0 trials
- Pancreas lymphoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Splenic manifestation of hairy cell leukemia 0 trials
- Splenic manifestation of prolymphocytic leukemia 0 trials
- Tonsillar lymphoma 0 trials
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Jaw cancer 1 trial · 5 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Maxillary sinus carcinoma 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Mandibular cancer 1 trial
- Retromolar area cancer 1 trial
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Digestive system melanoma 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Rectum malignant melanoma 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Esophageal melanoma 1 trial
- Gallbladder melanoma 1 trial
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Malignant tumor of floor of mouth 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Carcinoma of floor of mouth 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Spleen cancer 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma 2 trials
- Small intestinal mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma 0 trials
- Spleen angiosarcoma 0 trials
- Splenic manifestation of leukemia 0 trials Sub-types →
- Tonsillar lymphoma 0 trials
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Custom-Built immune cells take aim at a notorious cancer mutation
Cure OngoingResearchers are testing a new cell therapy called CRTKVA11-03 in people with advanced solid tumors that carry a specific KRAS G12V mutation and a matching immune marker called HLA-A*11:01. The treatment uses each patient's own T cells, engineered to recognize and attack cancer ce…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Corregene Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immunotherapy alone eliminate stomach tumors and spare patients surgery?
Cure OngoingResearchers are testing whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, tremelimumab and durvalumab, can treat MSI-high gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer without immediate surgery. The trial enrolls adults with resectable tumors and gives the drugs before a planned op…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immunotherapy wipe out stomach cancer before surgery?
Cure PausedThis trial tests whether giving immunotherapy drugs before surgery can completely eliminate tumors in patients with a specific type of stomach or gastro-esophageal junction cancer that has a high number of genetic mutations. Participants will receive either one drug (zimberelimab…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a short burst of radiation plus triple chemotherapy wipe out rectal cancer before surgery?
Cure OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a short course of radiation followed by a powerful three-drug chemotherapy regimen (FOLFOXIRI) can completely eliminate tumors in people with locally advanced rectal cancer before they undergo surgery. The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 70 w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a vaccine stop stomach cancer from coming back?
Cure OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a therapeutic cancer vaccine called AST-301 can safely train the immune system to fight HER2-expressing gastric cancer cells. The study enrolls people with stage II or III gastric cancer who have already had surgery and completed standard adj…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Aston Sci. Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vaccine stop colon cancer before it starts?
Vaccine OngoingThis study tests a vaccine that helps the body's immune system recognize and attack advanced colon polyps, which can turn into cancer. About 110 people who have had these polyps removed will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The goal is to see if the vaccine boosts immune …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a DNA vaccine train the immune system to hunt down HER3-Positive cancers?
Vaccine OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests an investigational DNA vaccine called pING-hHER3FL in people whose solid tumors have been surgically removed. The vaccine carries the genetic code for the HER3 protein, which is found on many cancer types, and aims to trigger a targeted immune response ag…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Herbert Lyerly • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single dose of radiation during surgery improve pancreatic cancer outcomes?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor area during surgery is safe for people with localized pancreatic cancer. Participants first receive standard chemotherapy and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), then at the time of surg…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One patient keeps receiving experimental colorectal cancer drug pair
Disease control Expanded access (ended)This expanded access program provides continued treatment with CA102N plus lonsurf to a single patient with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer. The patient had already completed at least 12 cycles of the same combination in an earlier clinical study. Expanded access allows …
Sponsor: Holy Stone Healthcare Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a hyaluronic acid drug combo outperform bevacizumab in Hard-to-Treat colon cancer?
Disease control PausedResearchers are testing whether adding an experimental drug called CA102N to the chemotherapy TAS-102 helps control metastatic colorectal cancer better than adding bevacizumab to TAS-102. The trial enrolls about 100 adults whose cancer has grown after standard chemotherapy. Parti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Holy Stone Healthcare Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an AI eye guide surgeons to safer, faster cancer removal?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an artificial intelligence system called ADTPS that helps doctors remove early-stage esophageal cancer or precancerous lesions using a scope. The AI analyzes live images during the procedure and overlays a suggested cutting path on the screen. Half of the partici…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Freezing tumors to boost cancer treatment: early trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a freezing treatment called cryotherapy, given before and during standard chemoradiation, for people with locally advanced esophageal cancer. The main goal is to find the safest number of cryotherapy sessions. Researchers will also check if the freezi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells take on tough tumors in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized cell therapy (TIL injection) for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, grown in a lab, to fight the cancer. The main goal is to check safety, and the study wi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs and radiation aims to boost stomach cancer treatment before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests whether giving a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) along with chemotherapy and radiation therapy before surgery can help treat stomach cancer that can be surgically removed. The study includes 32 participants and primarily lo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug combo enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called denikitug, alone or with another drug (zimberelimab), in 416 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drugs shrink tumors…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug outperform chemotherapy in Tough-to-Treat nasopharyngeal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial compares an experimental drug called YL201 with standard chemotherapy in people whose nasopharyngeal carcinoma has returned or spread and no longer responds to PD-(L)1 inhibitors and at least two prior chemotherapy regimens. About 400 participants will receiv…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called SKB264 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells. The trial includes over 1,400 participants with various …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Klus Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on rare salivary gland and colon cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called RGT-61159 in about 105 people with two types of cancer that have come back or stopped responding to treatment: adenoid cystic carcinoma (a rare salivary gland cancer) and colorectal cancer. The main goals are to c…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Rgenta Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy added to standard treatment aims to stop esophageal cancer from returning
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab to chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy before surgery helps people with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The trial enrolls adults with resectable tumors who have not received prior treatm…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Zhigang Li • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancer mutation in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ARV-806 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The drug aims to break down the mutated protein that helps tumors grow. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose in small groups, then testing that …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Arvinas Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation boosts liver size, paving way for cancer surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with liver cancer who need surgery but don't have enough healthy liver left. Doctors use a special radiation treatment (Y90) to help the liver grow larger. Once the liver is big enough, patients can have surgery to remove the cancer. The study compares st…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stomach cancer: targeted combo therapy enters final trial phase
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ASKB589 combined with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread. The trial includes 780 participants whose tumors have a specific marker (CLDN18.2). The goal is to see …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AskGene Pharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill that starves tumors of oxygen help fight advanced cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called belzutifan in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Belzutifan works by blocking a protein (HIF-2α) that tumors use to survive in low-oxygen conditions. The main goal is to f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a DNA repair blocker), and cediranib (a blood vessel growth blocker)—in different combinations for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer. The phase 1 part finds safe doses, and the phase …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virus therapy joins Chemo-Radiation in fight against rectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment called NG-350A, a virus designed to stimulate the immune system inside tumors, combined with standard chemoradiotherapy for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The study aims to see if this combination can improve the chance of…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Akamis Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called erdafitinib in people whose cancers have extra copies of the FGFR gene. The drug blocks a faulty protein that helps cancer grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from getting worse. About 35 adults with advanced or hard-t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug BNT314 enters first human safety trial
Disease control OngoingThis study is the first time BNT314 is being tested in humans. It aims to see if the drug is safe for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. About 41 participants will receive different doses to find the highest dose that is still safe and …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing the safety and best dose of a combination of three drugs—entinostat, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if this mix can help the immune system fight cancer more eff…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control PausedThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment called RPCAR01 for people with advanced liver cancer that has not responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a protein call…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a shorter radiation course beat anal cancer?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a shorter course of radiation therapy, given alongside standard chemotherapy, can effectively treat high-risk anal cancer. The standard treatment typically requires about 6 weeks of daily radiation, which can be a heavy burden for patients. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Vermont Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could guide stronger chemo for colon cancer
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether a blood test that detects tiny amounts of tumor DNA can guide chemotherapy after surgery for early colon cancer. The trial compares two chemotherapy regimens: an intensive one called FOLFOXIRI and a standard one called CAPOX. They want to see if th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fundación para la Investigación del Hospital Clínico de Valencia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted pill takes aim at rare cancer mutations
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug osimertinib in 19 patients with advanced cancers (like lymphoma or solid tumors) that have specific EGFR mutations. Osimertinib is a pill that blocks the faulty EGFR protein, which can help stop tumor growth. The study aims to see if the dru…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tested the safety and best dose of two drugs—riluzole and sorafenib—given together to people with advanced solid tumors or melanoma that had spread and stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the highest safe dose and see if the comb…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Sugar-Coated proteins on cancer cells
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental oral drug called PhOx430 in people with advanced solid tumors, including glioblastoma and triple-negative breast cancer. The trial has two parts: first, they give increasing doses to small groups to find a safe dose and watch for side effec…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Phost'In Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, candonilimab and LM-302, in people with advanced biliary tract cancer that has stopped responding to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or control the disease. About 78 part…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining valemetostat tosylate with two different antibody-drug conjugates (T-DXd or Dato-DXd) is safe and effective for people with advanced solid tumors. About 210 adults with at least one measurable tumor will receive the drugs orally…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation boost may improve rectal cancer treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving a higher, targeted radiation dose to the main tumor and nearby lymph nodes can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. About 128 adults whose cancer has not spread beyond the pelvis will receive either standard radiation or…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can spreading out radiation beat a single dose for brain tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial tests whether giving radiation in three smaller doses (FSRS) works better than a single large dose (SRS) for cancer that has spread to the brain. About 269 adults with lung, breast, melanoma, kidney, or gastrointestinal cancers will be randomly assigned to on…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to preserve immune checkpoint while fighting cancer
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental antibody called ONC-392 in people with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma. The trial gives ONC-392 alone or with pembrolizumab, an approved immunotherapy, to see what doses are safe and how the body pro…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation plus immunotherapy: a new hope for advanced head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial compares the standard immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab alone versus pembrolizumab plus radiation therapy in 290 patients with metastatic head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if adding radiation improves overall survival. Participants receive pembrolizumab…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Freezing therapy offers new hope for tough Barrett's cases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a freezing device (CryoBalloon) to treat Barrett's esophagus that hasn't improved after multiple standard heat treatments. About 70 adults with precancerous changes in the esophagus will receive the freezing therapy. The goal is to safely remove all abnormal tiss…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough pancreatic cancer: drug duo tested
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, BXCL701 and pembrolizumab, in 22 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if this treatment can stop the cancer from growing for at least 18 weeks. Participants must have already tried one prior treatm…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny trial tests Radiation-Immunotherapy cocktail for tough bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tested a combination of focused radiation and an immunotherapy drug called bintrafusp alfa in just 2 patients with advanced bile duct cancer that had spread. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combo could help control the cancer. The study …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in battling recurrent ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a combination of two drugs, veliparib and topotecan, in 88 patients with solid tumors or ovarian cancer that returned after initial treatment. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the drugs shrink tumors. While the treatment aims to control the …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could chemo before surgery boost gallbladder cancer survival?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving chemotherapy both before and after surgery helps people with stage II-III gallbladder cancer live longer compared to the usual approach of only giving chemo after surgery. About 186 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Th…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less be more? new trial tests gentler treatment for anal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a lower dose of chemotherapy plus radiation can work as well as the standard dose for early-stage anal cancer. The study includes 252 adults with T1-2N0M0 anal cancer. The goal is to see if the gentler approach controls the disease while imp…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy before surgery shows promise for certain colorectal cancers
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before surgery can improve outcomes for people with high-risk stage 2 or stage 3 colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic feature called mismatch repair deficiency. About 88 participants will receive p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo shows promise for advanced liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) as a first treatment for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 111 participants will receive the drugs to see how safe they are and whether they shrink tum…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug duo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining two drugs, atezolizumab and bevacizumab, can shrink rare solid tumors like appendix cancer, anal cancer, and mesothelioma. About 133 participants with various rare cancers will receive the drugs intravenously. The goal is to see if the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with liver cancer: international trial tests smarter chemo combos
Disease control OngoingThis study tests different combinations of chemotherapy drugs, along with surgery, for children and young adults with two types of liver cancer: hepatoblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. The goal is to see which combinations work best to stop tumor growth and improve survival.…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation plus chemotherapy may boost survival in stomach and esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing whether adding radiotherapy to standard chemotherapy improves survival in patients with HER2 negative esophageal or gastric cancer that has spread to a few other spots in the body (oligometastatic). About 314 participants will receive either chemot…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo before liver surgery shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether giving two drugs—atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) and bevacizumab (which blocks blood vessel growth)—before surgery can help prevent liver cancer from returning. The study enrolled 16 adults with resectable liver cancer. The main goals are to…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug cocktail aims to boost liver cancer fight
Disease control CancelledThis pilot study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drugs cemiplimab (with or without fianlimab) after a standard liver cancer procedure called Y90 radioembolization can help control hepatocellular carcinoma. About 20 adults with liver cancer will be randomly assigned to one …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combos tested to improve lymphoma control in younger patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three different chemotherapy combinations in people aged 70 or younger with newly diagnosed mantle cell lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. The goal is to see if adding a targeted drug called acalabrutinib to standard chemo improves how well the cancer responds. Ar…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 'See and Treat' combo targets tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a two-part approach for people with advanced pancreatic cancer. First, a special scan identifies cancer cells. Then, a targeted radioactive treatment is given to destroy those cells. The goal is to check safety and find the right dose in 30 participan…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat throat cancer
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether adding the targeted therapy cabozantinib to a standard immunotherapy combination (nivolumab and ipilimumab) can better control advanced nasopharyngeal cancer that has returned or spread. About 50 adults whose cancer worsened after platinum chemotherapy an…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to fight metastatic anal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) helps people with metastatic anal cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 205 adults with inoperable or recurrent anal cancer …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA vaccine trial aims to train immune system against hepatitis c
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a DNA vaccine called INO-8000, given with an immune booster, to see if it can help people with chronic hepatitis C fight the virus. The study involves 33 participants and focuses on safety and finding the best dose. The vaccine is delivered through in…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to outsmart pancreatic Cancer's defenses
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two experimental drugs (elraglusib and losartan) to standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX) can prevent metastatic pancreatic cancer from becoming resistant to treatment. About 70 adults with untreated, advanced pancreatic cancer will receive the combin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Colin D. Weekes, M.D., PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Dual-Action antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug, RO7247669, that targets two immune system checkpoints (PD-1 and LAG-3) to help the body fight cancer. About 170 adults with advanced solid tumors (including melanoma, lung cancer, and esophageal cancer) who have run out of standard options…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle pancreatic cancer in patients with inherited gene mutations
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the drug veliparib to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in people with advanced pancreatic cancer who have BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 gene mutations. The study has two parts: one com…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Five days of radiation instead of weeks: a new test for head and neck cancer
Disease control CancelledResearchers are testing a shorter radiation schedule for people with head and neck cancer who have had surgery. Standard radiation after surgery often takes several weeks, but this trial gives five treatments over five days. The study enrolls 50 adults with high-risk features, su…
Sponsor: All India Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Aspirin may help prevent return of precancerous esophagus condition
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether taking aspirin can prevent Barrett's esophagus from returning after it has been successfully removed with radiofrequency ablation. Researchers will measure levels of a protein linked to Barrett's in tissue samples from 21 participants over 12 mont…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called TTX-080, which blocks a protein (HLA-G) that tumors use to hide from the immune system. The study will give TTX-080 alone or combined with other cancer drugs (pembrolizumab, cetuximab, or FOLFIRI plus cetuximab) to abo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tizona Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs, atezolizumab and cabozantinib, in 30 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Researchers will al…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Drug-Radiation combo outsmart Treatment-Resistant colorectal cancer?
Disease control CancelledThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining an experimental drug called S-531011 with a precise radiation technique known as RadScopal can help control metastatic colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The study enrolls about 30 adults with advanced dis…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tested the safety and best dose of two drugs, ixabepilone and temsirolimus, given together to adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed. The goal was to find a dose that limits side effects while potentially killing more canc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune drug shows promise in early trial for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called TransCon IL-2 β/γ, which aims to boost the immune system to fight cancer. It is given alone or with other treatments like pembrolizumab (Keytruda) or chemotherapy. The trial includes 320 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Oncology Division A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after Chemo-Radiation may keep anal cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after standard combined modality therapy (chemo and radiation) can improve outcomes for patients with high-risk stage IIB-IIIC anal cancer. About 344 participants will receive nivolumab or a placebo. The m…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug JZP815 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study is testing a new drug called JZP815 in people with advanced or spreading solid tumors that have specific changes in the MAPK pathway. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. About 332 adults who h…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device aims to prevent leaks after colon cancer surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device called ColoSeal ICD that is placed inside the colon after surgery to divert stool away from the surgical connection. The goal is to see if it is safe and feasible in 90 adults with rectal or rectosigmoid cancer. The device stays in place for about 10 day…
Sponsor: Averto Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could guide chemo for throat cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a blood test for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA can help doctors choose the best chemotherapy after standard radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer. About 685 patients will first receive standard chemoradiation. Then, based on whether EBV DNA is still detectab…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BAY 1895344 combined with standard chemotherapy (irinotecan or topotecan) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially small cell lung cancer, poorly differentiated neuroendocrine cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The goal is to fin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves take aim at pancreatic tumors: new trial tests HIFU
Disease control PausedThis trial tests a procedure called High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: first, checking how safe the procedure is, and second, seeing if it helps patients live longer. About 26 part…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy before surgery shows promise for certain cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving immunotherapy before surgery can help people with MSI/dMMR tumors. The goal is to shrink or eliminate the tumor before it is removed, potentially improving survival. The trial includes adults with localized, resectable cancers such as colorectal, g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug GEN1042 tested in japanese cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called GEN1042, which aims to help the immune system fight cancer. It is being tested alone or with other cancer drugs in 42 Japanese adults with advanced solid tumors. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo aims to starve and block cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tested two oral drugs, cediranib and selumetinib, in 19 people with advanced solid tumors (including melanoma) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. Cediranib works by cutting off blood supply to tumors, while selumetinib blocks a key growth s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy boosts chemo before stomach cancer surgery in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug serplulimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery helps patients with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. About 116 participants will receive either the combo or chemo alone for three cycles before…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets Hard-to-Treat esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug cixutumumab to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) can help people with advanced esophageal or stomach-junction cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 94 adults whose cancer has spread and who have already tried one treatmen…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo aims to tackle tough colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 study tests whether adding leronlimab to standard chemotherapy and a targeted drug can shrink tumors or improve survival in people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (MSS mCRC) that has not responded to prior treatments. About 66 adults will receive o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: CytoDyn, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tested a combination of three drugs (gemcitabine, dasatinib, and erlotinib) in 19 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The main goal was to find the safest dose and look at side effects. Researchers also…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a malaria drug help fight cancer? early trial tests new combo
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two drugs together—MK-2206 and hydroxychloroquine—in people with advanced solid tumors, melanoma, kidney, or prostate cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how the combination affects cancer cell growth. About 62 participants will take b…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized dosing of cancer drug pazopanib tested in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests the drug pazopanib (Votrient) in 54 patients with advanced solid tumors that have spread or not responded to other treatments. Pazopanib works by blocking blood vessel growth that tumors need. Researchers aim to find the best dose that balances effectiven…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control PausedThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called CA-4948 combined with standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) in people with pancreatic cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called M9466, a PARP1 inhibitor, alone or combined with other drugs in 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and how the body processes the drug. Researchers …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to stop pancreatic Cancer's return after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding a personalized cancer vaccine (autogene cevumeran) and an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) to standard chemotherapy (mFOLFIRINOX) can keep pancreatic cancer from coming back after surgery. About 260 people whose tumors were completely remo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat brain and bile duct cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called olaparib in people with advanced cancers (like brain tumors, bile duct cancer, or other solid tumors) that have a specific gene change called IDH1 or IDH2 mutation. The drug works by blocking an enzyme that cancer cells need to grow. About 89 partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new immunotherapy combo make stomach tumors disappear before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether adding an experimental immunotherapy (QL1706) to a standard chemotherapy regimen (DOS) before surgery can help people with locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The goal is to see if the combination can completely eliminate th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yongxu Jia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple attack on HER2-Positive stomach cancer: can chemo, targeted therapy and immunotherapy shrink tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether combining FLOT chemotherapy, trastuzumab and toripalimab before and after surgery helps people with HER2-positive stomach or esophagogastric junction cancer. The trial enrolls about 30 adults with locally advanced, operable tumors. Participants rec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yu jiren • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemoradiation for people with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer. About 64 participants will receive the combination to see if it is safe and effective. The goal is to improve cancer control withou…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could catch colon Cancer's return before it starts
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a simple blood test can find tiny bits of cancer DNA left after surgery and chemotherapy for stage III colon cancer. If the test is positive, patients may get extra treatment with chemotherapy or immunotherapy to try to wipe out any remaining cancer ce…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Second chance: blood test guides retreatment for tough colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with a certain genetic type of advanced colorectal cancer (BRAF V600E) who previously benefited from a specific drug combination (encorafenib plus cetuximab). Researchers want to see if giving these drugs again, guided by a blood test that looks for cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to tame Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental oral drug (E7727) combined with another oral drug (decitabine) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to at least two prior treatments. The main goals are to find the safest dose and understand side effects. Up to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two targeted drugs (vismodegib and erlotinib) with or without a standard chemotherapy drug (gemcitabine) in people with advanced pancreatic cancer or other solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to find the s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer: immunotherapy combo under trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial compares two first-line treatments for people with a specific genetic subtype of metastatic colorectal cancer (dMMR/MSI-H). One group receives the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab alone, while the other gets atezolizumab combined with chemotherapy (FOLFOX) and…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo make pancreatic cancer surgery more effective?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called SHR-1701 to a standard chemotherapy regimen can improve outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer that is resectable or borderline resectable. Participants receive the combination before surgery, with the goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs and procedure shows promise for liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a mix of three drugs (durvalumab, bevacizumab, tremelimumab) plus a procedure called TACE (which delivers chemotherapy beads to the liver) in people with advanced liver or bile duct cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can stop the cancer from growing f…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help cancer patients kick the habit?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether a smartphone app called Quit2Heal can help cancer patients stop smoking better than the standard QuitGuide app. The study involves 427 adults with cancer who smoke and are interested in quitting. Participants use one of the two apps to get suppo…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in shrinking liver tumors before surgery
Disease control PausedThis trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug durvalumab along with standard chemotherapy before surgery can shrink high-risk liver cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) and reduce the amount of tissue that needs to be removed. About 27 patients with resectable tumors will receive…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs—trastuzumab deruxtecan (a targeted chemotherapy) and ceralasertib (a drug that may block cancer cell repair)—in people with advanced solid tumors that have a HER2 mutation. The study has two parts: first, finding the sa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called ICT01, a lab-made antibody, in 292 people with advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given alone or with another cancer drug (Keytruda). The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug ca…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: ImCheck Therapeutics, an Ipsen company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tumors in patients with organ failure
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of a drug called veliparib when given with two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed. It includes patients who also have liver or kidney probl…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial tests best timing for chemo in pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether giving chemotherapy before and after surgery (perioperative) works better than giving it only after surgery (adjuvant) for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed. The study involves 358 participants and uses a combination of four chem…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virus therapy joins Chemo-Radiation in fight against esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding a cancer-killing virus called OBP-301 to standard chemotherapy and radiation is safe for people with advanced esophageal or gastroesophageal cancer who cannot have surgery. The virus is designed to infect and destroy tumor cells. Sixtee…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug duo shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called ONO-4578, both on its own and together with another experimental drug, ONO-4538, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The study also includes separate groups for people with gastric cancer or colorectal cance…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized cancer attack: new trial matches drugs to tumor genes
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether giving cancer drugs based on a tumor's genetic makeup can help people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. About 920 participants will receive a drug or drug combination tailored to their tumor's specific g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sequencing immunotherapy before chemo boost stomach cancer outcomes?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab first, followed by a combination of ramucirumab and paclitaxel, can shrink tumors and delay progression in people with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. The study enrolls…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Harry H Yoon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for hard-to-treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan, alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called HER2. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control these cancers. About 127 adults with tumors that cannot be removed by s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive drug seek out and attack solid tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis early trial tests a radioactive drug called MNPR-101-PCTA-177Lu in adults with advanced solid tumors, including bladder, breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. Participants receive three equal doses by IV over two 12-week cycles. The main goal is to find a safe dose and under…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Monopar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called LM-108, given alone or with another immunotherapy (toripalimab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, then expanding to see …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: LaNova Medicines Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced liver cancer: immunotherapy cocktails under study
Disease control OngoingThis clinical trial is testing several combinations of immunotherapy drugs to see if they can shrink or control advanced liver cancer. The study is for people with a type of liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. Partic…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an antimalarial drug boost immunotherapy against colorectal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding dihydroartemisinin, a malaria drug, to a standard chemotherapy plus immunotherapy combo can shrink or eliminate colorectal tumors in people whose cancer has not spread widely or has returned after first-line treatment. The goal is to make surgery m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mRNA vaccine shows promise in fighting solid tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental mRNA-based cancer vaccine (mRNA-4157) in 161 people with solid tumors. The vaccine is designed to train the immune system to attack cancer cells. Some participants receive the vaccine alone, while others get it with the immunotherapy d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy cocktail make rectal tumors disappear before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving pembrolizumab, bevacizumab, and chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a common type of locally advanced rectal cancer. The cancer must be microsatellite stable, which typically does not respond well to immunothera…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced tumors: drug trial targets untreated patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called INCB099280 in 73 people with advanced solid tumors who have not received immunotherapy before. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and to check for side effects. The study focuses on safety and how well the drug works in the short t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug saruparib enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug, saruparib, in 41 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, how it interacts with other common medications, and how well different pill versions wor…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could cutting vitamin B6 boost cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether a diet very low in vitamin B6 can make immunotherapy work better for people with solid tumors. About 20 adults aged 18-80 will follow this special diet for 6 weeks while continuing their regular immunotherapy. The main goal is to check if the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Three-Drug chemo may let some rectal cancer patients skip surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial compares a three-drug chemotherapy combination (FOLFIRINOX) against standard two-drug combos (FOLFOX or CAPOX) in 783 patients with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if the stronger regimen leads to a complete disappearance of the tumor, poten…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New liposome chemo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests FF-10850, a liposome-wrapped version of the chemotherapy drug topotecan, in 96 adults with advanced solid tumors like ovarian, cervical, and Merkel cell carcinoma. The main goals are to find the safest dose and understand side effects. Researchers hop…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new gemcitabine formulation outsmart advanced solid tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests FF-10832, a liposomal version of the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine, in adults with advanced solid tumors, including biliary tract cancer, that have not responded to standard treatment or have no standard options. Researchers give the drug as an intravenou…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called LB1908, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that have been modified in the lab to recognize and attack cancer cells that have a protein called claudin 18.2 on their surface. The study includes up to 56 adults …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Legend Biotech USA Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer: experimental drug quemliclustat in Late-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called quemliclustat to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine) helps people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer. About 610 participants who have not yet received treatment for their advanc…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called MK-2870, either alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in Japanese patients with advanced solid tumors or a type of lung cancer. The main goal is to check the safety and side effects of these treatments. About 30 people will …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cocktail of immune boosters shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests whether combining several investigational immunotherapy drugs, with or without chemotherapy, can safely shrink advanced solid tumors. The study enrolls adults with cancers like non-small-cell lung cancer or triple-negative breast cancer that have progress…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive therapy vs chemotherapy: which works better for pancreatic NETs?
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two treatment approaches for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors that have spread or cannot be removed surgically. One group receives lutetium Lu 177 dotatate, a radioactive drug that targets tumor cells, while the other receives a combination of chemotherapy dru…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells tackle Hard-to-Treat KRAS cancers?
Disease control CancelledThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental cell therapy called IX001 TCR-T in adults with advanced pancreatic or colorectal cancer that has not responded to at least two standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, engineered to recognize cancer cells with KR…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pudong Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can heat make radiation more effective against head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding weekly thermotherapy, a treatment that heats the tumor and lymph nodes, to standard radiotherapy can help people with head and neck cancer who cannot receive chemotherapy. The goal is to find a safe dose of thermotherapy that does not cause severe …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug CTX-009 to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) helps adults with advanced bile duct, gallbladder, or ampullary cancer that has worsened after one prior treatment. About 168 participants will be randomly assigned to receive eith…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Compass Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal injection of dual immunotherapy plus chemotherapy targets cancer spread to brain lining
Disease control OngoingThis phase I/II trial tests a combination of two drugs given directly into the spinal fluid for people with leptomeningeal metastasis, a condition where cancer spreads to the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The drugs are QL1706, a bispecific antibody that blocks two…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer cocktail shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called futibatinib combined with standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy in people with advanced esophageal or pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and control the disease. About 53 adults who have not had prior tr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to outsmart resistant colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of chemotherapy (FOLFOX), an anti-angiogenic drug (bevacizumab), and two immunotherapies (botensilimab and balstilimab) in 20 patients with MSS metastatic colorectal cancer, a type that usually doesn't respond to immunotherapy. The …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug called IPN01194 in 36 adults with advanced solid tumours (melanoma, colorectal, pancreatic, or head and neck cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find the right dose and check if it is safe, while also looking for…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision drug shows promise for rare Gene-Driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called larotrectinib in 35 adults with advanced cancers (including lymphoma and solid tumors) that have a specific NTRK gene fusion. The drug blocks a faulty protein that tells cancer cells to grow, aiming to shrink tumors or stop them from spreading. Part…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could immunotherapy boost radiation for head and neck cancer?
Disease control PausedThis study compares standard radiation plus cisplatin against two experimental approaches: radiation with docetaxel and cetuximab, or radiation with cisplatin and the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab. About 613 patients with high-risk stage III-IV head and neck cancer will partici…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare tumors: tarlatamab trial opens
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug tarlatamab in people with advanced tumors that have a protein called DLL3. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control these tumors. About 29 adults with stage IV cancer will receive tarlatamab, and researchers will track how well it works and a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers with BRAF mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug, PF-07799933, in people aged 16 and older with advanced solid tumors that have a specific BRAF gene change. The drug is given alone or combined with other medicines like binimetinib or cetuximab. The study aims to find safe doses …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug brigimadlin tested for Long-Term use in solid tumour patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of brigimadlin, a cancer drug taken as tablets, in adults with solid tumours who have already received at least 4 cycles of it in a previous study. About 90 participants will take the drug once every 3 weeks, and doctors will monitor their…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in esophageal cancer trial
Disease control PausedThis study looks at whether adding two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, to standard chemotherapy and radiation helps people with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer before and after surgery. About 278 adults with stage II to IVA cancer will take part. The…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough colon cancer: Triple-Drug attack shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (botensilimab, balstilimab, and regorafenib) in people with a type of advanced colorectal cancer that is hard to treat (MSS type) and has worsened after standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this mix can shrink tumors or slow t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called BMS-986490, alone or with bevacizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (CEACAM5). The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and works against these cancers. About 360 participants will take part in this early-s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced stomach cancer: experimental combo targets HER2-positive tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a new drug called zanidatamab, combined with chemotherapy and sometimes another drug (tislelizumab), works better than the current standard treatment for advanced HER2-positive stomach and esophageal cancers. About 920 adults whose cancer has spread or ca…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to shrink hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new experimental drug (BI 770371) alone or with another immunotherapy (ezabenlimab) in adults with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard options. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Up to 36 participants wil…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug deliver a One-Two punch to advanced cancers?
Disease control PausedThis trial tests an experimental drug called CS5001, designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells that carry a specific marker (ROR1). It is being studied in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have progressed after standard treatments. The study will first find …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: CStone Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Last-Resort drug access opens for advanced pancreatic cancer patients
Disease control ApprovedThis program offers daraxonrasib to adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has worsened after prior treatment and who have no other good options. It is for patients who cannot join ongoing clinical trials. The goal is to provide access to this experimental drug when no sta…
Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests two experimental pills (PF-07799544 and PF-07799933) taken twice daily at home by adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific gene change called BRAF V600. The study aims to find safe doses and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. About 124 …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for hard-to-treat stomach cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called zolbetuximab that targets a protein (CLDN18.2) found in many stomach and gastroesophageal junction tumors. The drug is given alone or with chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy to see how well it controls tumor growth. The study includes 143 adults with…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program helps cancer survivors fight heart disease with exercise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a clinic program called ActivityChoice that helps cancer survivors become more physically active to lower their risk of heart disease. About 114 adult cancer survivors will be offered a choice of group in-person, group virtual, or self-monitored digital exercise …
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Proton beam plus chemo: a new hope for pancreatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) with a precise type of radiation called proton therapy for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to find the highest safe dose of…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diet and exercise may keep cancer patients stronger during chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether early, personalized nutritional support and a simple home exercise program can prevent weight loss and improve quality of life in 200 adults with lung, colorectal, ovarian, or pancreatic cancer starting palliative chemotherapy. Participants receive guidan…
Sponsor: Gødstrup Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB598 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called AB598, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 40 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, bladder, or breast cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the drug helps shr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called MRG003 in adults whose nasopharyngeal cancer has come back or spread and hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. About 238 participants will receive the drug, and researchers will…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Lepu Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—bintrafusp alfa, PDS01ADC, and entinostat—in adults with advanced HPV-related cancers (like cervical, anal, or throat cancer) or certain colon cancers that haven't responded to standard treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy shows promise against multiple advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called Cetrelimab (JNJ-63723283) in 234 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, melanoma, bladder, and colorectal cancers. The drug works by blocking PD-1, a protein that stops the immune system from attacking cancer cells. The trial has two parts…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced stomach cancer: drug cocktails under trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining new drugs with or without chemotherapy can safely control advanced stomach, GEJ, or esophageal cancer. About 332 adults with inoperable or metastatic disease will receive different treatment combinations. The goal is to find more effective optio…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy combo shrink stomach tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to two different chemotherapy regimens, given before surgery, can help people with locally advanced gastric adenocarcinoma. About 248 adults with HER2-negative stomach cancer will receive either docetaxel, oxalipl…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug combo shrink inoperable bile duct tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of three treatments—QL1706 (an immunotherapy), lenvatinib (a targeted therapy), and GEMOX (two chemotherapy drugs)—can help people with bile duct or gallbladder cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study will enroll ab…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New chemo cocktail aims to fight esophageal cancer with fewer side effects
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests different chemotherapy combinations for people with advanced stomach or esophageal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. The study compares a new liposomal form of irinotecan plus other drugs against standard treatments to see which works best at s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can aggressive tumor removal boost survival in Multi-Organ colorectal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial asks whether adding maximal tumor debulking—removing or destroying as many metastases as possible through surgery, heat ablation, chemo-embolization, or targeted radiation—to standard chemotherapy improves overall survival in people with colorectal cancer that has spre…
Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy drug boost the power of chemoradiation against anal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to the usual chemotherapy and radiation treatment can help people with locally advanced anal cancer stay cancer-free longer. The study includes about 180 adults with stage IIB–IIIC anal cancer. Partici…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Goethe University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy boost standard treatment for a Head-and-Neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a type of head-and-neck cancer. Participants will receive either toripalimab or a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can less radiation be safer for throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving radiation to a smaller area of the neck can prevent throat cancer from returning while reducing side effects. People with p16-positive oropharynx cancer (a type linked to HPV) who are getting radiation therapy may be eligible. The goal is to see if…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy drug keep liver cancer at bay after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether toripalimab, an immunotherapy drug, can help prevent liver cancer from returning after surgery. Participants are people with hepatocellular carcinoma who have a high risk of recurrence despite having had the tumor completely removed. Half will receiv…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill target Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancers? a new drug puts FGFR2 mutations to the test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug, TYRA-200, in people with advanced bile duct cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) and other solid tumors that have specific changes in the FGFR2 gene. The study aims to find a safe and effective dose and to see wheth…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tyra Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA-Guided prescribing may shield young cancer patients from harmful drug reactions
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether analyzing a child's DNA before prescribing supportive care drugs can lower the risk of serious side effects. Children with cancer or those receiving a bone marrow transplant are randomly assigned to get either standard care or prescribing guided by their …
Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug attack slow down stomach cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of trifluridine/tipiracil (Lonsurf) plus oxaliplatin, with or without the immunotherapy nivolumab, can help people with advanced HER2-negative stomach, esophageal, or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The study compares these co…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized weight loss coaching could help cancer survivors shed pounds
Disease control OngoingThis study tests different levels of a telephone-based weight loss program for cancer survivors who are overweight or obese. All participants start with a core program including written materials, a smartphone app, and optional coaching. Those who lose at least 2% of their weight…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lighter immunotherapy schedule keep advanced cancers in check?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is for people with advanced cancers who have already responded well to 6 months of standard immunotherapy. It compares continuing the same drugs at the usual frequency versus giving them every 3 months. The goal is to see if the reduced schedule can prevent cancer prog…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smart combo of drugs and radiation help some esophageal cancer patients skip surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a personalized strategy for people with resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Participants first receive a combination of chemotherapy and the immunotherapy drug sugemalimab. Those whose tumors shrink significantly then get radiation plus more i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Adding a Blood-Vessel blocker to maintenance chemo may extend control of advanced colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding bevacizumab (a drug that starves tumors by blocking new blood vessels) to standard maintenance chemotherapy helps people with metastatic colorectal cancer stay progression-free longer. About 400 adults whose disease is controlled after 4–6 …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could fewer dressing changes be safer? trial tests biweekly PICC care for chemo patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial compares changing the dressing on a PICC line (a type of central catheter) every week versus every two weeks in people with colon or pancreas cancer receiving chemotherapy. The goal is to see if less frequent changes are just as safe, with no increase in skin injuries,…
Sponsor: Institut Català d'Oncologia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in liver cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding three drugs (durvalumab, tremelimumab, and lenvatinib) to a standard liver cancer procedure called TACE can help people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 760 participants worldwide will receive either TACE alone or TACE plu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy sprayed directly into the abdomen: a new attack on stubborn cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests a new method of delivering chemotherapy for people with cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal carcinomatosis) from gastrointestinal cancers like colorectal, stomach, or pancreatic cancer. The drug, nanoliposomal irinotecan (Oni…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in japanese patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy) in Japanese patients with advanced solid tumors, including certain breast and bladder cancers. The trial has two phases: first, to find the safest dose, and second, to see how well the drug shrinks tumors. Participan…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital assistant aims to close gaps in hereditary cancer care
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests a digital tool that helps doctors and patients manage cancer risks linked to hereditary syndromes like BRCA-related breast/ovarian cancer and Lynch syndrome. The tool provides personalized recommendations during primary care visits. Researchers compare care gaps,…
Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing of chemo may boost rectal cancer remission
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving chemotherapy before or after radiation therapy works better for people with locally advanced rectal cancer that has a high risk of coming back. Participants receive the same drugs (capecitabine and oxaliplatin) but in a different order. The goal is…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune-boosting combo aims to wipe out rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) to standard chemoradiation before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. About 100 participants will receive the combination treatment, and researchers will measure how many…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets bile duct cancer that resists standard treatments
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests an oral drug called tinengotinib against standard treatments chosen by the doctor for people with advanced bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) that has a specific genetic alteration (FGFR) and has stopped responding to chemotherapy and an FGFR inhibitor…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: TransThera Sciences (Nanjing), Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors
Disease control By invitation onlyThis clinical trial is testing whether combining two drugs—capecitabine (a chemotherapy pill) and lenvatinib (a targeted therapy)—can shrink tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. The study enrolls adults aged 19 and o…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New surgical flap aims to restore swallowing and speech in obese tongue cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests a new surgical technique called the anterolateral thigh myofascial fat composite flap (ALT-MF) for repairing tongue defects after cancer surgery in obese patients (BMI 30 or higher). Traditional flaps can be too bulky in obese patients, leading to problems …
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to spare lymph nodes and boost rectal cancer outcomes
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial tests whether a modified short-course radiation that spares nearby lymph nodes, combined with chemotherapy (CAPOX) and the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab, works better than standard radiation plus chemotherapy for people with a certain type of rectal cancer …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to tackle tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs—daratumumab, a KRAS vaccine, and nivolumab—in people with advanced pancreatic cancer or non-small cell lung cancer that has not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow canc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early rectal cancer be treated without removing the rectum?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether less invasive treatments can save the rectum in people with early-stage rectal cancer. Participants receive either standard surgery (removing part of the rectum) or one of two organ-sparing approaches: short-course radiotherapy or chemoradiation (c…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight untreatable liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, as the first treatment for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study involves 214 Chinese patients and will measure safety, side effects, and how w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus injected directly into tumors shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a virus called AdAPT-001 that is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial will check if the virus is safe and whether it works better when combined wi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: EpicentRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat IDH-Mutated tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining two drugs—olaparib and durvalumab—can shrink or control solid tumors that have an IDH mutation. The study includes adults with certain brain tumors (glioma) or bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) that have not responded well to prior t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail aims to outsmart biliary cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (sintilimab and ipilimumab) plus chemotherapy (albumin-bound paclitaxel and gemcitabine) as a first treatment for people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The stu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo aims to stop liver cancer return after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether eparlitozoviril, a drug that blocks two immune checkpoints (PD-1 and CTLA-4), can prevent liver cancer from coming back after surgery in patients with microvascular invasion (MVI), a high-risk feature. About 60 participants will receive the drug …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cocktail of Liver-Directed chemo and immunotherapy targets deadly bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of liver-directed chemotherapy (irinotecan liposome plus 5-FU/LV) with targeted therapy (lenvatinib) and immunotherapy (PD-1 inhibitors) as a first treatment for advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a stomach drug help fight pancreatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether adding proglumide, a drug that blocks cholecystokinin receptors, to standard chemotherapy can improve treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer. About 30 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer will receive either proglumide or a placebo alongside …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Fasting diet may boost recovery after colon cancer surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a short-term, low-calorie diet called a fasting mimicking diet (FMD) can help patients recover better after surgery for colorectal cancer. The diet is given in cycles after the operation and is designed to be easier to follow than complete fasting. R…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Which catheter delivers better chemo to liver tumors? small trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two FDA-approved catheters used during TACE, a procedure that delivers chemotherapy directly to liver tumors. Twelve participants with liver cancer or neuroendocrine tumors will receive two TACE procedures, each using a different catheter. The goal is to see w…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New radioactive beads aim to outperform standard liver cancer therapy
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial compares a new treatment called NRT6003 (tiny radioactive beads) against the standard chemoembolization (cTACE) for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 108 participants will receive either the new beads or the standard procedure. T…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Chengdu New Radiomedicine Technology Co. LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in battling advanced head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, to standard radiation therapy can better control advanced head and neck cancer. About 34 adults with stage III or IV cancer will receive the drugs before, during, and after radiation. The goal is to see if this…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Grupo Español de Tratamiento de Tumores de Cabeza y Cuello • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a Pre-Surgery diet cut complications in esophageal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a special immune-boosting diet given before surgery can lower the risk of complications like infections and digestive issues in people with esophageal cancer. About 244 participants who have had chemotherapy and radiation will receive either the special d…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hecheng Li M.D., Ph.D • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat nasopharyngeal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) with olaparib (a PARP inhibitor) can shrink tumors in people with nasopharyngeal cancer that has become resistant to platinum-based chemotherapy. The study plans to enroll 30 adults whose cancer has …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can simple tools help cancer survivors live healthier?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests four different tools—coaching, education, text messages, and health coaching—to help cancer survivors improve their diet, physical activity, and weight. About 350 adults who have completed treatment for several cancer types will use these tools for up to 48 weeks…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New immune therapy aims to train body to attack rectal cancer cells
Disease control OngoingThis early phase trial tests a biological product mix designed to train the immune system to recognize and kill CEA-positive rectal cancer cells. The study involves 20 participants with early-stage rectal cancer (Stage 0 to IIA) who have not yet developed symptoms or metastasis. …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Han Xu, M.D., Ph.D., FAPCR, Sponsor-Investigator, IRB Chair • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug may keep esophageal cancer at bay after chemoradiation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a PD-1 inhibitor (INCMGA00012) can help prevent esophageal cancer from returning after standard chemoradiation. About 110 adults with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who completed chemoradiation without progression will be randomly ass…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Timing of chemo could be key in colon cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving chemotherapy both before and after surgery (perioperative) is better than only after surgery for people with advanced colon cancer. About 738 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The goal is to see if the perioperative ap…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in shrinking colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 pilot study is testing whether giving two immunotherapy drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, before surgery can shrink tumors in people with colorectal cancer. The trial includes 26 participants across three groups, with some receiving more doses and one group having…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer: targeted radiation therapy under study
Disease control PausedThis study tests a drug called 177Lu-DOTATATE, which delivers radiation directly to cancer cells, in people with metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer that has not responded to at least two prior treatments. Only patients whose tumors show up on a special scan are eligible. The main g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink GI cancers before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving the immune checkpoint inhibitor IMC-001 before surgery can shrink tumors in people with resectable gastric, esophageal, or liver cancer. About 48 participants will receive two cycles of the drug, then undergo surgery. The main goal is to se…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New imaging tech aims to sharpen liver cancer radiation
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a special imaging technique called KIM can help doctors deliver radiation more accurately to liver tumors. About 32 adults with liver cancer who cannot have surgery or a transplant will receive radiation with and without KIM tracking. The goal is to se…
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Tailored radiation beams aim to outsmart aggressive throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests a personalized radiation plan for people with HPV-related throat cancer that is considered high-risk. Using advanced scans (MRI and PET), doctors adjust the radiation dose to target the most aggressive parts of the tumor. The goal is to see if this approach…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug IBI343 shows promise in advanced stomach cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests a new drug called IBI343 against standard treatments for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has not responded to prior therapies. The trial includes 464 participants whose tumors have a specific marker (CLDN18.2) and lac…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Virus therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called EM-I-2024, made from a modified enterovirus, in 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed and have not responded to other treatments. The drug is given either intravenously or directly into the artery fee…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of Russia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Timing of chemo may boost survival in pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving chemotherapy both before and after surgery helps people with pancreatic cancer live longer compared to chemotherapy only after surgery. About 378 patients with resectable pancreatic cancer will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment schedules…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare liver tumors: tailored therapy trial shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests different treatment plans based on each child's risk level for two rare liver cancers: hepatoblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. About 450 children will receive chemotherapy and possibly surgery, with the goal of preventing the cancer from coming back. The app…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Zapping cancer during surgery: new rectal cancer trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor area during surgery is feasible for people with advanced or recurrent rectal cancer. About 31 participants will be randomly assigned to receive standard surgery, surgery plus a standard radiation dos…
Sponsor: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug duo aims to outsmart stubborn cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs—guadecitabine and pembrolizumab—in about 60 people with advanced solid tumours (like lung cancer) that no longer respond to standard therapies. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to save esophagus in cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing whether a combination of endoscopic surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) can safely treat early esophageal cancer without removing the esophagus. Eleven patients with stage T1b or T2 cancer who cannot or choose…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer mutation
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests two drug combinations for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. In one group, patients who haven't had treatment yet will receive the drugs IBI351 and cetuximab β plus chemotherapy (FOLFIRI). In another group,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise in early ovarian cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two oral cancer drugs, niraparib and neratinib, given together. The first part aims to find the safest dose in people with advanced solid tumors. The second part checks if that dose can keep platinum-resistant ovarian cancer from growing for at least …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New hope for throat cancer patients: smarter treatments on the horizon
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether different drug combinations can improve survival and reduce side effects for people with intermediate or high-risk oropharyngeal (throat) cancer. About 785 participants will receive one of several experimental treatments alongside standard chemoradiothera…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New combo treatment may slow colorectal cancer spread
Disease control OngoingThis trial is for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to a few spots in the body but cannot be fully removed by surgery alone. After 3-4 months of standard chemotherapy, participants either continue chemotherapy alone or also receive local ablative therapy—such as surge…
Sponsor: Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New stent aims to seal Post-Surgery leaks without another operation
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a new device called the Luso-Cor esophageal stent for closing leaks (fistulas) that can happen after weight-loss or cancer surgery on the stomach or esophagus. About 180 adults will be enrolled and their outcomes compared to those treated with standard stents or …
Sponsor: Unidade Local de Saúde Santa Maria • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New combo aims to make pancreatic cancer surgery safer and more effective
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy (mFOLFIRINOX) before surgery is safe and tolerable for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed. About 20 adults with resectable or borderline resectable pancreatic cancer will rec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Blasting pancreatic tumors with extra radiation may open door to surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving a higher-than-standard dose of radiation, along with chemotherapy, can shrink pancreatic tumors enough to make them removable by surgery. The study includes 47 people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that currently cannot be surgical…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Short radiation plus chemo before surgery may boost rectal cancer survival
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares two treatment approaches for high-risk rectal cancer. The experimental group gets a short course of radiation (5 days) followed by several months of chemotherapy before surgery. The standard group receives longer chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to stop pancreatic cancer return after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a precise, high-dose radiation technique called SBRT can lower the chance of cancer coming back in the pancreas area after surgery. The study involves 50 adults with pancreatic cancer who had surgery and are at high risk of recurrence. They will r…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Can a Nurse-Led program transform Women's health in hong kong?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a nurse-led health program for women aged 45 to 64 in Hong Kong. The program uses a 5-step approach (ask, advice, assess, assist, arrange) to help women manage conditions like high blood pressure, anxiety, and menopause symptoms. Researchers will compare the prog…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Electric bandage aims to zap surgical infections
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a bioelectric wound dressing can reduce infections after colon surgery better than the usual antiseptic skin prep. About 20 adults having elective colon surgery will be enrolled. Researchers will measure bacteria levels in skin samples to compare the two …
Sponsor: AdventHealth • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer patients resistant to standard therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new combination treatment for adults with liver cancer that no longer responds to standard targeted-immunotherapy. About 62 participants will receive QL1706 (a dual immune drug) along with either local chemotherapy or another targeted drug. The goal is to see i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New rectal cancer device tested in elderly patients
Disease control PausedThis pilot study tests a new rectal applicator for delivering radiation therapy to elderly patients with inoperable rectal cancer. The treatment combines external beam radiation with three sessions of internal radiation (brachytherapy) using the new device. The study aims to see …
Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo may boost liver cancer ablation outcomes
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) before and after a standard ablation procedure can help prevent liver cancer from returning. Thirty adults with early-stage liver cancer will receive one infusion of the drug combination…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a tiny dose of immunotherapy tame tough cancers?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a low dose of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, alone or with chemotherapy, in people with advanced colorectal or stomach cancers that have a specific genetic feature (MSI/dMMR). The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors before surgery or control the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Blokhin's Russian Cancer Research Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Heat therapy for pancreatic cancer: a new hope?
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether a special heat probe, inserted through an endoscope, can help people with inoperable pancreatic cancer live longer. About 108 participants will either receive the heat treatment plus standard care, or standard care alone. The trial is currently on hold, s…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New antibody takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing a drug called PRL3-zumab in 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. PRL3-zumab is an antibody designed to attach to a protein called PRL3 found on cancer cells, potentially helping the immune system attack…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Intra-IMMUSG Pte Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a lower dose of immunotherapy shrink colorectal tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether low doses of the immunotherapy drugs nivolumab or pembrolizumab can shrink tumors in people with a specific genetic type of colorectal cancer (MSI/dMMR) before they have surgery. The study involves 30 participants with stage II-III disease wh…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Blokhin's Russian Cancer Research Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New hope for elderly colorectal cancer patients: triple therapy shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well a combination of three drugs—capecitabine, oxaliplatin, and bevacizumab—works as a first treatment for elderly patients (70 and older) with metastatic colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this approach can delay c…
Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New radiation approach targets liver tumors without surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a precise type of radiation called SBRT for people with liver cancer or tumors that have spread to the liver. It includes 280 participants with various liver tumor types. The goal is to see how well SBRT controls tumor growth and what side effects occur.
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New cocktail targets HER2-Positive bile duct cancer in small trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of chemotherapy (gemcitabine/cisplatin) plus two targeted drugs (trastuzumab and pembrolizumab) as a first treatment for people with HER2-positive biliary tract cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study includes 24 participant…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Blood thinner flush could boost tumor biopsy success
Diagnosis CancelledResearchers test whether flushing the biopsy needle with heparin, a blood thinner, helps collect more and better tissue from solid abdominal tumors during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy. They also test whether using a microsieve to prepare the tissue improves the…
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple score spot hidden gallbladder cancer?
Diagnosis OngoingResearchers are studying whether they can predict which patients having routine gallbladder removal for gallstones or related problems might have unsuspected gallbladder cancer. They plan to collect data from up to 30,000 adults and use risk factors to build a scoring system. The…
Sponsor: University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads CT scans to spot liver cancer before It's too late
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests an AI tool called LEAF that helps doctors analyze CT scans of the abdomen to find liver cancer early. Researchers will use scans from 10,000 patients with confirmed liver tumors to train the AI to better detect cancer. The goal is to improve early screening and g…
Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered Low-Dose CT could spare cancer patients unnecessary radiation
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a low-radiation CT scan, enhanced with artificial intelligence software, can detect liver tumors as accurately as a standard CT scan. About 146 adults with colorectal cancer and known liver metastases will receive both scans. The goal is to see if the low…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive tracer could spot hidden tumors
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a radioactive imaging agent called RAD301 in 9 people: healthy volunteers and patients with pancreatic, lung, esophageal, cervical, endometrial, or ovarian cancer. The goal is to see how safe it is and how it travels through the body. If it works, it …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Radiopharm Theranostics, Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood panel aims to catch liver cancer before it spreads
Diagnosis OngoingResearchers are testing a blood test panel called Glycotest HCC to see if it detects early-stage liver cancer better than the standard alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test. The study includes 766 people with cirrhosis, some of whom have early liver cancer and some who do not. Participant…
Sponsor: Glycotest, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sharper scans could streamline radiation planning
Diagnosis OngoingRadiation teams use cone beam CT scans to line up patients with the treatment beam, but standard images are not clear enough to map tumors or calculate doses. This study tests whether a new imaging system called HyperSight, built into the TrueBeam radiotherapy machine, can produc…
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new imaging agent aims to make solid tumors visible on PET scans
Diagnosis Expanded access (paused)This expanded access program lets people with advanced solid tumors receive an investigational imaging agent called MNPR-101-DFO*-89Zr before a PET/CT scan. The agent is designed to bind to uPAR, a protein found at higher levels in some tumors than in normal tissue. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Monopar Therapeutics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive antibody light up hidden tumors on PET scans?
Diagnosis OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental imaging agent called MNPR-101-DFO*-89Zr in people with several types of solid tumors, including bladder, breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. The agent combines an antibody with a radioactive label, which may help PET scans reveal where tu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Monopar Therapeutics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging tracer could reveal if chemo reaches pancreatic cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-phase trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering is testing whether a special PET scan using an experimental tracer called 18F-FAC can show how much of the standard chemotherapy drug gemcitabine is taken up by pancreatic tumors. About 30 people with pancreatic ductal adenocarci…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New test could spot hidden diabetes in pancreatic disease patients
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a mixed meal test to better diagnose a specific type of diabetes (type 3c) that occurs in people with pancreatic cancer or chronic pancreatitis. Researchers will enroll 775 adults aged 30 to 84 who have new-onset diabetes and one of these pancreatic conditio…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered test aims to predict best cancer treatment for each patient
Diagnosis CancelledThis study tests a new platform called xDRIVE that combines drug sensitivity testing and AI to predict which treatments will work best for people with advanced colorectal cancer. The platform will not provide treatment itself but will give doctors a recommendation. The goal is to…
Sponsor: First Ascent Biomedical Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA blood test may spot nasopharyngeal cancer earlier than current methods
Diagnosis OngoingResearchers are testing whether a blood test that looks at DNA methylation patterns can find nasopharyngeal carcinoma earlier and more accurately than the standard Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) tests. The study will compare the new multi-omics model with EBV DNA quantification and two…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI that reads faces could spot hidden distress in cancer patients
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether artificial intelligence can detect anxiety and depression in cancer patients by analyzing their facial expressions and subtle skin color changes from video. The AI uses computer vision to estimate heart rate and read emotional cues, aiming to flag patient…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A high-tech camera may take the guesswork out of spotting a dangerous surgery complication
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether two imaging tools—laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) and digital thermography—can objectively grade mesenteric traction syndrome (MTS), a frequent complication during abdominal surgery that causes low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and facial flushi…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer spot tumors more clearly?
Diagnosis CancelledThis trial tests whether an experimental imaging agent, 18F-LNC1007, can improve the detection, staging, and recurrence monitoring of tumors compared to the standard 18F-FDG PET/CT scan. Adults with suspected or confirmed tumors will receive both types of scans within a week, and…
Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Finger-Prick test could replace needles for cancer blood monitoring
Diagnosis PausedThis study tests a new device that measures blood counts from a tiny finger-prick sample in cancer patients. Researchers will compare these results to standard lab tests from regular blood draws. The goal is to see if the device is accurate enough to eventually allow patients to …
Sponsor: Entia Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan could help match liver transplants to right patients
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a special PET scan using two tracers (FDG and Choline) can improve how doctors decide which liver cancer patients should get a liver transplant. The trial involves 108 patients from two hospitals in France. The goal is to see if this scan catches cance…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI could spot liver cancer types and predict survival without needle biopsy
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is developing an artificial intelligence system that combines CT/MRI scans, lab results, and radiology reports to help diagnose liver cancer and predict how patients will fare after surgery. The AI aims to distinguish benign from malignant liver lesions and differentia…
Sponsor: Guangxi Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot hidden liver damage before It's too late
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a two-step screening process to find liver scarring (fibrosis) in people aged 40 and older who have risk factors like heavy drinking, diabetes, or metabolic syndrome but no known liver disease. First, participants get a blood test to calculate a FIB-4 score;…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Blood test could revolutionize colon cancer screening
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new blood test called LUNAR-2 that looks for DNA from colorectal cancer in the bloodstream. It involves over 44,000 average-risk adults aged 45-84 who are already scheduled for a screening colonoscopy. The goal is to see how well this blood test can detect…
Sponsor: Guardant Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot hidden liver disease in women
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a reflex blood test to find primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) earlier in women aged 40 and older. When routine blood work shows certain liver enzyme elevations, the lab automatically checks for antibodies linked to PBC. The goal is to see if this automatic f…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could a routine blood test spot many cancers early?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study aims to create a screening tool that uses common blood test results to detect various cancers early. Researchers will analyze data from 10 million cancer patients and healthy individuals, using machine learning to find patterns. The goal is a low-cost, non-invasive tes…
Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Magnetic map may improve cancer staging
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new magnetic tracer, FerroTrace, to find sentinel lymph nodes in people with stomach or esophageal cancer. About 60 participants will receive the tracer before standard treatment, and doctors will compare its accuracy to current methods. The goal is to see if t…
Sponsor: Ferronova Pty Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Hidden heart risk in cancer patients: simple ECG screening could save lives
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a simple 30-second ECG using a handheld device can find undiagnosed atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) in people aged 65 and older with cancer. About 500 participants will be randomly assigned to either get the quick screening or usual care. The…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can a smaller dose of a white blood cell booster protect cancer patients just as well?
Prevention By invitation onlyResearchers are studying whether a lower 3mg dose of pegylated recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (PEG-rhG-CSF) can prevent febrile neutropenia, a serious drop in infection-fighting white blood cells, in cancer patients after chemotherapy. The standard 6mg do…
Sponsor: Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can diet and exercise programs cut cancer risk? new study tests lifestyle changes
Prevention OngoingThis study tests different programs to help people at high risk for cancer (such as those with BRCA or Lynch syndrome) or cancer survivors increase their physical activity and eat healthier. The goal is to see which programs work best to reduce cancer risk. About 337 participants…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Turmeric compound tested to stop stomach cancer before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, can prevent stomach cancer in people with chronic atrophic gastritis or gastric intestinal metaplasia. About 50 participants will receive either curcumin or a placebo for a period, and researchers will measure chang…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a vaccine stop oral HPV in men with HIV?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether the nine-valent HPV vaccine can prevent long-lasting oral HPV infections in men who have HIV. About 700 men will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The goal is to see if the vaccine reduces new persistent infections with HPV types linked to throat c…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a vaccine stop GI cancers from returning?
Prevention PausedResearchers are testing an experimental vaccine called Ad5.F35-hGCC-PADRE in adults who have had surgery and standard treatment for gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic, colorectal, esophageal, gastric, and small bowel adenocarcinomas. The trial aims to find a safe dose…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for pancreatic cancer prevention: old drug, new trial
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether the anti-inflammatory drug sulindac can prevent high-risk pancreatic cysts (IPMNs) from progressing to pancreatic cancer. About 100 adults with these cysts will receive either sulindac or a placebo for up to 3 years, alongside standard monitoring. The goa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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50,000 veterans in landmark study to settle colonoscopy vs. stool test debate
Prevention OngoingThis large study compares two common colorectal cancer screening methods: colonoscopy and annual fecal immunochemical testing (FIT). Over 50,000 veterans aged 50-75 will be randomly assigned to one of the two screenings and followed for 10 years. The goal is to see which approach…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple stool test spare thousands from repeat colonoscopies?
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether an annual stool-based test (FIT) can be as effective as routine colonoscopy for people who have had advanced polyps removed. Participants aged 50 to 65 from colorectal cancer screening programs will be randomly assigned to either yearly FIT or scheduled e…
Sponsor: Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple text message save lives? new trial aims to boost colon cancer screening
Prevention By invitation onlyThis study tests whether sending text reminders to patients who are overdue for colorectal cancer screening helps them follow through and get a colonoscopy or stool test. About 3,888 adults with a scheduled primary care visit will take part. The goal is to make it easier for peop…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common drug stop Chemo's nerve pain?
Prevention PausedThis phase II trial tests whether riluzole, a drug used for ALS, can prevent nerve damage caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in people with stage II/III colorectal cancer. About 80 participants will receive either riluzole or a placebo during their chemo. The study is currently s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Massive norwegian study aims to slash colon cancer deaths with simple screening
Prevention OngoingThis large study is testing whether a screening procedure called flexible sigmoidoscopy can lower the number of colorectal cancer cases and deaths. About 100,000 men and women aged 50-64 in Norway are taking part. The study also looks at adding a stool blood test and how screenin…
Sponsor: Norwegian Institute of Public Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New hope: drug cocktail aims to stop colon cancer recurrence
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether taking two drugs, eflornithine and sulindac, together can lower the chance of new high-risk growths or a second colon cancer in people who have already had stage 0 to III colon or rectal cancer. About 350 participants who are cancer-free after surgery wil…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Massage may ease chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether massage therapy can reduce nerve problems like pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy in people with breast or digestive system cancers. About 90 participants will receive massage sessions to see if it improves symptoms and quality of life…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can surgeons spare nerves and still cure colon cancer?
Symptom relief OngoingDoctors remove right or left colon cancer along with nearby lymph nodes, but the deep nerves that control the gut often get damaged. That damage can leave patients with lasting diarrhea, bowel spasms, or slow bowel movements. This trial compares standard surgery with a laparoscop…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mindfulness ease cancer stress for latino families?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing a culturally adapted mindfulness program for Latino cancer patients and their family caregivers. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful for reducing stress and anxiety. About 68 patient-caregiver pairs will take part, with some starting t…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a website help liver cancer patients care for themselves during chemoembolization?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether an enhanced web-based health education program helps people with hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) improve their self-care and quality of life while undergoing transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). The trial enrolls 252 adults scheduled for…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City (UMC) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Legal aid may ease burden for cancer caregivers
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study offers free legal services to caregivers and patients dealing with advanced colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if early legal support can reduce financial and emotional stress. Twenty patient-caregiver pairs will receive personalized legal help from a nonprofi…
Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New meditation program aims to ease cancer symptoms in black patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a supportive care program designed specifically for Black patients with advanced cancer. Participants will join weekly online sessions for four weeks, either practicing meditation or learning coping skills. The goal is to see if this culturally adapted program is…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a social media app help heal the emotional scars of cancer?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether a program designed to boost social connections can improve the social and emotional well-being of young adults who had cancer. Participants, aged 22-39 and diagnosed between 15-39, will receive a video and planning tools to encourage more in-person intera…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Day liver cancer treatment shows promise in early trial
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether a liver cancer treatment called Y90 radioembolization can be safely done in a single session instead of the usual two-day process. The treatment uses tiny radioactive beads injected into the liver's blood supply to block tumor growth. Research…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to reduce shame from chronic illness
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a group counseling program called Healing HEARTS to help people with conditions like obesity, skin disease, cancer, HIV, diabetes, or chronic pain deal with internalized stigma. Participants will either join the counseling program or a peer support group. The goa…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Needle in the spine: new hope for cancer pain?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a procedure called cordotomy, where a needle is guided into the spinal cord to block pain signals. It's for people with advanced cancer who have severe pain on one side of the body below the shoulder. The goal is to see if it reduces pain better than a fake proce…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug hopes to boost Radiation's punch against tough gut cancers
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase study tests an oral drug called ropidoxuridine (IPdR) in people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that cannot be cured. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can make radiation therapy more effective at shrinking tumors. Nineteen participants wit…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an epidural pump beat IV painkillers after liver surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial compares two ways to control pain after open liver surgery: an epidural pump that delivers pain medicine near the spine, versus a standard IV pump. About 230 adults having elective open liver resection will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see which a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nurses bring therapy to homebound cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study trains home-care nurses to deliver a short, meaning-centered psychotherapy to cancer patients who are homebound. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce psychological distress and improve quality of life. The trial involves 81 participants and focuses on trainin…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pre-surgery fitness program tested in elderly cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program of exercise, protein drinks, and mind-body activities like yoga for people aged 65 and older with advanced ovarian or pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if patients can stick with the program while on chemotherapy before surgery. The study is small, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common antipsychotic combo calm delirium in dying cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether giving haloperidol alone or with chlorpromazine can safely calm severe agitation and confusion (delirium) in 70 advanced cancer patients in a palliative care unit. The main goal is to see if the drugs improve sedation scores within 24 hours. It is a phase…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a virtual stress program help working spouses care for cancer patients without burning out?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing a virtual stress-management program for people who care for a spouse or partner with a solid tumor cancer while also holding a job. The program teaches skills such as paced respiration, relaxation, and coping with work and caregiving demands across eight s…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Marijuana vs. opioids: which do cancer patients prefer for pain?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at how cancer patients feel about using marijuana products (THC or CBD) compared to opioids for pain relief. Researchers will survey 200 adults with cancer-related pain who are already taking strong opioids. The goal is to understand patient preferences and perce…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an online program ease depression in young colorectal cancer survivors?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers test an 8-week online precision nursing education program for young colorectal cancer survivors. The program includes Qigong exercise and mindfulness training delivered through an e-flipped classroom model. The study measures changes in depression symptoms and mindful…
Sponsor: Fooyin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stent study aims to ease jaundice in cancer patients
Symptom relief PausedThis study looks at whether a special stent (Hot AXIOS) can improve quality of life for people with bile duct blockages caused by cancer, when standard drainage fails. About 162 adults will receive the stent during an endoscopic procedure. The main goal is to see if jaundice symp…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a text message help depressed cancer survivors get the care they need?
Symptom relief OngoingDepression is common among cancer survivors, but many don't get help. This pilot study tests a text-based referral platform that sends tailored messages and a video to encourage survivors to take up a mental health referral. The study will enroll 60 cancer survivors with depressi…
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Five-Session program help young cancer patients keep their friendships?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing a five-session program called PRISM-SN for people aged 12 to 25 who were recently diagnosed with cancer and are receiving chemotherapy or radiation. The program teaches skills for managing stress, setting goals, reframing negative thoughts, finding meaning…
Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Poetry therapy aims to bring purpose to LGBTQ+ cancer patients at end of life
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a type of talk therapy called dignity therapy, adapted for sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) cancer patients. A trained researcher will interview participants about their lives and create a poem or legacy document they can share with loved ones. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to restore intimacy after cancer radiation
Symptom relief PausedThis study tests a program that combines pelvic floor physical therapy with coping skills training to help women who have had pelvic radiation for cancer. The goal is to improve sexual function and quality of life. The study involves 12 cancer survivors and focuses on whether the…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Money worries in cancer care: new program aims to keep patients on track
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program called CostCOM that helps cancer patients with the high costs of treatment. Many patients skip or delay care because of money worries. The program provides financial advice and connects patients to resources. Researchers want to see if it helps patients…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which meditation works best for cancer survivors? a new study aims to find out
Symptom relief PausedThis pilot study explores how four different meditation practices—breathing only, focused attention only, mindfulness only, and a combination of all three—affect relaxation in cancer survivors. Many cancer patients experience stress and anxiety, and meditation may help reduce dis…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New digital coaching aims to ease cancer pain and cut opioid risks
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program called ASCENT that helps cancer survivors manage pain using an educational guide and coaching from community health workers and pain care managers. The goal is to improve pain control and lower the risk of opioid misuse. About 660 adults with cancer-rel…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sniffing lavender may ease biopsy pain and anxiety
Symptom relief PausedThis study tests whether inhaling lavender aromatherapy oil can reduce anxiety and pain for cancer patients undergoing a bone marrow biopsy. About 45 adults with cancer will be asked to use the oil during the procedure. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free approach is som…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New coaching program aims to help young cancer survivors connect with friends
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a communication coaching program for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-35) who have finished treatment at least a year ago. Participants complete online sessions and AI coaching to improve how they talk with peers. The goal is to see if the pro…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could neck adjustments relieve Cancer-Related fatigue?
Symptom relief CancelledThis trial tests whether six weeks of upper cervical chiropractic care can help adults who have finished cancer treatment but still struggle with chronic fatigue. The study focuses on whether such a trial is practical, looking at recruitment, adherence, and acceptability. Partici…
Sponsor: Life University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can surgery pain be managed without opioids?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial asks whether an opioid-free anesthesia method can control acute pain after laparoscopic colorectal surgery as well as or better than standard opioid-based anesthesia. Adults aged 18 to 90 scheduled for this surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either a combinat…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hospital Universitario La Fe • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality headsets may calm cancer patients before radiation
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether a virtual reality (VR) educational video can reduce anxiety and improve satisfaction in adults starting their first course of external beam radiotherapy for cancer. Half of the 122 participants will watch a VR video through a headset before treatment, whi…
Sponsor: Oman Ministry of Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A digital bridge: could an online pathway ease depression in cancer care?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an online pathway called iPath*D that guides cancer patients who report depression symptoms from screening to treatment options. The goal is to see if the tool is acceptable and easy to use for adults starting cancer treatment. Researchers will measure usability,…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app helps cancer patients fight financial toxicity
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests the DISCO app, designed to help cancer patients talk with their doctors about treatment costs. About 254 adults newly diagnosed with breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer will use the app to become more confident in asking cost-related questions. The goal …
Sponsor: Lauren Hamel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a personal coach at home boost energy for cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a supervised, home-based exercise program can help people with metastatic cancer who are starting oral targeted therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to either a weekly 60-minute session with a trained coach or to a booklet with exercise recommendat…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Faith and mindfulness join forces to heal black cancer survivors
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests a mindfulness program that blends stress-reduction techniques with Christian principles to improve well-being in Black adult cancer survivors. Participants take part in a silent mindfulness retreat, focus groups, interviews, and questionnaires. The study measures…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise and diet may ease nerve damage and fatigue during chemo
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a tailored exercise program and nutritional guidance can reduce peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) and fatigue in people with colorectal cancer receiving chemotherapy. Participants follow a supervised exercise routine and monthly nutrition check-ins dur…
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mouth rinse could ease painful radiation side effects for head and neck cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests Gelclair, a mouth rinse that forms a protective coating over the mouth's lining, to see if it eases the painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. The study enrolls adults with squamous cell carcinoma who will recei…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Catheter timing could cut infections and speed recovery after colorectal surgery
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether removing the urinary catheter immediately after colorectal cancer surgery (before anesthesia wears off) is as safe and effective as removing it the next day. The goal is to lower the risk of urinary tract infections and help patients recover faster. About…
Sponsor: Seoul St. Mary's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pre-Surgery video may calm nerves and boost understanding in colorectal cancer patients
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether watching an educational video before a surgical consultation helps colorectal cancer patients feel less anxious and more informed. About 100 adults scheduled for curative-intent colon or rectal surgery will be randomly assigned to either watch the video b…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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App aims to cut Post-Surgery complications in digestive cancer patients
Symptom relief CancelledThis study tests whether a smartphone app called MAELA® can help people recover better after surgery for digestive cancers. About 555 adults will use the app to report symptoms for 90 days after surgery, while doctors monitor alerts. The goal is to see if the app reduces serious …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to spare cancer patients from debilitating mouth sores
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug RRx-001 can prevent severe oral mucositis (painful mouth sores) in 216 patients with head and neck cancer receiving standard chemoradiation. Patients are randomly assigned to receive RRx-001 or a placebo alongside their usual treatment. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: EpicentRx, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New telehealth program aims to ease emotional burden of advanced cancer
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study is testing a 5-session telehealth program called CASA that helps advanced cancer patients and their caregivers cope with emotional and spiritual challenges. The program is designed for people with stage III or IV cancer and their caregivers. The goal is to see if it im…
Sponsor: Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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No more hospital trips? video nutrition counseling tested for cancer weight loss
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two ways of giving nutrition advice to cancer patients who have lost weight: video calls from home versus in-person hospital visits. Eighty adults with cancer and weight loss will receive personalized dietary counseling every two weeks for 12 weeks. The goal i…
Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Holy Qur'an or music: which helps kids on chemo sleep better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares listening to Holy Qur'an recitation versus calming music before bed in children aged 6 to 10 who are undergoing chemotherapy. Sleep problems are common in these children, and the goal is to find a safe, non-medication way to improve sleep quality. Ninety child…
Sponsor: Rawand Shafeeq Ali • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New online training could ease bowel troubles after rectal cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether transanal irrigation (using water to flush the bowel) can improve quality of life and reduce bowel symptoms in 66 rectal cancer survivors who have low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). Participants learn the technique through an online platform with vir…
Sponsor: Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a 4-Week Pre-Surgery boost cut complications in GI cancer surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 4-week program of exercise, nutrition advice, and stress management before major gastrointestinal cancer surgery can reduce serious complications within 30 days after the operation. About 400 adult patients scheduled for elective GI cancer surgery will …
Sponsor: Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New study compares two drainage techniques to ease jaundice in advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief PausedThis study compares two minimally invasive procedures to drain blocked bile ducts in patients with incurable cancer. One method drains the bile duct into the intestine, the other drains the gallbladder into the stomach. The goal is to see which approach causes fewer complications…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can squeezing hands and feet stop chemo nerve pain?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether wearing pressurized gloves and foot caps during chemotherapy can prevent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) caused by the drug paclitaxel. It involves 182 people with nasopharyngeal cancer who have not yet started treatment. Each patient serves as their…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Remote exercise and education program aims to boost Well-Being in older cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 12-week program of online chair-based exercise and health education, combined with a geriatric assessment, is feasible and helpful for adults aged 65+ with certain cancers and their support persons. The program is delivered remotely, and the study will …
Sponsor: Martine Puts • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Cash for cancer care: $1,000 a month trial aims to ease financial burden
Symptom relief OngoingThis study gives 250 advanced cancer patients $1,000 each month for a year to see if it reduces financial stress and improves quality of life. Participants also complete surveys every three months. The goal is to learn whether extra income can help patients stick to treatments an…
Sponsor: Meredith Doherty, PhD, LCSW • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold clues to why some cancer treatments work better
Knowledge-focused PausedResearchers are building a large bank of blood and stool samples from people with advanced lung, breast, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers, plus healthy volunteers. The goal is to learn whether the mix of bacteria in a person's gut can predict how well cancer treatment works and…
Sponsor: Persephone Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood tests could reveal secrets of rectal cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at tiny pieces of cancer cells or DNA floating in the blood of people with rectal cancer. Researchers want to see if these markers can help predict how the tumor responds to standard treatment. About 341 participants, including healthy volunteers, will provide bl…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Childhood farm life under the microscope: could pesticides raise cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows over 64,000 adults who grew up on farms to see if early exposure to pesticides and other agricultural factors is linked to cancer. Participants fill out an online questionnaire and may provide biological samples. Researchers will track their health over many ye…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict who will benefit from immunotherapy? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking for biological markers (biomarkers) that might predict how well patients with certain types of squamous cell carcinoma respond to a type of immunotherapy called PD-1 inhibitors. Researchers will analyze blood and tumor tissue samples from 800 patients, both …
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to lift mood and boost treatment adherence in head and neck cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new program designed to help head and neck cancer patients who feel depressed. The goal is to see if the program is practical and liked by patients, and if it can improve their mood and help them follow through with swallowing exercises and dental care. About 1…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study examines immunotherapy outcomes in american indian cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records of 72 American Indian patients treated with immunotherapy for cancers like lung cancer, melanoma, and kidney cancer. Researchers compare their outcomes—such as how long the cancer is controlled and side effects—to those of White patients. The go…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut microbes may hold key to why cancer immunotherapy works for some
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers are building a bank of blood, urine, and stool samples from 100 adults with non-small-cell lung or colorectal cancer who are receiving checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy. Over 12 months, participants provide five samples of each type. The goal is to study how the body…
Sponsor: Persephone Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MD anderson study seeks to improve care for asian cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand what helps or hinders a positive experience for Asian patients being treated for cancer at MD Anderson. Researchers will survey former patients and healthcare providers to identify key factors. The goal is to use these insights to improve care and su…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a frailty score predict which older cancer patients survive intensive care?
Knowledge-focused OngoingOlder adults with cancer who need intensive care often face a higher risk of dying, and delays in moving them from the emergency department to the ICU may add to that risk. This study reviews the medical records of 150 patients aged 65 and older with solid or blood cancers who we…
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch study aims to track cancer fatigue
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether wearable activity trackers, like fitness watches, can help monitor fatigue in people with pancreatic or breast cancer who are undergoing treatment. Researchers want to see if patients will use the device daily and find it easy to use. The study…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive NCI study tracks thousands of cancer patients receiving standard care
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study enrolls up to 10,000 cancer patients at the National Cancer Institute who are not on an active treatment research protocol. Participants receive standard medical care, including lab tests and scans, while researchers collect their health information to build a data rep…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Late-Night snacks and booze: a recipe for colon cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how Western habits—like drinking alcohol and eating late—might raise the risk of colorectal cancer. Twelve adults who have had colon polyps in the past will try four different weekly routines, including eating at normal times or late, with or without alcohol. …
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy patients monitored for 15 years to spot hidden side effects
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows up to 1,000 adults who previously received gene therapy in a National Cancer Institute study. Researchers will contact participants yearly for up to 15 years to check for any long-term side effects, such as new cancers or nerve problems. No new treatments are g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New catheter aims to sharpen liver cancer radiation targeting
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special catheter (TriNav) helps deliver radiation more accurately to liver tumors. About 19 adults with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery will receive a test dose followed by the actual treatment. The goal is to see if the two doses match b…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer screening trial aims to cut deaths
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether regular screening for prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancers can reduce deaths from these diseases. About 154,900 men and women aged 55-74 were randomly assigned to either get screened or receive usual care. Researchers are tracking cancer c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost genetic testing in cancer families
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a website and a genetic family navigator can help more relatives of people with hereditary cancer get genetic testing. About 205 participants will use the online hub and work with a navigator to learn about their cancer risk. The goal is to see if this…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches massive sample collection to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study collects blood, bone marrow, urine, and tissue samples from up to 6,000 people with solid tumors, blood cancers, or non-cancerous blood disorders, as well as from their healthy family members who are stem cell donors. The samples are stored and used in research to bett…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study hopes to outsmart pancreatic cancer by gathering clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects health information and test results from 317 people at high risk for pancreatic cancer, including those with cysts, genetic syndromes, or other risk factors. Researchers aim to build a database to find better ways to detect the disease early or prevent it. No …
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community cancer Centers' testing practices under review
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to evaluate how community cancer centers test for biomarkers in common solid cancers like breast, lung, and colorectal cancer. Researchers planned to survey pathology practices to see if they follow guidelines for key tests and how quickly results are reported. T…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New web tool aims to help cancer patients make sense of their genes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a web-based education tool called HOPE-Genomics that teaches cancer patients about their genetic test results. About 465 adults with breast, colorectal, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, or prostate cancer are taking part. The goal is to see if the tool helps patients r…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV and oral cancer: what blocks access to care?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study talks to people living with HIV from diverse backgrounds to learn what helps or hinders them from getting oral health care and cancer prevention. Researchers will hold focus groups and use questionnaires to understand barriers and gather ideas for improvement. The goal…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rural vs urban: Who's frailer before cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at frailty—symptoms like weight loss, weakness, and low activity—in 100 gastrointestinal cancer patients from rural and urban areas before major surgery. Researchers will use a survey, blood sample, and medical records to see if frailty affects recovery. The goal…
Sponsor: The Guthrie Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Web tool aims to empower rare cancer patients in genomic choices
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests an expanded web-based decision aid for people with cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal cancer, or multiple myeloma. Participants use the tool to choose which genomic results—such as cancer biomarkers or inherited risks—they want to receive. The goal is to see if the t…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cured of hepatitis c? this study follows patients for 10 years to see what happens next
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 121 adults who have been cured of chronic hepatitis C to understand why some still develop liver complications like scarring or cancer. Participants are monitored for up to 10 years with regular tests, scans, and occasional liver biopsies. The goal is to learn …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to catch pancreatic cancer sooner in diabetics
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis large study is testing whether a risk-scoring tool (called ENDPAC) can identify people with new-onset diabetes who are at higher risk for pancreatic cancer. About 8,800 participants aged 50-85 will have their medical records checked for age, weight changes, and blood sugar t…
Sponsor: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robots that feel: new study tests Touch-Sensitive surgery tools
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches how force feedback instruments work during robot-assisted surgeries with the da Vinci 5 system. About 200 adults having hernia, colorectal, thoracic, gynecologic, or partial kidney removal surgery will take part. The goal is to see how these tools help surgeons…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Choice or fixed? study tests how to get better data from young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study enrolls 400 adolescents and young adults (ages 18-39) recently diagnosed with various cancers. Participants are randomly assigned to either choose which health-related questions they answer or receive a fixed set of questions. The goal is to see if giving patients a ch…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study: diet and exercise may boost sleep and reduce stress in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a 24-week program that combines nutrition counseling, exercise, sleep tips, and stress management for cancer survivors who are overweight. Researchers want to see if the program is practical and helpful for improving sleep quality, reducing stress, and boost…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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50,000 samples to unlock secrets of hereditary tumors
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study will collect blood and tumor tissue from up to 50,000 adults with hereditary or genetic-linked cancers. Researchers will use these samples to create lab-grown tumor models, like mini-tumors, to study how these cancers work and test new treatments. The goal is to better…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A digital guide aims to help latinx cancer patients navigate genomic testing decisions
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are testing an online decision support tool called Gene PilotLX to see if it helps Latinx cancer patients make informed choices about tumor genomic testing. Tumor genomic testing looks for genetic changes in a tumor that might guide treatment or reveal hereditary risk…
Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tumor DNA and immune cells reveal why some cancers resist immunotherapy?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at Amsterdam UMC are studying tumor samples from 180 people with advanced melanoma or pancreatic cancer that has stopped responding to immunotherapy. Participants give one extra tumor biopsy and a blood sample. The team will analyze the tumor's full genetic code and t…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers dig into past data to uncover M7824's hidden side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records from 232 adults with cancer who received the immunotherapy drug M7824. The goal is to create a complete list of side effects caused by the drug. By understanding these risks, doctors hope to prevent or reduce them in future cancer treatments.
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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500 cancer Patients' records reviewed to tame immunotherapy side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of 500 children and adults with cancer who received immunotherapy at the National Cancer Institute. The goal is to understand the side effects, like inflammation and immune reactions, that can happen with these treatments. By learning …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI takes on esophageal cancer: could it spot the disease earlier?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) model can help doctors better detect, diagnose, and treat esophageal cancer. Researchers will feed de-identified data from 12,000 patients receiving routine care into the AI and compare its recommendations to standard …
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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1000 liver cancer patients enrolled in nationwide registry study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThe JADE study is a large registry that will follow 1,000 people with liver or bile duct cancer in Germany. Its goal is to collect information on how these cancers are actually treated in routine care, including treatments, outcomes, and patient quality of life. No experimental d…
Sponsor: iOMEDICO AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may spot hidden cancer cells after surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether a simple blood test can detect tiny amounts of tumor DNA (ctDNA) in patients with early-stage colorectal cancer before and after surgery. The goal is to see if this test is practical and reliable for spotting any cancer cells left behind, which…
Sponsor: Anna Martling • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tumor genetics unlock gentler treatments for head and neck cancer?
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study investigates whether head and neck cancers caused by HPV have different genetic profiles compared to those linked to alcohol and tobacco use. By analyzing tumor biopsies, researchers aim to identify genetic markers that could predict how well a patient responds to chem…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a ketone drink help fight colorectal cancer? a trial investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a ketone supplement called beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is safe and tolerable for people scheduled for a colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy as part of their standard care. Participants will take a drink containing R-1,3-butanediol three times daily …
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold key to safer cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is collecting stool and blood samples from 120 advanced cancer patients receiving immunotherapy combinations. Researchers want to see if the types of bacteria in the gut and certain immune markers can predict which patients will develop serious side effects. The goal i…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do blood thinners help or hurt when cancer meets a clot?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of children and young adults with solid tumors or lymphoma who also have a tumor thrombus—a blood clot that forms in a vein due to tumor pressure or invasion. Researchers will gather data on who received blood thinners or procedures like s…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can natural remedies and cancer treatments mix safely? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how cancer patients use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), such as herbal products and aromatherapy. Researchers will survey 500 patients and hold focus groups with 30-60 survivors to understand their needs, information sources, and any potential sa…
Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chatbot could help families of kids with cancer understand genetic risks
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether a chatbot can help parents of children with cancer learn about genetic risks and decide whether to get tested themselves. The chatbot provides education and support as an alternative to speaking with a genetic counselor. The goal is to make it easier…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Finger-Prick replace the lab draw? a device puts accuracy to the test
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study is testing whether a new device called Liberty can accurately measure blood counts from a finger-prick sample compared to standard venous blood draws. Researchers will collect paired capillary and venous blood samples from healthy volunteers and cancer patients receivi…
Sponsor: Entia Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Adding stomach scope to colonoscopy: worth the cost?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines the extra costs of doing an upper endoscopy (stomach scope) at the same time as a routine colonoscopy for colon cancer screening. Researchers will also analyze the overall economic burden of treating stomach cancer. Data from 250 patients will be collected fro…
Sponsor: Unidade Local De Saúde Do Norte Alentejano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood markers could transform liver cancer surveillance
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows people with liver cancer who are scheduled for surgery, measuring tiny molecules called microRNAs in their blood before and after the operation. The goal is to find patterns that could signal whether the cancer has come back. Researchers will also look at gut b…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood type no barrier? study tests liver transplant success across ABO barriers
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks back at 371 adults who received a living donor liver transplant for hepatocellular carcinoma (a type of liver cancer) to see whether receiving a liver from a donor with an incompatible blood type affects long-term survival or cancer recurrence. Researchers compar…
Sponsor: Seoung Hoon Kim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data registry aims to map best treatment paths for advanced colorectal cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis registry tracks adults with metastatic colorectal cancer who are starting their first systemic therapy. Researchers will collect information on the treatments doctors choose, how well they work, and patients' quality of life. The goal is to understand what happens in everyda…
Sponsor: iOMEDICO AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Island hopping for cancer care: first study maps Survivors' journeys across six caribbean nations
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 900 cancer survivors from six small island nations (Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent) to understand how traveling overseas for cancer treatment affects their health and social support. Researchers will compare those who se…
Sponsor: Vaughan A. Lewis Institute for Research and Innovation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads CT scans to predict stomach Cancer's return
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study explores whether artificial intelligence can predict if stomach cancer will come back within a year after surgery. Researchers will analyze CT scans and clinical data from 900 patients with locally advanced gastric cancer. The goal is to build a model that helps doctor…
Sponsor: Liu Yang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple card keep cancer patients safer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether giving cancer patients a drug vigilance card helps them avoid medication errors and interactions when seeing other doctors. One hundred patients on oral chemotherapy or targeted therapies at Limoges University Hospital will use the card. Researchers will …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists create tissue bank to unlock secrets of esophageal disease
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 1,000 adults with Barrett's esophagus or esophageal cancer during their routine endoscopy. The goal is to build a biorepository that links clinical data with specimens, enabling future research into these conditions. Participants …
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Egyptian study pits two liver cancer drug combos Head-to-Head
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 50 adults in Egypt with advanced liver cancer who received one of two immunotherapy combinations: atezolizumab plus bevacizumab or durvalumab plus tremelimumab. Researchers want to see which group lives longer at 12 months and how they …
Sponsor: Sohag Oncology Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive 30-Year Women's health study reveals hidden disease links
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-running study follows nearly 100,000 French women, mostly teachers, since 1990 to understand what factors influence their risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other major illnesses. Participants fill out questionnaires every few years about their lifestyle, medi…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Study aims to see if patient diaries match insurance data
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to see how accurately patients report their own medication and healthcare use in diaries compared to official health insurance records. It planned to include people with diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease, or prostate cancer. However, the study was withdr…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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COVID-19's hidden toll on liver cancer patients revealed
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how COVID-19 impacts people with hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer. Researchers will track infection rates and see how the virus affects liver function, cancer treatment, and overall health. About 23 participants from a French national liver can…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Keytruda immune response trial aims to unlock cancer clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing how the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) changes immune-related genes and biomarkers in people with advanced solid tumors like head and neck cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and melanoma. Researchers will analyze bloo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Frailty check could predict chemo danger for seniors
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how frailty—a state of weakness and reduced physical function—affects the risk of severe side effects from chemotherapy in people aged 70 and older with cancer. Researchers will assess 160 patients using various tests for frailty, muscle loss, and overall heal…
Sponsor: Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Ovest Milanese, Ospedale di Legnano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Your DNA may push you to get that first colonoscopy
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether telling people over 45 their genetic risk for colorectal cancer helps them decide to get their first colonoscopy. Researchers will track how many people schedule a colonoscopy after learning their risk, and compare findings like polyps between risk gro…
Sponsor: Endeavor Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Breathing pure oxygen during an MRI may reveal whether liver cancer treatment is working
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a special type of MRI, called dynamic oxygen-enhanced MRI, can predict how liver cancer responds to a treatment called transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). The MRI measures oxygen levels in tumors before and after treatment. About 60 adults with liver …
Sponsor: Université de Montréal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Cancer patients get help planning families in new study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tested a program to help cancer patients understand their fertility risks and get the right care. It included 434 women aged 15-55 with a new cancer diagnosis. The program aimed to connect them with specialists for pregnancy planning or fertility preservation based on …
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Blood pressure drug may boost cancer therapy in stomach cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 80 patients with both locally advanced gastric cancer and high blood pressure. Researchers want to see if taking beta-blockers (a common blood pressure drug) alongside standard cancer treatment leads to better tumor shrinkage compared to other blood pressure d…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Scientists decode genetic clues linking stomach bug to cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at genetic changes in people with H. pylori infection or stomach cancer to understand how the infection can lead to cancer. Researchers will analyze tissue samples from 110 adults undergoing endoscopy. The goal is to find early warning signs and possible ways to …
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a special PET scan unlock a new way to treat Hard-to-Treat upper GI cancers?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a special PET scan using a tracer called 68Ga-PSMA can identify patients with advanced upper digestive tract cancers (like stomach or esophageal cancer) who might be eligible for a type of targeted radiation therapy called endoradiotherapy. The resea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Gene therapy safety check: 400 cancer patients monitored for years
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is a long-term follow-up for 400 people who previously received A2 Bio gene therapy for various solid tumors, including colorectal, lung, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. No new treatment is given; instead, researchers will track participants over time to check for del…
Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Cancer imaging study pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to test a new device that rotates patients horizontally to take CT images for guiding radiation therapy in cancer patients. It was designed for adults with certain cancers, but the trial was withdrawn before enrolling anyone. The goal was to see if the images wer…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Keyhole vs open surgery: which is better for rare pancreatic cancer?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study compares two surgical techniques—laparoscopic (keyhole) and open surgery—for treating a rare cancer near the pancreas called nonpancreatic periampullary adenocarcinoma. Researchers will track how long patients stay in the hospital after surgery, as well as survival rat…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Massive cancer survival study launched in russia
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at survival rates for people with cancers like melanoma, breast, colon, and lung cancer using data from Russian cancer registries. It includes 100,000 people of any age. The goal is to understand survival trends to help improve cancer care, not to test a new trea…
Sponsor: N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Laparoscopic vs open surgery: which is better for colon cancer recovery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares open D3 surgery with laparoscopic CME surgery for right-sided colon cancer in 128 patients. The goal is to see if laparoscopic surgery leads to less pain, fewer complications, and faster recovery, while still being as effective at removing cancer. Researchers …
Sponsor: Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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One workout could boost cancer fighters?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares how a single bout of exercise changes immune cells and inflammation in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and in healthy people of the same age. Researchers will measure natural killer cells and other immune markers before and after exercise. The goal is …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Universität Duisburg-Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study tracks pelvic changes after radiation in women with pelvic cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 72 women with pelvic cancers (anal, cervical, endometrial, rectal, vaginal, or vulvar) who are receiving radiation therapy. Researchers will use pelvic exams and surveys to measure changes in vaginal health, sexual function, and quality of life over two years. …
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Local hospital reviews colorectal cancer survival data
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks back at the experiences of 37 people with colorectal cancer treated at a single hospital. Researchers are tracking how long patients survive after diagnosis. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is to learn from real-world outcomes.
Sponsor: University of Roma La Sapienza • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Patients claim cannabis stops tumor growth – scientists investigate
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at medical records of 50 cancer patients who say cannabis helped stop their tumor from growing or shrank it. Researchers want to see if there is real evidence behind these claims. The goal is to gather information, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Emergency vs. planned stoma surgery: which leads to better quality of life?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how well a stoma works and how it affects quality of life in people with colorectal cancer. Researchers will compare those who had a stoma created as an emergency procedure with those who had it planned ahead of time. About 700 participants will answer a quest…
Sponsor: Eva Haglind, MD, PhD, professor • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Swallow recovery after esophageal surgery leak: study pulled before start
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to compare swallowing function in patients who had esophageal cancer surgery (Ivor Lewis esophagectomy) and either did or did not develop a leak at the surgical connection. Researchers planned to use three questionnaires to measure swallowing difficulties. Howeve…
Sponsor: Stefan Gutknecht • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Gut bacteria may forecast surgery risks in pancreatic cancer patients
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is collecting saliva, stool, blood, bile, and tumor samples from 200 people undergoing surgery for pancreatic or related cancers. Researchers want to see if the types of bacteria in these samples can help predict who will have complications after surgery and how the ca…
Sponsor: St. Antonius Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New genetic panel could personalize cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study enrolls 4,000 people with breast, ovarian, or colorectal cancer to test a comprehensive genetic panel. The panel looks for inherited cancer risks and tumor mutations that may affect drug sensitivity. Researchers aim to validate these genetic findings to potentially gui…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Early warning probe could save lives after pancreatic surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new monitoring method for patients who have had pancreatic surgery. After surgery, a thin probe is placed near the surgical connection to measure chemicals that may signal a leak before symptoms appear. Half of the 201 participants will receive this monitoring …
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Belly camera may help stomach cancer patients get the right treatment
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether using a small camera (laparoscopy) to see if stomach cancer has spread inside the belly can help doctors choose the best treatment. About 968 people with stage III stomach cancer will be randomly assigned to either standard care or care guided by this …
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Simple 8-Question test may predict survival in elderly cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a quick, 8-item screening tool called G8 can help predict survival and severe side effects from treatment in elderly patients (70 years and older) with metastatic colorectal cancer. The goal is to find a simple way to identify which older patients are …
Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Rural clinics test new ways to get more people screened for colon cancer
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how to improve colorectal cancer screening in rural clinics in Indiana. Clinics will mail FIT kits, send reminders, and use patient navigators to help people aged 45-75 get screened. The goal is to see which strategies work best to increase screening rates and…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Skin sensor could alert doctors to rising pain in cancer and COPD patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a wearable skin sensor can tell the difference between mild, moderate, and severe pain in 37 adults with cancer or COPD. Participants wear the device for up to a week and report their pain levels. The goal is to create an algorithm that alerts caregivers …
Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC