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Embryonal carcinoma
MONDO:0005440A non-seminomatous malignant germ cell tumor characterized by the presence of large germ cells with abundant cytoplasm resembling epithelial cells, geographic necrosis, high mitotic activity, and pseudoglandular and pseudopapillary structures formation. It can arise from the testis, ovary, and extragonadal sites (central nervous system and mediastinum).
Also known as: carcinoma, embryonal, malignant, embryonal carcinoma, primary extragonadal embryonal carcinoma
2745 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Embryonal carcinoma itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Embryonal carcinoma
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Testicular embryonal carcinoma 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Intratubular embryonal carcinoma 1 trial
- Childhood embryonal testis carcinoma 0 trials
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Ovarian embryonal carcinoma 1 trial
1 sub-type
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2 sub-types
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Tailored treatment may reduce radiation side effects in young brain tumor patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a personalized approach for children and young adults with a rare brain tumor called non-germinomatous germ cell tumor (NGGCT). Patients first receive chemotherapy, and then the type and amount of radiation they get depends on how well the tumor responds.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Major trial tests gentler chemo for germ cell tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial studies two approaches for germ cell tumors. For low-risk patients whose tumor has been removed, doctors will monitor them closely instead of giving chemotherapy. For standard-risk patients whose cancer has spread, the trial compares two chemotherapy drugs—carb…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study tracks 1,100+ kids after cancer treatment to uncover hidden risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows over 1,100 children who were treated for germ cell tumors (a type of cancer). Researchers want to learn about long-term side effects like hearing loss and to analyze tumor DNA to better predict which children might have their cancer come back. Participants prov…
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC