Disease by etiologic mechanism
MONDO:7770008A grouping class for human diseases classified by their etiologic mechanism, encompassing primarily intrinsic (genetic, genomic), primarily extrinsic (e.g., infections, toxins, radiation), and complex multifactorial (e.g. nutritional) causes.
60180 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Disease by etiologic mechanism itself.
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Sub-types of Disease by etiologic mechanism
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Cancer or benign tumor 0 trials · 33,117 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Neoplastic disease or syndrome 7 trials · 32,782 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Precancerous condition 51 trials · 518 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hyperplasia 5 trials · 273 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Polyp 14 trials · 202 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cancer-related condition 16 trials · 36 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Disease of genetic or genomic mechanism 2 trials · 18,379 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Hereditary disease 194 trials · 18,235 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chromosomal disorder 13 trials · 278 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Disease of primarily extrinsic mechanism 0 trials · 10,609 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Infectious disease 298 trials · 8,231 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Post-infectious disorder 2 trials · 1,773 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Disease related to transplantation 30 trials · 538 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Poisoning 70 trials · 313 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Occupational disorder 59 trials · 171 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Iatrogenic disease 19 trials · 136 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Radiation-induced disorder 7 trials · 93 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Nutritional disorder 132 trials · 4,176 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Overnutrition 15 trials · 3,257 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Nutritional deficiency disease 239 trials · 512 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Eating disorder 157 trials · 362 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lactose intolerance 9 trials · 10 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Potassium deficiency disease 4 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Refeeding syndrome 4 trials
- Hemorrhagic disease of newborn 1 trial
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Idiopathic disease 1 trial · 1,285 incl. sub-types
79 sub-types
- Fibromyalgia 281 trials
- Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia 10 trials · 219 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Idiopathic scoliosis 66 trials · 181 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Acquired idiopathic inflammatory myopathy 67 trials · 159 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis 107 trials · 115 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Idiopathic urticaria 0 trials · 66 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Idiopathic membranous glomerulonephritis 51 trials
- Idiopathic hypersomnia 28 trials Sub-types →
- Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome 13 trials · 24 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Sudden unexpected death in pediatrics 1 trial · 17 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cellular phase chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis 16 trials
- Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension 15 trials
- Idiopathic spontaneous coronary artery dissection 15 trials
- Idiopathic bilateral vestibulopathy 14 trials
- Idiopathic achalasia 12 trials
- Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome 8 trials · 10 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Idiopathic aplastic anemia 9 trials
- Persistent idiopathic facial pain 9 trials
- Idiopathic gastroparesis 8 trials
- Idiopathic recurrent pericarditis 8 trials
- Idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia 7 trials
- Idiopathic camptocormia 7 trials
- Myelodysplastic syndrome with ring sideroblasts 7 trials
- Idiopathic CD4-positive T-lymphocytopenia 6 trials
- Idiopathic torsion dystonia 6 trials Sub-types →
- Chronic idiopathic neuropathy 5 trials
- Idiopathic malabsorption due to bile acid synthesis defects 4 trials
- Idiopathic bronchiectasis 3 trials Sub-types →
- Idiopathic cardiomyopathy 2 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Idiopathic hypercalciuria 3 trials
- Idiopathic anaphylaxis 1 trial
- Idiopathic avascular necrosis 1 trial
- Idiopathic central precocious puberty 1 trial
- Idiopathic mast cell activation syndrome 1 trial
- Idiopathic posterior uveitis 1 trial
- Macular telangiectasia type 1 1 trial
- Nonimmune chronic idiopathic neutropenia of adults 1 trial
- Basal ganglia calcification, idiopathic, 1 0 trials
- Basal ganglia calcification, idiopathic, 4 0 trials
- Basal ganglia calcification, idiopathic, 5 0 trials
- Basal ganglia calcification, idiopathic, 6 0 trials
- Basal ganglia calcification, idiopathic, 7, autosomal recessive 0 trials
- Basal ganglia calcification, idiopathic, 8, autosomal recessive 0 trials
- Basal ganglia calcification, idiopathic, childhood-onset 0 trials
- Benign idiopathic neonatal seizures 0 trials
- Diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia 0 trials
- Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis 0 trials
- Edema, familial idiopathic, prepubertal 0 trials
- Familial idiopathic dilatation of the right atrium 0 trials
- Idiopathic acute transverse myelitis 0 trials
- Idiopathic anterior uveitis 0 trials
- Idiopathic congenital hypothyroidism 0 trials
- Idiopathic copper-associated cirrhosis 0 trials
- Idiopathic corneal edema 0 trials
- Idiopathic disseminated cytomegalovirus infection 0 trials
- Idiopathic dropped head syndrome 0 trials
- Idiopathic ductopenia 0 trials
- Idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonia 0 trials Sub-types →
- Idiopathic granulomatous myositis 0 trials
- Idiopathic hemiconvulsion-hemiplegia syndrome 0 trials
- Idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis 0 trials
- Idiopathic linear interstitial keratitis 0 trials
- Idiopathic localized lipodystrophy 0 trials
- Idiopathic neonatal atrial flutter 0 trials
- Idiopathic panuveitis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Idiopathic peliosis hepatis 0 trials
- Idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy 0 trials
- Idiopathic phalangeal acro-osteolysis 0 trials
- Idiopathic progressive polyneuropathy 0 trials
- Idiopathic pulmonary artery dilatation 0 trials
- Idiopathic recurrent stupor 0 trials
- Idiopathic severe pneumococcemia 0 trials
- Idiopathic syringomyelia 0 trials
- Intestinal pseudoobstruction, neuronal, chronic idiopathic, X-linked 0 trials
- Macular telangiectasia type 3 0 trials
- Polyhydramnios, chronic idiopathic 0 trials
- Priapism, familial idiopathic 0 trials
- Recurrent idiopathic neuroretinitis 0 trials
- Tremor, hereditary essential, and idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus 0 trials
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Training a Patient's own immune cells to fight advanced prostate cancer
Cure Stopped earlyResearchers are testing a cancer immunotherapy called Cellgram-DC-PC in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, an advanced form of the disease that has spread and no longer responds to hormone therapy. The treatment uses dendritic cells, which are immune cells …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pharmicell Co., Ltd. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Can a Patient's own immune cells fight ovarian cancer?
Cure Stopped earlyResearchers test a personalized cancer immunotherapy called Cellgram-DC in people with advanced or recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer. The treatment uses a patient's own dendritic cells, a type of immune cell, to try to trigger an immune response against the tumor. Participants …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pharmicell Co., Ltd. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cell therapy targets a marker on myeloma cells
Cure Stopped earlyResearchers are testing a cell therapy called OPC-415 in adults with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to standard treatments. Participants must have the MMG49 antigen on their cancer cells and have already tried at least two prior regimens. The trial meas…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Time gene therapy fix fabry disease for years?
Cure Stopped earlyThis study follows people with Fabry disease who have already received FLT190, an experimental gene therapy that delivers a working copy of the GLA gene. The goal is to see how safe the treatment is over the long term and whether its effects last. Researchers will track participa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Spur Therapeutics • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single gene infusion rewrite the story of fabry disease?
Cure Stopped earlyThis trial is testing a gene therapy called FLT190 in adult men with classic Fabry disease, a genetic condition that causes harmful fat buildup in cells. The therapy uses a modified virus to deliver a working copy of the faulty gene, potentially enabling the body to produce the m…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Spur Therapeutics • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sanofi's COVID vaccine trial ends early – what we know
Vaccine Stopped earlyThis Phase 3 study tested two Sanofi COVID-19 vaccines (one targeting the original virus, another targeting two variants) in about 24,000 adults. The goal was to see if they could prevent COVID-19 safely. The trial was terminated early, so final results are limited, but the data …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Hope for genetic dementia: AL001 trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 study tested a drug called AL001 in 119 people who carry a mutation in the progranulin gene, putting them at high risk for or already diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. The goal was to see if AL001 could slow the worsening of memory, behavior, and language probl…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alector Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo outsmart advanced cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing whether adding vorinostat to standard vinorelbine is safe and tolerable in adults with advanced solid tumors. The trial enrolls about 30 people and escalates the vorinostat dose in small groups to find the highest dose patients can take without severe side…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo targets Treatment-Resistant lung cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing whether adding niraparib to osimertinib is safe and tolerable for people with EGFR-mutated advanced lung cancer that has progressed on osimertinib. The Phase 1 trial enrolls about 20 participants who receive both drugs. The main goal is to find the highest…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Could less be more? major trial questions routine antibiotic for heart valve infections
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looks at 330 adults with a serious heart valve infection (prosthetic valve endocarditis) caused by S. aureus bacteria. It compares the standard approach of giving the antibiotic rifampin against not giving it, to see if skipping it is just as safe and effective. The go…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Todd C. Lee MD MPH FIDSA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 15:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancers: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests a new drug called acasunlimab, either alone or combined with the cancer drug pembrolizumab, in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has come back or stopped responding to standard treatments. About 125 adults will receive the drugs intravenously e…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Experimental antibody GNR-084 tested against Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing an experimental antibody called GNR-084 in adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The trial enrolls 14 people aged 18 to 45 who have already received at least two prior therapies. Participants…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AO GENERIUM • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 15:00 UTC
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New hope for rare, aggressive cancers: immune therapy targets hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests a drug called tarlatamab, which helps the immune system find and attack cancer cells. It is for people with advanced neuroendocrine carcinomas of the digestive system or unknown origin, a rare and aggressive cancer with limited treatment options. About 87 partici…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Grupo Espanol de Tumores Neuroendocrinos • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring? trial of GSK3915393 cut short
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new medicine, GSK3915393, in 158 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a chronic lung disease that causes scarring and breathing difficulty. The goal was to see if the drug could slow lung function decline compared to a placebo. The trial was termin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can intensified chemotherapy before surgery clear bladder tumors?
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers test whether four cycles of dose-dense MVAC chemotherapy, given with G-CSF support, can shrink or eliminate muscle-invasive bladder cancer before radical surgery. The trial enrolls 24 adults with locally advanced urothelial carcinoma of the bladder who are fit for cis…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an experimental pill block a cancer-driving enzyme in hard-to-treat leukemia?
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing RVU120, an experimental oral drug, in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or stopped responding to treatment, or with high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The drug blocks two enzymes called CDK8 and CDK19, which may play a role…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ryvu Therapeutics SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oral drug RVU120 put to the test against advanced solid tumors
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing an experimental oral drug called RVU120 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatments. The trial has two parts: first, they check safety and find the best dose; second, they measure how well the drug shrink…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ryvu Therapeutics SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug targets dangerous calcium spike in cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing an experimental drug called JMT103 in adults with cancer whose blood calcium levels are dangerously high and who have not responded to standard intravenous bisphosphonate treatment. Participants receive JMT103 as an injection under the skin every four week…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai JMT-Bio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug bulevirtide tracked in real-world hepatitis d patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study follows 170 people with chronic hepatitis D who are taking bulevirtide to see how well it works over time and what side effects may occur. Researchers will track serious liver problems like liver failure, cancer, or need for transplant. The goal is to understand the dr…
Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for kids with tough cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a combination of an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) and low-dose chemotherapy in children and teenagers whose solid tumors had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could help control the cancer. The trial was s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to outperform keytruda in lung cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding vibostolimab to pembrolizumab (Keytruda) helps people with PD-L1 positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer live longer than pembrolizumab alone. Over 1,200 participants received either the combination or pembrolizumab every three weeks…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo for cervical cancer hits roadblock: trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested a new treatment sequence for stage IB2 to IVA cervical cancer. Patients received a combination of gemcitabine and cisplatin chemotherapy along with radiation, followed by more gemcitabine. The goal was to see if this approach could improve progression-fr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a CDK8/CDK19 blocker help when leukemia and MDS return?
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing an experimental drug called RVU120 in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. RVU120 blocks two proteins, CDK8 and CDK19, that may help cancer cells grow. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ryvu Therapeutics SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double-Drug attack on Hard-to-Treat lymphomas
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing whether combining two chemotherapy drugs, pralatrexate and romidepsin, is safe and effective for people with lymphoid cancers that have returned or stopped responding to treatment. The trial first finds the highest dose people can tolerate, then gives that…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Jennifer Amengual • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for myelofibrosis patients: experimental drug RVU120 enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis Phase 2 trial tests a new drug called RVU120, alone or with the standard drug ruxolitinib, in 230 adults with intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink the spleen and improve symptoms. Participants must have not responded well to…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ryvu Therapeutics SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo tackles tough melanoma
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, rigosertib and pembrolizumab, can help people with advanced melanoma that no longer responds to standard immunotherapy. The study involves 7 participants with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. The goal is to se…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI-Guided radiation: a sharper aim for HPV cancers?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tests whether using MRI scans to guide the placement of internal radiation (brachytherapy) can improve treatment for women with advanced cervical or vaginal cancers linked to HPV. The study involves 26 participants and compares MRI-guided placement to stand…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver cancer patients get immunotherapy before surgery in new trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested giving immunotherapy drugs before surgery to people with liver cancer that could be removed. The goal was to see if these drug combinations could shrink the tumor or eliminate it before the operation. 62 participants took part in this early-phase trial, which ha…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Baby shampoo and mouthwash may fight COVID-19, study finds
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether using a baby shampoo nasal wash and Listerine mouthwash for 4 days could lower the amount of COVID-19 virus in the nose and throat of recently infected adults aged 18-65. Participants were randomly assigned to different wash combinations, including plain…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny doses of avastin tested against laser for preemie eye disease
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a low dose of the drug bevacizumab (Avastin) against standard laser treatment for retinopathy of prematurity, an eye disease that can blind premature infants. Sixteen babies with severe disease were enrolled. The goal was to see if the drug could control the dis…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled therapy aims to save ventilator patients from viral pneumonia
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests an inhaled medicine called SNG001 in patients with severe viral pneumonia who need a breathing machine. The goal is to see if it safely helps clear the virus faster and lowers the risk of death. About 550 adults, mostly over 50 or with weakened immune systems, wi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Synairgen Research Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bladder cancer drug delivered directly into bladder shows early promise
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested enfortumab vedotin, a drug placed directly into the bladder via a catheter, in 37 people with a type of bladder cancer that did not respond to standard BCG therapy. The main goals were to check safety and side effects, and to see if the drug could he…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to keep advanced breast cancer in check
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a combination of olaparib (a targeted therapy) and pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) works better than standard chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that initially responded to chemo-immunotherapy. The tri…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in lung cancer battle
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial tested a new immunotherapy combination (pembrolizumab plus vibostolimab) with chemotherapy against the standard pembrolizumab-plus-chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The study enrolled 739 participants who had not received prior t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Slower magnesium drip may help sickest patients hold onto the mineral
Disease control Stopped earlyCritically ill patients often have low magnesium, which can lead to heart rhythm problems and other complications. When magnesium is given through an IV, the body keeps only about half of it. Researchers are testing whether giving the same dose over 8 hours instead of 4 hours hel…
Sponsor: CAMC Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immune booster make chemo hit melanoma harder?
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing an experimental immunotherapy called ALT-801 alongside the chemotherapy drug cisplatin in people with metastatic melanoma that cannot be cured with surgery. The trial enrolls about 22 participants who have not received prior chemotherapy for their melanoma…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Altor BioScience • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune cell therapy aims to prevent leukemia return after transplant
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tests a new cell therapy called BSB-1001 in 38 adults with high-risk blood cancers (AML, ALL, or MDS) who are getting a stem cell transplant. BSB-1001 is made from donor immune cells that are modified to attack a specific marker on cancer cells. The goal is…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BlueSphere Bio, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for High-Risk melanoma: combo therapy aims to prevent recurrence
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding vibostolimab to the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab can better prevent melanoma from returning after surgery. About 1,600 people with high-risk stage II to IV melanoma took part. The goal was to see if the combination keeps cancer away longer…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Once-Daily pill target Hard-to-Treat lung cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing an experimental daily capsule called AP-L1898 in adults with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be treated with chemoradiotherapy. The study enrolls people whose cancer has worsened after standard treatment and whose tumo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Junjing BioSciences Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising targeted therapy for tough breast cancer hits roadblock
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding the drug alpelisib to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) could help people with advanced triple negative breast cancer that has specific genetic changes (PIK3CA mutation or PTEN loss). The trial enrolled 137 participants but was stopped early.…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted combo shows promise for tough stomach cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis clinical trial is testing whether adding a targeted drug called bemarituzumab to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy (nivolumab) helps people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer live longer. The study includes 515 adults whose tumors overexpress a p…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal injection drug targets genetic cause of ALS and dementia
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing repeated doses of an experimental drug called WVE-004 in adults who have ALS, frontotemporal dementia, or both, linked to a mutation in the C9orf72 gene. Participants receive the drug by spinal injection every 12 weeks for up to 96 weeks. The study tracks …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Wave Life Sciences USA, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug GEN1057 tested in early trial – but study stopped early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a new antibody drug called GEN1057 in 23 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and see how the drug behaves in the body. The study was terminated early, so results ar…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug auxora tested in critical COVID-19 lung patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis small Phase 2 trial tested an experimental drug called Auxora in 10 patients with critical COVID-19 pneumonia who were on ventilators. The goal was to see how the drug affected immune cells in the lungs and to check its safety. The study was terminated early, so results are …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: CalciMedica, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a lung drug stop transplant rejection? new trial tests Alpha-1 antitrypsin for GVHD
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a drug called alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers. GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack the patient's body. The trial enrolled 222 participants and compa…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: CSL Behring • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A targeted drug takes aim at a Hard-to-Treat stomach cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing an experimental drug called MRG003 in adults with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The trial enrolls people whose tumors test positive for EGFR and negative for HER2, a combination that l…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Lepu Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an oral drug calm inflamed muscles in myositis?
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing an experimental oral drug called enpatoran in adults with dermatomyositis and polymyositis, two rare muscle-weakening diseases. Participants receive enpatoran or a placebo twice daily for up to 24 weeks while continuing their standard care. The trial measu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests a new antibody called acasunlimab, alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first to find safe doses, then to see how well those doses work. About 429 participa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping ovaries: could a quick procedure replace daily pills for PCOS infertility?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests a device that uses heat to ablate (destroy) a small part of the ovary in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who have trouble getting pregnant. The goal is to restore ovulation without needing daily medication. About 195 women will be randomly assigned to…
Sponsor: May Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug duo outsmart a common cancer mutation?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tests whether combining two drugs, INCB099280 and adagrasib, is safe and tolerable for adults with advanced solid tumors that carry a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The study enrolls people whose cancer has spread or is locally advanced and who h…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a bone drug extend life in advanced lung cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase III trial tests whether adding denosumab, a drug often used for bone health, to standard chemotherapy helps people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer live longer. About 595 adults with advanced disease will receive either chemotherapy alone or chemotherapy plus d…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo outsmart resistant breast and ovarian cancers?
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing whether combining ribociclib and belinostat can help people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer or recurrent ovarian cancer. The trial starts by finding the safest dose of the drug pair, then expands to see how well it works in breast cancer pati…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Seizure drug safety trial halted early for dravet and LGS patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at the long-term safety of soticlestat when added to standard seizure medicines for people with Dravet syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It included 352 children and adults who had already been in earlier studies. The trial was terminated early, so results ar…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug tame seizures in two severe epilepsy syndromes?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial tests whether soticlestat can reduce seizures in people with Dravet syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome who have already used fenfluramine. Participants take soticlestat as tablets or mini-tablets, and researchers measure changes in seizure frequency over the f…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer drug MGY825 tested in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested an investigational drug called MGY825 in 41 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has specific genetic changes (NFE2L2/KEAP1/CUL3 mutations). The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. The study was terminate…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Tough-to-Treat seizures in kids
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at the long-term safety of soticlestat, an experimental drug, in children and adults with severe forms of epilepsy like Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Participants took soticlestat twice a day along with their usual seizure medicines. The study was…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CRISPR zaps HPV in cervical lesions: first human test begins
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early study tests a new CRISPR gene therapy (BD114) in 12 women with high-grade cervical lesions caused by HPV-16. The therapy is injected directly into the lesion to disable the virus's cancer-causing genes. The main goals are to check safety and see if the lesions clear up…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai BDgene Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug cocktail outsmart Treatment-Resistant colorectal cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called evorpacept to two existing cancer drugs (cetuximab and pembrolizumab) can shrink tumors in people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The study enro…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in early sarcoma trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests a new drug (ADI-PEG 20) combined with chemotherapy and radiation before surgery for soft tissue sarcoma. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well it shrinks tumors. Only 6 patients with intermediate or high-grade sarcoma of the trunk or limbs are taki…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo therapy for incurable liver cancer shows potential in phase 3 trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding two drugs (lenvatinib and pembrolizumab) to a standard liver cancer treatment called TACE helps people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 479 participants received either the drug combo plus TACE or TACE alone. The goal was…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kava drink tested to help smokers cut down and lower cancer risk
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests whether a daily kava drink can help active smokers who don't plan to quit reduce their smoking and lower their risk of lung cancer. Twenty adult smokers will take kava daily for several months. Researchers will check how well participants stick with the regimen, …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cell therapy shrink Hard-to-Treat lung tumors?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tests an experimental cell therapy called GAIA-102 in people with advanced or relapsed non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers give GAIA-102 alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. The stud…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GAIA BioMedicine Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to boost red blood cells in MDS patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested a daily pill called etavopivat in 17 adults with very low, low, or intermediate risk MDS who had anemia. The goal was to see if the drug could improve red blood cell counts and reduce the need for transfusions. The study was terminated early, so the full…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Forma Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to boost immune attack on HPV-Driven head and neck cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding an experimental immunotherapy called PDS0101 to the standard drug pembrolizumab helps people with advanced HPV16-positive head and neck cancer live longer. About 252 participants will receive either the combination or pembrolizumab alone. T…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: PDS Biotechnology Corp. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can texts and peers help trans women beat HIV? trial cut short
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find the best way to help transgender women living with HIV reach undetectable viral levels. Participants received either text messages, help from a peer health navigator, or both. The trial was ended early, so results are limited.
Sponsor: Friends Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called INCB177054, given alone or with another drug (retifanlimab), in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Abo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a shorter treatment hold off small HER2-Positive breast cancers?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tests whether a 12-week course of docetaxel plus trastuzumab after surgery can keep small (≤1 cm), node-negative HER2-positive breast cancer from returning. Women who have completed radical surgery for this type of cancer receive the two drugs every three weeks…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug switch may control lung cancer longer in High-Risk patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether switching from the immunotherapy durvalumab to the targeted drug sotorasib can better control locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer in patients with a KRAS G12C mutation and signs of remaining cancer (minimal residual disease). Ten participants …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stool test could replace endoscopy for h. pylori treatment decisions
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a simple stool test can guide doctors in choosing the right antibiotics for H. pylori infections, avoiding the need for an invasive stomach camera procedure. The test detects the bacteria and checks for antibiotic resistance, aiming to improve cure rates…
Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tests a personalized cell therapy called TCR-T cells, engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells with a specific KRAS mutation. Up to 18 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer who have exhausted standard treatments will receive a single infusion of the…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug shows promise for tough bladder cancer cases
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial tested the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) alone or with another agent in 296 people with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer that did not respond to standard BCG therapy. Participants received the drug intravenously every three weeks. The…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill help people with type 2 diabetes shed weight?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tests whether LY3549492, an oral tablet, helps adults who are overweight or obese and have type 2 diabetes lose weight. Participants receive either LY3549492 or a placebo for about 11 months. Researchers measure changes in body weight and the percentage of peop…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug cocktail make immunotherapy work better for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tests whether adding a combination of rintatolimod, celecoxib, and interferon alpha-2b can enhance the effectiveness of pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug, in people with metastatic or unresectable triple-negative breast cancer. The combination aims to mo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug BGB-3245 studied in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called BGB-3245 (brimarafenib) in 109 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to block certain proteins that help cancer grow. The main goals were to check safety, fin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: MapKure, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive drug targets Hard-to-Treat melanoma in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tests a radioactive drug called [225Ac]Ac-A9-3408 in 50 adults with melanoma that has spread or can't be removed by surgery. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Participants receive the drug every 6 weeks for up to 6 doses, an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Alpha-9 Oncology USA Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat lupus nephritis
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial is testing a personalized cell therapy called KYV-101 for people with lupus nephritis that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and destroy faulty B cells that drive the disease. Only 2 p…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Kyverna Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an antiviral drug protect hearing in infants with congenital CMV?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether the antiviral drug valganciclovir can improve hearing and language outcomes in infants who have hearing loss due to congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. Infants aged 1 to 12 months with confirmed sensorineural hearing loss will receive either valga…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Albert Park • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug immunotherapy combo outperform standard care in Late-Stage colorectal cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis clinical trial is testing whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, relatlimab and nivolumab, can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to previous treatments. The study compares this combination to two standard chemotherapy options (rego…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a year of sunitinib delay kidney Cancer's return after lung surgery?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial investigates whether taking the drug sunitinib for one year after surgical removal of lung metastases can improve relapse-free survival in patients with clear cell kidney cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either sunitinib or a placebo follow…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Association of Urologic Oncology (AUO) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug boost radiation's power against head and neck cancer in older patients?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial is investigating whether adding the experimental drug xevinapant to standard radiation therapy can improve outcomes for adults aged 70 and older with locally advanced head and neck cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either xevinapant or a pl…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a One-Time X-Ray calm the deadly lung inflammation of severe COVID-19?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial tests whether a single, ultra-low dose of radiation to both lungs can reduce the dangerous inflammation caused by COVID-19 pneumonia in critically ill patients who need a ventilator. The treatment, a one-time 80 cGy X-ray session, aims to calm the immune syste…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a daily pill stop hereditary angioedema attacks?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether an experimental oral medication, deucrictibant, can reduce the number of swelling attacks in people with hereditary angioedema (HAE) types I and II. Participants take either a low or high dose of the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, and then may continue o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pharvaris Netherlands B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an organic compound tame COVID-19 in High-Risk patients?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial is testing an organic compound called NP-101 in adults with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk of severe illness. The study aims to find the safest and most effective dose, and to see whether NP-101 can help patients recover faster and reduce the amount of …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novatek Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shield lungs from COVID-19's worst damage?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether an experimental drug called BIO101 can prevent severe breathing problems in hospitalized adults with COVID-19 pneumonia. Participants receive either BIO101 or a placebo for 28 days, and researchers track who develops respiratory failure, needs high-flow o…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Biophytis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Blood-Cleansing combo tame deadly lung Flare-Ups?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether a combination of plasma exchange, rituximab, and intravenous immunoglobulins can improve survival in people hospitalized in intensive care with a severe acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a progressive lung disease, and thes…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill shrink the spleen in myelofibrosis?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial is testing an experimental oral drug, SAR302503, in people with a rare bone marrow disorder called myelofibrosis who have an enlarged spleen. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of two doses of the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stem cell infusion may help severely ill COVID-19 patients breathe
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether an experimental stem cell therapy called MultiStem can help people with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by infections like COVID-19. ARDS is a serious lung condition that often requires a breathing tube and ventilator.…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Healios K.K. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill outperform chemo for bile duct cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial is testing whether the targeted drug pemigatinib can slow or shrink a specific type of bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) that has a genetic change called FGFR2 rearrangement and cannot be removed by surgery. Participants will receive either pemigatinib as a daily p…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual cues on a treadmill: a new hope for Parkinson's falls?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether adding augmented reality (AR) to treadmill training can help people with Parkinson's disease who have trouble walking and are at risk of falling. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: treadmill training with AR, treadmill training…
Sponsor: Klinik Valens • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Quitting before the knife: which Stop-Smoking aid works best for cancer patients?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial explores whether adding counseling, cognitive behavioural therapy, or hypnotherapy to nicotine replacement therapy can help cancer patients quit smoking before their surgery. The study includes adults with breast, digestive, gynecologic cancer, or melanoma who smoke da…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cholesterol drug and a bile acid pill help reverse liver scarring?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis pilot study tests whether simvastatin (a cholesterol-lowering drug) and ursodeoxycholic acid (a bile acid medication), taken alone or together for six months, can improve markers of liver fibrosis in adults with advanced liver scarring after viral hepatitis has been controll…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a simple inhaled combo keep pneumonia patients off ventilators?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial tests whether an inhaled combination of budesonide (a corticosteroid) and formoterol (a bronchodilator) can prevent acute respiratory failure in hospitalized adults with pneumonia and low blood oxygen levels. Participants receive either the active treatment or …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a different way of pedaling rebuild muscles after severe COVID-19?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests whether a specific type of exercise, called eccentric exercise, can help people recover muscle strength and walking ability after a severe COVID-19 infection. Participants, aged 18 to 80, will be randomly assigned to either eccentric or standard concentric exerci…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a clotting boost make surgery safer for hemophilia patients?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether a medication called eptacog beta can safely prevent excessive bleeding in people with hemophilia A or B who have inhibitors and need major surgery. Participants receive the drug during and after their operation, and doctors measure how well bleeding is co…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Laboratoire français de Fractionnement et de Biotechnologies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immune booster help chemotherapy fight metastatic breast cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether adding an experimental immunotherapy called eftilagimod alpha to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) can help people with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer live longer. The study first finds the best dose of eftilagimod alpha, then compares the combin…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Immutep S.A.S. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A common diabetes drug may protect against hormone therapy's metabolic side effects
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial tests whether metformin, a standard diabetes medication, can prevent or reverse metabolic syndrome in men with prostate cancer who are starting androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions like high blood sugar, high blood pres…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Canadian Urologic Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two drugs together tackle tough lung cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial is testing whether combining two drugs—glumetinib and toripalimab—can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has not responded to or is no longer controlled by standard treatments. The study is enrolling adults whose cancer has a specific marker (PD-…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a better antidote stop opioid overdoses faster?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study investigates how effectively two opioid antidotes—naloxone (given as a nasal spray or injection) and nalmefene (given as an injection)—can reverse dangerous breathing problems caused by strong opioids like fentanyl. The trial includes both healthy volunteers and people…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A common supplement may shield bones in kidney disease — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control Stopped earlyThis pilot trial investigates whether potassium citrate can improve bone quality and strength in adults and children with chronic kidney disease. Participants take either potassium citrate or a placebo for six months, along with blood and urine tests and advanced bone scans. The …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a once-weekly antibiotic help people with opioid use disorder beat serious infections at home?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether a weekly IV antibiotic called oritavancin, given alongside medication for opioid use disorder, can help people finish treatment for serious infections like bloodstream or bone infections without needing to stay in a nursing facility. The study enrolls adu…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lung cancer drug designed for one mutation work for another?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial tests whether alectinib, a drug typically used for ALK-positive lung cancer, can shrink tumors or control disease in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a RET gene rearrangement and has progressed after prior treatment. Participants take a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double hormone blockade may tackle Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests a combination of two drugs, elacestrant and onapristone, in people with a specific type of advanced or metastatic breast cancer that is fueled by the hormones estrogen and progesterone. The goal is to see if blocking both hormone signals at once is safe and can s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Context Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Iron showdown: IV vs. pills for heart failure fatigue
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether intravenous (IV) iron or oral iron pills work better for adults with congestive heart failure who also have low iron levels. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either a one-time IV infusion of ferric carboxymaltose (with a possible repeat dose)…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Syed Hamza Mufarrih • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug metformin could boost myeloma treatment
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding metformin — a common diabetes medication — to high-dose dexamethasone can improve outcomes for people with multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding to prior treatments. The study enrolls adults over 18 who have failed at lea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Campinas, Brazil • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for myelofibrosis patients who stop responding to standard therapy
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called SAR302503 in people with myelofibrosis who have already been treated with ruxolitinib. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink the spleen by at least 35% after six months of daily oral capsules. The study also tracks whe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pre-surgery boot camp aims to cut complications in pancreatic cancer patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests a 4-week prehabilitation program combining exercise, nutritional supplements, and psychological support for patients with sarcopenia (muscle loss) who are about to have pancreatic cancer surgery. The goal is to see if this program reduces serious complications li…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered t cells take on deadly childhood brain cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment for children and young adults with a rare, aggressive brain tumor called H3.3K27M-mutated diffuse midline glioma. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells (T cells), genetically modifying them in the lab to recognize …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic clues could personalize breast cancer treatment
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looks at genetic changes in postmenopausal women with a common type of advanced breast cancer (HR+ HER2-). Participants first receive ribociclib plus letrozole; those with a specific mutation (PIK3CA) may later switch to alpelisib plus fulvestrant. The goal is to track…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI speech coach boosts Kids' articulation in hybrid therapy trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests whether adding an AI speech therapist, named Jessica, to traditional speech therapy helps children with speech sound disorders improve their articulation more than standard therapy alone. Over 8 weeks, children aged 5 to 17 receive weekly sessions with a speech-l…
Sponsor: Syracuse University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Iron infusions may boost gut healing in celiac disease
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial investigates whether adding intravenous iron to standard oral iron supplements can help heal intestinal damage in people with celiac disease who have iron deficiency and gut atrophy. Participants receive either intravenous iron infusions plus oral iron, or oral iron al…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy join forces against hard-to-treat liver cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether adding a precise, internal radiation treatment (166Holmium microspheres) to standard immunotherapy (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) can shrink liver tumors that cannot be surgically removed. About 10 adults with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma will re…
Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive lipiodol takes aim at inoperable liver tumors
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial tests a targeted radiation therapy called 188Re-SSS lipiodol for people with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The treatment delivers radiation directly to the tumor through the liver's blood vessels. The study aims to see how many patients' tumo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Center Eugene Marquis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill aims to tame Crohn's Flare-Ups
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial investigates whether an oral medication called etrasimod can help people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease who have not responded well to other treatments. Participants take either etrasimod or a placebo daily for up to several years. The study measures improveme…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Placenta cells tested as COVID fighter – but trial stopped early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a new therapy called CYNK-001, which uses natural killer cells from the placenta to fight COVID-19. It enrolled only 7 adults with moderate COVID-19. The study was terminated early, so we have limited information on safety and effectiveness.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Celularity Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biologic drug brazikumab tested for Crohn's – trial cut short
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested brazikumab, an experimental biologic drug, in 89 adults with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. Participants received either brazikumab, a placebo, or an active comparator (Humira) to see if the drug could improve symptoms and heal the gut lining. The trial was…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term control of ulcerative colitis
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looks at the long-term safety of brazikumab, a drug given as a shot every 4 weeks, for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Participants had already taken part in an earlier study of brazikumab. The goal is to see if the drug remains safe over a longer pe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo for liver cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) given before and after a procedure called electroporation for people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) that could still be treated with curative intent. The study aimed to see if adding nivolu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Experimental combo for tough leukemia hits early snag
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two targeted drugs—tagraxofusp-erzs and gemtuzumab ozogamicin—in 7 patients with acute myeloid leukemia that had come back or not responded to treatment. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could control the d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Experimental vaccine aims to shrink colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tested a vaccine called PD1-Vaxx given before surgery to people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (MSI-high). The goal was to see if the vaccine could shrink tumors, measured by how many cancer cells remained after treatment. Only 3 people took part, and the st…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Breast cancer drug showdown: which CDK4/6 inhibitor works best?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial aimed to compare two drugs, ribociclib and palbociclib, in people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2- with HER2-enriched features). Participants received one of the drugs combined with hormone therapy. The goal was to see which combination…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SOLTI Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental achondroplasia drug trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested an experimental drug called SAR442501 in children with achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism. The goal was to see if the drug was safe and could improve growth. However, the trial was stopped early after enrolling only 16 children, so we have very little inf…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure drug shrink kidney tumors?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis pilot study tested whether propranolol, a beta-blocker, could shrink or stabilize kidney angiomyolipomas in people with tuberous sclerosis. Only 2 participants were enrolled before the trial was terminated, so the results are very limited. The goal was to find a less invasiv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug brazikumab aims to tame ulcerative colitis Flare-Ups
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested brazikumab in 242 adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. Participants received either brazikumab or a placebo intravenously and then as injections over 54 weeks. The goal was to see if the drug could improve symptoms and heal the colon lining…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a common laxative soothe gut inflammation in cystic fibrosis?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial investigates whether polyethylene glycol (a laxative) can reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis. The study includes children aged 4 to 17 with cystic fibrosis and pancreatic insufficiency who have elevated fecal calprotectin (a marker …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New oral pill aims to fight RSV in adults
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests an oral drug called AK0529 (Ziresovir) in adults aged 18 to 75 with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers measure how well symptoms improve and track any side effects. The goal is to see if…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can IBD patients safely stretch their infusion schedule? new study tests two strategies
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looks at people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) who are in deep remission. It compares two methods for gradually increasing the time between infliximab infusions: one based on symptoms and one based on drug levels in the blood. T…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Experimental bone putty for spinal surgery falls short in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a special bone graft material (MatriBONE mixed with the patient's own bone marrow) for spinal fusion surgery in people with painful degenerative back problems. The goal was to see how well the bones fused together after 12 months. However, the trial was stopped …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone and pedometer help people get fitter before bariatric surgery?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial investigates whether a remote digital support program, including a connected pedometer and online coaching, can help people aged 30–50 who are scheduled for bariatric surgery become more physically active in the months before their operation. Participants use a digital…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New proton therapy aims to save eyes from removal in large melanoma cases
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested two different proton therapy schedules for people with large choroidal melanomas (eye cancer) that would normally require removal of the eye. The goal was to see if a gentler radiation schedule could control the tumor and avoid severe side effects, allowing pati…
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Sickle cell transplant study halted after just one patient
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called siplizumab alongside a stem cell transplant for people with severe sickle cell disease. The goal was to see if it could prevent the body from rejecting the new cells and reduce a serious side effect called graft-versus-host disease. Only one person…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Eye drop gel shows promise for skin graft healing, but trial stalls
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether applying 0.25% timolol gel (a beta-blocker eye drop used for glaucoma) to skin grafts could improve healing and appearance after skin cancer surgery. Researchers planned to enroll 82 patients but stopped early with only 10 participants. The goal was to s…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New hope for myelofibrosis patients who failed standard therapy?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called selinexor in 17 people with a rare bone marrow cancer (myelofibrosis) that did not respond to or could not tolerate standard JAK inhibitor treatments. The main goal was to see if the drug could shrink an enlarged spleen by at least 35%. The trial w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can a smaller dose of arthritis drug tame COVID-19 lung inflammation?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a low dose of tocilizumab, a drug used for arthritis, could help hospitalized COVID-19 patients with lung inflammation who were not on a breathing machine. The goal was to see if it sped up recovery and reduced deaths. The trial was stopped early, but re…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could a common chemo drug boost the benefits of palliative radiation for advanced cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the chemotherapy drug carboplatin to standard palliative radiotherapy helps control tumor growth and reduce pain better than radiotherapy alone. The study includes adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer who need palliative radiat…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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HIV drug showdown: which strategy works best for new patients?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study compared two HIV treatment approaches in people who had never taken HIV drugs before. One group started with a three-drug combo for 16 weeks, then switched to a two-drug combo. The other group took a two-drug combo from the start. The goal was to see if the first appro…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Heart drug fails to prove benefit for lung failure patients in early-stop trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether giving the heart medication metoprolol through a vein could help people with severe lung failure (ARDS) in the ICU. The goal was to see if it helped them breathe without a machine for more days. However, the trial was stopped early and only 14 people too…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Consorcio Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red (CIBER) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Lung cancer gene therapy trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a new gene therapy called quaratusugene ozeplasmid (Reqorsa) combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who had already received treatment. The goal was to see if the combination was sa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genprex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could aspirin or ibuprofen help beat TB faster?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding aspirin or ibuprofen to standard tuberculosis (TB) treatment helps patients recover more quickly. It included 426 adults with drug-sensitive or drug-resistant TB. The trial was terminated early, so the results are not conclusive.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fundació Institut Germans Trias i Pujol • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Heart drug may tame baby blood vessel growth
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested if the beta-blocker propranolol could control the growth of infantile hemangiomas (non-dangerous blood vessel growths) in babies under 4 months old. The trial was terminated early and only enrolled 14 infants. The goal was to measure changes in hemangioma thickn…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Focused ultrasound trial for rare sarcoma halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether focused ultrasound could partially destroy a rare soft-tissue cancer called undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma and boost the body's immune response. Only 5 people were enrolled before the trial was terminated. The main goal was to check safety and see …
Sponsor: Matthew Bucknor • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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HIV drug switch may boost heart health and trim body fat
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether switching from a standard HIV drug combination to a different one (Delstrigo) could improve cholesterol, body fat, and blood sugar in people with HIV. The study planned to enroll 60 adults whose HIV was already well-controlled. Participants were rando…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Heart drug study halted early: what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested an experimental drug called CRD-4730 in people with a rare inherited heart rhythm disorder (CPVT) that can cause dangerous fast heartbeats. Seven adults received two different doses of the drug and a placebo to check safety and how the body processes it. The stu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cardurion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Hospital hep c treatment aims to cure drug users
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested giving hepatitis C treatment to people who inject drugs while they were already in the hospital for other infections. The goal was to cure their hepatitis C and make sure they stayed connected to care afterward. The study was stopped early, but it included 21 pa…
Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough bile duct cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called LSTA1 added to standard treatment for people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and works better than standard treatment alone. The trial was stopped early, and results are not yet avai…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Bladder cancer combo therapy trial cut short – what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy avelumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine-cisplatin) helps people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread. The study planned to enroll 65 patients but was terminated early. Researchers measured tumor shrinkage a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Early trial of lenalidomide after transplant for myeloma stopped early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 1 trial tested the safety of the drug lenalidomide as maintenance therapy after a reduced-intensity stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma. Only 13 people took part, and the study was terminated early. The goal was to see if lenalidomide could help prevent the cance…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Mistletoe vs. chemo: bladder cancer trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if a mistletoe extract placed directly into the bladder could delay cancer return better than standard chemotherapy in 174 people with early-stage bladder cancer. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited. The approach focuses on controlling the …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Abnoba Gmbh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New combo therapy targets food addiction in obesity
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding cognitive remediation therapy and emotional skills training to standard obesity treatment could reduce food cravings and improve weight management. It involved 144 obese adults who reported food cravings. The program included weekly group sessions…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Spine tumor bleeding study halted after just 4 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if a procedure called angiographic embolization (blocking blood vessels feeding spine tumors) before surgery could reduce blood loss during the operation. It included adults aged 18-75 with spine metastases that had moderate blood supply. The study was sto…
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Immune booster added to standard cervical cancer treatment shows promise in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested adding the immune-boosting drug pembrolizumab to standard chemoradiation for people with advanced cervical cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and to find the best dose. Only one person was enrolled before the study was stopped early, so resul…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer? trial tests targeted drug against chemo
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial compared an experimental drug called tusamitamab ravtansine to the chemotherapy docetaxel in 389 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had a specific marker (CEACAM5). The study aimed to see if the new drug could slow cancer growth or improve sur…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug tested in patients with no other options
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called BM7PE immunotoxin in 14 people with colorectal cancer that had spread and was no longer responding to standard chemotherapy. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it could help patients live longer. The study was stopped early, so we have lim…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Radioactive beads offer hope for frail cancer patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a treatment called radioembolization for elderly or frail patients whose colorectal cancer has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery. Instead of standard chemotherapy, tiny radioactive beads are injected into the liver's blood supply to targe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for elderly myeloma patients: Steroid-Free combo shows promise
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a combination of two drugs, ixazomib and daratumumab, without using steroids (dexamethasone) in elderly patients (65 and older) whose multiple myeloma had returned after previous treatments. The goal was to see if this gentler approach could effectively control …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug combo trial for tough pancreatic cancer shows early promise
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two drugs, trametinib and hydroxychloroquine, in 25 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study was stopped early, so r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New cancer drug DT-9081 tested in early trial – but study stopped early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested an oral drug called DT-9081 in 29 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so full results are not available.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Domain Therapeutics SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New device zaps away acid reflux – but is it safe Long-Term?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tracked 350 people with GERD who received a device that electrically stimulates the muscle that keeps stomach acid from rising. The goal was to see how safe the device is over 5 years and whether it improves symptoms and quality of life. The registry included both new …
Sponsor: EndoStim Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New stoma technique aims to ease bowel troubles after rectal cancer surgery
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new type of temporary colostomy (a surgical opening in the belly) for people having rectal cancer surgery. The goal was to see if it could reduce bowel problems and kidney injury compared to the usual stoma. Only 16 patients were enrolled before the study was …
Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Shorter antibiotic course after heart surgery for IV drug users shows promise
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether people who had heart surgery for endocarditis (a serious heart infection) related to IV drug use could safely switch from IV antibiotics to oral pills after just two weeks. The goal was to see if this shorter hospital stay was safe and effective. The …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a cholesterol drug boost immunotherapy in lung cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding evolocumab (a cholesterol-lowering drug) to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) is safe and helps the immune system fight advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It included 19 people with newly diagnosed metastatic lung cancer who had …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eziafa Oduah, MD, PhD, MPH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New daily pill aims to stop HAE attacks, but trial cut short
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested KVD824, an oral pill, to prevent swelling attacks in people with hereditary angioedema types I and II. The study planned to compare three doses against a placebo over several months. However, the trial was terminated early with only 33 participants, so t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Placenta cell therapy shows promise for tough transplant complication
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tested a treatment made from placenta cells (called decidua stroma cells) in 12 adults who had severe graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant and did not respond to steroids. Patients received two doses of the cells or the best available standard …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mats Remberger • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Experimental immune cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a personalized treatment called GT201 for people with advanced solid tumors that had spread or returned. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) that are collected from a tumor, multiplied in a lab, and then inf…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Phone Check-Ins tested to keep anorexia patients on track after hospital
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether regular phone calls after a first hospital stay for anorexia nervosa could help patients maintain a healthy weight and avoid relapse. Researchers planned to compare phone-based support to standard follow-up care in people over 15. The study was terminate…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo therapy for rare blood disorder shows promise
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether adding a drug called G-CSF to the usual treatment (ATG and Cyclosporin A) helps people with newly diagnosed severe aplastic anemia. Severe aplastic anemia is a rare condition where the bone marrow stops making enough blood cells. The trial included 20…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Bladder cancer radiation trial halted early – only 2 patients enrolled
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new type of radiation therapy that adapts daily to the patient's anatomy, combined with chemotherapy, for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could lower severe bowel and bladder side effects compared to standard radiation. How…
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Radiation boosts immunotherapy in melanoma? small trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial tested whether adding radiotherapy to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab could better control advanced melanoma than pembrolizumab alone. Only 17 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if radiation could trigger an 'abscopal…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental combo for resistant breast cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two oral drugs, BKM120 and lapatinib, in 24 people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had stopped responding to trastuzumab. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. The study was terminated…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental Parkinson's drug talineuren put to early safety test
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested the safety of an intravenous drug called talineuren (liposomal GM1) in 22 people with Parkinson's disease. The study was open-label and designed to find a safe dose, but it was terminated before completion. No conclusions about effectiveness can be d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: InnoMedica Schweiz AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Promising combo for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer hits snag, trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug (LY2780301) combined with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) in people with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer that had spread or couldn't be removed by surgery. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. Th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug AUR106 tested in humans for first time
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called AUR106 in 21 adults with advanced solid tumors (lung, stomach, bladder, kidney, colon, or esophageal cancer) that had come back or spread. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug move…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New cancer drug AUR109 tested in three tumor types – trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 study tested three doses of the experimental drug AUR109 in 29 adults with advanced colorectal, ovarian, or kidney cancer who had already tried at least two other treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and to check its safety. The trial was t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New cancer pill tested in humans – but trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested an oral drug called AUR105 in 17 adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that had not responded to prior treatments. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check how the drug moves through the body. However, the trial was terminated, so resul…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested a new drug called AUR103 Calcium in 27 adults with advanced solid tumors, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or non-Hodgkin lymphoma who had no other treatment options. The goal was to find the best dose and check safety. The study wa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Cystic fibrosis drug repurposed: can a liver medication fix lung function?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested whether glycerol phenylbutyrate (Ravicti), a drug already used for urea cycle disorders, could help restore chloride transport in the nasal cells of adults with cystic fibrosis. The study enrolled 16 participants and compared low-dose Ravicti to a pl…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Jewish Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Stem cells tested for tough Crohn's fistulas – but trial stopped early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether stem cells from donated bone marrow could heal fistulas (abnormal tunnels) in people with Crohn's disease who had a pouch after colon removal. The trial planned to enroll 24 adults but was terminated early, so we don't have clear results on safety or hea…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Anthony Lembo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New radiation technique tested for aggressive brain cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial tested two types of radiation therapy for glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain tumor. One group received standard 3D radiation, while the other got a more precise intensity-modulated radiation guided by MRI scans. Both groups also took the chemotherapy drug temoz…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Stem cells tested for a tough Crohn's complication – but trial stopped early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether stem cells from donated bone marrow could safely heal rectovaginal fistulas in women with Crohn's disease. These fistulas are abnormal connections between the rectum and vagina that cause pain, infections, and poor quality of life. The trial planned to e…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Anthony Lembo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Pazopanib dose hunt in frail seniors halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 1 study tested the cancer drug pazopanib in 18 frail elderly patients (aged 75+) with metastatic cancers like kidney, lung, or breast cancer. The goal was to find the highest safe dose by starting at 400 mg daily and increasing if tolerated. The study was terminated ea…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Stem cells tested for tough bowel disease – but trial stopped early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested whether injecting donor stem cells (remestemcel-L) into the colon could help people with severe ulcerative colitis that hadn't responded to other treatments. Only 7 adults took part before the trial was stopped early. The main goal was to check safet…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can cuddling save tiny babies? trial tests early kangaroo care
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether starting continuous skin-to-skin contact (kangaroo mother care) within 24 hours of birth helps unstable preterm babies under 2000g survive. It compared this to standard incubator care. The trial took place in The Gambia and enrolled 279 babies, but wa…
Sponsor: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Stem cell shot aims to heal painful Crohn's fistulas
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested whether injecting donor stem cells directly into fistulas (abnormal tunnels) could help people with Crohn's disease. The trial planned to enroll 25 adults but was terminated early. The goal was to check safety and see if the treatment could lead to c…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Anthony Lembo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Crohn's surgery showdown: which technique wins?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study compared two surgical methods for removing diseased intestine in people with Crohn's disease: one that cuts the main artery high up, and one that spares the mesentery (the tissue holding the intestine). The goal was to see which technique better prevents the disease fr…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Could a common cholesterol drug protect bones and hearts after spinal injury?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether the statin drug rosuvastatin, taken daily with supplements, could improve bone density and reduce heart disease risk in adults with long-term spinal cord injury. Only 8 people enrolled before the trial was stopped early. Participants received either rosu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dr. B. Catharine. Craven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New combo tackles pancreatic cancer resistance – but study halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether combining two drugs, trametinib and hydroxychloroquine, could help overcome treatment resistance in people with advanced pancreatic cancer that had spread. The trial aimed to see how many patients were free of cancer growth after 12 weeks. It included 20…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Promising prostate cancer combo trial stalls after just 7 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial tested two drugs—denosumab and enzalutamide—together in men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy and has spread to the bones. The goal was to see if the combination could slow cancer growth better than enzalutamide alone. Ho…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy targets rare immune disorder
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tested a gene therapy for X-linked chronic granulomatous disease (X-CGD), a rare genetic disorder that leaves boys unable to fight off infections. The treatment involved taking the patient's own blood stem cells, adding a working copy of the faulty gene, and returning …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Genethon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Experimental combo for Graft-Versus-Host disease fails to enroll
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a mix of drugs (cyclophosphamide, sirolimus, low-dose IL-2, and azacitidine) to treat severe graft-versus-host disease that didn't respond to steroids. Only 3 patients were enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal was to see if the treatment could c…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Promising liver drug trial halted early: what it means for patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called belcesiran in people with a genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency that causes liver damage. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can lower harmful protein levels in the liver. The trial was stopped early, so results are…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Novo Nordisk company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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HIV and opioid treatment study halted early – what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether different medications for opioid use disorder (methadone, buprenorphine/naloxone, or naltrexone) could reduce immune system inflammation in people with HIV. Researchers measured changes in blood markers of immune activation over 24 weeks. The trial wa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Lung cancer drug trial halted: olaparib shows no clear benefit in maintenance therapy
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether the drug olaparib could help keep advanced non-small cell lung cancer from growing after initial chemotherapy. Only patients whose cancer responded to platinum-based chemotherapy were eligible. The trial was terminated early, meaning it did not show enou…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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HIV pill combo fails to slim belly fat in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether switching to a two-drug HIV treatment (raltegravir plus maraviroc) could reduce belly fat (lipohypertrophy) in people whose HIV was already well-controlled. It included 48 adults on stable HIV therapy for at least 5 years. The study was stopped early, so…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Promising breast cancer drug tested in resistant patients – but trial cut short
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial aimed to see if trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu) could help people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread and did not respond to standard first-line therapy. Only 2 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated early, so the results are v…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer drug trial halted early – only 18 patients enrolled
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a new drug, TAS3351, in 18 people with advanced lung cancer that had a specific genetic change (EGFR mutation). The main goals were to check safety and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Lupus flare prevention drug trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called PRV-3279 to see if it could prevent lupus flares in people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The trial included 28 adults with moderate to severe lupus who had improved after steroid treatment. The study was terminated early, so resul…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Provention Bio, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Stem cell transplant study halted early: which prep works best?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested two different drug combinations given before a stem cell transplant for people with myeloid blood cancers like leukemia. One group got fludarabine and busulfan, the other got those drugs plus low-dose total body irradiation. The goal was to see which regimen led…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo after transplant shows promise for High-Risk blood cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) after a stem cell transplant could safely help control high-risk multiple myeloma and lymphoma. It involved 46 adults aged 18-80 whose cancer was at high risk of coming back. The main goal was to …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Hormone blocker added to chemo for bladder cancer: early study halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early study tested adding a testosterone-lowering drug (degarelix) to standard chemotherapy for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer that has testosterone receptors. Only 2 people enrolled before the study was stopped. The goal was to see if the combination could elimi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Brown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Cancer drug lenalidomide tested for HIV-Linked kaposi sarcoma
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested the drug lenalidomide in 12 people with HIV who had Kaposi sarcoma, a type of cancer. Participants took lenalidomide pills for 21 days each month. The study aimed to see if the drug could shrink tumors, but it was stopped early, so the results are not co…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: French National Agency for Research on AIDS and Viral Hepatitis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New drug aims to tame hard-to-control seizures in rare mitochondrial disorders
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called vatiquinone in 68 people with mitochondrial disease and epilepsy that doesn't respond to standard treatments. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either vatiquinone or a placebo for 24 weeks to see if the drug could reduce the number of …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: PTC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New stem cell method aims to protect kids with rare immune disease
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a way to improve stem cell transplants for children with combined immunodeficiency (CID), a condition where the immune system doesn't work properly. The approach removed certain naive cells from the donor stem cells to try to prevent graft-versus-host disease (a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Crohn's drug trial halted early: what happened?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study was designed to see if brazikumab is safe and tolerable over the long term for people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease. It enrolled 18 participants who had previously been in a related study. The trial was terminated early, meaning it did not reach its planned e…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Experimental INKmune therapy for blood cancers halted after just 2 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested an experimental drug called INKmune in people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. However, the study was stopped early after only 2 people enrolled, so no c…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Inmune Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Chemo cocktail aimed at zapping pancreatic cysts
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether injecting chemotherapy drugs directly into pancreatic cysts could shrink or eliminate them. It involved 75 adults with cysts between 2-5 cm. The approach used an endoscope to guide the injection, comparing two different pre-treatment rinses. The trial wa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Chemo cocktail tested for head and neck cancer – early trial stopped
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy (docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-FU) is safe for people with advanced head and neck cancer. Only 14 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped. The goal was to find the ri…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New device aims to straighten spines in kids without surgery
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a device called the Braive Growth Modulation System in 10 children with scoliosis (curved spine). The goal was to see if it could safely correct the curve as the child grows. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Sponsor: Medtronic Spinal and Biologics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Balloon shield for prostate radiation: a failed promise?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a temporary biodegradable balloon placed between the prostate and rectum during radiation therapy for intermediate-risk prostate cancer. The goal was to see if the balloon could reduce radiation damage to the rectum by pushing it away from the prostate. The stud…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New approach aims to protect new Moms' brains after preeclampsia
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new way to manage blood pressure in new mothers with severe postpartum preeclampsia. Participants received standard blood pressure medications, but one group had personalized blood pressure targets based on real-time brain monitoring. The goal was to keep bloo…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New chemo combo after radiation shows promise for advanced cervical cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether adding a specific chemotherapy combination (carboplatin and paclitaxel) after standard chemoradiation could help people with advanced cervical cancer that has spread to lymph nodes near the kidneys. The trial planned to enroll 21 participants but was …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Can an online program help kids lose weight?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested an online program that combined exercise guided by the FITT-VP principle with dietary advice for children and adolescents with obesity. The program included small group exercise sessions three times a week for 16 weeks, plus dietary guidance. Researchers compare…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New combo for kidney cancer shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 study tested whether adding atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) to cabozantinib (a targeted therapy) helps people with advanced kidney cancer whose disease worsened after prior immunotherapy. The trial enrolled 522 participants but was terminated early, so the full benef…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Plant-Based diet shows promise for diabetes remission in new study
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a plant-based diet and lifestyle changes could help people with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or obesity improve their health. Researchers aimed for diabetes remission (normal blood sugar without medication for at least 3 months) or significant weight…
Sponsor: National Council of Scientific and Technical Research, Argentina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Cord blood immune cells tested against tough leukemia
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a new treatment for adults with acute myeloid leukemia that had come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment involved giving patients natural killer cells grown from donated umbilical cord blood, along with a drug called IL-2 to help…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Promising combo therapy for aggressive prostate cancer tested before surgery
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether giving a targeted radiation drug (LuPSMA) with or without an immunotherapy drug (ipilimumab) before prostate removal surgery is safe and feasible for men with very high-risk prostate cancer. Only one participant was enrolled before the study was stopped …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Obesity drug cocktail tested for heart benefits – study halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether using a combination of weight-loss medications could help people with obesity lose weight and improve the health of their blood vessels. It involved 128 adults aged 40-75 who were obese and had at least one heart risk factor. The study was stopped ear…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo tested for tough thyroid cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in 79 patients with advanced thyroid cancer that had progressed despite treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could slow or stop cancer growth. The study was terminated early, so the full…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Grupo Espanol de Tumores Neuroendocrinos • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Cancer drug imatinib tested for rare eye melanoma – but trial stops early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial tested the drug imatinib in 13 adults with metastatic ocular melanoma, a rare eye cancer that has spread. The goal was to see if imatinib could stop tumor growth for at least 3 months. The trial was terminated early, so the results are limited and it is unclea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Computer-tailored drug dosing aims to tame Crohn's in kids
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tested whether a computer program that customizes infliximab doses based on blood tests can help children and young adults with Crohn's disease reach better drug levels than standard dosing. Only 6 participants were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Promising combo for prostate cancer falls short: trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug, tazemetostat, combined with standard hormone therapies (enzalutamide or abiraterone/prednisone) in men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy alone. The goal was to see if the combination could slow cancer growth bet…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Epizyme, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Liver cancer drug combo put to the test – but trial stops early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial compared a combination of two drugs (regorafenib and pembrolizumab) with standard locoregional therapies (TACE or TARE) as a first treatment for intermediate-stage liver cancer that has spread beyond certain limits. The study aimed to enroll about 496 people bu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Translational Research in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Tailored cancer cocktail tested for tough childhood tumor
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tested a personalized approach for children with relapsed or hard-to-treat neuroblastoma. Doctors used a tumor biopsy to find genetic changes and then assigned a combination of targeted drugs (ceritinib and ribociclib) to match those changes. The study was terminated e…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Yael P Mosse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR T-Cell therapy targets rare B-Cell cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 study tested a treatment called brexucabtagene autoleucel, a CAR T-cell therapy made from a patient's own immune cells, for four rare B-cell cancers: Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, Richter transformation, Burkitt lymphoma, and hairy cell leukemia. The trial enrolled …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Kite, A Gilead Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a simple urine test prevent kidney failure in sepsis?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether using a urine biomarker test (NephroCheck) to guide treatment could reduce kidney injury, dialysis, or death in sepsis patients. The trial planned to enroll many participants but was stopped early after only 19 people joined. The idea was to catch kidney…
Sponsor: BioMérieux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Bedside eye scans may reveal hidden blood flow problems in septic shock
Diagnosis Stopped earlySepsis and septic shock cause widespread inflammation and organ failure, and problems with the smallest blood vessels may drive worse outcomes. Researchers are testing whether a non-invasive eye imaging technique called optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) can detect t…
Sponsor: Hospital da Luz, Portugal • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breath-Tracking sensor aims to sharpen lung cancer scans
Diagnosis Stopped earlyResearchers are testing a breathing sensor called SPI that synchronizes PET/CT scans with a patient's breath. The goal is to see if this device can produce clearer images of lung tumors and nodules. Each participant undergoes a scan with both the SPI device and a standard breathi…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Microscope aims to spare breast cancer patients a second surgery
Diagnosis Stopped earlyResearchers are testing a nonlinear microscope (NLM) that images breast tissue during lumpectomy without the usual slide preparation. The goal is to see if the NLM can help surgeons find close or positive margins right away, so fewer patients need a second operation. The trial en…
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons spot hidden oral cancer cells
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested a dye called tozuleristide that makes oral cancer cells glow under special light during surgery. The goal was to help surgeons see and remove all cancer while sparing healthy tissue. The trial included 8 adults with oral cavity cancer or high-grade dysplasia. Th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hospitals could screen every patient for hepatitis c
Diagnosis Stopped earlyResearchers at a French hospital are testing whether offering hepatitis C screening to all adult inpatients is practical and useful. The study enrolls adults admitted to the hospital who agree to a blood test. The team measures how many patients get screened, how many test positi…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your phone spot eye cancer? app tested for retinoblastoma
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested a smartphone app called CRADLE that uses a photo to detect leukocoria (a white glow in the pupil), which can be a sign of retinoblastoma, cataracts, or glaucoma. Researchers planned to compare the app's accuracy to a standard eye exam in children with these cond…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One prick, three diseases: new rapid test under study
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study is testing a new medical device called MagIA IBC that uses a single drop of blood from a finger prick to screen for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C at the same time. Researchers will enroll 252 adults who are known or suspected to have one of these infections. The go…
Sponsor: MagIA Diagnostics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive tracer could spot lung cancer mutations
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tests a radioactive imaging agent called [111In]-FPI-2107 in 12 Chinese adults with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help detect tumors on SPECT scans. Participants receive the agent plus an unlabelled antibod…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a sharper PET tracer light up hidden neuroendocrine tumors?
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis trial tests an injected tracer called Gallium-68 HA-DOTATATE, which binds to somatostatin receptors found on most neuroendocrine tumors. Researchers want to see if a PET/CT or PET/MRI scan using this tracer is safe and accurately detects these tumors compared with standard C…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A finger-prick test that could outpace measles outbreaks
Diagnosis Stopped earlyResearchers in Senegal are testing a new rapid diagnostic test for measles that works with a drop of blood from a finger or a swab of oral fluid. The test is designed for use by health workers without lab training, aiming to confirm cases faster during outbreaks. The study will c…
Sponsor: Institut Pasteur de Dakar • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple blood test might spot sepsis risk before symptoms worsen
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tests whether a standard blood test can help predict sepsis in adults arriving at the emergency department. The test measures a marker called monocyte distribution width (MDW), which reflects how varied certain white blood cells are. Researchers will compare MDW result…
Sponsor: Beckman Coulter, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A single blood draw to unmask hidden infections in immune-weakened patients?
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis trial tests a new blood test that uses metagenomic sequencing to identify any infection-causing microbe in cancer patients who develop febrile neutropenia—a serious fever that occurs when their immune system is weakened by treatment. The test aims to find the culprit faster …
Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple breath test could spot mesothelioma years earlier
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study explores whether chemicals in a person's breath, called volatile organic compounds, can serve as early warning signs of pleural mesothelioma in people who have been exposed to asbestos. Researchers will also check if a blood marker, SMRP, adds to the breath test's accu…
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an ultrasound predict who can skip surgery for rectal cancer?
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a special ultrasound technique (D-CEUS) can predict how well rectal cancer responds to chemotherapy and radiation. The goal is to identify good responders who might avoid major surgery and instead have a less invasive procedure. Only 2 people took part, …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test aims to catch live prostate cancer cells
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tests a new blood test called EPIDROP that looks for live circulating tumor cells in men with metastatic prostate cancer. The test uses a special technique to isolate single cells and measure their activity. Researchers want to see if EPIDROP is as good as or better th…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Super-Fine ultrasound could spare melanoma patients a second surgery
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis trial investigates whether a new, ultra-high-frequency ultrasound device can accurately measure the depth of skin melanomas before surgery. Currently, doctors must remove the tumor, measure its depth under a microscope, and then often perform a second surgery to remove more …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New Light-Based test aims to catch deadly newborn gut disease early
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether measuring oxygen levels in the brain and gut using a light-based device (NIRS) could help doctors diagnose necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) earlier in newborns with symptoms like bloody stool or a swollen belly. The study planned to include 45 newborns…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New blood test could replace risky amniocentesis for genetic disorders
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested a new blood test that looks for fetal cells in the mother's blood to diagnose genetic diseases in the baby. It aimed to replace invasive tests like amniocentesis, which carry a small risk of miscarriage. The trial enrolled 18 pregnant women but was terminated ea…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Triple imaging technique aims to sharpen prostate cancer detection
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested a new way to guide prostate biopsies by combining three imaging methods: a PET scan using a special tracer (fluorocholine), multiparametric MRI, and 3D ultrasound. The goal was to see if this triple approach could more accurately target suspicious areas in the p…
Sponsor: Lille Catholic University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Pee test could replace pap smear for some women
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested whether offering a home urine test for human papillomavirus (HPV) could encourage more women to get screened for cervical cancer. The trial targeted women aged 30–65 in Brittany, France, who had not responded to an initial invitation for a Pap smear. Participant…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to reveal hidden immune activity in tumors and arteries
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis Phase II study tested a radioactive tracer called 68GaNOTA-Anti-MMR-VHH2 to see if it can light up certain immune cells (macrophages) on PET scans. The trial included 29 people with head and neck cancer, lymphoma, atherosclerosis, or sarcoidosis. The goal was to see if the t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New screening method aims to catch lung cancer earlier in asbestos workers
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether analyzing sputum (phlegm) with automated cytometry, combined with low-dose CT scans and blood tests, could better detect lung cancer in workers heavily exposed to asbestos. The goal was to reduce false positives and improve early diagnosis. The trial …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Gene test aims to spot hidden infections after surgery
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether changes in gene activity in blood cells can help doctors tell the difference between a normal inflammatory response after major surgery and a serious infection. Researchers planned to enroll 61 adults undergoing high-risk noncardiac surgery. The study…
Sponsor: St. Antonius Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New blood test aims to cut unnecessary colonoscopies after cancer screen
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis pilot study tested a blood-based test (Harbinger test) to help decide who needs a colonoscopy after a positive colorectal cancer screening. The goal was to see if the blood test could accurately predict colorectal cancer or advanced adenomas. However, the study was terminate…
Sponsor: Harbinger Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New imaging tool could help surgeons spot invisible oral cancers
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a special imaging technique called narrow band imaging (NBI) can help surgeons find early cancer spots in the mouth that are not visible under normal light. The trial involved 23 people with oral cancer who were already scheduled for surgery. Doctors com…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New Full-Body scan could replace biopsies for breast cancer immunotherapy
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested a special PET/CT scan that uses a radioactive tracer to see PD-L1 (a protein targeted by immunotherapy) throughout the body. The goal was to see if this scan could better identify which patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer would benefit from im…
Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Testosterone cream may stop repeat UTIs in older women
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study tests whether a vaginal testosterone cream can prevent repeat urinary tract infections (UTIs) in postmenopausal women aged 60-90 who have had at least three UTIs. Participants will apply the cream or a placebo for 9 months and be monitored for infections. The goal is t…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Jefferson Drapkin • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain radiation for breast cancer: prevention study halted early
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether giving radiation to the brain could prevent cancer from spreading there in people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had already spread to other organs. Participants were receiving trastuzumab (Herceptin) plus chemotherapy. The study was stopped ea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a comic and newsletter program help families prevent childhood obesity?
Prevention Stopped earlyResearchers are testing a mobile health program that uses web-based comics for children and newsletters for parents to encourage healthier eating and lower obesity risk. The study enrolls 8- to 12-year-old Black and Latino children and a parent, who receive either the comic-and-n…
Sponsor: Tufts University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New HIV prevention pill shows promise in large trial
Prevention Stopped earlyThis phase 3 study tested a daily pill called F/TAF (Descovy) to prevent HIV infection in nearly 5,400 men and transgender women who have sex with men and are at high risk. Participants took either F/TAF or the existing prevention drug Truvada. The goal was to see if F/TAF is as …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common painkiller stop breast cancer from returning?
Prevention Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether taking aspirin daily can prevent HER2-negative breast cancer from returning in people who have already had surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. Participants have node-positive or high-risk node-negative breast cancer and are free of recurrence. Half recei…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast cancer prevention study halted: tamoxifen pill vs. gel tested
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if a tamoxifen skin gel could work as well as the pill to lower breast cancer risk in women with certain high-risk breast conditions. The trial enrolled 65 women and compared short-term changes in breast tissue. However, the study was terminated early, so …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Queen club: can a loyalty card boost HIV prevention for teen girls?
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study tested a program called Malkia Klabu ("Queen Club") in Tanzania. The program made local drug shops more welcoming for adolescent girls and young women, so they could easily get HIV prevention services and contraception. Researchers looked at whether this approach incre…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an online class help teens make safer choices?
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study tests a fully online program called Yes and Know for teens aged 14-19. The program includes group sessions and digital tools to teach about sexual health, relationships, and life skills. About 1,200 teens will take part, with half receiving the program and half receivi…
Sponsor: ETR Associates • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Infection-Fighting stitches tested for C-Sections, but trial stopped early
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study tested whether using stitches coated with an antibacterial agent (triclosan) could reduce infections after cesarean delivery. Over 1,100 women were planned to take part, but the trial was stopped early. Because it was terminated, we cannot draw firm conclusions about w…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Corn could be key to saving your eyesight
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether eating corn rich in zeaxanthin (a natural pigment) could increase the density of the macular pigment in the eye, which may help prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness. Nine healthy volunteers aged 20-35 ate a dail…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Monthly HIV prevention pill trial halted Mid-Study
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study tested a once-monthly pill called islatravir to prevent HIV infection in cisgender men and transgender women who have sex with men and are at high risk. About 494 participants were enrolled, but the trial was terminated early. The main goal was to check safety and see …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New device aims to stop deadly infections in tiny preemies
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study tested a special multi-line device (Edelvaiss Multiline NEO) to see if it could prevent bloodstream infections in very premature infants (24-29 weeks) who need IV medications and nutrition. The device was compared to standard infusion sets. Unfortunately, the trial was…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Pre-Surgery pelvic floor training may prevent devastating bowel issues in rectal cancer patients
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether doing pelvic floor exercises with biofeedback before rectal cancer surgery could prevent a condition called Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS), which causes bowel control problems like leakage and urgency. The study planned to include 120 adults a…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Mesh may stop hernias after stoma closure, but study halted early
Prevention Stopped earlyThis pilot study tested whether placing a special mesh during ileostomy closure surgery could prevent hernias in people with inflammatory bowel disease. Only 8 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped. The main goal was to check safety, like infections or wound problem…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Can an eczema drug calm a rare genetic skin disease?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyNetherton syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes red, scaly, inflamed skin and intense itching. No targeted treatments exist, so researchers are testing dupilumab, an injectable drug already used for eczema, against a placebo in 10 adults with moderate to severe Netherto…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria supplement tested against chemo hair loss
Symptom relief Stopped earlyResearchers are testing a synbiotic formula called BLHK03 to see if it can reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy in women with breast cancer. The trial includes 7 women with stage I to III breast cancer who are scheduled for chemotherapy with anthracycline or taxane drugs. Part…
Sponsor: GenieBiome Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does mixing numbing agent into steroid shots ease hand pain?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyDoctors often treat trigger finger, de Quervain's tenosynovitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome with steroid injections. Some mix in a local anaesthetic to reduce pain after the shot, while others do not. This trial compares pain levels in adults who receive a steroid injection with …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision brain radiation aimed at easing cancer bone pain
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a single, highly focused dose of radiation to a tiny part of the brain (the pituitary gland) could help relieve severe, hard-to-treat bone pain caused by cancer that has spread. Only 5 people took part, and the study was stopped early. The goal was to se…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain-Sensing headband tested to ease cancer Survivors' anxiety
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis pilot study tests whether a wearable EEG headband (MUSE-S) that guides meditation can help breast cancer survivors who struggle with anxiety and insomnia. Twenty participants will use the headband at home, and researchers will track how often they use it and whether it impro…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New obesity drug candidate enters first human tests
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis early-stage study is testing an experimental drug called LY4064912 in 144 healthy volunteers and people with overweight or obesity. The main goal is to check safety and how the body handles the drug, not yet to prove it works for weight loss. Participants will receive either…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a High-Fat diet boost brain health in early Alzheimer's?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study looks at whether a ketogenic diet (high-fat, low-carb) is practical and safe for people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease over one year. The diet may provide an alternative energy source for the brain and reduce inflammation. Researchers will track diet adherence, b…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Quit-Smoking program built for transgender adults help them stop?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyTransgender and gender diverse adults smoke at higher rates than the general population, and stigma, discrimination, anxiety, and depression may make quitting harder. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are adapting an existing smoking cessation program called QUIT, whi…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a breathing gadget calm anxious teens?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tests whether a biofeedback breathing system called Freespira can reduce anxiety and panic symptoms in young people aged 9 to 17. Over 8 weeks, one group uses the device while a control group waits. The goal is to see if the device helps lower anxiety scores on a stand…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Steroid-Free nausea control: new hope for chemo patients?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study compared two standard drugs—olanzapine and dexamethasone—for preventing nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Researchers wanted to see if olanzapine could work as well as the steroid dexamethasone, potentially allowing patients to avoid steroid side effects. The…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: The Guthrie Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CBD shows promise for emotional health in HIV patients
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether synthetic cannabidiol (CBD) could help people living with HIV who have a condition called alexithymia, which makes it hard to recognize and describe emotions. Participants took either CBD or a placebo for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if CBD could improve…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fasting diet may ease immunotherapy side effects in cancer patients
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tests whether a special low-calorie, plant-based diet that mimics fasting can reduce common side effects like rash, diarrhea, and fatigue in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. Ten adults with advanced cancer will follow the diet and report their symptoms. The goa…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could exercise retrain the heart in long COVID?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether a structured cardiac rehabilitation program can improve exercise capacity and heart rate response in people with Long COVID. Participants have persistent symptoms and reduced exercise tolerance after a confirmed COVID-19 infection. The program includes pe…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Once-Daily eye drop ease pain and swelling after cataract surgery?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether OCS-01, a dexamethasone eye drop, can reduce inflammation and pain after cataract surgery. About 117 adults scheduled for cataract removal will receive either the active drop or a placebo once daily. The study measures how well the drop clears eye inflamm…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Oculis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a synthetic cannabinoid calm agitation in frontotemporal dementia?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tests whether nabilone, a synthetic cannabinoid, can reduce agitation in people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Participants receive both nabilone and a placebo in random order to compare effects. The study includes adults with behavioral variant FTD or pri…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Simon Ducharme, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could emotional awareness therapy soothe mysterious body aches?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis pilot study tests whether a short-term group therapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) can help people with persistent physical symptoms like pain or fatigue that have no clear medical cause. The therapy focuses on helping participants identify and exp…
Sponsor: Daniel Maroti • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Numbing ear drops could ease children's ear infection pain faster
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether adding lidocaine ear drops to standard painkillers provides better ear pain relief for children aged 1–6 with acute otitis media. Half the children receive the ear drops plus usual care (oral painkillers, with or without antibiotics), while the other half…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny incision, big relief? ultrasound procedure challenges carpal tunnel surgery
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study compared a new, minimally invasive ultrasound-guided procedure to standard surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. The goal was to see if the new technique could provide similar relief with a smaller incision and faster recovery. Only 7 people were enrolled before the stud…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could skipping the chest tube after lung surgery cut pain and hospital time?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis trial investigates whether removing the chest tube during thoracoscopic lung surgery, instead of leaving it in place afterward, leads to less pain and faster recovery. Participants undergoing elective wedge resection are randomly assigned to have the tube removed during surg…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can osteopathy ease fibromyalgia pain?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether osteopathic care (hands-on manipulation) can help reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. 32 participants received osteopathic treatments over 8 months, with a follow-up 3 months later. The goal was to see if this approach could improve pain and quality…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple needle puncture may replace scalpel for pilonidal abscesses
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study compared two ways to drain a pilonidal abscess: a simple needle puncture (aspiration) versus the standard incision. The goal was to see if puncture leads to faster healing, lower cost, and less time off work. Only 5 adults took part before the trial was stopped early, …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a common heart drug tame nosebleeds in rare disease?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether propranolol, a beta-blocker usually used for heart conditions, can reduce nosebleeds in people with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a genetic disorder that causes abnormal blood vessels. Fifteen adults with HHT took either propranolol or a p…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a simple video ease the fear of breast cancer surgery?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study investigates whether giving patients personalized, secure access to a web platform with an explanatory video about their upcoming breast cancer surgery can lower their anxiety. Participants are women with breast cancer scheduled for lumpectomy, oncoplasty, or mastectom…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Nasal spray could replace needles for sickle cell pain emergencies
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested a nasal spray containing a strong painkiller (sufentanil) for adults with sickle cell disease experiencing a painful crisis. The goal was to see if it could provide faster relief than the standard gas mixture (EMONO) before giving morphine through an IV. The tri…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a nerve pain drug and exercise ease long COVID fatigue?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tests whether the drug pregabalin, alone or with a rehabilitation program, can reduce chronic fatigue in people with post-COVID syndrome. Participants are adults aged 18 to 65 who had COVID-19 at least six months ago and still feel very tired. The trial compares four g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Poland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Parkinson's drug side effect targeted by antioxidant NAC – but trial stalls
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an antioxidant, could help reduce impulse control disorders caused by Parkinson's medications. Only 14 people with mild-to-moderate symptoms were enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal was to see if 10 weeks of NAC …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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App aims to get breast cancer patients moving during chemo
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested a smartphone app called 'Bouge' to see if it could help women with non-metastatic breast cancer increase their daily steps while on weekly Taxol chemotherapy. The goal was to add 3,000 steps per day over 90 days. Only 23 people enrolled, and the trial was stoppe…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Heart hole closure for migraines? tiny study halted early
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether closing a small hole in the heart (called a PFO) with a device could reduce migraine headaches. It planned to compare the real procedure to a sham (fake) procedure in adults aged 18-55 with frequent migraines. However, the study was stopped early after e…
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New pain block aims to cut opioid use after kidney surgery
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether adding an ultrasound-guided ESP nerve block to standard pain medicine could reduce opioid use and improve pain control after laparoscopic kidney removal for cancer. Ten adults having keyhole kidney surgery were enrolled. The study was stopped early, s…
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Steroid combo fails to show benefit for UC flares
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether adding high-dose steroid pulses to the usual oral steroid course could help people with moderate ulcerative colitis flares achieve remission without needing other treatments. The trial was terminated early and enrolled 75 adults with left-sided or ext…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Grupo Espanol de Trabajo en Enfermedad de Crohn y Colitis Ulcerosa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Ear device aims to cut opioid use after liver transplant
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested a small device worn on the ear that uses mild electrical pulses to help control pain after a liver transplant. The goal was to see if it could reduce the need for strong painkillers like opioids. The study was stopped early and included 27 adults waiting for a l…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Exercise program for myeloma patients shows promise but study ends early
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a supervised exercise program could help improve quality of life and reduce fatigue in people under 65 with multiple myeloma who had a stem cell transplant. Participants were randomly assigned to either an exercise group or a control group. The study …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Vitamin c trial for elderly pneumonia fizzles out
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether giving vitamin C to elderly patients hospitalized with pneumonia could improve their breathing and daily function. Only 9 people took part before the study was stopped early. Because it was so small, we can't say if vitamin C helps or not.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Mouthwash may fight Chemo's bitter side effect
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis pilot study tested a mouthwash made with homoeriodictyol sodium to reduce bitter taste caused by chemotherapy in women with gynecologic cancers. The study aimed to see if the mouthwash could improve taste and food intake. Only 15 participants were enrolled, and the trial was…
Sponsor: Christoph Grimm • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Personalized exercise trial for chronic fatigue ends early
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a personalized exercise program could reduce fatigue in people with chronic fatigue syndrome. About 101 participants were planned, but the trial was terminated early. The approach involved tailoring aerobic and resistance exercises based on weekly fatigu…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Brain zaps for pain and fatigue: a quick fix?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a brief, noninvasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could immediately reduce pain and improve function in people with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. About 20 participants received one session, and researchers measured changes in pa…
Sponsor: Hospital Donostia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Exercise program for advanced lung cancer patients shows promise
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a supervised exercise program is possible for people with advanced bronchial cancer or mesothelioma. The goal was to see if patients could complete at least 6 rehab sessions to help with weakness and poor quality of life caused by the disease and its …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can an antioxidant supplement ease bladder troubles in older women?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis pilot study tested whether MitoQ, an antioxidant supplement, could improve bladder symptoms like urgency and frequency in women aged 50 and older with metabolic syndrome. Twenty participants took either MitoQ or a placebo for 4 months, tracking their symptoms through questio…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Iman Al-Naggar, PhD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Fewer radiation sessions may mean fewer side effects for prostate cancer patients
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study looked at men with low or intermediate-risk prostate cancer to see if 2 MRI-guided radiation treatments cause fewer bowel and bladder side effects than 5 treatments. The goal was to find a shorter treatment plan that is just as safe and less bothersome. The study was s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Mindfulness may ease anxiety for heart device patients
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a mindfulness program (including meditation, body scans, and gentle yoga) could help people with implanted heart devices like ICDs or pacemakers feel less anxious, stressed, and depressed. The study planned to enroll 34 adults who had recently received s…
Sponsor: Chien Chih-Yin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New radiation technique may ease side effects for rectal cancer patients
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study compared two types of radiation therapy given before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal was to see if a newer technique called IMRT causes fewer bowel side effects than the standard 3-D conformal radiotherapy. The trial enrolled 94 patients but was te…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Walking poles tested for Parkinson's: a simple step forward?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether using walking poles during an 8-week independent walking program could improve walking and activity levels in people with Parkinson's disease. Eleven participants were assigned to walk with or without poles at least three times a week. The trial was t…
Sponsor: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can early counseling help breast cancer survivors get back to work?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether early, personalized support from a psychologist could help women with breast cancer return to work more successfully than standard support. The study included 128 women who had surgery and chemotherapy. Unfortunately, the trial was stopped early, so we h…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can retelling and deep breathing ease trauma in terminal cancer?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis Phase 2 trial tested a neuroscience-based technique combining memory structuring and deep vagal breathing to reduce PTSD symptoms in people with advanced, incurable cancer and their partners. The study enrolled 19 patients who had just received a terminal diagnosis. The appr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Why lung cancer patients lose weight: scientists measure the Body's fuel switch
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyResearchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center are studying how unintended weight loss affects the way the body burns fuel in people with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer. Participants eat a liquid mixed meal while researchers measure their breathing to see whether their…
Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does alcohol blunt the instinct to step in? study tests bystander behavior
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyResearchers at the University of Colorado, Denver, are studying how alcohol intoxication affects a person's willingness to intervene as a bystander in a sexual violence scenario. They will recruit 153 young adults aged 21 to 30 who drink regularly. Participants are randomly assig…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why did women skip a breast cancer trial? COVID money woes may be key
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether COVID-19 caused more financial hardship for Women of Color compared to other women who decided not to join a breast cancer screening trial. Researchers surveyed 14 women about job loss, income drops, and housing or food insecurity. The goal was to und…
Sponsor: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pfizer mines insurance data to see if its vaccine stops long COVID
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looks at anonymous health records from California and Louisiana to see if the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine helps prevent post-COVID conditions (long COVID). Researchers will also track who gets vaccinated. The study includes adults with a COVID-19 diagnosis between…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can community storytelling boost breast cancer screening in rural areas?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tests whether community health forums called WE-CARE can help more rural and low-income women get screened for breast cancer and join clinical trials. The forums include educational sessions, survivor storytelling, and patient navigation to address barriers. Researcher…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Is RSV a hidden driver of severe COPD attacks?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyResearchers are studying adults with COPD who go to the emergency room or day hospital for sudden worsening of their breathing. The study checks how many of these patients test positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) during the RSV season, from October to April. They compa…
Sponsor: Fundacio Privada Mon Clinic Barcelona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental immune drug tested in HPV cancers – but trial halted early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis very early trial tested a single dose of HB-201 in 10 people with HPV 16+ throat or cervical cancer. The goal was to see how the drug affects the immune system, not to treat the cancer. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home infusions may help patients stick to treatment
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looks at whether people with Fabry, Gaucher, or Hunter disease are more likely to continue their IV treatment when it's given at home versus at a hospital. Researchers will review existing data from 222 patients in Mexico. No new treatments are given; the goal is to un…
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Swiss registry aims to map rare neuroendocrine tumors
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyNeuroendocrine tumors of the gut and pancreas are rare and not well understood, which makes treatment decisions hard. The SwissNET registry collects health information from patients across Switzerland who have these tumors. Researchers will track tumor types, treatments used, and…
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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20-Year review of lymphoma care reveals Real-World treatment success
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study examines the medical records of 400 people diagnosed with various types of lymphoma at a French hospital between 1999 and 2018. Researchers want to see how long patients survived and whether the care they received matched what medical guidelines recommend. The goal is …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blood test or Mini-Tumor predict immunotherapy success in lung cancer?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study is testing whether special lab tools—like analyzing tiny particles from blood cells or growing mini-tumors in a dish—can predict how well immunotherapy drugs work in people whose lung cancer has returned. About 40 participants will receive standard immunotherapy drugs …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tracing a cancer Drug's path through the body
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis early-phase study by AstraZeneca examines how the experimental drug ceralasertib is absorbed, distributed, and eliminated in people with advanced solid tumors. Participants receive the drug orally and a tiny radiolabeled intravenous dose to track its journey. Researchers mea…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can personalized recall timing boost word learning in kids with DLD?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study explores whether tailoring when children with developmental language disorder (DLD) practice recalling new words can improve their learning. Researchers compare a standard fixed schedule to an adaptive one that adjusts to each child's progress. Four- and five-year-olds…
Sponsor: Purdue University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer Therapy's hidden heart risk: new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at 10 men to understand why androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer can lead to high blood pressure. Researchers checked if problems with the nervous system or kidneys were to blame. The goal is to find ways to prevent heart disease in prostate ca…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise may alter gut bacteria in colon cancer survivors, small study hopes to find out
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tests whether a moderate-to-vigorous exercise program can change the gut bacteria of people who have survived stage II or III colorectal cancer. Researchers will enroll 30 survivors and randomly assign them to either an exercise group or a health education group. The m…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can new home monitors keep tabs on breathing support without a clinic visit?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis trial tests two new devices, NivolisMonitor and NivolisAnton, designed for people who use breathing support at home, such as non-invasive ventilation or high-flow nasal oxygen. NivolisMonitor measures breathing parameters like pressure, flow, and oxygen levels, while Nivolis…
Sponsor: VIVARDIS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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5-Year check: does this stomach procedure keep weight off?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looks at people who had an endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) at least 5 years ago to see if they kept the weight off. Researchers will measure total body weight loss at the 5-year mark. The goal is to understand the long-term success of this weight-loss procedure.
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Helping with food and housing may boost cancer screening Follow-Up
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether providing support for unmet basic needs—like food, housing, or transportation—helps low-income women attend their colposcopy appointment after an abnormal cervical cancer screening. The trial planned to enroll 72 participants but was stopped early wit…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can genetics predict the worsening of geographic atrophy?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study follows people with geographic atrophy, a severe form of age-related macular degeneration that causes blind spots, to see how their vision changes over time. Researchers will measure visual function, such as reading speed and sensitivity to light, and track the growth …
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound could uncover hidden vascular risks in turner syndrome
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study is looking at whether yearly ultrasound scans can detect blood vessel abnormalities throughout the body in women with Turner syndrome, not just in the heart area. Turner syndrome is a genetic condition that increases the risk of serious vascular problems, which can sho…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer imaging study halted early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis pilot study aimed to see if combining PET and MRI scans could better show tumor differences in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Only 11 people were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to check if the imaging method was consistent when used by differe…
Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene Editing's lasting impact: a 10-Year safety watch
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study checks on people who previously received gene editing for hemophilia B or mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) I or II. No new treatment is given; instead, participants are monitored for up to 10 years to see if any new health problems or worsening of existing conditions appear…
Sponsor: Sangamo Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a coordinated care team ease the aftermath of intensive care?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis pilot study tests a new approach to supporting people after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). Many ICU survivors face ongoing psychological and physical challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and disability. The intervention involves a case manager who coordinates a…
Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI might reveal hidden pancreatic risks in obesity
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study investigates whether MRI can detect early signs of pancreatic damage linked to obesity and metabolic syndrome, which are risk factors for pancreatic cancer. Researchers will compare MRI images with tissue samples from patients undergoing pancreatic surgery, as well as …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fat Tissue's hidden powerhouse: location may shape metabolism
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study investigates how the location of fat tissue in the body—under the skin versus around the organs—affects the function of mitochondria, the energy-producing parts of cells. Researchers will collect small samples of fat tissue from patients undergoing certain abdominal su…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a french questionnaire unlock the secrets of food cravings?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tests whether a French version of the Leeds Food Preference Questionnaire (LFPQ) accurately measures food reward—the psychological drive to eat certain foods. Researchers will ask lean and obese adults to complete the questionnaire before and after a meal, repeating th…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Biopsies may reveal why some cancers respond to immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study is looking at whether tumor biopsies can help predict which patients with melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, or head and neck cancer will respond to immunotherapy drugs called PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitors. Researchers will collect tissue samples from about 152 adults be…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 3D image fusion make angioplasty safer by cutting radiation?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis trial investigates whether using 3D image fusion during iliac angioplasty reduces the amount of radiation patients receive compared to standard practice. The study involves 37 adults with iliac artery narrowing who need angioplasty. Researchers will measure radiation exposur…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain electrode recordings during awake surgery could sharpen tumor removal
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study investigates whether recording brain electrical activity during awake surgery can help identify networks involved in thinking and language. In people with glial brain tumors located in critical functional areas, surgeons place electrode grids on the brain before waking…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Russian study seeks hidden cases of rare liver disease in kids
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looks at children and teens in Russia who may have a rare genetic condition called lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D). Researchers will check for the disease in up to 1,200 participants using blood tests and genetic testing. The goal is to understand how often LA…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What drives cancer patients to try alternative therapies? a new survey seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study surveys colorectal cancer patients about their use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), such as acupuncture, homeopathy, or dietary supplements. Researchers aim to understand which patients use CAM, why, and how it might affect their quality of life and ca…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Newborn death prediction tool for early membrane rupture falls short
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tried to create a score that doctors could use before birth to predict whether a newborn would die after the mother's water broke very early (between 22 and 28 weeks of pregnancy). The researchers looked back at medical records of 34 women to find factors that might pr…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Liver damage study in head and neck cancer abandoned after just 2 patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find out how often liver fibrosis and cirrhosis occur in people with head and neck cancer, since tobacco and alcohol are risk factors for both. Researchers planned to check liver health using exams and imaging. However, the study was stopped early after only 2…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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HIV patients may age faster: study probes skin, muscle, and bone health
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study compared signs of aging in 123 HIV-infected adults to the general population. Researchers measured bone density, muscle strength, skin changes, and thinking abilities. The goal was to understand if HIV speeds up aging in these areas. No new treatment was tested; it was…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Skin microbes linked to vitiligo and immunotherapy reactions in melanoma patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study explores whether the community of bacteria living on the skin (the skin microbiome) plays a role in vitiligo—a condition that causes white patches—and in side effects from anti-PD-1 immunotherapy for advanced melanoma. Researchers will collect skin swabs from people wi…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Teen obesity linked to brain changes in emotional memory
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at how being obese as a teenager might affect emotional memory and the connections between two key brain areas: the amygdala and hippocampus. Researchers compared obese and normal-weight adolescents aged 12-17 using MRI scans while they performed memory tasks. T…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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COVID-19 vaccine safety checked in cancer immunotherapy patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if COVID-19 vaccines cause more side effects in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. Researchers planned to track 125 patients from several hospitals in France, recording any local or systemic side effects. The study was terminated early, so the full r…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study explores simple tests to replace colonoscopies for colitis patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if certain substances in stool and blood can predict whether the gut lining has healed in people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Researchers planned to measure these markers in 62 adults before and after treatment. The study was terminated earl…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hysterectomy study abandoned after just one patient
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to compare how often women could go home the same day after a hysterectomy using three different minimally invasive techniques: vNOTES (through the vagina), conventional laparoscopy, and robot-assisted laparoscopy. The trial was terminated early after enrolling o…
Sponsor: Elsan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Fabry disease sperm study halted early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find out how common sperm problems are in men with Fabry disease. Researchers planned to check sperm samples from 22 men aged 18 to 65. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Tiny study hopes to predict blood cancer risk from genetic mutations
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find genetic mutations in people with idiopathic cytopenia of undetermined significance (ICUS), a condition of unexplained low blood cell counts. Researchers wanted to see if these mutations are similar to those found in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a type …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Ultrasound guidance for central lines in obese ICU patients: a terminated study
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether using ultrasound to guide central venous catheter placement reduces complications in obese intensive care unit patients. Researchers planned to include 450 patients, but the study was terminated early. The goal was to compare complication rates betwee…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Could a common virus trigger thyroid troubles?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study investigated whether polyomaviruses (a type of common virus) are found more often in people with autoimmune thyroiditis or goiters. Researchers compared virus presence in blood, urine, and thyroid tissue from 49 patients undergoing thyroid surgery. The goal was to see …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Brain and eye clues to emotion recognition in autism and psychosis
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to understand why people with autism or schizophrenia sometimes struggle to recognize emotions on faces. Researchers used brain wave recordings (EEG) and eye-tracking to see how participants processed facial expressions. The study included people with autism, sch…
Sponsor: Hôpital le Vinatier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Scientists collect samples from COVID-19 patients to unlock virus secrets
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study collected blood, urine, stool, and respiratory samples from 615 COVID-19 patients and caregivers at Bordeaux University Hospital. The goal was to build a biobank for research on the virus and disease. The study was terminated early, but the samples may still help scien…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Tiny hairs in fallopian tubes may hold key to ectopic pregnancy
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looks at the tiny hair-like structures (cilia) inside the fallopian tubes of women who have had surgery to remove a tube or uterus. Researchers want to see if differences in these cilia help explain why some women have ectopic pregnancies (when a fertilized egg grows o…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Scientists dive into cells to unravel costello Syndrome's secrets
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study collects small skin samples from children aged 2 to 17 with Costello syndrome or a related condition. Researchers will analyze the cells to understand how a mutation in the HRAS gene affects energy use and mitochondria. The goal is to learn more about the disease's und…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Tiny study on eye pressure fluctuation in glaucoma patients ends early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to measure how eye volume changes (a sign of pressure fluctuation) before and after cataract surgery in patients with exfoliative glaucoma, a type of glaucoma common in Brittany. Only 6 adults were enrolled before the study was terminated. The goal was to see if …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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MRI vs. CT: a safer way to track cystic fibrosis lung health?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether MRI scans can detect changes in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis as well as CT scans do. CT scans use radiation, so finding a reliable alternative like MRI could mean safer monitoring over time. The study included 212 patients aged 8 and older…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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COVID-19 may harm the brain in ways scans Can't see
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked for hidden brain damage in 38 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Instead of using standard MRI scans, researchers used electrical tests to check how well the brainstem was working. The goal was to find subtle nervous system problems that might not show up on regula…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Antibiotic resistance explored in myeloma stem cell transplants
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find out how common antibiotic resistance is in multiple myeloma patients receiving a stem cell transplant. Researchers planned to collect data from 124 adults to help design future studies on preventing infections. The study was stopped early, so results are …
Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Web tool aims to ease tough COVID conversations
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tested a web-based guide to help people have conversations about COVID-19. It enrolled 30 adults who spoke English or Spanish. The guide offered virtual conversations tailored to different concerns. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a chatbot replace your Post-Surgery doctor visit?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis pilot study tested whether remote check-ups (using a chatbot questionnaire and video calls) could work as well as in-person visits for people who had weight-loss surgery. Only 7 adults living far from the hospital took part. The goal was to see if this approach could improve…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New imaging technique could let doctors see lung Cancer's inner workings in real time
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested whether two optical imaging agents could be used during a bronchoscopy to visualize activated neutrophils and a cancer-related protein called c-MET in lung tumors. Five participants with lung cancer received the agents through a special catheter whil…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Yeast study in rare autoimmune disease terminated early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to compare the types of Candida yeast found in patients with two forms of autoimmune polyendocrinopathy, a rare condition where the immune system attacks multiple glands. Researchers planned to collect samples from the mouth and urine of 7 participants to see how…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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PKU diet in childhood may shape adult IQ, study finds
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looks at adults with phenylketonuria (PKU) who were diagnosed as newborns and treated with a special diet. Researchers want to see if how long and how strictly they followed the diet as children affects their intelligence (IQ) as adults. The goal is to use this informa…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Tiny genetic clues may unlock eye disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at people with cone disorders, a type of inherited eye disease that affects color vision and sharp sight. Researchers analyzed genetic changes of unknown significance to see if they cause disease. The goal was to improve genetic diagnosis, not to test a treatmen…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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COPD study investigates why patients struggle to fight lung infections
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a weak immune response to bacteria in COPD patients leads to more lung infections and flare-ups. Researchers collected sputum, blood, and nasal swabs from 23 hospitalized COPD patients during a flare-up and again 8 to 16 weeks later. The goal was to m…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Nano-X rotation study for cancer patients ends early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at how cancer patients experience being rotated horizontally in the Nano-X system. 43 patients completed questionnaires about anxiety and motion sickness before and after rotation. The study was terminated early, so findings are limited.
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Cleft jaw surgery study cut short: did it help patients?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if orthognathic (jaw) surgery improves quality of life for people born with cleft lip and palate. Researchers planned to compare questionnaire scores before and 6 months after surgery in about 10 participants. The study was terminated early, so results are…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New X-Ray tech could cut radiation and save time for hip surgery patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a newer, low-dose X-ray system (EOSedge) produces images good enough for planning hip replacement or revision surgery, compared to standard digital X-rays. About 97 adults who needed hip surgery X-rays took part. The goal was to see if using just one …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can a simple online Check-In help cancer patients cope?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a web-based screening tool could help monitor depression and distress in adults who had surgery for new head and neck cancer. Participants were randomly assigned to use the tool or receive usual care. The goal was to see if the tool led to more timely me…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Donor milk experiment halted: did matching help tiny babies?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether matching donor breast milk to a mother's secretor type could improve gut bacteria in very preterm infants. Researchers planned to compare matched versus standard donor milk in babies born before 34 weeks. The study was stopped early and included only …
Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden cancer genes in young patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find inherited gene changes in people diagnosed with cancer at a young age, including breast, ovarian, colorectal, and pediatric cancers. Researchers used a special test to look at 200 genes linked to cancer in 289 participants. The goal was to better understa…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Immune system secrets in advanced breast cancer under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis observational study aimed to measure different types of immune cells in women with advanced breast cancer that has spread. Researchers collected blood and leftover tumor samples to see how these cells change over time. The study was terminated early, so only a small number o…
Sponsor: Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Lung cancer study aims to predict dangerous lung inflammation
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study followed 83 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who were starting standard treatments. The goal was to collect information to help develop a digital tool that can spot early signs of pneumonitis/ILD, a serious lung inflammation that can occur as a side effe…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists investigate mpox in severely weakened immune systems
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at how the mpox virus spreads and how the immune system responds in people with advanced HIV. Researchers tracked the virus in different body samples and measured immune markers to better understand severe illness. The goal is to use these findings to improve tr…
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists hunt for blood clues to tame unpredictable swelling attacks
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find biomarkers (measurable substances in the blood) that could help doctors diagnose bradykinin angioedema and predict how severe attacks might be. The condition causes sudden, unpredictable swelling, and current tests don't work well for all types. Researche…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New ICU cockpit software aims to predict brain complications before they happen
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tested a software platform called ICU Cockpit that collects and displays vital signs and other data from brain-injury patients in the intensive care unit. The goal was to help doctors make faster, better decisions and to predict complications like strokes or unstable c…
Sponsor: Emanuela Keller • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Eye test may forecast kidney failure after cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether special eye scans (OCT-angiography) can predict how well the remaining kidney will work one year after kidney removal for cancer. Researchers enrolled 30 adults scheduled for total nephrectomy. The goal was to see if retinal blood vessel patterns coul…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Smell test after brain surgery: what surgeons learned
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at how a person's sense of smell changes after endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery, a procedure done through the nose to remove tumors or other abnormalities. Researchers measured smell using a simple identification test in 50 patients before and after surge…
Sponsor: Ricardo L. Carrau, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to tell infection apart from inflammation in Kids' joints
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked for new markers in blood and joint fluid to help doctors tell the difference between septic arthritis (a joint infection) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (an inflammatory condition) in children. Researchers planned to analyze samples from 100 children under 15…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic secrets in breast cancer tumors
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find genetic and protein changes in breast cancer that could help predict how the disease behaves. Researchers collected tumor samples from 749 adults with breast cancer and analyzed them for gene activity and mutations. The study was stopped early, so results…
Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic and environmental clues in rare lung disease
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to describe the features and natural history of idiopathic interstitial pneumopathy, a group of rare lung diseases, in both children and adults. Researchers planned to collect data from 1,600 participants, including medical history, imaging, and genetic tests, to…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Kidney cancer drug study halted after just 6 patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if the amount of sunitinib in the blood affects side effects and how well the drug works in people with metastatic kidney cancer. Researchers planned to collect extra blood samples during routine visits from patients starting sunitinib as their first treat…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Blood pressure experiment in sepsis halted early – kidney protection still unclear
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tested whether raising the blood pressure target from 65 mmHg to 85 mmHg in patients with septic shock could help prevent kidney injury. Researchers used a drug called norepinephrine to adjust blood pressure and monitored kidney function. The trial was stopped early an…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Gut microbiome study in kids with autoimmune diseases ends early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to compare the gut bacteria of children newly diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, type 1 diabetes, or inflammatory bowel disease with those of their healthy siblings. Researchers wanted to see if differences in gut microbes and diet could explain why so…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Smart vest monitors COVID patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tested a special vest that tracks health data like heart rate and breathing in people hospitalized with COVID-19. The goal was to see if the vest could help doctors spot worsening symptoms early. Only 15 adults took part before the study ended early.
Sponsor: Nanowear Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Arthritis drugs and COVID: study probes immune response
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at how immunosuppressive medications used for rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthritis affect the body's ability to fight COVID-19. Researchers measured viral load and immune responses in 150 patients and their infected family members. The goal was to understa…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Gene hunt: why some people get worse blood infections
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether certain genetic differences in the immune system make some people more likely to develop severe bloodstream infections from E. coli or Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Researchers planned to analyze blood samples from 60 patients to find mutations link…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for cancer clues in blood particles
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at tiny particles called exosomes in the blood of 172 colorectal cancer patients. Researchers wanted to see if the contents of these particles could help predict survival and cancer spread. The goal was to find new biomarkers that could be measured with a simple…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Cystic fibrosis infection study halted early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find out how common non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections are in people with cystic fibrosis in France. Researchers collected sputum and blood samples from 848 participants to test for NTM using culture and a new blood test. The study was terminated ea…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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Scientists investigate why some breast cancer cells survive chemo
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at how breast cancer stem cells—cells that can resist treatment and cause cancer to return—emerge during chemotherapy. Researchers collected blood and tumor samples from 56 women before, during, and after treatment to analyze genetic changes. The goal was to und…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Chemotherapy breakthrough? study cut short for esophageal cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find out if patients with metastatic esophageal cancer who were not getting worse after 6 weeks of chemotherapy should continue treatment or stop. It included 15 adults whose cancer had spread and was no longer responding to initial chemo. The study was termin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Blood test vs. needle biopsy: can a simple draw detect lung cancer mutations?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a blood test (liquid biopsy) could find EGFR gene mutations in lung cancer patients as accurately as a standard tumor biopsy. Researchers planned to enroll 21 patients with advanced lung cancer who had not yet received treatment. The study was termina…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Gut bugs could predict chemo success in rectal cancer
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether the types of bacteria in a person's gut before treatment could predict how well their rectal tumor responds to chemotherapy and radiation. Researchers collected stool samples from 2 patients with stage II or III rectal cancer and compared their gut ba…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Ovarian cancer immune cells under microscope in terminated study
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to understand how immune cells in the blood, abdominal fluid, and tumor tissue change in women with advanced ovarian or fallopian tube cancer before and after chemotherapy. Researchers collected samples from 36 women to count different types of immune cells. The …
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Sarcoma lung surveillance study halted early: x-ray vs CT debate unresolved
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to compare chest X-ray and CT scans for detecting lung metastases in people who had surgery for high-grade soft tissue sarcoma. Only 11 patients were enrolled before the study was terminated early. The goal was to see which method better finds isolated, operable …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Scientists test a 'non-stick' patch from body cells to stop surgical scars
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis lab study tested two types of human cells to see which could best form a non-stick patch to prevent internal scar tissue after cancer surgery. Researchers collected cells from the peritoneum (lining of the abdomen) and from fat tissue, then grew them in the lab. The study wa…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Brain tumor radiation study halted early – what it means for patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to track quality of life in 52 patients with brain metastases who received radiosurgery (Gamma Knife). Patients filled out questionnaires before treatment and every 3 months for a year. The study was terminated early, so the full impact on daily life remains uncl…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Early scan hopes to predict cervical cancer outcomes
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether MRI and PET scans taken two weeks into radiotherapy can predict if cervical cancer will be controlled. Researchers measured tumor size and activity in 9 patients with stage I to IIIB cervical cancer. The goal was to find early signs of treatment failu…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Study probes why patients delay throat cancer diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at why people with mouth or throat cancer wait before seeing a doctor. Researchers interviewed 90 patients and asked them to fill out questionnaires about their feelings, thoughts, and social situation. The goal was to understand what factors cause the delay, so…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a tailored Check-Up schedule improve life after head and neck cancer?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find the best way to follow up with patients after they finish curative treatment for head and neck cancer. Researchers compared a personalized follow-up schedule, tailored to each patient's needs, with the usual one-size-fits-all approach. The goal was to see…
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC