Digestive system carcinoma
MONDO:0006181A malignant neoplasm that arises from the epithelium of any part of the digestive system. Representative examples include colorectal carcinoma, esophageal carcinoma, and pancreatic carcinoma.
Also known as: carcinoma of digestive system, carcinoma of the gastrointestinal system, digestive system carcinoma, gastrointestinal carcinoma, gastrointestinal carcinoma (disease), gastrointestinal system carcinoma
7516 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 25 tagged with Digestive system carcinoma itself.
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Carcinoma of liver and intrahepatic biliary tract 36 trials · 1,461 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Hepatocellular carcinoma 1,046 trials · 1,091 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bile duct carcinoma 20 trials · 454 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Liver neuroendocrine carcinoma 3 trials Sub-types →
- Undifferentiated carcinoma of liver and intrahepatic biliary tract 1 trial
- Biliary cystadenocarcinoma 0 trials
- Liver carcinoma in situ 0 trials Sub-types →
- Squamous cell carcinoma of liver and intrahepatic biliary tract 0 trials Sub-types →
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Colorectal carcinoma 305 trials · 1,170 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Colorectal adenocarcinoma 247 trials · 548 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rectal carcinoma 54 trials · 393 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Colon carcinoma 279 trials · 379 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Colorectal squamous cell carcinoma 1 trial · 54 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Exocrine pancreatic carcinoma 205 trials · 1,037 incl. sub-types
8 sub-types
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma 497 trials · 930 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Squamous cell carcinoma of pancreas 3 trials · 13 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Familial pancreatic carcinoma 9 trials
- Pancreatic carcinoma with mixed differentiation 3 trials
- Pancreatic intraductal papillary-mucinous carcinoma 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pancreatic mucinous cystadenoma 1 trial
- Pancreatic large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma 0 trials
- Solid pseudopapillary carcinoma of pancreas 0 trials
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Gastric carcinoma 92 trials · 555 incl. sub-types
12 sub-types
- Gastric adenocarcinoma 449 trials · 481 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastric cardia carcinoma 3 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hereditary gastric cancer 1 trial · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastric squamous cell carcinoma 4 trials Sub-types →
- Stomach carcinoma in situ 4 trials Sub-types →
- Epstein-Barr virus-associated gastric carcinoma 1 trial
- Gastric body carcinoma 1 trial Sub-types →
- Undifferentiated carcinoma of stomach 1 trial
- Carcinoma of stomach, salivary gland type 0 trials
- Gastric fundus carcinoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Gastric pylorus carcinoma 0 trials
- Gastric small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma 0 trials
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Carcinoma of esophagus 76 trials · 509 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma 306 trials · 307 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Esophageal adenocarcinoma 170 trials · 174 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Esophagus carcinoma in situ 13 trials
- Esophageal small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma 2 trials
- Carcinoma of esophagus, salivary gland type 0 trials
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Gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma 507 trials
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Carcinoma of pharynx 3 trials · 457 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Oropharyngeal carcinoma 100 trials · 243 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Nasopharyngeal carcinoma 211 trials · 212 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma 5 trials · 203 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hypopharyngeal carcinoma 36 trials · 86 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pharynx carcinoma in situ 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pharyngeal adenoid cystic carcinoma 0 trials
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Oral cavity carcinoma 16 trials · 202 incl. sub-types
9 sub-types
- Oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma 141 trials · 156 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Salivary gland carcinoma 26 trials · 36 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Oral cavity carcinoma in situ 5 trials Sub-types →
- Tongue carcinoma 4 trials
- Carcinoma of lip 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Carcinoma of hard palate 1 trial
- Carcinoma of soft palate 1 trial
- Intraoral basal cell carcinoma 0 trials
- Oral cavity mucoepidermoid carcinoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Small intestine carcinoma 19 trials · 105 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Carcinoma of duodenum 21 trials · 75 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Small intestine adenocarcinoma 18 trials · 60 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the small intestine 1 trial Sub-types →
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Gallbladder carcinoma 41 trials · 49 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Gallbladder adenocarcinoma 9 trials Sub-types →
- Gall bladder carcinoma in situ 0 trials
- Gallbladder small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma 0 trials
- Gallbladder squamous cell carcinoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Undifferentiated gallbladder carcinoma 0 trials
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Intestine carcinoma in situ 0 trials · 16 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Rectum carcinoma in situ 1 trial · 13 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Colon carcinoma in situ 3 trials Sub-types →
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Pancreatic endocrine carcinoma 12 trials
2 sub-types
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Digestive system mixed adenoneuroendocrine carcinoma 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
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Carcinoma of floor of mouth 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
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Maxillary sinus carcinoma 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Maxillary sinus squamous cell carcinoma 1 trial
- Maxillary sinus adenocarcinoma 0 trials
- Maxillary sinus adenoid cystic carcinoma 0 trials
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Ameloblastic carcinoma 0 trials
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Can a triple drug combo before surgery stop oral cancer from returning?
Cure Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether giving tislelizumab, albumin paclitaxel, and cisplatin before surgery, followed by standard treatment, works better than standard treatment alone for people with locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma. The trial enrolls 134 participants with…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Lai-ping Zhong • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Can 3D-Printed shields make radiation a cure for rectal cancer without surgery?
Cure Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new way to treat rectal cancer without surgery. People with localized rectal cancer who cannot have or refuse surgery will receive external beam radiation followed by a high-dose internal radiation boost, using a 3D-printed guide and tungsten shielding to prote…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf immune cells target solid tumors
Cure Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a new cell therapy called CAR001 in adults with solid tumors that have come back or stopped responding to standard treatment. CAR001 uses donor gamma-delta T cells engineered with a chimeric antigen receptor to recognize and attack cancer cells. The trial …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ever Supreme Bio Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Drug chemo cocktail before surgery stop biliary tract cancer from coming back?
Cure Recruiting nowThe PURITY trial compares giving a three-drug chemotherapy combination before surgery with going straight to surgery in people with biliary tract cancer that can be removed but has a high risk of returning. Participants are adults under 75 with confirmed, non-metastatic biliary t…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine targets rare liver cancer's genetic flaw
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a personalized peptide vaccine for people with a rare liver cancer called fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma (FLC) or other tumors that share a specific genetic change (DNAJB1-PRKACA fusion). The vaccine is designed to train the body's immune cell…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A made-to-order DNA vaccine takes aim at liver cancer's return
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether a personalized DNA vaccine, tailored to each patient's tumor, can keep high-risk liver cancer from coming back after surgical removal. Participants who have no remaining signs of cancer after surgery will receive the vaccine plus an immune booste…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Geneos Therapeutics • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets pancreatic cancer before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a drug called samuraciclib in 15 people with localized pancreatic cancer that can be surgically removed. Participants will take the drug for about two weeks before their planned surgery. Researchers will check safety and look for changes in tumor cell…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer: targeted drug may delay return in BRCA patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether the drug olaparib can help prevent pancreatic cancer from coming back in people who have already had surgery and chemotherapy and carry a BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 mutation. Olaparib is a targeted therapy that blocks a repair enzyme cancer cell…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Can a new targeted drug boost Chemotherapy's power against pancreatic cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an investigational drug called telisotuzumab adizutecan to standard chemotherapy can help people with pancreatobiliary cancers, including pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Participants will receive either the new combination or standar…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Antibody-Drug conjugate targets advanced esophageal cancer after standard treatments fail
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing sacituzumab govitecan, an antibody-drug conjugate, in adults with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that has worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy and anti-PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy. The trial enrolls 35 participants who receive the drug by i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Zapping liver tumors to make them operable
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers test whether irreversible electroporation, a technique that uses electrical pulses to destroy tumor cells while sparing nearby blood vessels and bile ducts, can boost the effects of lenvatinib and sintilimab in people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma that cannot…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shunda Du • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New injection fights head and neck cancer from the inside
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called VLPONC-01, which is injected directly into head and neck tumors. It delivers a substance (IL-12) that may help the immune system attack the cancer. Some participants will also receive the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The ma…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: VLP Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Can early oral cancer patients skip neck surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers compare two ways to manage the neck in people with early oral squamous cell carcinoma, a cancer that has not spread to lymph nodes. One group has surgery to remove the primary tumor only, then regular checkups with imaging to watch for lymph node spread. The other gro…
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New pill takes on advanced cancers: early trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called CSCJC3456 in 102 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for any signs that the drug can shrink tumors. Participants take the table…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Changshan ConjuChem BioPharmaceutical Research and Development (Hebei) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Boosting radiation may help more rectal cancer patients reach remission
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a higher dose of radiation (58.75 Gy) given before surgery can help more people with locally advanced rectal cancer achieve a complete response (no cancer left) compared to the standard dose (50 Gy). About 156 adults aged 18-79 will receive radiation plus…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: experimental drug ACR-2316 enters first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called ACR-2316 in 100 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. It is for patients who have had up to 3 pr…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Acrivon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Last hope? new combo targets liver cancer that beat previous treatments
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug lenalidomide to ongoing targeted therapy and immunotherapy can help people with advanced liver cancer whose disease has worsened after multiple prior treatments. About 32 participants will receive the combination and be monitored for tumor…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shunda Du • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy added to standard treatment aims to save the anus in Ultra-Low rectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab to standard chemoradiotherapy and chemotherapy can help people with ultra-low rectal cancer avoid surgery that removes the anus. The trial enrolls 196 adults with previously untreated rectal adenocarcinoma…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Could an immunotherapy boost help fight stomach cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and ramucirumab) can help people with advanced stomach or esophageal cancer live longer. The study includes 224 adults whose cancer has a specific marker (PD-L1 CPS…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: APR-1051 enters first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new oral drug, APR-1051, in about 90 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the drug might…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aprea Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Virus therapy takes on tough colorectal cancer in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a virus-based drug (pelareorep) to standard chemotherapy can help people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to initial treatment. About 60 adults whose cancer has spread and has certain genetic features (…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Oncolytics Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New drug BL-B01D1 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BL-B01D1 in people with advanced lung cancer or other solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it helps shrink tumors. About 470 adults will tak…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SystImmune Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo stop colorectal cancer from coming back?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether the experimental drug zanzalintinib, alone or combined with an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab plus berahyaluronidase alfa), can improve disease-free survival in people with stage II or III colorectal cancer who have molecular residual disease (…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Could a daily mineral make liver cancer therapy work better?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding daily oral zinc to standard targeted therapy and immunotherapy helps people with advanced liver cancer. About 60 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the standard treatment alone or with either 20 mg or 30 mg of zinc each day. The main…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New chemo cocktail aims to boost pancreatic cancer surgery success
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a chemotherapy combination called NALIRIFOX given before surgery to people with borderline resectable pancreatic cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough to allow successful removal and reduce the chance of the cancer coming back. The study wil…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo aims to wipe out hidden colorectal cancer cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether two immunotherapy drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, can clear tiny amounts of cancer DNA from the blood of people with stage II or III colorectal cancer who have completed standard treatment. The study enrolls 20 adults whose blood still shows …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Texts vs. manuals: new trial aims to help rural cancer survivors kick the habit
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether text-based support can help rural cancer survivors who smoke to quit. Participants will either receive text messages that gradually reduce cigarette use or a self-help manual. The goal is to see which approach works better for long-term smoking cessation.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat stomach cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing a new drug called denikitug, alone or combined with other cancer drugs, in 120 people with advanced HER2-negative stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. The main goal is to see if the drug …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New pill targets stubborn colorectal cancer mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental pill called VS-7375, designed to block a specific cancer-driving protein (KRAS G12D). The trial includes people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has this mutation. Some participants receive VS-7375 alone, others get it combined with an antib…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Verastem, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New pill takes on Hard-to-Treat KRAS cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called BLU-924 (SAR449336) in people with advanced pancreatic, lung, or colorectal cancers that have specific KRAS mutations. The drug is designed to block the cancer-driving KRAS protein. The trial will enroll about 265 participants to evalu…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Blueprint Medicines Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Biomarker-Guided combo aims to outsmart tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether the combination of cabozantinib (a targeted therapy) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy) can shrink or stabilize advanced melanoma and head and neck cancers that have stopped responding to prior immunotherapy. Researchers are also checking if t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New targeted combo aims to outsmart Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the targeted drugs calderasib and cetuximab to standard chemotherapy can help people with a specific gene mutation (KRAS G12C) in advanced colorectal cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 477 participants will receive …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called LBL-024 combined with standard chemotherapy (cisplatin, gemcitabine) and bevacizumab in 140 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and control the disease. Participants must be 18–75,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nanjing Leads Biolabs Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether a new drug called ZEN003694, when added to the chemotherapy capecitabine, is safe for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. About 30 participants will receive the combination to find the best d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus chemo shows promise in rectal cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) to standard chemoradiotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. About 108 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the st…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhongnan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Radiation beads plus immunotherapy: a new way to attack liver cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a combination treatment for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a type of liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study gives participants Y-90 radioembolization, which delivers radiation directly to liver tumors, followed by six cycles of the che…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Francesco De Cobelli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Can a new drug rally the immune system against Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental medicine called BI 3822971 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid cancers, such as lung, head and neck, breast, esophageal, bladder, vulvar, or cervical cancer, who have no standard treatment options left. The goal is to find out …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New pill NP-101 tested in patients with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an oral drug called NP-101 in 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, with a secondary look at whether the drug can shrink tumors. Because it is a Pha…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug HMPL-A580 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called HMPL-A580 in 186 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for early signs that the drug shrinks tumors. It is currently recruiting parti…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hutchmed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental biologic AWT020 put to the test in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental biologic called AWT020 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after at least one standard treatment. The phase 1 trial gives AWT020 every three weeks at increasing dose levels to find the highest dose people can tolerate an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Anwita Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Poop pills? stool transplants may ease immunotherapy side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether a stool transplant (FMT) can help cancer patients who develop severe diarrhea or colon inflammation from immune-checkpoint inhibitor drugs. About 40 patients with various cancers will receive the transplant via colonoscopy. The main goal is to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill SHY-ONC6 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called SHY-ONC6 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (including breast, colon, lung, pancreatic, and others) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SHY Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets tough pancreatic cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests an experimental drug called BT5528 in adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has spread and worsened after one prior treatment. The drug targets a specific protein on cancer cells. Researchers will measure how well it shrinks tumors and track side …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BicycleTx Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug ASP388B take on advanced solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called ASP388B, given alone or alongside standard cancer therapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: the first finds a safe dose, and the second tests that dose in…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called BI-1808, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in people with advanced cancers like ovarian cancer, T-cell lymphoma, and melanoma. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see how…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioInvent International AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with RAS mutations
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug, BPI-572270, in 120 adults with advanced solid tumors (lung, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer) that have specific RAS gene mutations. The trial has two phases: first to find a safe dose and check for side effects, then to see if the drug…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Betta Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining the drug talazoparib with one of three other drugs (palbociclib, axitinib, or crizotinib) can safely help control advanced solid tumors that have spread. Talazoparib blocks cancer cells from repairing their DNA, while the other …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug boost chemo for tough cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial will test whether adding semaglutide (a GLP-1 drug used for diabetes and weight loss) to standard chemotherapy is safe and tolerable for people with metastatic pancreatic, colorectal, or liver cancer. About 30 participants will receive weekly semaglutide in…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill plus chemo aims to tackle tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding an experimental oral drug called atebimetinib to a modified chemotherapy regimen helps people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer. About 510 adults who have not had prior treatment will receive either the new combination or standa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Immuneering Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bispecific antibody D3L-002 enters first human trial for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests D3L-002, a new drug that targets two immune checkpoints (TIGIT and PVRIG) to help the immune system fight cancer. It is for 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: D3 Bio (Wuxi) Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IDE892, alone or with another drug (IDE397), in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic deletion (MTAP). The study aims to find safe doses and see if the drugs shrink tumors. It includes 260 adults with ca…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DS3610a enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called DS3610a in about 70 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can help control the cancer. P…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough colorectal cancer: experimental drug combo enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called ZEN003694 to two approved cancer drugs (cetuximab and encorafenib) can help patients with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The study involves 30 a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a flexible dosing schedule improve esophageal cancer treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab every 2 weeks or every 4 weeks, alongside standard chemotherapy, is safe and effective for Japanese patients with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to find …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing an experimental oral drug, VVD-133214, in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic features (MSI or dMMR). The drug works by blocking a protein that helps these cancers grow. The study will check safety and how well the drug w…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug YL217 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called YL217 in 220 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and look for early signs that the drug can shrink tumors. Participa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, TER-2013, in people with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, or lung cancer) that have specific genetic changes in the AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. About 205 participants will receive th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Terremoto Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called 177Lu-IM-3050 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 105 participants will receive the drug to s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Immunome, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple threat: immunotherapy, chemo, and radiation take on rectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) to a chemotherapy combo (NALIRIFOX) and radiation can improve outcomes for people with a certain type of locally advanced rectal cancer (pMMR/MSS). About 84 participants will be randomly assigned to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can turbocharged immune cells stop liver cancer from coming back?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether combining microwave ablation with infusions of a patient's own expanded immune cells helps people with small liver tumors. The trial enrolls adults with up to three tumors, each no larger than 5 cm, who are not eligible for surgery. After ablation,…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two immunotherapy drugs make liver tumors more vulnerable to surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether adding two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, to focused radiation before surgery changes the immune cell makeup inside liver tumors. The trial enrolls 30 people with a single liver tumor that can be removed surgically. Everyone rece…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Virus-Linked cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 study tests a combination of two drugs, pomalidomide (a pill) and nivolumab (an infusion), in adults with cancers caused by viruses like Epstein-Barr, HPV, or hepatitis. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. Up to 58 people with Kapo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to shrink pancreatic tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving a powerful chemotherapy regimen called NALIRIFOX along with targeted radiation and the drug capecitabine can shrink pancreatic tumors enough to allow successful surgery. The study enrolls 60 people with borderline resectable or locally adva…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in large trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) in 740 people with advanced solid tumors, including melanoma, lung, breast, and other cancers. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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First-in-Human trial asks whether HG381 is safe and tolerable in advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are running a first-in-human Phase 1 trial of HG381, an experimental drug given by intravenous injection, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after available treatments. The study aims to find out how safe and tolerable the drug is, how the body pr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: HitGen Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate IM-1617 enters human trials for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IM-1617 in people with advanced solid tumors (cancers that have spread or can't be removed by surgery). The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing that dose in more people to see how well it works and how …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Immunome, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug GI-108 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called GI-108 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including lung, head and neck, pancreatic, and kidney cancers. The drug is designed to boost the immune system's ability to fight cancer. The trial will first find the safest dose, then …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GI Innovation, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called N-3C01, given alone or with an immunotherapy, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About 114 a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hefei Xinzhu Biological Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: targeted drug enters trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called patritumab deruxtecan in children whose liver or muscle cancers have returned or not responded to treatment. The drug works like a smart bomb, attaching to a protein on cancer cells to deliver a toxic payload. The trial will check if it is safe…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive 'Smart Bomb' targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new radioactive drug that seeks out a protein called Nectin-4 found on many cancer cells. The drug delivers a dose of radiation directly to the tumor, aiming to destroy it while sparing healthy tissue. About 150 adults with advanced bladder, br…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aktis Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets tough esophageal cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called I-DXd in 60 people with advanced esophageal cancer that has worsened after prior treatments. I-DXd is designed to attach to cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload to destroy them. The main goal is to see how many patients' tumors shrink or disappe…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could immunotherapy replace chemo in nasopharyngeal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug serplulimab to standard induction chemotherapy can allow patients with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer to skip concurrent chemotherapy during radiation. The study plans to enroll 456 adults aged 18-65 with stage II-I…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new biologic drug called sacituzumab tirumotecan (MK-2870), alone or with chemotherapy, in people with advanced colorectal, pancreatic, or biliary tract cancers that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check safety and see if tumors shrink.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called WJB001 combined with various chemotherapy drugs in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has three stages to find the safest dose, check how the body processes the drug, and see if it shrinks…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Wigen Biomedicine Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to extend life in tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding two drugs (surufatinib and camrelizumab) to standard chemotherapy helps people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer. About 502 adults who have not had prior treatment for their advanced cancer will be randomly assigned to the new combo or …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Hutchmed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced esophageal cancer: combo therapy trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests new drug combinations (including an antibody-drug conjugate) with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, with or without chemotherapy, for people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. About 298 participants will join to see if…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: experimental drug targets KRAS mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new oral drug called RMC-5127, alone or combined with other drugs, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12V mutation. The study includes people with lung, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers who have already tried stan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental injection SHR-7787 put to the test against advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental injection called SHR-7787 in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The trial aims to find a safe dose, measure how the body processes the drug, and look for early signs that it shrinks tumors. P…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers? first human trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called BGB-B2033, alone or with other drugs, in people with advanced liver, stomach, or lung cancers. The goal is to see if it is safe and how well it works. About 392 participants will take part.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double immunotherapy may keep nasopharyngeal cancer at bay
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug relatlimab to standard nivolumab maintenance therapy can extend the time before cancer grows or spreads in patients with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer linked to Epstein-Barr virus. Participants first …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug boost the fight against esophageal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is investigating whether an experimental drug called SHR-9839, when used alone or combined with standard chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug, can help people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The study will include about 84 adults aged 18 to…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill shrink Hard-to-Treat ovarian tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a new oral drug called DC05F01 in adults with recurrent ovarian cancer and other advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment. The trial aims to see how well the drug shrinks tumors, how long it keeps cancer from growing, and what side…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Heronova Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an experimental oral drug called ATX-295 in people with advanced solid tumors, including ovarian cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe and tolerable dose and to see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 90 par…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Accent Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: drug targets MTAP deletion
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called BMS-986504 in people with advanced solid tumors that have lost a gene called MTAP. The drug is given alone or with other cancer medicines. The study aims to see if the drug shrinks tumors and how safe it is. About 260 adults will take part.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-C9074, designed to target and kill cancer cells in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study will first find the safest dose, then test it alone or with other cancer drugs. About 3…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill turn on genes that stop cancer? new trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called Aza-TdC in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment or have no effective therapy. The drug is taken by mouth in 21-day cycles and aims to reactivate genes that may slow tumor growth. The main goal…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers: early trial recruits 554 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called S241656 (BDTX-4933) in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain genetic changes (KRAS, BRAF, or other RAS/MAPK mutations). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing how well it works alone or wit…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for bile duct cancer: liver radiation may boost standard treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding radiation to the liver can improve outcomes for people with advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a type of bile duct cancer that has spread. About 60 adults with at least one liver tumor 3 cm or larger will receive either standard therapy a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BL-M14D1 targets tough cancers in early human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called BL-M14D1 in about 120 people with advanced small cell lung cancer or other neuroendocrine cancers that have spread or cannot be removed. The drug works by homing in on a protein called DLL3 found on these cancer cells and delive…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SystImmune Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA-Guided immunotherapy trial aims to match drug to tumor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab in 200 people with advanced solid tumors (breast, lung, GI, and others). Researchers use each person's tumor DNA to see if it predicts a response. Participants get the same dose every 3 weeks. The goal is to see if DNA analysis…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less be more? new study tests lower doses of cancer drug
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving lower, less frequent doses of the cancer drug atezolizumab can still keep enough drug in the blood to fight cancer. About 30 adults with certain advanced cancers (like lung cancer or melanoma) will start with standard doses, then switch to a l…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called zongertinib, which blocks HER2, a protein that fuels cancer growth. It is given alone or with other cancer drugs to adults with advanced HER2+ breast, stomach, or colorectal cancer that has spread and not responded to prior treatm…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own tumor cells fight cancer? new trial tests immune cell therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether specially selected immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor, grown in large numbers in the lab, and given back along with the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can shrink tumors in people with metastatic colorectal, pancreatic, ovarian, breast, o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can blocking a DNA repair protein make immunotherapy work better against colorectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a new drug, VVD-133214, combined with pembrolizumab in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has MSI and/or dMMR. These tumors rely on a protein called Werner helicase to survive, and VVD-133214 is designed to block it. The trial compares the combina…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a four-drug cocktail shrink hard-to-treat colorectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding two extra drugs—bevacizumab and sintilimab—to the usual combination of irinotecan and cetuximab can shrink tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer that no longer responds to irinotecan. The study enrolls 160 adults with RAS wi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug candidate takes aim at Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental injectable drug called XNW28012 in people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has worsened after two standard chemotherapy regimens. The phase III trial plans to enroll 226 adults and randomly assigns them in a 2:1 ratio to receive eithe…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Evopoint Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise in early trial for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug called ISM6331 in 100 adults with advanced mesothelioma or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for any early signs that the drug can shrink tumors. Partic…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: InSilico Medicine Hong Kong Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat colon cancer? phase 3 trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug INCA33890 to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab helps people with metastatic colorectal cancer that is microsatellite stable (a type that doesn't respond well to immunotherapy). About 700 adults who have not had prior treat…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on brain tumors and metastases in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called NEO212 in people with specific brain tumors (astrocytoma, glioblastoma) or cancers that have spread to the brain. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it helps control tumor growth. About 134 adults will take NEO212 alone or with sta…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Neonc Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug deliver a toxic payload directly to cancer cells?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called TQB6426 in people with advanced cancers that have not responded to other treatments. TQB6426 is designed to seek out a protein called GPC3 on cancer cells and deliver a chemotherapy-like payload directly to them. The s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Technology Development Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: GAIA-102 trial targets malignant ascites
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing a new biological therapy called GAIA-102, alone or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, for people with advanced stomach or pancreatic cancer that has spread and caused fluid buildup in the abdomen (malignant ascites). The study has two pa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Kyushu University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can steroids help cancer patients resume a promising therapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study has two parts. Part A tests whether cancer patients who stopped a type of immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors) due to side effects can safely restart treatment with durvalumab, given alongside the steroid prednisone to reduce the risk of side effects returning. Part B…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a probiotic fight anal cancer in HIV patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a probiotic called EXE-346 can help treat anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) and reduce persistent high-risk HPV infection in people living with HIV. The trial will enroll 90 participants who will take the probiotic or a placebo daily…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer patients on targeted therapy get extended safety monitoring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study provides continued access to dabrafenib and/or trametinib for up to 100 patients with melanoma, lung cancer, or other solid tumors who were benefiting from these drugs in a prior Novartis or GSK trial. The main goal is to track long-term side effects and safety over ti…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trio takes aim at HER2-Positive stomach cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are comparing a new combination of disitamab vedotin, sintilimab, and S-1 against the standard regimen of trastuzumab plus chemotherapy, with or without sintilimab, for people with advanced HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The trial enrolls a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients with autoimmune conditions: immune checkpoint inhibitor trial expands access
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people who have both an autoimmune disease (like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis) and an advanced cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It tests the safety and effectiveness of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given alone or…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug DXP-106 enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called DXP-106 in 54 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and see if DXP-106 works better when given alone or with chemotherapy. Participants receive the drug by…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Singlomics Biopharmaceuticals Zhuhai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Four-Drug combo tackle a tough liver cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) with lenvatinib, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy delivered directly to the liver can help people with hepatocellular carcinoma that has spread into the portal vein. The study aim…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug QLC5508 enters first human safety tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called QLC5508 in 48 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to treatment. The main goals are to check if the drug affects heart rhythm, compare two versions of the drug, and see how it interacts with other medicines.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy before Chemo-Radiation shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab (TSR-042), followed by standard chemoradiation and surgery, can effectively treat advanced mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) solid tumors. About 212 adults with locally advanced dMMR cancers will receive the drug int…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame deadly bile duct cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and toripalimab) plus bevacizumab and chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced biliary tract cancer. It involves 32 adults aged 18-75 who have not had prior treatment for their advanced cancer. The goal …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Xianglin Yuan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to keep pancreatic cancer away after surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called daraxonrasib in people with pancreatic cancer who have already had surgery and chemotherapy. The goal is to see if taking the drug can delay or prevent the cancer from returning compared to just watching and waiting. About 500 adults will be ran…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy trial hopes to tackle tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests SL-28, a cell therapy made from donor immune cells, in 60 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, pancreatic, or breast cancer) that haven't responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the therapy can shrink t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Second Life Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer: targeted pill plus chemotherapy in Late-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding a new targeted pill (INCB161734) to standard chemotherapy helps people with a specific type of advanced pancreatic cancer (KRAS G12D mutation) live longer. About 588 participants who have not had prior treatment for metastatic disease …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug BI 3810944 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 3810944 in adults with advanced solid tumours or melanoma who have no other treatment options. The study aims to find a safe and tolerable dose, and to see if the drug can shrink tumours. Participants receive the drug every three …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common Alzheimer's drug fight liver cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether memantine, a drug currently used for Alzheimer's disease, can help slow the growth of liver cancer in people with advanced cirrhosis. The trial will enroll 12 adults with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and who are not candidates for s…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to boost survival in Hard-to-Treat stomach cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the targeted drug zolbetuximab to standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy can help people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer live longer. The study enrolls 500 adults whose tumors have specific m…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug EVOLVE104 takes on tough cancers in early human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called EVOLVE104 in people with advanced bladder cancer or several types of squamous cell carcinoma (lung, esophagus, skin, and others). The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is for pati…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EvolveImmune United, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to burn out liver cancer with precision radiation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Researchers want to find the exact amount of radiation needed to completely destroy the tumor using a special procedure called Y90 radioembolization. About 30 adults will take part to help improve treat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug ART6043 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral drug called ART6043, alone or with another drug (olaparib), in 181 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The goal is to check safety, how the body processes the drug, and whether it can slow tumor growth. It is an early-stage trial, so the m…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Artios Pharma Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets HER2 cancers in phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called zongertinib in adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 mutations or overexpression and have not responded to prior treatment. Participants take one of two daily doses and continue as long as they benefit. Doctors regularly check tumor…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may let some throat cancer patients skip radiation after surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with HPV-related throat cancer who have surgery to remove the tumor. Normally, some patients also get radiation afterward to lower the risk of cancer coming back. This trial tests whether it's safe to skip that radiation if a blood test two weeks after su…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink polyps in inherited colon cancer condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug TPST-1495 can reduce the number and size of polyps in the small bowel and colon of people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), an inherited condition that greatly raises colon cancer risk. About 38 participants will take the drug by…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink liver tumors in First-Line patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called pumitamig, alone or with another drug (ipilimumab), in people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The trial includes 198 participants who have not had prior cancer treatment. The goal is to see if the drugs are safe and…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to speed liver healing after cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called HRX215 in people who had part of their liver removed because colon cancer spread there. The drug is meant to help the liver grow back and work better after surgery. About 80 adults will take either HRX215 or a placebo for 28 days, and …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: HepaRegeniX GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: first human trial of BGB-58067 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called BGB-58067, alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (MTAP deficiency). The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 52…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with KRAS mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called calderasib (MK-1084) in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The drug is given alone or combined with other cancer treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Abo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a direct hit to tumors make immunotherapy work better?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether adding an experimental drug called 2141-V11 to standard immunotherapy is safe for people with advanced esophageal, gastric, or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. Participants receive injections of 2141-V11 directly into their tumors along wi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost chemoradiation for head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether adding the experimental drug ipatasertib to standard chemotherapy and radiation is safe and effective for people with advanced head and neck cancer. Ipatasertib may help stop cancer cell growth. About 46 participants will receive the combinati…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, nilotinib (a pill) and paclitaxel (given by IV), for people with rare advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drugs can shrink or stop tumor growth. About 82 adults with specific rare …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new experimental drug called GI-101, given alone or with pembrolizumab or lenvatinib, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (cancers that have spread). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink or control tumors. About 317 adults w…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GI Innovation, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail targets untreatable liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) with chemotherapy (fluorouracil) and an immune stimulant (interferon alpha 2b) can safely shrink or control fibrolamellar liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study will enroll 15…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple mask help cancer patients avoid a breathing tube?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive ventilation mask (NIPPV) can reduce the need for intubation in cancer patients with respiratory failure. Researchers will compare NIPPV plus standard oxygen therapy to standard oxygen therapy alone in 256 participants. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heated chemotherapy shows promise for advanced pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests a treatment called HIPEC, where heated chemotherapy drugs are placed directly into the abdomen during surgery. It is for people with pancreatic cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. The study will enroll 40 participants to see if this appr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new drug called BGB-26808, either alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 217 partici…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test guides immunotherapy for hidden cancer cells
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a combination of two drugs, atezolizumab and bevacizumab, can clear tiny amounts of cancer DNA from the blood of people whose gastrointestinal cancer was treated with curative intent. The trial enrolls 20 adults with colon, rectal, gastric, pancrea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug targets two proteins at once in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called BG-C0902 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to attach to two proteins (EGFR and MET) often found on cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload directly to them…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gene test guide better treatment for head and neck cancer survivors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments after surgery for stage III-IVA head and neck cancer: radiation alone versus radiation plus the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. The goal is to see which approach better prevents the cancer from returning, especially in patients with certain TP53 ge…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill plus chemo takes on deadly pancreatic cancer in huge trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests a new drug called daraxonrasib, taken as a pill, either alone or with standard chemotherapy, against chemotherapy alone for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. About 900 adults with confirmed pancreatic cancer that has spread will be randomly assign…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood sugar control may boost chemo in pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study looks at whether closely monitoring and managing blood sugar levels can help people with pancreatic cancer. About 50 participants will wear a continuous glucose monitor during chemotherapy. Half will get intensive glucose management from an endocrinologist, while…
Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to stall bile duct cancer in HER2-positive patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug zanidatamab to standard chemotherapy (with or without an immunotherapy) can help people with advanced HER2-positive bile duct cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 286 adults with inoperable or metastatic bile duct cancer …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced bowel cancer: experimental drug combo enters major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug called pumitamig, combined with chemotherapy, works better than the current standard treatment (bevacizumab plus chemo) for people with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 990 adults who have not yet been treated…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Dual-Scope surgery shows promise for early stomach cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new surgery for early gastric cancer that uses two scopes (a laparoscope and an endoscope) to guide the removal of sentinel lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective. The study involves 36 people with early-stage stomach cancer.
Sponsor: Jilin University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BG-C477 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BG-C477, in about 310 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. The study is open-label, meaning ev…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to shrink tumors and cut radiation for young cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) before radiation therapy is safe and effective for children and young adults (up to age 21) with newly diagnosed nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The goal is to see if t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive 'Smart Bomb' target tough tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental radioactive drug called 177Lu-FAP-VG11 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to seek out and attach to a protein called FAP, which is found on many tumor cells. This early …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stomach cancer patients may soon get immunotherapy as a simple shot instead of an IV drip
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares a subcutaneous (under-the-skin) injection of tislelizumab to the standard intravenous (IV) infusion, both given with chemotherapy, as a first treatment for advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has sp…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stomach cancer: phase 3 trial tests rilvegostomig combo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a new drug called rilvegostomig, combined with trastuzumab deruxtecan and chemotherapy, works better than the current standard treatment for HER2-positive stomach cancer that has spread. About 840 people whose tumors have a specific protein (…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves zapping liver tumors: new study tracks Real-World success
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information on how well the HistoSonics Edison System, which uses sound waves (histotripsy) to destroy liver tumors, works in everyday medical practice. Up to 5,000 adults with liver tumors will be followed for up to 5 years after treatment. The main goal…
Sponsor: HistoSonics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an experimental pill slow advanced solid tumors? a phase 1 trial puts HW221043 to the test.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called HW221043 in adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their gro…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hubei Bio-Pharmaceutical Industrial Technological Institute Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New chemo delivery method aims to shrink untreatable colon tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called transarterial infusion chemotherapy (TAIC) for people with colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Instead of giving chemo through a vein, TAIC delivers it directly to the tumor's blood supply, which may boost effectiveness and red…
Sponsor: Guang'anmen Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental biologic M1-c6v1 put to the test in Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental intravenous biologic called M1-c6v1 in adults with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. The Phase I trial gives escalating doses to a small group of participants to check safety, find th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Virotech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Triple-Action antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-T187, a special antibody that targets two proteins (EGFR and MET) on cancer cells. It is given alone or with other drugs to people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safet…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AZD8205, alone or with another drug (rilvegostomig), in people with advanced solid tumors like breast, ovarian, and lung cancers. The trial has two phases: first to find the safest dose, then to see if it shrinks tumors. About 460 adults whose c…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets stomach and pancreatic cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called ASP2138, which helps the immune system attack cancer cells that have a specific marker (CLDN18.2). It is for people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), or pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat salivary gland tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether combining abiraterone and dalpiciclib can shrink recurrent or metastatic salivary gland cancer that is AR-positive and HER-2-negative. The trial enrolls up to 36 adults who have no curative surgery or radiation options. Participants take both drugs…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Surgeons try glue to seal pancreas after cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether injecting a medical glue (Histoacryl®) into the pancreas during Whipple surgery can strengthen the connection between the pancreas and intestine and prevent dangerous leaks. The study involves 30 patients with soft pancreases and narrow ducts,…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop head and neck cancer from returning
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether adding chemotherapy or chemo-immunotherapy before standard salvage surgery can improve outcomes for patients with PD-L1 positive head and neck cancer that has come back. About 180 participants will receive either carboplatin and paclitaxel, …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial aims to shrink colorectal tumors before surgery with targeted drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a short course of targeted drugs before surgery can improve outcomes for people with colorectal cancer that can be removed. About 197 participants will receive a treatment matched to their tumor's genetic makeup, followed by standard surgery. The g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer: drug combo targets tough cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, WGI-0301, combined with sorafenib in 60 adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and has not responded to prior immunotherapy. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. Participants must…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Haichang Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Major trial aims to settle best approach for precancerous esophagus condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two standard approaches for Barrett's esophagus with low-grade dysplasia: regular monitoring with biopsies (surveillance) versus a procedure to remove or burn away precancerous cells (endoscopic eradication therapy). Researchers want to find out which method i…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called volrustomig, either alone or with chemotherapy, in people with advanced cervical, head and neck, esophageal, or mesothelioma cancers. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. About 257 partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can chemo before surgery extend lives in pancreatic cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether giving chemotherapy before surgery helps people with clearly resectable pancreatic head cancer or periampullary cancer live longer than going straight to surgery. The trial enrolls 262 participants and randomly assigns them to either mFOLFIRINOX ch…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug TUB-030 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new drug called TUB-030 in adults with advanced solid tumors, including head and neck, lung, and breast cancers. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose. Participants receive the drug every three weeks and are monitored for side effects and tumor…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Tubulis GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Immune-Targeting drug could boost stomach cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the experimental drug ASP2138 to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) helps people with a specific type of advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer live longer without their disease worsening. The study enroll…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MK-8294 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new targeted therapy called MK-8294 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, see if people can tolerate it, and find the highest safe dose. About 67 participants will receive the drug, and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to boost Radiation's power against tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a drug called TTI-101 combined with a precise type of radiation (SBRT) in 18 people with pancreatic cancer that is borderline resectable or locally advanced. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can improve how long patients live without …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SKB118 aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called SKB118 in 332 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The trial will first find the safest dose, then check if it can shrink tumors. It is currently not recruit…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can removing more tissue around pancreatic tumors stop cancer from coming back?
Disease control Recruiting nowPancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma often returns near where it started, even after surgery. This study tests whether a more thorough operation, called total mesopancreatic excision, can improve local disease control and survival. During pancreaticoduodenectomy, surgeons remove the …
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can common drugs stop radiation damage? new trial aims to prevent lymphedema
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether pravastatin (a cholesterol drug) or a combination of pentoxifylline and vitamin E can prevent lymphedema and fibrosis (swelling and scarring) caused by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients. About 295 adults with oropharyngeal cancer …
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 in early cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new experimental drug called BG-75098, given alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tum…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Four-Drug cocktail outsmart bile duct cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether alternating standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy with a targeted drug called pemigatinib can help people with advanced biliary tract cancers that have FGFR2 alterations. The study includes adults with cancer that cannot be removed by surg…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New adaptive radiation aims to spare the gut in pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a new type of radiation therapy that adapts daily to the exact shape and position of a pancreatic tumor. The goal is to deliver a high, tumor-killing dose while minimizing damage to nearby stomach and intestines. About 134 people with borderline resectable o…
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biologic drug GEN1106 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new biologic drug, GEN1106, in about 103 people with advanced solid tumors, including bladder cancer. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining it; finally, checking how well the drug shrinks tumors. All participants …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental biological therapy VRT106 put to the test in advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are running a Phase I trial of VRT106, an experimental biological therapy given by intravenous drip, in adults with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. The trial enrolls about 12 people aged 18 to 75. It aims to f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Virotech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BL-M07D1 targets multiple HER2 cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests a new drug called BL-M07D1 in 280 adults with advanced HER2-positive cancers, including breast, lung, and stomach cancers. The study aims to find safe doses and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. Participants must have tried at least two prior trea…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SystImmune Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug KK2269 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests the safety of a new drug called KK2269, given alone or with chemotherapy (docetaxel), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have no standard treatment options. About 101 participants will take part. The study has two parts: first testing KK2269 al…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug FORX-428 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called FORX-428 in about 40 adults with advanced solid tumors that have certain gene changes (like BRCA1/2 mutations). The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors or slow their growth. …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: FoRx Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to reignite immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IL12-L19L19 (Dodekin) in 80 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The drug combines an antibody with an immune-boosting protein to target and attack cancer cells.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Philogen S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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When to treat? new trial aims to optimize therapy for oligometastatic esophageal and gastric cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is looking at the best timing for local treatments like surgery or radiation in people with esophageal or stomach cancer that has spread to only a few spots. All participants first get 4 months of standard drug therapy. Then, depending on their response, they …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria capsules tested against tough liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether adding oral fecal microbiota transplantation capsules can help control advanced hepatocellular carcinoma that has worsened during treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors and tyrosine kinase inhibitors. The trial enrolls 30 adults with liver can…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Xu Yong, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo targets esophageal cancer that outsmarted immunotherapy
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers test whether combining sacituzumab tirumotecan and tislelizumab can shrink advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that has worsened after prior immunotherapy. The trial enrolls 28 adults whose cancer is not suitable for surgery or definitive chemoradiation. Parti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer? early trial tests MK-3120
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new drug called MK-3120 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread and cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable. About 270 participants will receive the drug by IV infusion. The study also looks at …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug CR-001 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called CR-001 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can shrink tumors. About 290 people will take part in this early-phase trial.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Crescent Biopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Alpha radiation targets tumors in new cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing two investigational radiopharmaceuticals in adults with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal, pancreatic, biliary tract, gastric, esophageal, and head and neck cancers. First, participants receive SKL35502, an imaging agent that highlights tumors ca…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SK Life Science, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SHR-4610 tested in patients with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SHR-4610 in 258 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard options. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, and second, checking how well the drug shrinks…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer: targeted drug combo enters phase 3 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug called zoldonrasib to standard chemotherapy helps people with a specific genetic form of metastatic pancreatic cancer (KRAS G12D mutation) live longer without their cancer growing. About 670 adults with advanced pancreatic canc…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outperform standard therapy for advanced colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the experimental drug SHR-A1811 to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab works better than standard therapy alone for people with advanced colorectal cancer who have not had prior treatment. About 300 participants will receive either the ne…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on liver cancer in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called ECT204 for adults with advanced liver cancer that has not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells. The trial will enroll 60 pe…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Eureka Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart patch lets gut surgery patients go home days earlier
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a wearable patch called MultiSense that tracks heart rate and other vital signs for five days after a patient leaves the hospital following major digestive surgery. The goal is to see if the patch allows high-risk patients to be discharged earlier while still cat…
Sponsor: Rhythm Diagnostic Systems • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can switching chemo cocktails extend lives in pancreatic cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are comparing two chemotherapy approaches for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has not worsened after three months of initial treatment with mFOLFIRINOX. One group continues mFOLFIRINOX, while the other switches to gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel. The trial…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New smart drug targets tough cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called M7437 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. M7437 is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells that have a specific marker (Ly6E). The study ai…
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 hope for stomach and bowel cancers: experimental drug Rina-S enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing a new drug called Rina-S (rinatabart sesutecan) in about 160 people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that have spread or cannot be removed. The drug is given alone through an IV, and everyone receives it—no placebo. The study will check if the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy can help control advanced solid tumors that have spread. About 115 adults whose cancer has worsened after at least one prior treatment will receive the combination. The main goal is to chec…
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 pill shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an experimental drug called SA53-OS in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking a protein called MDM2, which may help slow or stop tumor growth. The study has two parts: first,…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Lamassu Bio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Burning away bile duct blockages: a new weapon against cholangiocarcinoma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding radiofrequency ablation to standard chemotherapy and bile duct stenting helps patients with inoperable bile duct cancer. Radiofrequency ablation uses a catheter to deliver heat that destroys tumor tissue blocking the bile duct. Researchers compare …
Sponsor: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug TAK-505 enters first human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called TAK-505 in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug can shrink or slow cancer growth. About 151 people with certain cancers, such as stomach,…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody GEN1079 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new antibody called GEN1079 in people with certain advanced solid tumors. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining the dose; and finally, checking if the drug shrinks tumors. About 121 participants will receive the a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SGT003 put to the test against Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are running a phase I/IIa trial of SGT003, an experimental intravenous drug, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: a dose-escalation phase to find a safe dose and a dose-expansion phase to look fo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Sungen Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial is testing a new drug called ADCE-T02 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to target a protein called tissue factor found on many cancer cells. The main goals are to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Adcendo ApS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted therapy combo aims to fight stubborn stomach cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a new targeted drug called sonesitatug vedotin, combined with chemotherapy (capecitabine) and possibly an immunotherapy (rilvegostomig), can help people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that has a specifi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AGX101 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests AGX101, a drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells by targeting a protein called TM4SF1. About 80 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, prostate, or pancreatic cancer) who have run out of standard options will receive the dru…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Angiex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo aims to outperform standard therapy in Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug called petosemtamab, combined with chemotherapy, works better than the current standard treatment (cetuximab plus chemotherapy) for people with left-sided colorectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed or has spread. The study incl…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug GEN1119 aims to fight solid tumors that resist standard care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates a new drug called GEN1119 for people with certain solid tumors that have not improved with standard treatments or for whom no standard treatment exists. The study is divided into parts: first, to find safe and effective doses, then to test those doses in m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes aim at hard-to-treat HER2 cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called IAM1363 in adults with advanced cancers that have HER2 alterations, including breast, lung, and stomach cancers that have spread to the brain. The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 383 pa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Iambic Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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BioNTech launches first human test of BNT317 against advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new experimental drug, BNT317, in 39 people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body handles it. It is too soon to know if …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets metastatic colorectal cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called CA-4948 to standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX) and a targeted therapy (bevacizumab) is safe for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. About 24 adults whose cancer has spread and cannot be surgically remov…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sparing lymph nodes: targeted radiation plus immunotherapy takes aim at esophageal tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a short, focused course of radiotherapy combined with immunotherapy and chemotherapy can shrink locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma before surgery. Participants receive three cycles of camrelizumab plus nab-paclitaxel and carboplati…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody M0324 enters first human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called M0324, a bispecific antibody designed to target cancer cells. The trial will look at M0324 alone, with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, and with chemotherapy in about 77 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nanoparticles boost radiation against tough brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding AGuIX gadolinium-based nanoparticles to standard brain radiation can better control brain metastases that are at high risk of coming back. About 134 adults with certain cancers (like melanoma, lung, breast, or colorectal) that have spread to the br…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to tackle stubborn colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether combining pidnarulex (a drug that blocks cancer cell growth) with cemiplimab (an immunotherapy that helps the immune system attack cancer) is safe and effective for people with advanced colorectal cancer that no longer responds to standard treatments…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New strategy: removing tumors one by one after chemo for stomach and pancreatic cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a series of procedures to remove cancerous tumors, given one after another, can improve outcomes for people with stage IV foregut cancers (like stomach, pancreas, or bile duct cancer) who have no detectable cancer DNA in their blood after initial …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called LOXO-783 in people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific change in the PIK3CA gene. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. About 193 participants will take the drug alo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill duo outsmart a Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer mutation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares a combination of two experimental oral drugs, zoldonrasib and daraxonrasib, against standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel) as the first treatment for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug FID-022 enters first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called FID-022 in 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The drug contains two active components, including irinotecan, which is …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fulgent Pharma LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gene therapy tackles tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new cell-based gene therapy called RR001 given after chemotherapy for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to check safety and find the best dose in a small group of 9 participants. It is n…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: EIR Biotherapies s.r.l. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug combo reawaken the immune system against resistant cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether combining bexmarilimab with nivolumab can help people whose cancers no longer respond to immunotherapy. It focuses on two cancers: non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma. The study first finds the safest dose of bexmarilimab to give with a fixed dose of …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to outsmart resistant head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding cetuximab to standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) helps people with advanced head and neck cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy live longer. About 158 adults with cancer that has returned or spread will receive either pembr…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to turn immune cells against cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called NPX372 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to help the body's immune cells recognize and attack cancer cells. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and fin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: NextPoint Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called ONC-783 in 20 people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal, ovarian, pancreatic, or breast cancer. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The main goal is to find a safe d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial aims to stop oral lesions from turning into cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best way to treat people with p53-mutant oral dysplasia (abnormal cells in the mouth) and early-stage oral cancer. About 636 adults will be placed into three groups based on their diagnosis and receive either monitoring, surgery, or surgery plus neck disse…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug punch before surgery shrink head & neck tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug (CDX-1140) to a standard immunotherapy (cemiplimab) before surgery can shrink advanced head and neck cancers more than the immunotherapy alone. About 44 people with stage III-IV head and neck cancer will receive either the comb…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill GS-1206 takes aim at Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called GS-1206 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a specific genetic mutation. The main goals are to evaluate the drug's safety, tolerability, and how the body processes it. Participants must have tumors that ha…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Pronged attack shrink untreatable liver tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether combining anlotinib, benmelstobart, and hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) can shrink tumors in people with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer. The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 75 with confir…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with missing gene
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called TNG462 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic deletion (MTAP). The drug is taken by mouth and aims to slow or stop tumor growth. The trial has two parts: first, finding the safest dose, and then testing that…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Tango Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug pumitamig takes on nivolumab in stomach cancer showdown
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two drug combinations for people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that hasn't been treated yet. One group gets pumitamig plus chemotherapy, the other gets nivolumab plus chemotherapy. The goal is to see which combo works b…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called INBRX-109 in people with advanced solid tumors, including Ewing sarcoma and colorectal cancer. The drug is designed to attach to a protein on cancer cells and trigger their death. The main goals are to check safety and see if the dru…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Inhibrx Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new radioactive drug, 177Lu-INN805, in 10 people with advanced solid tumors (like head & neck, lung, breast, or sarcoma) that haven't responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers wi…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: FindCure Biosciences (ZhongShan) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets FAP-Positive tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive drug, LY4337713, in people with advanced cancers that have high levels of a protein called FAP. The cancers include certain types of ovarian, breast, pancreatic, colorectal, esophageal, stomach, and bile duct cancers. The study aims …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail therapy aims to shrink advanced liver tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment plan for people with advanced liver cancer that has spread to blood vessels or a few other spots. The plan combines chemotherapy directly into the liver, two immunotherapy drugs, a targeted therapy, and precise radiation. The goal is to see if thi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SI-B036, a bispecific antibody designed to fight advanced gastrointestinal and other solid tumors. The study involves about 16 adults with tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. Researchers aim to find a safe dose and see if t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New surgery aims to cut pancreatic leak and diabetes risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a surgery called total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) in 30 adults with certain pancreatic tumors who are at high risk for a dangerous leak after standard surgery. The procedure removes the entire pancreas and transplants the insulin-making…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers? pfizer launches early trial of PF-08046033
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new medicine called PF-08046033 in adults with advanced lung, esophageal, or skin cancers that have spread or can't be removed. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the drug may he…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug AVZO-1418 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AVZO-1418 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it shrinks tumors. About 480 adults will take part, receiving the drug alone or with other treatments.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, LY4257496, that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells with a specific protein (GRPR). It is for adults with advanced solid tumors like breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough cancers: experimental drug IMGS-001 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called IMGS-001 in about 105 people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or not improved after standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. The study has two parts: first, t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ImmunoGenesis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill shrink advanced solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called ODM-216 in adults with advanced solid tumors, which are cancers that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: the first finds a safe dose, and the second checks how well that dose fights the cancer. Researc…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests the safety and best dose of two drugs—neratinib and trastuzumab deruxtecan—given together to people with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 gene changes. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors that have spread or can't be removed by…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New smart drug targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called PF-08046876 in about 310 adults with advanced cancers of the bladder, lung, head and neck, esophagus, or pancreas that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is a type of 'antibody drug conjugate' designed to s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny bubbles carrying gene-targeting drugs take on deadly pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread and has a specific mutation called KRAS G12D. The treatment uses tiny particles called exosomes to deliver a molecule that blocks the mutated gene. The goal is to find the best…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink tumors that resist other treatments?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called FH-006 in 150 people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The goal is to see if FH-006 is safe, tolerable, and can shrink tumors. Researchers will measure how the drug moves through the body and …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Single shot aims to stop liver cancer recurrence
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a single injection of IP-001, given right after standard liver cancer ablation or surgery plus ablation, can help keep the cancer from coming back. About 126 adults with intermediate to high risk of recurrence will be followed for at least two yea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Robert C. Martin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart HER2-Positive cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a combination of two drugs—trastuzumab deruxtecan and azenosertib—in people with HER2-positive stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or other solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. The goal is to find the safest dose and check for…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with brain spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a daily oral drug called CGT4255 in 100 adults with advanced solid tumors that have ERBB2 genetic changes or HER2 overexpression. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors, including in the brain. The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Cogent Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets tough pancreatic cancer mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral drug, VS-7375, alone or with another drug (cetuximab), in 180 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has a specific genetic change called KRAS G12D. The goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors and is safe. Participants must have this mutation …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Verastem, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Belzutifan extension trial aims to extend lives in VHL and advanced cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis extension study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease or advanced solid tumors who are already taking belzutifan in another trial. The goal is to see how long they live and how safe the drug is over the long term. About 450 participants will take belzutifan by …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill CT7439 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called CT7439, taken as a capsule, in about 50 people with solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The study will first test CT7439 alone, then in combination with other cancer treatments. The main goals are to ch…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Carrick Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted combo aims to outsmart Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether adding the targeted drug sotorasib and another drug called panitumumab to standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRI) works better than standard chemo alone (with or without bevacizumab) for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has a specific KRAS G1…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two drugs, sapanisertib and cabozantinib, together in people with advanced liver cancer that has a specific genetic change (β-catenin mutation). The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can slow or stop tumor growth. About 92 participants wi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SKB565 aims to fight advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SKB565 in 180 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or cannot tolerate standard treatments. The trial has three stages to find the safest dose, check how the drug moves through the body, and see if it shrinks tum…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced stomach cancer: experimental drug combos enter human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two new drug combinations for people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. About 210 participants will receive either an experimental antibody-drug conjugate plus chemotherapy, or a stand…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MK-4884 tested for safety in advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called MK-4884 in about 120 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (colorectal, kidney, lung, or bile duct cancer). The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will monitor side effects and how …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Pronged attack shrink liver tumors before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining an immunotherapy drug (iparomlimab/tuvonralimab), targeted radiation, and the drug lenvatinib can improve outcomes for people with intermediate-stage liver cancer that may be removable by surgery. Participants receive the combination bef…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial zaps spreading colon cancer with precision: could it be a Game-Changer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial is testing whether adding focused treatments—like high-dose radiation, surgery, or heat ablation—to standard chemotherapy can help people with colorectal cancer that has spread to up to four sites. The goal is to see if destroying those metastatic tumors impr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets HER2 cancers in promising trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called BAY 2927088 (sevabertinib) in about 111 adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 gene mutations. The drug aims to block the abnormal HER2 protein and stop cancer growth. Participants take a 20 mg tablet daily in 3-week cycles u…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug VBC101 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called VBC101 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to attach to two cancer-related targets (EGFR and cMET) and deliver a toxic payload directly to cancer cells. The s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: VelaVigo Bio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug IDP-001 takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called IDP-001 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including certain lung, head and neck, and other cancers. The trial has two phases: first to check safety and find the right dose, then to see if the drug can shrink tumors. A…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: InduPro, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer: Triple-Drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large Phase 3 trial is testing whether a new drug called rilvegostomig, combined with bevacizumab and with or without tremelimumab, can help people with advanced liver cancer live longer. About 1,220 participants who cannot have surgery or other local treatments will be rand…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immunotherapy stop colorectal Cancer's return?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if immunotherapy drugs (cemiplimab, fianlimab, and REGN7075) can clear leftover cancer DNA in the blood of colorectal cancer patients after surgery and chemotherapy. The goal is to delay or prevent the cancer from coming back. About 79 adults with stage II/III co…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: NSABP Foundation Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets rare cancer gene in 30-Patient trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called lirafugratinib in 30 adults with advanced solid tumors (excluding bile duct cancer) that have an FGFR2 gene fusion or rearrangement. Participants take the drug regularly and visit the clinic for checkups. The main goal is to see if the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Elevar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug plus radiation aims to tackle returning head and neck cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether a drug called camonsertib, combined with a precise type of radiation, can help control head and neck cancers that have come back or cannot be removed by surgery. About 39 adults with these cancers will receive the drug along with focused …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough cancers: experimental drug IPN01203 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IPN01203 in about 102 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and stopped responding to immunotherapy. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing low versus high doses to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Parti…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink liver tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two drugs (ateganosine and cadonilimab) before surgery can safely shrink liver tumors in people with resectable hepatocellular carcinoma. About 60 participants will receive either one or both drugs before their operation. The main goal is to see if…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Pre-Surgery radiation stop rectal cancer from returning?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving radiation before surgery lowers the chance of rectal cancer returning in the same area. Researchers will follow 100 people with locally advanced proximal rectal cancer who receive either radiation followed by surgery or surgery alone. The main goal…
Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New chemo combo tested to extend life in Hard-to-Treat stomach and esophageal cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a stronger chemotherapy mix (mFOLFIRINOX) works better than the standard mix (FOLFOX) for people with advanced stomach, esophageal, or gastroesophageal junction cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Some participants also receive the immunotherapy dru…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Split-Type robot improve surgery for a challenging cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a split-type robotic system for removing Siewert type II/III gastroesophageal junction cancer, a tumor at the junction of the esophagus and stomach. The study will enroll 25 patients who need curative surgery. Researchers will measure how often the robotic proced…
Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation trick may spare rectal cancer patients from surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with rectal cancer that didn't fully go away after standard chemotherapy and radiation. Researchers want to see if giving a few extra doses of internal radiation (brachytherapy) can finish off the tumor and let patients keep their rectum instead of needin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for liver metastases: immune booster combined with targeted chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an immune-boosting drug (PDS01ADC) to standard chemotherapy delivered directly to the liver can help people with colorectal, bile duct, or adrenal cancer that has spread to the liver. About 70 adults will receive the drug combination along with a s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot cancer earlier in symptomatic patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing two new blood tests designed to help doctors detect cancer in people who have symptoms that might be cancer. The study will involve 1,650 adults aged 45 and older who are already undergoing medical tests for possible cancer. The goal is to see how well these…
Sponsor: Harbinger Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New scan could reveal how well your immune system fights cancer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental imaging agent (89Zr-DFO-REGN5054) that may help visualize immune cells called CD8+ T cells in tumors. About 50 people with advanced solid cancers will receive the imaging agent along with the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab. The main goal is to chec…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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AI-Enhanced ultrasound aims to catch liver cancer earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether advanced ultrasound techniques combined with machine learning can improve the detection and characterization of liver cancer compared to standard ultrasound. The study enrolls 200 adults who have a focal liver lesion visible on ultrasound or are in…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can PET scans reveal which stomach cancers will respond to immunotherapy?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers at Ruijin Hospital are testing two PET imaging tracers, FAPI and Grazytracer, to see if they can predict how well advanced gastric cancer responds to preoperative immunotherapy. The study enrolls 120 adults with resectable or advanced gastric cancer. Participants rece…
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan aims to spot hidden cancer spread in stomach and esophageal tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET/CT scan called [¹⁸F]FAPI-74 to see if it can better detect when stomach or esophageal cancer has spread to other parts of the body. About 200 adults with these cancers will receive one dose of the scan tracer and be followed for up to 3 mon…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SOFIE • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden pancreatic cancer spread
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing a new type of PET scan that uses a radioactive tracer called [18F]FAPI-74 to detect whether pancreatic cancer has spread to other parts of the body. About 200 adults with pancreatic cancer will receive one dose of the tracer and then be scanned. The …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SOFIE • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple balloon test could catch hidden esophagus cancer risk
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a new office-based test (EsoCheck balloon and EsoGuard lab test) can accurately detect Barrett's esophagus in people who do not have chronic heartburn. Barrett's esophagus is a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer, but it is often missed in peopl…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blood test model flag dangerous myelosuppression before it strikes?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are evaluating a dynamic risk prediction model for severe myelosuppression in adults with nasopharyngeal carcinoma who receive systemic anticancer treatment. The model estimates the risk of grade 3 or higher anemia, low platelets, or low white blood cells during thera…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a digital platform catch liver cancer sooner?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether a digital management platform can help diagnose liver cancer at an earlier stage in people with chronic liver disease. The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 75 with conditions such as chronic hepatitis B. The platform tracks patients and guides stan…
Sponsor: Cai Qingxian • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to spot hidden cancer spread in the abdomen
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests whether a radioactive tracer called [68Ga]BED003 can improve PET/CT scans for detecting cancer in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdomen). The trial includes adults with colorectal, ovarian, gastric, pancreatic, or a type of breast cancer. Researchers …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Blue Earth Diagnostics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glowing dye lights up throat tumors during surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a fluorescent dye called cRGD-ZW800-1 can help surgeons see laryngeal and hypopharyngeal tumors more clearly during total laryngectomy. The trial has two parts: first, to find the best dose of the dye by measuring how brightly it lights up tumor ti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test aims to catch Cancer's return earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThe ORACLE study watches people who have finished treatment for early-stage solid tumors, such as lung, breast, colon, and pancreatic cancers. Researchers want to see if a blood test called Guardant Reveal can find tiny traces of tumor DNA that might signal the cancer is coming b…
Sponsor: Guardant Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 3D models outperform CT scans in judging pancreatic tumor shrinkage?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a 3D imaging model called 3D-PANC MSP is better than standard CT scans at showing how pancreatic tumors respond to chemotherapy before surgery. The study includes 70 patients with borderline or locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma who have re…
Sponsor: Fundación para la Investigación del Hospital Clínico de Valencia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One blood draw, many cancers: AI model aims to spot tumors early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are developing a blood test that uses DNA methylation patterns and machine learning to detect multiple types of cancer at an early stage. The PROFOUND study collects blood samples from people newly diagnosed with cancer and from people without a confirmed cancer diagn…
Sponsor: Shanghai Weihe Medical Laboratory Co., Ltd. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glowing dye could light up leftover cancer cells at surgery edges
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers at Erasmus Medical Center are testing whether a fluorescent imaging agent can highlight cancer cells on the surface of tumor tissue removed during surgery. The study involves 200 adults with solid tumors who are scheduled for surgery. After the tumor is removed, the d…
Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breath of life: new test could sniff out gut cancers before they spread
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a simple breath test to help detect gastrointestinal cancers—including cancers of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, and bowel—at an earlier stage. The test measures tiny molecules in exhaled breath that may be linked to these cancers. Participants pro…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging agent could sharpen liver cancer detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive tracer called 68Ga-GPC3 that targets a protein found on liver cancer cells. About 40 adults with suspected or confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma will receive both this new tracer and a standard tracer (18F-FDG) for PET/CT scans. Researchers will…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound criteria could replace CT scans for liver cancer Follow-Up
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to use contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) to see if liver cancer treatment (ablation) worked. Researchers will compare the new CEUS criteria with standard CT or MRI scans in 200 adults. If accurate, this could make follow-up safer and easier by avoidin…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer reveal hidden tau in the brain?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a radioactive tracer called 18F-S16/T807 can help diagnose tau-related brain diseases. Tau is a protein that builds up abnormally in conditions like Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative disorders. Researchers will give 500 adults a single injection of …
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple blood draw could spot colorectal cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test can accurately identify colorectal cancer or polyps in adults referred for suspected lower GI cancer. Participants provide a blood sample during their routine diagnostic visit, and their results are compared to their final diagnosis. The…
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a brain scan reveal the hidden amyloid behind neurodegenerative disease?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether PET/CT scans using two radioactive tracers, 18F-92/AV45 and 11C-PIB, can detect beta amyloid buildup in the brain. Researchers will enroll 500 adults with suspected or known neurodegenerative diseases linked to amyloid. Each participant receives one injec…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden cancers in PD-L1 patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special type of PET/CT scan that looks for a protein called PD-L1 on cancer cells. The goal is to see if this scan can find tumors and their spread more accurately than standard imaging. About 500 adults with suspected or known PD-L1-related cancers will r…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new imaging tracer may reveal hidden nerve injuries
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an injected tracer called HED, seen on PET/CT or MRI scans, can help diagnose diseases of the sympathetic nervous system, the part of the body that controls automatic responses like heart rate and blood pressure. Researchers will scan 500 adults who have …
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New disposable scope aims to improve bile duct stone removal and diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, single-use scope called the Dragonfly™ Digital Pancreaticobiliary System. It is designed to help doctors see inside the bile and pancreatic ducts during an endoscopy. The study will enroll up to 75 adults with bile duct stones or narrowings (stricture…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could sharpen detection of liver cancer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer called PSMA to get clearer images of liver cancer (HCC). Researchers want to see if this dynamic whole-body scan can better detect new or returning tumors compared to standard methods. Forty adults with liver cance…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Pre-Surgery diet stop colorectal cancer from coming back?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether eating a high-fiber, low-fat diet for three weeks before colorectal cancer surgery can change gut bacteria to help prevent the cancer from returning or spreading. About 80 adults with colorectal cancer will follow this diet and provide blood, stool, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Patient's own blood turned into surgical glue to stop deadly leaks
Prevention Recruiting nowAfter surgery to remove esophageal cancer, surgeons reconnect the food pipe to the stomach. This new join can leak, causing serious problems or death. Researchers are testing a glue made from the patient's own blood plasma, called BioMatrix OBSiDiAN, applied during the operation.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Can a gentler blood thinner shield cancer patients from new clots?
Prevention Recruiting nowCancer patients with a central catheter can develop a blood clot in the upper arm. After at least three months of standard blood-thinning treatment, this trial tests whether switching to a lower, preventive dose of apixaban can stop new clots from forming. Participants stay on th…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Can immunotherapy given around liver cancer surgery stop the disease from coming back?
Prevention Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a combination immunotherapy called iparomlimab and tuvonralimab can prevent liver cancer from returning after surgery in patients whose tumors are at high risk of coming back. Participants receive one dose of the immunotherapy before surgery to rem…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cheap statin could slash deadly clot risk in cancer patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a daily statin (rosuvastatin) for one year can safely prevent life-threatening blood clots in people with cancer. Current clot-preventing drugs raise bleeding risks, so a safer option is needed. The trial will enroll 4,000 adults with newly diagnos…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could stop deadly clots in cancer patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called REGN7508 to prevent blood clots in people with solid tumors who are receiving cancer treatment. About 1,120 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The study measures how well the drug prevents clots and checks …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a fungal drug stop esophageal cancer before it starts?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the antifungal drug itraconazole to standard ablation therapy can prevent esophageal cancer in people with high-risk Barrett's esophagus. About 64 participants will receive either itraconazole or a placebo alongside their usual endoscopic ablation.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Cancer-Killing pill stop colon cancer before it starts?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests the safety of a drug called ONC201 (dordaviprone) in 36 adults at high risk for colorectal cancer due to familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or a history of many polyps. The drug aims to kill precancerous cells without harming normal ones. Researcher…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a probiotic cream shield cancer patients from radiation burns?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a cream made from inactivated Akkermansia muciniphila bacteria to prevent skin injury in 40 breast or head/neck cancer patients receiving radiation. The cream is applied three times daily to the radiation area. The main goal is to see if it is safe an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New support program aims to help cancer patients finish treatment and feel better
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called ICCAN that gives cancer patients extra help with social and economic needs, like finding resources and monthly check-ins. Researchers want to see if this support helps patients complete their cancer treatment and improves their quality of life, c…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Matching cancer survivors to the right level of support
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers at the University of Hong Kong are evaluating a survivorship program that sorts cancer patients into moderate or high needs after treatment. People with moderate needs receive weekly or bi-weekly e-intervention videos on managing distress and weight, with peer volunte…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New surgery showdown: which technique best stops phantom limb pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests two surgical methods—targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) and regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces (RPNI)—alone and together to reduce chronic and phantom limb pain in cancer patients who have had an amputation. About 45 adults will be randomly assigned …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Pre-Radiation pelvic therapy may ease pain and sexual issues for women with pelvic cancers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding pelvic floor physical therapy before standard radiation treatment can help reduce pain and sexual problems in women with cervical, vaginal, vulvar, uterine, or anal cancer. About 20 participants will receive education on using a vaginal dilator …
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Pre-Surgery boost help cancer patients recover faster?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an 8-week program of nutrition advice, exercise, and psychological support for people with pancreatic or esophageal cancer before they have surgery. The goal is to see if patients can complete the program and if it helps them prepare for surgery. Only 9 patients …
Sponsor: GERCOR - Multidisciplinary Oncology Cooperative Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massage during chemo: a new way to fight anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether different types of massage can lower anxiety in cancer patients while they receive chemotherapy. Fifty adults who already have high anxiety and are at least one cycle into chemo will receive massage during their infusion sessions. Researchers will measure…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can zoom therapy ease Cancer's emotional toll? new study tests Meaning-Centered groups
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a virtual, 8-session group therapy program can help cancer patients find meaning and reduce emotional distress. Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center will enroll 72 adults with a history of cancer. Participants will attend weekly 90-minute session…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 'Lattice' radiation aims to zap tumor pain better than standard therapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares lattice radiation therapy (LRT) to standard radiation for reducing pain from large solid tumors (at least 5 cm). About 148 adults whose tumors cannot be surgically removed will be randomly assigned to one of the two radiation approaches. The main goal …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame flushing and diarrhea in rare cancer syndrome
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the experimental drug paltusotine can reduce flushing and diarrhea in adults with carcinoid syndrome caused by neuroendocrine tumors. About 141 participants will receive either paltusotine or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The study measures how mu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch workouts aim to beat Post-Chemo fatigue
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized exercise program, tracked by a smartwatch, can help reduce fatigue in people who have finished chemotherapy for certain cancers (breast, colorectal, ovarian, pancreatic, or gastric). About 98 participants will be randomly assigned to either…
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to ease depression and anxiety in cancer and chronic disease patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single injection of RE104 can reduce symptoms of depression or mixed depression and anxiety in people with adjustment disorder caused by a serious medical illness like cancer, ALS, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Reunion Neuroscience Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home prehab: could exercise and diet before pancreatic cancer surgery improve recovery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a remote exercise and nutrition program is practical and acceptable for people with pancreatic cancer who are waiting for surgery. Participants will use a Fitbit, get nutrition advice, and do resistance training at home. The goal is to see if this 'prehab…
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI app aims to boost cancer Patients' mood and quality of life
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) app can improve quality of life, anxiety, and depression in people with cancer who are already receiving psychotherapy. About 60 participants will be randomly assigned to either get the AI app alongside their usual therapy …
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New IV combo aims to stop chemo sickness in kids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowChemotherapy often causes nausea and vomiting, which is especially hard for children. This study tests a new IV drug called NEPA (fosnetupitant/palonosetron) to prevent these side effects in kids with cancer. The trial has two parts: first, an open-label phase to find the right d…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Helsinn Healthcare SA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients suffering from severe diarrhea and colitis from immunotherapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if the drug ustekinumab can control diarrhea and colon inflammation caused by immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients. Ten adults with solid tumors who have moderate to severe symptoms will receive ustekinumab and be monitored for side effects and symptom…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Right care, right time: study tests smart palliative care model for heart failure and cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a flexible palliative care program for people with advanced heart failure or certain cancers. The program adds more team members—like a social worker or nurse—as symptoms get worse. The goal is to improve quality of life and match care to each person's changing n…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored Pre-Surgery workouts could help seniors with cancer recover faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a 4-week personalized exercise program for people aged 70 and older who are about to have cancer surgery. Participants follow daily exercises at home using a smartphone app. The goal is to see if this approach improves their physical fitness before the oper…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New telehealth program aims to ease depression and fatigue in latino cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a special mental health program called DESCANSO/REST for Spanish-speaking Latino cancer patients who feel depressed, tired, or have trouble sleeping. The program is delivered through telehealth (video or phone calls). Researchers want to see if it is practical an…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests Home-Based exercise and brain games for cancer Survivors' memory woes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing a combined program of mobile health exercise and cognitive rehabilitation for older cancer survivors (age 60+) who have concerns about memory or thinking after treatment. The program uses a smartphone app for exercise tracking and group workshops for b…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles ease pain for kids with cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a virtual reality helmet during painful medical procedures (like needle sticks or bone marrow tests) can reduce pain in children with cancer. About 74 children aged 6 to 18 will be split into two groups: one gets standard care plus the VR helmet, th…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer injection satisfaction study recruits 700 patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study observes about 700 people with lung or liver cancer who are already receiving atezolizumab as a shot under the skin. Researchers want to see how satisfied patients are with this treatment and how it affects their quality of life. The study does not test a new drug but …
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to cut hospital visits by helping cancer patients speak up
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests an educational program called A-PACT for people with solid tumors who are at high risk of decline. Trained lay health workers coach patients on how to discuss their care goals and end-of-life wishes with their medical team. The study will see if this reduces unpl…
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy targets Cancer-Related depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial at MD Anderson Cancer Center is testing whether psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy can safely help ease depression and anxiety in 30 adults with advanced cancer who are on maintenance therapy. Participants receive either psilocybin or a placebo (niacin) along wi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a buddy system help older cancer patients? new study says maybe
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 4-month coaching program called SONATA that helps older adults (age 60+) with advanced cancer build a support network of family and friends. The goal is to see if this social support makes it easier to stick with treatment and feel better. About 330 patients an…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Walking and memory games may boost brain power in older cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a walking program and cognitive rehabilitation exercises can improve memory and thinking in people aged 65 and older who have finished cancer treatment. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: exercise only, cognitive training …
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can phone Check-Ins ease cancer treatment side effects?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether regular phone check-ins and counseling can help people on oral cancer drugs feel better and avoid hospital visits. 600 patients will be assigned to symptom monitoring alone, or monitoring plus a self-help handbook and phone counseling for anxiety or sadne…
Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual coaching aims to ease pancreatic Cancer's toll on patients and families
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether telehealth self-management coaching sessions can improve quality of life for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer and their family caregivers. Participants will attend virtual coaching sessions focused on managing physical symptoms, emotional well-bei…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lozenge aims to ease radiation mouth sores for hours
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a lozenge called BupiZenge, which contains the long-acting painkiller bupivacaine, can relieve mouth pain from radiation therapy better than the standard lidocaine rinse. About 150 adults with head and neck cancer will be randomly assigned to one …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: OncoZenge AB • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New online therapy aims to ease cancer Survivors' mental health struggles
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an online, therapist-guided program to help cancer survivors who have anxiety, depression, or fear of cancer returning. About 400 adults in Sweden who finished cancer treatment at least 6 months ago will take part. The goal is to see which parts of the 10-week on…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an antidepressant calm Chemotherapy's nerve pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether duloxetine, a drug commonly used for depression, can reduce the painful nerve damage that some cancer patients experience after receiving taxane chemotherapy. The study enrolls adults with solid tumors who have at least moderate pain from this side effect…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yan Yang, MD, Ph.D • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored training may boost healthy living in GI cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether personalized self-management training helps people with gastrointestinal cancer adopt healthier habits like better diet and more exercise. 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either personalized or standard training for 6 weeks. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New therapy aims to ease spiritual distress in latino cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study adapts a counseling program called Meaning Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos with advanced cancer. The goal is to improve spiritual well-being and quality of life. Researchers will enroll 190 Latino adults with stage III or IV solid tumors to test the program's feasib…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests nerve blocks to ease severe cancer pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks—coeliac plexus block and splanchnic nerve block—to see which one reduces pain better in adults with upper abdominal cancer. Forty-four participants will receive one of the procedures and be monitored for pain, opioid use, and quality …
Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Clot-Busting procedure could ease breathing for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a computer-assisted vacuum procedure to remove blood clots from the lungs is safe and improves quality of life for cancer patients with a moderate-risk pulmonary embolism. About 25 adults with cancer and a confirmed clot in a major lung artery will tak…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to stop chemo sickness in its tracks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called LY3537021 to see if it can better control nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in adults with cancer. About 204 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will track who has no vomiting and does not n…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple activity-based therapy lift depression in older cancer survivors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short psychotherapy called brief behavioral activation (BBA) can reduce depression and anxiety and improve well-being in older adults who have survived cancer. BBA encourages people to set goals and engage in enjoyable or rewarding activities to change …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Free money for cancer patients: $1,000 monthly cash cards tested in new study
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study will give 20 early-stage cancer patients a preloaded cash card with $1,000 each month. The goal is to see if this simple cash support can prevent financial hardship, like debt or missed rent, and improve treatment outcomes. Researchers will measure how many peopl…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple supplement protect your gut during radiation?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a short chain fatty acid supplement can reduce gut-related side effects in people receiving radiation therapy for cancers in the abdomen or pelvis. About 122 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo. The goal i…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may speed up chemo decisions for deadly pancreatic cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test that looks for tumor DNA (ctDNA) can tell doctors within weeks if chemotherapy is shrinking a patient's pancreatic cancer. Currently, doctors wait about 8 weeks for a scan to see if treatment is working. The trial will enroll 50 people w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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Mini-Livers could unlock secrets of liver cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates miniature, lab-grown versions of liver cancer tumors from patient biopsies. Researchers will test how well different treatments work on these models and look at how gut health and the tumor's environment affect the disease. The goal is to better understand live…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New trial uses DNA tests to match cancer patients to targeted drug cocktails
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis large screening trial enrolls up to 2,900 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or not responded to standard treatment. Researchers use genetic tests on tumor samples to find specific mutations, then assign patients to treatment trials testing drug combinations …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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30,000 volunteers sought to catch pancreatic cancer early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find pancreatic cancer earlier in people who are at higher-than-average risk due to family history or genetic mutations. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data from 30,000 participants over time to build a biobank. The goal is to improve early d…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New study checks cancer Drug's effect on common medications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a cancer drug called pelabresib changes the way the body processes three other medicines: repaglinide (for diabetes), midazolam (a sedative), and a birth control pill. It involves 24 adults with advanced cancers who have no standard treatment options. The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy survivors monitored for years in massive safety study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows over 1,500 children and adults who previously received gene-modified T cell therapy for cancer. Researchers will track side effects, how long the modified cells last, and overall survival for up to 15 years. No new treatment is given—the goal is to understand l…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer care at home: what do patients and doctors really think?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study interviews cancer care providers, patients, and caregivers to learn their thoughts and feelings about receiving hospital-level care at home. The goal is to understand what people know and believe about home hospital care, so that future programs can be designed to bett…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study checks how liver issues affect cancer drug pelabresib
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing the cancer drug pelabresib in 24 people with advanced cancers who also have liver problems. The goal is to see how the liver affects the drug levels in the body. Participants will take the drug daily for 14 days, then have a week off. This resear…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new radiation machine cut breath holds for cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether a next-generation radiation delivery system can run a complete treatment workflow while patients hold their breath. The trial enrolls about 20 adults with tumors in the chest or upper abdomen who are already scheduled for stereotactic body radiati…
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock secrets of Immunotherapy's harsh side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, tissue, and medical information from 240 cancer patients who have had serious side effects from immunotherapy. The goal is to store these samples in a national biorepository for future research. By studying these samples, scientists hope to better predi…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can blocking a cancer cell survival protein open a new path for colorectal cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are exploring whether an experimental compound called BPR001-615 can reduce the growth of colorectal cancer cells taken directly from patients during surgery. The study also measures levels of a protein called BiP in blood and tumor tissue to see whether it could serv…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer tissue bank opens to fuel research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue and fluid samples from up to 5,000 cancer patients to help researchers learn more about cancer and develop new tests and treatments. Samples are taken from routine procedures or from extra biopsies done just for research. The goal is to build a resource…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict which rectal cancer patients can skip surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a simple blood test can help doctors decide if rectal cancer patients can avoid surgery and keep their rectum. Researchers will measure tiny bits of tumor DNA in the blood (ctDNA) before, during, and after standard treatment. The goal is to see if chan…
Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek tissue samples to unlock HIV and cancer mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples from people with HIV, KSHV, or certain cancers to help researchers learn more about these diseases. Participants must be 18 or older and may have HIV, KSHV, or related conditions. No treatment is given; the goal is to gat…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to make cancer trials fairer for minorities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a video and personal guidance can help Black, Latinx, and older adults with cancer get genetic testing. Genetic testing is often needed to join precision cancer trials. The goal is to make trial enrollment more equitable. About 210 people with gastrointes…
Sponsor: Nadine Jackson, MD, MPH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic blueprint may unlock better pancreatic cancer care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether genetic information from tumors can help doctors choose better treatments for pancreatic cancer. About 200 adults with early or locally advanced pancreatic cancer will receive standard chemotherapy and provide blood, tissue, and fluid samples for genet…
Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI aims to speed up cancer trial enrollment for 70,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building an AI tool called ACTIVATE that scans electronic health records to find cancer patients who may be eligible for clinical trials. Researchers will test whether sending alerts to doctors increases the number of patients starting trials. The goal is to make it…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation aftermath: 700 cancer patients tracked for decades
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows about 700 cancer patients who have already received radiation therapy to understand the long-term side effects and how their disease progresses over time. No new treatments are given—researchers simply collect data from routine follow-up visits. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to close gaps in cancer care for black patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for Black adults newly diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer. It focuses on ensuring patients receive proper biomarker testing and evidence-based care, helping them find and join clinical trials if they choose, and providing easy-to-understand information about the…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized cancer test could take guesswork out of treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new approach to personalize cancer treatment for people with colorectal or pancreatic cancer. Researchers will take a small sample of a patient's tumor, grow it in the lab, and test different drugs on it to see which one works best. The goal is to see if t…
Sponsor: Luxembourg Institute of Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Squeeze for answers: hand grip strength may reveal clues in pancreatic cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test if measuring hand grip strength during clinic visits is practical and useful for adults with pancreatic cancer. Fifty participants will squeeze a handheld device and fill out well-being questionnaires alongside their regular care. Researchers want to see if c…
Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stanford launches massive study to track oropharyngeal cancer over time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about oropharyngeal carcinoma, a type of throat cancer that can be linked to HPV. Researchers will collect blood samples from 1,000 patients before treatment and at six follow-up visits, and also gather tumor tissue when available. The goal is to bet…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can science predict cancer fatigue? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 125 cancer patients receiving standard chemotherapy and radiation to understand why they feel tired. Researchers will collect blood, stool, and survey data before, during, and after treatment. The goal is to find patterns that could help predict and manage fatig…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple frailty check predict who bounces back after cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether frailty measured before surgery can predict how older adults recover after an operation for gastrointestinal cancer. The trial enrolls 100 people aged 60 and older who are scheduled for elective surgery. Before the operation, each participant rece…
Sponsor: Van Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to bridge the gap in cancer conversations
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a communication tool called TrialTalk™ in cancer clinics. The goal is to see if it helps doctors and patients talk more clearly about treatment options. About 30 patients and their doctors will fill out questionnaires before and after a regular visit. The study f…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost clinical trial awareness among minorities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing an educational program designed to help racial and ethnic minority cancer patients make informed decisions about joining clinical trials. The program involves watching short videos and talking with a patient navigator. Researchers will measure changes in pat…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Muscle loss may predict who struggles after cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether older adults with gastrointestinal cancer who have low muscle mass and strength before surgery recover worse afterward. The study enrolls about 100 people aged 60 and older who are scheduled for elective cancer surgery. Before their operation, par…
Sponsor: Van Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek cancer samples to unlock immune secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tumor samples from people with gastrointestinal cancers, such as stomach, liver, or colon cancer. Researchers want to learn how the immune system responds to these cancers. Participants give samples over several visits but receive no treatment as par…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could saving a tiny artery prevent deadly leaks after colon surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether preserving the left colic artery during colon or rectal cancer surgery helps keep the remaining colon well-supplied with blood. Surgeons will temporarily clamp the main artery and use a green dye to measure blood flow. The goal is to see if this techni…
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer gene study aims to personalize care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at genetic changes in metastatic pancreatic cancer to see if they can help guide treatment choices. Researchers will take tumor biopsies and blood samples from 190 patients starting chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if genetic test results can be returned wit…
Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can remote training bring better cancer care to underserved communities?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a telementoring program called ECHO can improve the quality of palliative care for advanced cancer patients in underserved areas of Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, India, and Ethiopia. Researchers will train local doctors through online clinics and w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny Heart-Vibration patch could predict surgery risks in oesophageal cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a small device called Seismofit that sticks to the chest and measures heart vibrations to estimate fitness in under three minutes. Researchers want to see if it can predict complications like pneumonia and hospital stay length in 164 oesophageal cancer patients u…
Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New toolkit aims to fix cancer trial diversity gap
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called SUPPORT that helps Black and Latino cancer patients learn about and join clinical trials. The program includes a website and a navigator who guides patients. Researchers will see if this increases the number of patients referred to and enrolled i…
Sponsor: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can special heart checkups protect cancer patients from their own treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowSome cancer drugs cause rare but serious heart and metabolic problems. This study follows 5,000 cancer patients across several French hospitals who receive a dedicated heart checkup and ongoing follow-up through cardio-oncology programs. Researchers track how many patients benefi…
Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier Pitie-Salpetriere • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple sample predict cancer? new study tracks kids with pancreatitis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers blood, saliva, urine, and stool from up to 1,600 children with recurrent or chronic pancreatitis. Researchers look for genetic markers that might increase the risk of pancreatic cancer later in life. No treatment is given—the goal is simply to learn more about …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests geriatric support for seniors with gut cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a geriatrician (a doctor who specializes in care for older adults) to cancer treatment can improve outcomes for people aged 70 and older with gastrointestinal cancers like stomach, colon, or pancreatic cancer. Researchers will test if an online …
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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EU-Wide survey aims to uncover hidden gaps in mental health support for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses online surveys to explore whether cancer patients and their family members across the European Union have equal access to mental health screening and psychological support. Researchers will analyze responses from 2,000 participants to identify disparities, barrier…
Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver cancer treatments under Real-World scrutiny
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at a single center are observing about 1,000 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who receive systemic therapies. The study tracks overall survival, progression-free survival, and tumor response using standard imaging criteria. It also checks whether hepatitis C dru…
Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What happens when your genes reveal a surprise? new study seeks answers.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people who have a gene variant (called a secondary finding) that was found during genetic testing for another reason. Researchers want to understand how these variants affect health, how people respond to the news, and whether they follow medical advice. Up to…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound technique aims to avoid needless surgeries in bile duct cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether an improved endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) can better find cancer in lymph nodes of people with bile duct cancer. About 250 patients with presumed resectable cancer will get the enhanced EUS before surgery. The goal is to see how many patients are spared …
Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What do you risk for a chance at remission? cell therapy survey asks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowCell therapies such as CAR-T and TIL therapy are emerging options for advanced solid tumors, but their benefits are uncertain and side effects can be severe. Researchers at Zhejiang University are surveying about 420 cancer doctors and 600 patients in China to learn how each grou…
Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemo ear damage worse for poorer patients, study warns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how platinum-based chemotherapy can cause permanent hearing loss in cancer patients, and whether people from poorer backgrounds are more affected. Researchers will test hearing and thinking skills in 172 patients from North West England before and after treatm…
Sponsor: Lancaster University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can removing the spleen help the liver fight cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are observing people with small liver cancer, cirrhosis, and an overactive spleen who undergo laparoscopic liver surgery combined with spleen removal. The study enrolls 30 adults with low platelet counts and follows them for two years after surgery. It tracks changes …
Sponsor: Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers dig into 4000 patient records to unlock esophageal cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews the medical records of about 4000 people who had surgery for esophageal cancer. The goal is to see how the amount of cancer left at the edges of the removed tissue affects how long people live. No new treatments are given; the study only looks at past informati…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer diagnosis can shock the whole family: study maps who struggles most
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at Lille University are following 350 people, including cancer patients recently diagnosed with breast, gynecological, testicular or digestive cancer, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Over one year, participants answer questionnaires about post-traumati…
Sponsor: Lille University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists gather tumor samples to unlock new cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples from people with solid tumors who are already scheduled for surgery or biopsy at the NIH Clinical Center. Researchers will use the samples to study the biology of cancer and identify new targets for therapy. Up to 1,800 adults and children (age …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive global study tracks Durvalumab's Real-World impact on liver cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow about 4,490 adults with liver or bile duct cancer who are receiving durvalumab-based treatment as part of their routine care. Researchers want to see how long patients live and how well the treatment works outside of clinical trials. The goal is to gather r…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer data pooling study aims to connect the dots across trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls adults with cancer or benign tumors who are already participating in other trials at the National Cancer Institute. Researchers will collect and link medical records and research samples from all of a patient's past, current, and future studies. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can genes and environment together trigger pancreatic disease? a new biobank seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are creating a biobank of biological samples and clinical data from 2000 adults with various pancreatic conditions, including pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. The goal is to investigate how genetic predisposition and environmental exposures interact to trigger thes…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can protein patterns in stored tumors point to new treatment targets?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study in Vietnam looks at archived tumor samples from patients with several solid cancers, including liver, colorectal, gastric, breast, lung, endometrial, melanoma, and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will measure the presence of two proteins, ENPP1/cGAS and FA…
Sponsor: Tam Anh Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do men and women react differently to immunotherapy? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether men and women experience different side effects from cancer immunotherapy. Researchers will track symptoms and quality of life in 100 adults starting standard immunotherapy. The goal is to better understand how sex and gender influence treatment experi…
Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to reduce bleeding and clotting risks in cancer surgery patients on blood thinners
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 700 cancer patients who take blood thinners and are scheduled for surgery or medical procedures. Researchers will track how often major bleeding or clotting events occur within 30 days after the procedure. The goal is to see if current blood thinner management …
Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can smarter monitoring of pancreatic cysts prevent cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways of monitoring pancreatic cysts—more frequent versus less frequent scans—and looks for biomarkers in the blood that might help predict cancer risk. About 770 adults aged 50 to 75 with at least one cyst will take part. The goal is to find out which moni…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer drugs put to the test in early trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early phase trial is testing several targeted drugs in people with pancreatic cancer to see how they affect tumor biology. Researchers will compare tumor samples taken before and after treatment to understand which drugs might work best. The goal is not to treat the cancer d…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood biomarkers may predict cancer treatment side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study investigates whether certain molecules in the blood, called miRNAs and proteins, change during cancer treatment and whether these changes can signal early signs of heart or lung damage. Researchers will compare blood samples from patients receiving radiation or c…
Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study gathers key materials to create personalized cell therapies for tough cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study collects tumor tissue and blood cells from 200 people with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, and pancreatic cancers. The goal is to understand how often tumors lose a specific marker (HLA) and to store participants' own T cells for potential fu…
Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tiny cell packages reveal new targets for stomach cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at Qilu Hospital are studying gastric cardia cancer, a type of stomach cancer, by looking at tiny particles called exosomes and individual cells from blood and tissue samples. They will compare samples from 20 cancer patients with samples from healthy controls to find…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can heated chemotherapy during surgery extend life for peritoneal cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects follow-up data from 125 people with peritoneal surface cancers, including colorectal-origin carcinomatosis, pseudomyxoma peritonei, and peritoneal mesothelioma, who are scheduled for cytoreductive surgery combined with HIPEC. The goal is to track their outcome…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive review of 4,000 liver cancer patients aims to uncover regional trends
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect and analyze medical records from about 4,000 adults diagnosed with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) in Middle Eastern and North African countries between 2015 and 2023. Researchers want to understand what causes the cancer, how it is treated, and wh…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost colonoscopy rates after abnormal stool tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a clinic-wide program called Primary Care-GI Connect to improve follow-up colonoscopy rates in people who had an abnormal stool-based colorectal cancer screening test (FIT). The program helps coordinate care, standardize referrals, and educate patients. Researche…
Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC