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Epithelial neoplasm
MONDO:0005626A benign or malignant neoplasm that arises from and is composed of epithelial cells. This category include adenomas, papillomas, and carcinomas.
Also known as: epithelial neoplasm, epithelioma
16008 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 22 tagged with Epithelial neoplasm itself.
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Sub-types of Epithelial neoplasm
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Carcinoma 224 trials · 14,724 incl. sub-types
49 sub-types
- Adenocarcinoma 184 trials · 5,243 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Digestive system carcinoma 25 trials · 4,876 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lung carcinoma 137 trials · 3,320 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Breast carcinoma 665 trials · 2,688 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Squamous cell carcinoma 177 trials · 1,766 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Head and neck carcinoma 73 trials · 1,415 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Prostate carcinoma 394 trials · 1,321 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Renal carcinoma 85 trials · 764 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neuroendocrine carcinoma 106 trials · 744 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Transitional cell carcinoma 249 trials · 721 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Urinary bladder carcinoma 392 trials · 669 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant epithelial tumor of ovary 8 trials · 656 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Uterine carcinoma 3 trials · 611 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Invasive carcinoma 4 trials · 604 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Peritoneal carcinoma 16 trials · 389 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- In situ carcinoma 25 trials · 318 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Skin carcinoma 34 trials · 281 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Thyroid gland carcinoma 41 trials · 237 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Fallopian tube carcinoma 126 trials · 182 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Secondary carcinoma 1 trial · 169 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bone carcinoma 0 trials · 131 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Basal cell carcinoma 111 trials · 120 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Laryngeal carcinoma 56 trials · 114 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Papillary carcinoma 8 trials · 112 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Large cell carcinoma 2 trials · 87 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Undifferentiated carcinoma 6 trials · 80 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Mucin-producing carcinoma 0 trials · 58 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Retroperitoneum carcinoma 0 trials · 52 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Vulvar carcinoma 24 trials · 45 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Thymic carcinoma 41 trials · 44 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Penile carcinoma 9 trials · 35 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Sarcomatoid carcinoma 1 trial · 26 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Vaginal carcinoma 12 trials · 22 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Carcinoma of urethra 2 trials · 21 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ureter carcinoma 1 trial · 19 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Choroid plexus carcinoma 11 trials Sub-types →
- Basaloid carcinoma 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cribriform carcinoma 1 trial · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Combined carcinoid and adenocarcinoma 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant myoepithelioma 2 trials Sub-types →
- Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma 1 trial Sub-types →
- Scrotal carcinoma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Trachea carcinoma 1 trial Sub-types →
- Krebs 2 carcinoma 0 trials
- Comedocarcinoma 0 trials
- Epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Glycogen-rich carcinoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Lipid-rich carcinoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Lymph node carcinoma 0 trials
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Glandular cell neoplasm 6 trials · 5,266 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Adenocarcinoma 184 trials · 5,243 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Serous neoplasm 0 trials · 207 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Mucinous neoplasm 1 trial · 71 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cystadenoma 0 trials · 11 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Oncocytic neoplasm 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Vaginal glandular neoplasm 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Vulvar glandular neoplasm 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Villous adenoma 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Glandular papilloma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Rete ovarii adenoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Squamous cell neoplasm 21 trials · 1,836 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Squamous cell carcinoma 177 trials · 1,766 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Squamous cell intraepithelial neoplasia 26 trials · 43 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Craniopharyngioma 29 trials Sub-types →
- Vulvar squamous neoplasm 0 trials · 28 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Vaginal squamous tumor 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ovarian squamous cell neoplasm 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ocular surface squamous neoplasia 1 trial
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Transitional cell neoplasm 0 trials · 699 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Urothelial neoplasm 2 trials · 693 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Brenner tumor 6 trials Sub-types →
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Ovarian epithelial tumor 14 trials · 664 incl. sub-types
11 sub-types
- Malignant epithelial tumor of ovary 8 trials · 656 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ovarian serous tumor 6 trials · 207 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ovarian clear cell tumor 7 trials · 57 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Borderline epithelial tumor of ovary 6 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ovarian mucinous neoplasm 1 trial · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ovarian seromucinous tumor 1 trial · 14 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ovarian Brenner tumor 3 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ovarian papillary tumor 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ovarian squamous cell neoplasm 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ovarian adenoma benign 0 trials Sub-types →
- Ovarian mucinous adenofibroma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Epithelial tumor of colon 0 trials · 407 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Colon carcinoma 277 trials · 377 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Epithelial tumor of the appendix 0 trials · 42 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Colon adenoma 17 trials · 32 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neuroendocrine tumor of the colon, well differentiated, low or intermediate grade tumor 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Epithelial neoplasm of rectum 0 trials · 398 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Rectal carcinoma 54 trials · 392 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rectum adenoma 5 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rectum neuroendocrine neoplasm 3 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Epithelial skin neoplasm 0 trials · 310 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Skin carcinoma 34 trials · 281 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign epithelial skin neoplasm 0 trials · 29 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Keratoacanthoma 1 trial Sub-types →
- Sebaceous adenoma 0 trials
- Sweat gland adenoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Adenoma 27 trials · 249 incl. sub-types
31 sub-types
- Digestive system adenoma 0 trials · 127 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pituitary gland adenoma 34 trials · 67 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Adrenal cortex adenoma 12 trials · 19 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cystadenoma 0 trials · 11 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Follicular thyroid adenoma 1 trial · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Parathyroid gland adenoma 6 trials Sub-types →
- Oncocytic adenoma 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hepatocellular adenoma 2 trials Sub-types →
- Papillary adenoma 2 trials Sub-types →
- Tubular adenoma 2 trials Sub-types →
- Villous adenoma 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Adenoma of pancreas 1 trial
- Renal adenoma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tubulovillous adenoma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bartholin gland adenoma 0 trials
- Breast adenoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Clear cell adenoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Lipoadenoma 0 trials
- Lung adenoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Microcystic adenoma 0 trials
- Middle ear adenoma 0 trials
- Minor vestibular glands adenoma 0 trials
- Mixed cell adenoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Mixed somatotroph-lactotroph pituitary gland adenoma 0 trials
- Ovarian adenoma benign 0 trials Sub-types →
- Prostatic adenoma 0 trials
- Rete testis adenoma 0 trials
- Sebaceous adenoma 0 trials
- Sweat gland adenoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Vaginal adenoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Water-clear cell adenoma 0 trials
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Papillary epithelial neoplasm 0 trials · 131 incl. sub-types
9 sub-types
- Papillary carcinoma 8 trials · 112 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Papillary urothelial neoplasm 0 trials · 13 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Papillomatosis 0 trials · 9 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Papilloma 2 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ovarian papillary tumor 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Papillary adenoma 2 trials Sub-types →
- Endolymphatic sac tumor 1 trial
- Gallbladder papillary neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Papillary cystic neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
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Basal cell neoplasm 7 trials · 121 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Basal cell carcinoma 111 trials · 120 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign basal cell neoplasm 0 trials
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Benign epithelial neoplasm 0 trials · 106 incl. sub-types
25 sub-types
- Benign epithelial skin neoplasm 0 trials · 29 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Craniopharyngioma 29 trials Sub-types →
- Adrenal cortex adenoma 12 trials · 19 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Papilloma 2 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Follicular thyroid adenoma 1 trial · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Parathyroid gland adenoma 6 trials Sub-types →
- Kidney oncocytoma 3 trials Sub-types →
- Ameloblastoma 2 trials Sub-types →
- Hepatocellular adenoma 2 trials Sub-types →
- Warthin tumor 1 trial
- Renal adenoma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bartholin gland adenoma 0 trials
- Bartholin gland adenomyoma 0 trials
- Benign adrenal gland pheochromocytoma 0 trials
- Benign basal cell neoplasm 0 trials
- Benign breast adenomyoepithelioma 0 trials
- Benign mesonephroma 0 trials
- Benign ovarian mucinous tumor 0 trials
- Breast adenoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Lung adenoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Middle ear adenoma 0 trials
- Minor vestibular glands adenoma 0 trials
- Mucinous adenofibroma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Ovarian adenoma benign 0 trials Sub-types →
- Prostatic adenoma 0 trials
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Endometrioid tumor 1 trial · 89 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Ovarian endometrial cancer 4 trials · 88 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Intraepithelial neoplasia 25 trials · 71 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Squamous cell intraepithelial neoplasia 26 trials · 43 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Prostate intraepithelial neoplasia 2 trials Sub-types →
- Small intestinal intraepithelial neoplasia 1 trial
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Thymic epithelial neoplasm 14 trials · 56 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Thymic carcinoma 41 trials · 44 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Thymoma 44 trials Sub-types →
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Epithelial tumor of anal canal 0 trials · 34 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Anal canal carcinoma 4 trials · 34 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Sympathetic paraganglioma 0 trials · 16 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Adrenal gland pheochromocytoma 5 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Extra-adrenal sympathetic paraganglioma 0 trials
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Growth hormone-producing pituitary gland neoplasm 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
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Myoepithelial tumor 2 trials · 4 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Malignant myoepithelioma 2 trials Sub-types →
- Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma 1 trial Sub-types →
- Breast myoepithelial tumor 0 trials Sub-types →
- Parachordoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Cystic, mucinous, and serous neoplasm 1 trial · 3 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Mucoepidermoid carcinoma 2 trials Sub-types →
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Mesonephric neoplasm 1 trial · 3 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Wolffian duct adenocarcinoma 2 trials
- Benign mesonephroma 0 trials
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Wolffian adnexal tumor 0 trials
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2 sub-types
- Pancreatic non-functioning delta cell tumor 0 trials
- Pancreatic somatostatinoma 0 trials
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Vaccine trains immune system to target HPV-Linked cancers
Cure CompletedResearchers are testing a vaccine called BNT113 in people whose cancers are driven by HPV16, a common virus linked to head and neck, cervical, and anogenital tumors. The trial enrolls two groups: one with head and neck cancer that has been treated and shows no signs of disease, a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sound waves destroy breast tumors without a scalpel?
Cure CompletedThis trial tests whether MR-guided focused ultrasound can safely and effectively treat early breast cancer. The procedure uses MRI images to target and heat tumors with ultrasound waves, destroying them without surgery. Participants are women with a single small breast tumor that…
Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immunotherapy help patients keep their voice box?
Cure CompletedThis trial tests whether a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, chemotherapy, and radiation can control advanced larynx cancer while preserving the voice box. Adults with stage III or IV larynx cancer who are candidates for organ preservation receive three cycles …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Cell-Derived vaccine hold lung cancer at bay?
Vaccine CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether a vaccine made from immune cell-derived exosomes can slow cancer growth in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have responded to initial chemotherapy. Participants receive low-dose cyclophosphamide followed by weekly injections of …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to train immune system against HPV throat cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a vaccine designed to help the immune system fight HPV-positive throat cancer. It is for patients who have completed surgery or chemoradiation and show no signs of cancer remaining. The trial will enroll 24 adults to find the safest and most effective dose by mea…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immunotherapy plus chemo wipe out Triple-Negative breast cancer before surgery?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab to standard TAC chemotherapy helps shrink triple-negative breast cancer before surgery. The trial enrolls 36 women with newly diagnosed triple-negative breast cancer. Participants receive six cycles of tis…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Daping Hospital and the Research Institute of Surgery of the Third Military Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a lighter chemo punch still knock out lung cancer when paired with immunotherapy?
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 4 trial tested two different doses of chemotherapy (standard and low-dose) combined with the immunotherapy drug Sintilimab in 20 people with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if the lower-dose combination could shrink tumors an…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: People's Hospital of Quzhou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double immunotherapy attack shows promise in tough lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 study tests whether adding tiragolumab (an experimental immunotherapy) to the standard combination of atezolizumab plus chemotherapy can help people with untreated, widespread small cell lung cancer live longer without their disease worsening. About 123 participants …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a new drug combination for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer). The two drugs, LY3295668 and osimertinib, work by blocking enzymes that help cancer cells grow. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gel could slash facial skin cancers in rare genetic condition
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 study tests whether a gel containing patidegib can lower the number of new basal cell carcinomas (a type of skin cancer) on the face of adults with Gorlin syndrome. Participants apply the gel or a placebo to their face twice daily for a year. The study will compare h…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sol-Gel Technologies, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can taking drug holidays make prostate cancer treatment last longer?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether taking the drug abiraterone on an on-and-off schedule could help it work longer for men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. Nineteen men whose cancer had already responded to standard daily abiraterone were enrolled.…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an oral drug slow a rare thymus cancer?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing whether lucitanib, an oral drug, can slow the growth of advanced thymic carcinoma that has worsened after at least one round of chemotherapy. The trial enrolls adults with recurrent or metastatic thymic carcinoma. In one part, participants receive lucitani…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Haihe Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Elderly cancer patients may benefit from geriatric support
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether a special care plan led by a geriatrician and a nurse could improve survival and quality of life for older adults (70+) with advanced cancer. 792 patients with breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, bladder, ovarian cancer, or lymphoma took part. The app…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Re-irradiation plus cetuximab targets head and neck tumors that return
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing whether combining cetuximab, a drug that blocks tumor growth, with stereotactic body radiation therapy can help patients whose head and neck cancer has returned after earlier radiation and cannot be removed by surgery. The trial enrolls about 45 people wit…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted pill shows promise for rare genetic tumor types
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested the drug erdafitinib in 316 adults and children with advanced solid tumors that have specific FGFR gene mutations or fusions. The main goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Participants took erdafitinib tablets daily. The study is now complete…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can pulsed radiation extend life in metastatic cervical cancer?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing a radiation technique called PULSAR in people with metastatic cervical cancer. PULSAR delivers radiation in short bursts to pelvic tumors, guided by imaging, alongside standard systemic therapy. The trial aims to see whether this approach improves overall …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Old drugs, new hope: imatinib combo tested for rare tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested two cancer drugs—imatinib mesylate and cyclophosphamide—given daily by mouth to 26 people with rare, advanced tumors that had no standard treatment. The main goal was to find the safest dose of imatinib when combined with a fixed dose of cyclophospha…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in slowing breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug nintedanib to standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) helps people with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. Fifty-one adults who had already received some treatment took part. The goal was to se…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody GNR-051 tested for safety in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing an experimental immunotherapy called GNR-051 in adults with advanced lung cancer, kidney cancer, or melanoma that has returned or not responded to other treatments. The Phase 1 trial aims to find the highest dose people can tolerate and to track side effec…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AO GENERIUM • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug TdCyd aims to reactivate Tumor-Fighting genes in advanced cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called TdCyd in 27 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to turn back on genes that may slow tumor growth. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effect…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether adding nilotinib (a pill) to paclitaxel (a chemotherapy) is safe and tolerable for people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The study included 47 adults and children aged 12 and older. Researchers aimed…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of three drugs tested for tough bladder cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and carboplatin) plus lenalidomide, a drug that blocks blood vessel growth in tumors, in 18 adults with advanced solid tumors, especially urothelial (bladder) cancer. The main goal was to find the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink tough head and neck tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a mix of antibodies that help the immune system fight cancer, block tumor growth signals, and cut off the tumor's blood supply. It is for adults with head and neck cancer that did not respond to prior treatment or has no standard options. Participants receive inf…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy may slow prostate cancer spread
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding darolutamide to standard hormone therapy (ADT) can delay cancer worsening in men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. About 223 men will receive darolutamide plus ADT, and their results will be compared to men from an earlier study wh…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive drug shows promise for tough prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA-617 in 62 Chinese men with advanced prostate cancer that had spread and stopped responding to hormone therapy and chemotherapy. The drug targets a protein on cancer cells and delivers radiation directly to them. Researchers m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lab-Grown immune cells take on head and neck cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests a new approach for advanced head and neck cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. Doctors take a patient's own tumor-fighting immune cells (TILs), grow more of them in a lab, and give them back along with the immunotherapy drug Keyt…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double attack on liver tumors: radiotherapy plus chemoembolization
Disease control CompletedResearchers test whether adding high-dose radiotherapy to standard chemoembolization slows tumor growth better than chemoembolization alone in adults with hepatocellular carcinoma. Participants have liver tumors up to 9 cm that cannot be removed by surgery or treated with percuta…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could shrink uterine cancer without surgery
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing an oral drug called giredestrant in 30 people with grade 1 endometrial cancer. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the cancer over 6 months. Participants take one pill daily for up to 24 cycles, and doctors monitor tumor changes and…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive 'Smart Bomb' targets Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA-617 in men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The drug seeks out and delivers radiation directly to cancer cells. The trial aims to find the safest effective dose and see if it can lo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in halting esophageal cancer progression
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding tiragolumab to atezolizumab can help control esophageal cancer that hasn't grown after standard chemoradiotherapy. About 760 adults with inoperable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma will receive either the drug combination, atezolizumab alone, or …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive antibody combo targets thyroid cancer
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing a two-step radioimmunotherapy for people with medullary thyroid cancer that has come back. Participants receive a bispecific antibody followed by a radioactive peptide. The goal is to see if this targeted radiation can shrink tumors and how safe it is.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can zapping brain tumors boost immunotherapy against lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing whether adding brain radiotherapy to PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors and chemotherapy helps people with untreated stage IV non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. The trial enrolls about 40 adults whose tumors lack common driver mutations and whose …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo immunotherapy drug enters human trials for 18 cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called AI-061, which combines two immune-boosting antibodies (anti-PD-1 and anti-CTLA-4) into one treatment. The study will enroll 18 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to find a safe…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat esophageal cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a combination of two drugs, abemaciclib and ramucirumab, in people with advanced esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if this treatment is safe and can help control tumor growth. About 8 participants are enrolled, and…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a new drug, Tuvusertib, combined with an immunotherapy called Cemiplimab in people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (non-squamous non-small cell) that has worsened after prior treatments. The trial aims to see if the combination can shrink tumors and …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart resistant ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tests two experimental drug combinations in 63 women with a specific type of ovarian cancer (BRCA-mutant or HRD-positive) that has worsened after prior PARP inhibitor treatment. Participants receive either tuvusertib plus niraparib or tuvusertib plus larteserti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called tuvusertib, given together with either lartesertib or avelumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the body pr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill replace chemotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing whether regorafenib, a daily oral drug, works as well as standard combination chemotherapy for people with newly diagnosed metastatic colorectal cancer. The trial enrolls adults with good performance status who have not yet received treatment for metastati…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a DNA repair weakness make GI tumors vulnerable to lurbinectedin?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing lurbinectedin, an intravenous chemotherapy drug, in adults with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that carry mutations in DNA repair genes. The trial enrolls a small group of participants whose tumors are locally advanced or metastatic and who have specifi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: HonorHealth Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation boost a personalized prostate cancer vaccine?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing whether giving radiation therapy before sipuleucel-T, a personalized immunotherapy vaccine, works better than the vaccine alone in men with hormone-resistant prostate cancer that has spread. The trial enrolls about 51 participants and randomly assigns them…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound wave surgery zaps kidney tumors in first human test
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new device that uses focused ultrasound (histotripsy) to break apart solid kidney tumors without making any cuts. Twenty adults with small, non-spreading kidney tumors were treated. The main goals were to see if the device could fully cover the tumor and if th…
Sponsor: HistoSonics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Higher radiation dose vs standard: which fights small cell lung cancer better?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are comparing two doses of chest radiation therapy, 45 Gy and 70 Gy, in people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer. All participants also receive chemotherapy with cisplatin or carboplatin plus etoposide. The trial measures overall survival to see whether the hi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in bladder cancer battle
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab, with or without BMS-986205) to standard chemotherapy before and after bladder cancer surgery helps more people achieve a complete response and live longer without the cancer returning. About 855 adults with muscle-in…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against aggressive stomach cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) to standard chemotherapy and targeted therapy (trastuzumab) can better shrink HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer before surgery. About 42 adults with advanced but removable tumors will rec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called vilastobart, alone or with another drug (atezolizumab), in 125 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looke…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Xilio Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Non-Invasive lung nodule marking method tested in small trial
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested a new, non-invasive way to locate multiple small lung nodules (under 20 mm) before surgery, comparing it to the standard CT-guided needle method. Forty people with early-stage lung cancer took part. The goal was to see if the new method could help surgeons…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancer
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing an experimental drug called MRG003, both by itself and combined with the immunotherapy drug HX008, in people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has come back or spread. Participants have already tried standard treatments like platinum chemothe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Lepu Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a stem cell drug tame rare immune disease?
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests whether Mozobil, a drug already used to boost stem cells for transplants, can safely raise white blood cell counts in people with WHIMS. WHIMS is a rare genetic condition that traps infection-fighting cells in the bone marrow, leading to frequent infe…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an Antibody-Drug conjugate crack resistant EGFR lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing an experimental drug called MRG003 in adults with EGFR-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has worsened after at least two standard treatments. The trial enrolls about 87 participants across multiple sites and gives MRG003 intravenously as a …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Lepu Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for HER2 cancers: targeted drug shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called ado-trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla) in 131 adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific HER2 gene change. The drug combines an antibody that targets HER2 with a chemotherapy agent, aiming to deliver treatment directly to cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo shows promise in Tough-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin) helps people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 78 participants with advanced cancer that has spread will rece…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Statin drug tested to stop liver cancer in cirrhosis patients
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether simvastatin, a widely used cholesterol-lowering drug, can prevent liver cancer in 52 adults with liver cirrhosis. Participants take simvastatin and are monitored with blood tests and imaging to see if cancer-related markers change. The goal is to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer? early trial combines novel drug with chemo and immunotherapy
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests a new drug called AB680, combined with immunotherapy (zimberelimab) and two chemotherapy drugs (nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine), in people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Abo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cutting arginine from the diet starve solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing whether a diet that severely limits arginine—an amino acid some tumors depend on—is safe and might help control solid tumors. About 25 adults with solid tumors will follow a specially designed low-arginine liquid diet for two 3-week cycles while cont…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo revive the immune System's attack on resistant cancers?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called pixatimod to the immunotherapy nivolumab can shrink tumors in people with advanced melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, or colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to prior treatment. One group with colorec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Diwakar Davar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo aims at genetic weaknesses in head and neck cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two oral drugs, tipifarnib and alpelisib, in 45 adults with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has specific genetic changes (HRAS overexpression or PIK3CA mutations). The goal was to find a safe dose a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Kura Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A shot to skip the misery of thyroid hormone withdrawal before cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tests whether giving recombinant human thyrotropin (rhTSH) injections before radioactive iodine can effectively destroy leftover thyroid tissue after surgery for differentiated thyroid cancer. Normally, patients must stop thyroid hormone medication to raise TSH…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: LAGOON trial tests powerful drug combo
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two new treatments for people with small cell lung cancer that came back after initial chemotherapy. The experimental drugs, lurbinectedin alone or with irinotecan, were compared to standard treatments (topotecan or irinotecan). The goal was to see if the new op…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: PharmaMar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to outsmart resistant lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether a combination of sitravatinib (a targeted drug) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy) works better than docetaxel (standard chemo) for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that got worse after platinum chemo and checkpoint inhi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Mirati Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sound waves replace the scalpel for breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedResearchers are testing whether a device called ExAblate MRgFUS can safely and completely destroy small breast cancers using focused ultrasound waves guided by MRI. The trial enrolls women with a single invasive breast tumor smaller than 2 centimeters who are already scheduled fo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SG1827 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests a new drug, SG1827, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard therapy available. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and get a first look at whether it c…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sumgen Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immunotherapy outperform chemotherapy for lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial studies people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have already tried platinum-based chemotherapy. Researchers compare those who receive immunotherapy with those who receive standard chemotherapy as a second-line treatment. The goal is to see which approach he…
Sponsor: Myung-Ju Ahn • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric field therapy combined with chemo shows promise for tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested a wearable device that delivers low-intensity electric fields (TTFields) together with immunotherapy (atezolizumab) and two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) in 84 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer who had not received prior treatm…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: NovoCure Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Boosting thyroid cancer therapy: does rhTSH make radioactive iodine more effective?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving recombinant human thyroid stimulating hormone (rhTSH) before radioactive iodine can improve the destruction of leftover thyroid tissue after surgery in people with differentiated thyroid cancer. Participants receive either rhTSH injections …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a triple therapy shrink pancreatic tumors enough for complete surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether giving chemotherapy and proton beam radiation before surgery can help people with borderline-resectable pancreatic cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough so that surgeons can remove it completely, with no cancer cells left at the edges. P…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A smarter way to choose liver cancer treatment? a new model aims to match therapy to the patient.
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a decision model that aims to predict whether a person with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer, will benefit more from transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) alone or TACE combined with atezolizumab plus bevacizumab. Researchers will de…
Sponsor: Zhongda Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation approach targets tough pancreatic tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving higher doses of radiation, guided by MRI, can help people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants must have already had several months of chemotherapy without the cancer spreading. The goal is to see if this approach …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outperform standard immunotherapy in stomach cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 study tests whether a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (domvanalimab and zimberelimab) plus chemotherapy works better than the current standard (nivolumab plus chemotherapy) for people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Poop pills could protect gut after colon surgery – early trial begins
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing whether a pill made from freeze-dried healthy donor stool (MTP-101P) is safe and can restore good bacteria in people having part of their colon removed. Forty adults aged 18-75 with colon polyps, early-stage cancer, or diverticulitis will take th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Herbal hope: new combo therapy targets advanced pancreatic cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a Chinese herbal formula (QingyiHuaji) to standard chemotherapy helps people with stage IV pancreatic cancer live longer. About 305 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer were randomly assigned to receive either the herbal formula plus chemo or a …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill boost Immunotherapy's power against advanced tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental drug called FLX475, given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the safest dose and to see whether the combination can shrink tumors. P…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: RAPT Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can steroid shots shield salivary glands from radiation damage?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tests whether injecting a corticosteroid called dexamethasone directly into the salivary glands can prevent dry mouth in people receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Researchers will enroll 10 adults with certain types of throat cancer who are sch…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo tame Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether combining niraparib and dostarlimab can control metastatic pancreatic cancer in people who carry BRCA1/2 or PALB2 gene mutations. Niraparib blocks enzymes that cancer cells need to grow, while dostarlimab helps the immune system attack the tumor.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fiber fuel: could a High-Fiber diet boost cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at whether eating a high-fiber diet (over 21 grams per day) can change gut bacteria and improve the immune system's ability to fight solid tumors like colorectal cancer. About 25 adults with solid tumors will follow this diet to see if it is safe and helps with t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can fewer, stronger radiation doses match standard treatment after mastectomy?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial compares two radiation schedules for women with high-risk breast cancer who have had a mastectomy. One group receives hypofractionated radiation, which uses fewer but larger daily doses over a shorter period. The other receives conventional radiation, with sm…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Double-Pronged antibody outsmart HER2-Positive tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental drug called zanidatamab, which targets HER2, a protein that fuels certain breast and stomach cancers. Researchers give zanidatamab alongside chemotherapy, and sometimes with the immunotherapy tislelizumab, to people with advanced HER2-positive bre…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to outsmart pancreatic cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab), a vaccine targeting TGFβ-15, and targeted radiation for pancreatic cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if this mix can safely boost the immune sy…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Inna Chen, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could skipping a lymph node check spare women from unneeded surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis trial asks whether women with early breast cancer who have lumpectomy and whole-breast radiation can safely skip the sentinel lymph node procedure, a biopsy of the first lymph node under the arm. The procedure helps check if cancer has spread, but it can cause arm swelling a…
Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a clotting drug cut mastectomy wound drainage?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether applying tranexamic acid directly to the wound during a mastectomy reduces the amount and duration of fluid drainage afterward. Researchers will compare 30 patients who receive the topical drug with 30 who get standard postoperative care. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Gulab Devi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can chemotherapy shrink High-Grade kidney tumors before surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether giving a combination of two chemotherapy drugs, gemcitabine and cisplatin, before surgery can shrink high-grade tumors in the upper urinary tract, a type of kidney cancer. Participants receive four cycles of the drugs over about 12 weeks, followed by surg…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for tough bladder cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested a drug called BGJ398 in 4 people with a type of bladder cancer that stays in the bladder lining but keeps coming back after standard treatment. The drug targets tumors with a specific genetic change (FGFR3 mutation or fusion). The main goal was to see if t…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer drug combo trial halted early – no benefit seen
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard hormone therapy (enzalutamide plus ADT) could help men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer live longer or delay cancer growth. The trial enrolled 186 Chinese men and was stopped early …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise for tough head and neck cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested two drugs—durvalumab and cetuximab—together in 35 people with head and neck cancer that had come back or spread and was no longer responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors. The study is complete, and re…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in Tough-to-Treat anal cancer
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug retifanlimab to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) helps people with advanced anal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study enrolled 308 adults who had not received chemotherapy for their a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new antibody help the immune system fight Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental drug called SNS-101, which targets a protein called VISTA that may help tumors evade the immune system. Researchers give SNS-101 alone or with another immunotherapy, cemiplimab, to adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to stand…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sensei Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a faster ovarian suppression drug improve breast cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests two drugs, degarelix and triptorelin, in premenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Both drugs temporarily stop the ovaries from making estrogen, which can fuel tumor growth. Women receive one of the drugs along with the hormone therapy letrozole f…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new chemo schedule extend life with fewer side effects?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests three different schedules of the chemotherapy drug nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) in women with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. The goal is to find a schedule that allows patients to stay on treatment longer, potentially improving progression-free survival, wh…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation turn tumors into targets for immunotherapy?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab with precise, high-dose radiation (SABR) can better control metastatic cancers, including colorectal, lung, kidney, and sarcoma. The idea is that radiation may make tumors more visible to the immune system, wh…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing chemotherapy around bladder surgery may cut recurrence
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether giving the chemotherapy drug mitomycin C into the bladder just before tumor removal works better than giving it right after. The goal is to reduce the chance that non-muscle-invasive bladder tumors come back. Adults with one or two bladder tumors will be …
Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can DNA vaccines plus immunotherapy shrink hard-to-treat bladder cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether combining two DNA-based immunotherapies with the drug atezolizumab can help people with advanced urothelial carcinoma, a type of cancer of the bladder and urinary tract. The DNA therapies are injected into muscle and followed by a brief electric pulse to …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Inovio Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug holiday keep breast cancer at bay longer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial tests whether taking letrozole continuously for five years is better than taking it in cycles with breaks, for postmenopausal women who have already had 4 to 6 years of hormone therapy for early-stage, hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. Letrozole works …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer? alisertib combo tested
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested the drug alisertib, alone or combined with fulvestrant, in 96 postmenopausal women with advanced breast cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. Alisertib blocks enzymes that help cancer cells grow, while fulvestrant blocks estrogen. The goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough pancreatic cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different treatment plans for people with a specific type of pancreatic cancer that is on the edge of being removable by surgery. 130 patients received either chemotherapy alone or chemotherapy plus radiation before surgery. The goal was to see which approac…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a higher radiation dose beat cervical cancer without more harm?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether giving a higher radiation dose during brachytherapy, a type of internal radiation, can improve local control in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer. Participants receive standard external beam radiation and chemotherapy, plus a boosted brachyth…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail takes on head and neck cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab with other experimental drugs (surzebiclimab or alcestobart) can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in people with advanced head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. About 160 participan…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple drug cocktail targets tough stomach cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study is testing a combination of three drugs—paclitaxel (a chemotherapy), pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy), and olaparib (a targeted therapy)—in 36 adults with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal cancer that has worsened after one prior treatment. The goal is to se…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can precise radiation pause kidney Cancer's march?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether stereotactic ablative body radiation (SAbR), a precise form of high-dose radiation, can delay the need for systemic therapy in people with oligometastatic renal cell carcinoma, meaning kidney cancer that has spread to a few limited sites. Researchers will…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Beetroot juice as a weapon against breast cancer metabolism?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether dietary nitrate from beetroot juice can disrupt the altered metabolism of breast cancer cells. Researchers will give a concentrated beetroot juice drink for five days to patients scheduled for breast cancer surgery. Using advanced MRI scans, they will mea…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to cut treatment breaks for anal cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tests a new way of delivering radiation therapy (SIB-IMRT) together with standard chemotherapy (5-FU and Mitomycin-C) for people with locally advanced anal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can improve tumor control and reduce the severe side effects …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tested the combination of dasatinib (a pill) and bevacizumab (an infusion) in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the two drugs work together to slow cancer gr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone pills before surgery may improve breast cancer outcomes
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving 6 months of hormone therapy before surgery helps remove all cancer cells in women with early-stage, estrogen-positive breast cancer. It involves 8 postmenopausal women with low-risk, node-negative tumors. The goal is to see if this approach leads t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Irada Ibrahim-zada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an experimental drug shrink advanced solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental drug called MRG003 in people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The study aims to find a safe dose and to see whether the drug can shrink tumors. Pa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Lepu Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to keep chemo on track for GI cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether avatrombopag, a pill that boosts platelet production, can help people with gastrointestinal cancer who develop low platelets from chemotherapy. About 60 participants will receive either avatrombopag or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug can raise p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hanny Al-Samkari, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to extend life in advanced lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug combination (MK-7684A) plus chemoradiotherapy helps people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer live longer than the current standard treatment. About 611 participants will receive either the new combo or durvalumab. The study is a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation boosts immunotherapy in kidney cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding precise, high-dose radiation (SBRT) to standard immunotherapy (ipilimumab and nivolumab) can help people with metastatic kidney cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 66 participants with intermediate or poor-ris…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ontario Clinical Oncology Group (OCOG) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemo-Free hope: pill combo aims to shrink HER2+ breast tumors
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of palbociclib (a targeted pill), hormone therapy, and HER2-targeted drugs can shrink early-stage breast tumors as effectively as standard chemotherapy before surgery. Postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug duo outsmart EGFR-Mutant lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether combining two targeted drugs—erlotinib and bevacizumab—can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has specific EGFR mutations. The goal is to see if the combination extends the time before the cancer grows or spreads. Participant…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug tame HER2-Mutant lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial investigates whether afatinib, an oral targeted therapy, can control advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that carries a specific HER2 exon 20 mutation. Participants have already received prior chemotherapy and have stage IIIB or IV disease. The study me…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict which lung cancer drug works best
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether a blood test called VeriStrat can help choose between two drugs for people with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has progressed after initial chemotherapy. Participants are grouped by their VeriStrat result (good or poor) and then ra…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug duo outsmart advanced breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether combining palbociclib and fulvestrant can help postmenopausal women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-) that has stopped responding to prior treatments. The study aims to see how long the cancer stays under control and to look …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immune booster make standard lung cancer treatment more effective?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is investigating whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to the usual chemotherapy and radiation can improve outcomes for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer. The study will measure how well the combination works and how tolerable the side effects …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immunotherapy extend remission in Limited-Stage lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is investigating whether adding two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, after standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer. Even though initial treatment often works well, the cancer frequently returns within …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug duo outperform standard care for advanced kidney cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial is comparing a combination of two drugs—nivolumab (an immunotherapy) and cabozantinib (a targeted therapy)—against the current standard drug sunitinib in people with advanced or metastatic kidney cancer who have not yet received systemic treatment. The main goa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can heated chemotherapy boost survival in stomach cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial is investigating whether adding heated chemotherapy (HIPEC) to standard surgery improves survival for people with advanced stomach cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either surgery alone or surgery plus HIPEC, where a heated chemotherapy so…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can MRI-Guided radiation boost the power of immunotherapy in head and neck cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial is testing a new way to deliver radiation therapy for people with advanced head and neck cancer. Using MRI guidance, doctors can adjust the radiation dose in real time—giving higher doses to remaining tumor while reducing doses to areas that have shrunk. Th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new drug match the standard for liver cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether a chemotherapy drug called idarubicin works as well as the standard drug doxorubicin when used in a procedure called transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for liver cancer. TACE delivers chemotherapy directly to the tumor and blocks its blood supply…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Patient choice in prostate cancer: two pills, one preference
Disease control CompletedThis trial asks men with advanced prostate cancer which of two oral medications they prefer: the experimental drug ODM-201 or the approved drug enzalutamide. Both work by blocking male hormones that fuel cancer growth. Participants will take each drug for a period and then answer…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an arthritis drug boost rectal cancer therapy?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether adding anakinra, a drug used for arthritis, to standard chemoradiotherapy is safe for people with rectal cancer. The study will include about 12 patients and will use a dose-escalation design to find the highest tolerable dose of capecitabine when co…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Goethe University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized chemo: could tumor DNA hold the key to better breast cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether choosing chemotherapy based on the genetic profile of a patient's breast tumor can improve treatment response compared to standard chemotherapy. Women with HER2-negative breast cancer that is not eligible for conservative surgery will be randomly ass…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immune booster before surgery beat lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab before surgery can help people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The study includes adults with stage IB to IIIA (non-N2) disease who are eligible for surgery. Participants receive one dose of ate…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a shorter radiation course tame side effects in head and neck cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing two different ways of delivering a second course of radiation to people whose head or neck cancer has come back after prior radiation. One approach uses a single daily dose of radiation combined with two chemotherapy drugs given every other week over 11 week…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can heated chemotherapy improve ovarian cancer outcomes?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing a procedure called HIPEC, where a heated chemotherapy drug (cisplatin) is delivered directly into the abdomen after surgery to remove visible cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose that can be used in patients with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or p…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo tame a rare and aggressive gynecologic cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing whether the chemotherapy drug eribulin, given alone or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, can help people with ovarian or uterine carcinosarcoma that has returned or progressed. The study aims to see if these treatments can shrink tumors…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a targeted antibody give pancreatic cancer chemo a boost?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether adding an experimental antibody called XB2001 to a standard chemotherapy regimen can help people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The study has two parts: first, it finds the safest dose of XB2001, then it compares the antibody plus chemo against a p…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: XBiotech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail approach aims to wipe out High-Risk rectal cancer without surgery
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests a powerful mix of short-course radiation, chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6), an immunotherapy (PD-1 antibody), and a targeted drug (cetuximab or bevacizumab, depending on genetic markers) in people with high-risk rectal cancer that is mismatch repair proficient (pM…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug shrink advanced cervical tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in women with advanced or metastatic cervical cancer that has worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. The study aims to see if cabozantinib can control the disease and how safe it is, particularly regarding risks like fistulas. P…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Two punch of heat and drainage tame inoperable bile duct cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing a personalized treatment for people with inoperable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, a type of bile duct cancer. The approach combines radiofrequency ablation — using heat to destroy tumor tissue — with complete drainage of bile ducts, guided by both endoscopy …
Sponsor: Clinical Hospital Colentina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for hard-to-treat lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug combination for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell) that had stopped responding to standard targeted pills. The trial enrolled 95 adults and gave them two different combinations of immunotherapy (atezolizum…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can High-Dose vitamin c boost Chemo's punch against pancreatic cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether adding high-dose vitamin C (ascorbic acid) to a standard three-drug chemotherapy cocktail can safely and effectively control metastatic pancreatic cancer in people who have not yet received any treatment. The study enrolls adults with stage IV pancre…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: HonorHealth Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy cocktail shrink inoperable lung tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. About 50 participants will receive the combination treatment, and …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fundación GECP • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer drug combo shows promise in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy before and after bladder removal surgery helps people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer live longer without the cancer coming back. About 900 participants took part. The goal was to s…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which chemo works better for HER2-Negative breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two chemotherapy drugs—cabazitaxel given every three weeks versus paclitaxel given weekly—as a first treatment for HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. About 90 to 160 participants receive 18 weeks of one of the two drugs. The main goal is to see which drug…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo before and after surgery could boost liver cancer outcomes
Disease control CompletedThis study investigates whether combining two drugs—camrelizumab (an immunotherapy) and apatinib (a targeted therapy)—before and after surgery can improve outcomes for people with liver cancer that can be surgically removed. Participants receive the drug combination before surger…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could adding chemo help older breast cancer patients live longer? a major trial investigates.
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial compares two treatment approaches for women aged 70 and older with estrogen-receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Participants receive either hormone therapy alone for five years or chemotherapy followed by hormone therapy. The study aims to see if ad…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy join forces against early lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether combining stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), a precise form of radiation, with the immunotherapy drug nivolumab is safe and tolerable for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. Participants receive SBRT followed by nivolumab infusi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging tool aims to cut repeat surgeries in breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests a device called SELENE that gives surgeons a detailed view of the tissue removed during breast-conserving surgery. The goal is to see if using this imaging helps surgeons remove all cancer cells the first time, reducing the chance that a patient needs another ope…
Sponsor: Perimeter Medical Imaging • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to boost recovery before colon cancer surgery
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tests a mobile app called PREHapp that guides people through exercises and health tips before colon cancer surgery. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and whether it helps with recovery, such as walking ability and fewer complications after the operatio…
Sponsor: Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lab-Made immune protein takes on advanced cancers in first human test
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a new drug called pegilodecakin, a lab-made version of a natural immune protein (interleukin-10), in people with advanced solid tumors such as melanoma, lung, breast, prostate, ovarian, kidney, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. The drug is given as a daily shot…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo targets rare, aggressive lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab (Tecentriq) to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and etoposide) helps people with a rare and aggressive lung cancer called large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC). The study enrolls adults with advanc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Oncology Center of Biochemical Education And Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an arthritis drug help fight lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether adding canakinumab, an anti-inflammatory drug, to standard chemoradiation and immunotherapy (durvalumab) helps control locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. About 41 participants will receive the combination to see if it improves progressi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized vaccine plus immunotherapy shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a personalized dendritic cell vaccine to the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab could help people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer stay stable longer after initial chemotherapy. Twenty participants received standard chemo plus atezolizumab…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Instituto Oncológico Dr Rosell • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered virus takes on liver cancer when standard treatment fails
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether JX-594 (Pexa-Vec), a virus modified to attack cancer cells and boost the immune system, combined with best supportive care, can help people with advanced liver cancer live longer. The study enrolls adults whose liver cancer has progressed or who co…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jennerex Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure pill boost radiation against tough pancreatic tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests whether adding losartan (a blood pressure medicine) to a shorter, higher-dose radiation treatment can help people with pancreatic cancer that is hard to remove surgically. The main goal is to check for side effects and find the safest dose. About 22 a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple threat before surgery: could a new combo wipe out stomach cancer cells?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving a three-part treatment before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The treatment combines an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) with standard chemotherapy and a short course of ra…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Cancer Institute & Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double-Drug attack on tough lung cancer mutation
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether combining two targeted drugs, avutometinib and adagrasib, can shrink tumors in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. Participants must have already tried a KRAS G12C inhibitor and seen their c…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Verastem, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bee product may boost health in oral cancer survivors
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a daily dose of Taiwanese Green Propolis, a natural bee-derived supplement, can improve blood fat levels, reduce fatigue, and enhance quality of life in people who have completed treatment for oral cavity cancer. Participants take either propolis capsules…
Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which radiotherapy technique offers best value for pelvic cancers?
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares three modern radiotherapy techniques—helical tomotherapy and two types of dynamic arc therapy (RapidArc and VMAT)—for treating prostate, cervical, and anal canal cancers that require pelvic lymph node irradiation. The goal is to determine which method is most …
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lighter suction after lung surgery may speed recovery
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a gentler suction level (-2 cmH2O) on chest tubes after keyhole lung cancer surgery works as well as the standard stronger suction (-10 cmH2O). The goal is to see which setting allows tubes to be removed sooner and causes fewer complications. About 230 ad…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Old chemo drug gets new partner in fight against lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether a low-dose, frequent schedule of the chemotherapy drug vinorelbine, taken orally, can boost the effects of the immunotherapy atezolizumab in people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. The study enrolls adults whose cancer has progressed aft…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo before liver surgery shows promise against cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether giving two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, before liver surgery can help shrink tumors in people with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). Participants receive the drugs in the weeks leading up to their planned surgery. The study…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an alcoholism drug plus copper fight breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tested whether disulfiram (Antabuse), a drug used for alcoholism, combined with copper supplements could help people with metastatic breast cancer who had run out of standard options. Only 9 patients took part, and researchers measured tumor response and surviv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Institute of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Czech Republic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Patient trial tests keytruda for rare ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) as a follow-up treatment for one patient with a rare type of ovarian cancer called small cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic type (SCCOHT). The goal was to see if the drug could help keep the cancer from coming back. Beca…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Kidney cancer drugs fail to prevent recurrence after surgery
Disease control CompletedThis large phase 3 trial tested whether taking sorafenib or sunitinib after kidney cancer surgery could prevent the cancer from coming back. Nearly 2000 patients participated. Unfortunately, neither drug improved disease-free survival compared to a placebo, and they caused side e…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New PET scan hunts down hidden prostate cancer for precision radiation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new type of PET/MRI scan that uses a special tracer to find small spots of prostate cancer that standard scans miss. Men with a rising PSA after prostate surgery and radiation received targeted radiation to those spots. The goal was to see if this approach can…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Robot or scalpel? european trial tests less invasive pancreatic cancer surgery
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two types of surgery for pancreatic cancer in the body or tail of the pancreas: minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robot-assisted) versus traditional open surgery. The goal is to see if the less invasive approach can remove the tumor just as completely. Adult…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could an arthritis drug boost bladder cancer chemo?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether adding the anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib (Celebrex) to standard chemotherapy before bladder cancer surgery is safe and affects tumor genes. 22 people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer took part. The goal was to see how the treatment changed ca…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Prepping the body and mind before colon cancer surgery may cut recovery risks
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a program of exercise, nutrition advice, and psychological support—started four weeks before surgery and continued afterward—can reduce complications in people having colon cancer surgery. Participants are adults over 40 with non-metastatic colon cancer w…
Sponsor: Universidad de Granada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy combo shows promise in small cancer study
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether combining high-dose radiation therapy with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) could boost the immune system's ability to fight advanced solid tumors. Twenty-one patients with various advanced cancers received the combination either at …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: James Larner, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cocktail of immune drugs shows promise in lung cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested three different drug combinations in 151 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had not been treated before. The drugs help the immune system attack cancer cells. Researchers measured how many patients' tumors shrank or stopped growing, and…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to prevent deadly bowel blockages in ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis completed phase 2 trial tested whether the drug cediranib, given with chemotherapy, is safe for women with advanced ovarian cancer who are at risk of bowel obstruction. 30 participants received the combination. The study focused on whether the treatment caused serious bowel …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Prof Gordon Jayson • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer patients with cirrhosis? tiny trial tests drug duo
Disease control CompletedThis small, completed phase II study tested the safety of combining two drugs—atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) and bevacizumab (a blood vessel blocker)—in 6 people with advanced liver cancer who also had moderate cirrhosis (Child-Pugh B7 or B8). The goal was to see if this treatme…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Howard S Hochster • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outperform chemo in Tough-to-Treat stomach cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether a combination of two drugs, regorafenib and nivolumab, helps people with advanced gastro-oesophageal cancer live longer than standard chemotherapy. The study included 462 adults whose cancer had stopped responding to prior treatments. The goal wa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Math models may tame chemo side effects in breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether using mathematical models to schedule chemotherapy drugs docetaxel and epirubicin could reduce severe side effects in 17 patients with metastatic breast cancer. The goal was to find the safest dose and schedule while still giving six cycles o…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Immunotherapy before lung surgery shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested giving immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab alone or with relatlimab) for four weeks before surgery in 90 people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and helps shrink tumors before removal. Results help determin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Virus therapy takes on liver cancer in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a virus-based immunotherapy (Pexa-Vec) to the standard drug sorafenib helps people with advanced liver cancer live longer. About 459 adults with advanced liver cancer who had not received prior treatment took part. The approach uses a modified vir…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SillaJen, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Tailored immunotherapy cocktail shows promise for tough stomach cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested personalized immunotherapy combinations for advanced gastric cancer that had worsened after initial chemotherapy. Researchers matched treatments to tumor genetics: patients with certain genetic features received atezolizumab plus ipatasertib, while other…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Minimally invasive surgery vs. open surgery for cervical cancer: which is better?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two surgical approaches for early-stage cervical cancer: laparoscopic-assisted (minimally invasive) and open abdominal hysterectomy. Sixty women with stage IA1 to IB1 cervical cancer were randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries. Researchers measured surg…
Sponsor: Zagazig University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New pill shows promise against tough lung cancer in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an oral drug called PLB1001 in 145 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have a specific genetic change (c-Met dysregulation). The main goal was to see how many patients' tumors shrank or disappeared. The drug is taken twice daily and aims…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Beijing Pearl Biotechnology Limited Liability Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in shrinking liver tumors before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) given before surgery to people with liver cancer. The goal was to see how well the drugs shrink the tumor and how they affect the immune system. 40 participants were enrolled, and researchers also studied…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tae Won Kim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Morning vs. afternoon chemo: which is better for lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether giving immunochemotherapy in the morning or afternoon affects how long people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer live without their disease getting worse. 210 patients were randomly assigned to receive treatment before or after 3 PM. The goal is…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hunan Province Tumor Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New gel scaffold aims to improve healing after skin cancer removal
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new gel-like wound dressing called MAP Wound Matrix (TT101) in 40 adults who had skin cancer removed with Mohs surgery. The dressing was applied right after surgery to see if it was safe and helped wounds heal compared to a standard hydrocolloid bandage. The m…
Sponsor: Tempo Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New NanoKnife treatment shows promise for prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a device called NanoKnife to treat prostate cancer in 121 men with intermediate-risk disease. The goal was to safely destroy cancer tissue while avoiding major side effects. Researchers checked if the treated area was cancer-free after 12 months and tracked any …
Sponsor: Angiodynamics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in advanced bladder cancer battle
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called sacituzumab govitecan against standard treatments in 711 people with advanced bladder cancer that had spread or couldn't be removed. The goal was to see if the new drug helped people live longer. Participants received either the new drug or a t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New lung cancer pill shows promise in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 study tested alectinib against crizotinib in 303 people with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer who had not received prior treatment. Participants took one of the two drugs twice daily until their cancer worsened or side effects became too severe. The m…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New chemo combo shows promise for head and neck cancer before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested two chemotherapy drugs, paclitaxel and carboplatin, given before surgery to 79 people with locally advanced head and neck cancer. The goal was to see how well the drugs shrink tumors before surgery. The main measure was a major pathologic response, meani…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New pill combo shows promise against resistant lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether combining two targeted drugs, savolitinib and osimertinib, works better than standard chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (MET amplification) and has stopped responding to initial treatment.…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hutchison Medipharma Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New needle technique may spare breast cancer patients from surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether a special needle device (vacuum-assisted biopsy) can completely remove small breast cancers using ultrasound guidance, instead of traditional surgery. 45 women with small, early-stage breast cancers participated. The goal was to see if this less invas…
Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New pill combo aims to prevent return of early breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether taking oral chemotherapy pills (vinorelbine or capecitabine) along with the targeted drug trastuzumab can help prevent breast cancer from coming back in women with small, HER2-positive tumors that have not spread to lymph nodes. The 182 participants took…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug tame obesity caused by brain tumor treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether exenatide, a diabetes drug, plus lifestyle changes helps adults with severe weight gain after treatment for a rare brain tumor (craniopharyngioma). 42 adults aged 18-75 took either exenatide or a placebo for 6 months. The main goal was to see if they los…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New combo approach for breast cancer: reconstruction and radiation together
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study looked at women with invasive breast cancer who had a mastectomy with immediate prosthetic breast reconstruction, followed by TomoTherapy (a type of radiation) with or without chemotherapy. The goal was to see how often the reconstruction was successful. 66 pat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in head and neck cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested the safety of adding olaparib to standard chemotherapy and radiation for people with advanced head and neck cancer. Sixteen patients took part to find the best dose and see how well they tolerated the combination. The goal was to control the disease,…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for incurable head and neck cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether adding cetuximab to avelumab works better than avelumab alone for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. The cancer in these patients is not curable, and average survival is less than a year. The trial first checked th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New X-Ray tracking could sharpen prostate cancer radiation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new X-ray monitoring technique (KIM) during prostate cancer radiation therapy. The goal was to see if it helps doctors aim more precisely at the tumor while reducing harm to healthy tissue. 49 men with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer took part. The a…
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Keytruda after chemo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) could help keep cancer from growing in people with platinum-resistant ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. After initial chemotherapy with paclitaxel, 20 participants received pembrolizuma…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost survival in advanced lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding plinabulin to the chemotherapy drug docetaxel helps people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer live longer. 559 participants who had already tried one or two prior treatments received either the combination or docetaxel alone. The stu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: BeyondSpring Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat esophageal cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a two-step treatment for advanced esophageal cancer that has a specific genetic marker (MGMT deficiency) and has stopped responding to standard chemotherapy. First, patients took a daily oral chemotherapy drug (temozolomide) for three months. Then, they …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New registry maps how targeted liver treatment is used in colorectal cancer
Disease control CompletedThis registry followed 152 patients with colorectal cancer that had spread mainly to the liver. Doctors used tiny beads called LifePearl Microspheres loaded with the chemotherapy drug irinotecan, delivered directly to the liver's blood supply. The goal was to see how and when thi…
Sponsor: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Drain or no drain? landmark trial settles debate after rectal cancer surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether placing a temporary drain in the pelvis after rectal cancer surgery reduces the risk of serious infections like leaks or abscesses. About 500 patients were randomly assigned to receive a drain or not. The main goal was to see if drainage lowered pelvic s…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Lung cancer combo shows promise in Second-Line trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested whether adding the targeted drug erlotinib to standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) works better than chemotherapy alone for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose first treatment stopped working. 156 participants were randomly assigned to one…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a daily combination of two oral drugs, axitinib and everolimus, in 19 people with advanced solid tumors, particularly kidney cancer. The main goal was to find the safest dose by monitoring side effects in the first month. Researchers also tracked how…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Zapping resistant tumors: could targeted radiation buy more time for prostate cancer patients?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tested whether a precise type of radiation called SBRT could slow the growth of metastatic prostate cancer in men whose disease was starting to worsen despite hormone therapy. 86 men with one or two growing tumors received SBRT while continuing their current hormone dr…
Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for rectal cancer: extra chemo may save the rectum
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding two months of Folfirinox chemotherapy before standard radiation and chemo could help more patients with early-stage rectal cancer avoid major surgery. 218 adults with small, low-lying tumors were enrolled. The goal was to see if more patie…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New hope for advanced thyroid cancer: drug shows tumor-shrinking promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug sunitinib (Sutent) in 71 people with advanced thyroid cancer that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors when standard treatments like radioactive iodine no longer work. Participants took sunit…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug shows promise in early trial for advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called CCT3833 in 31 adults with advanced solid tumours, including melanoma. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers measured how the drug moves through the body and looked for the best dose to use in …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Robot or scalpel? new study tests best bladder cancer surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two types of surgery to remove the bladder in people with bladder cancer: one done with a robot and one done as open surgery. About 339 patients took part across multiple hospitals. The main goal was to see which approach let patients spend more days at home a…
Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New cocktail of chemo drugs shows promise for tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of three chemotherapy drugs (paclitaxel protein bound, gemcitabine, and cisplatin) in 34 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that had not been treated before. If the cancer got worse, a fourth drug (paricalcitol) was added. The goal was to see…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: HonorHealth Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of chemotherapy (carboplatin or cisplatin plus pemetrexed) and immunotherapy (atezolizumab, with or without bevacizumab) in 150 people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has EGFR, ALK, or ROS1 mutations and has progr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Rectal cancer patients may avoid surgery with new Chemo-Radiation combo
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a treatment plan for locally advanced rectal cancer that uses a short course of radiation followed by chemotherapy, aiming to avoid surgery. 39 patients were enrolled. The goal was to see if the cancer could be completely controlled without an operation, using a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Servicio de Salud Metropolitano Sur Oriente • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug shows promise in early liver cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a drug called itacitinib in 19 adults with advanced liver cancer that had not responded to first-line treatment. The goal was to check the drug's safety and see if it could shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. Itacitinib works by blocking a protein t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Zapping adrenal tumors could lower blood pressure without surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a procedure called radiofrequency ablation, which uses heat to destroy a small adrenal gland tumor that causes high blood pressure. Researchers wanted to see if it could safely lower blood pressure in 31 patients with primary aldosteronism. The goal was to reduc…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in controlling advanced lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested whether combining the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab with standard palliative radiation is safe for people with advanced lung cancer. Twenty-four participants received different doses of pembrolizumab alongside radiation, then continued pembrolizum…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a PET scan reveal who will respond to kidney cancer therapy?
Diagnosis CompletedResearchers are studying whether features from pretreatment 18F-FDG PET/CT scans can predict how well people with metastatic kidney cancer respond to first-line targeted therapy plus immunotherapy. The study reviews medical records and imaging data from 228 patients treated at a …
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive tracer and MRI reveal prostate Cancer's true extent?
Diagnosis CompletedResearchers are testing whether a combination of PET scans with a radioactive tracer called [18F]PSMA-1007, sodium MRI, and multiparametric MRI can accurately predict where prostate cancer is and how aggressive it is. The study enrolls men who are scheduled to have their prostate…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Glenn Bauman • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two blood markers put to the test for early liver cancer detection
Diagnosis CompletedResearchers at Hanoi Medical University are studying whether two blood markers, AFP-L3 and PIVKA-II, can accurately detect hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of liver cancer. The trial enrolls 200 adults, including people with liver cancer and people with benign liver…
Sponsor: Hanoi Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lighting up oral cancer: dye may help surgeons see tumor edges
Diagnosis CompletedResearchers are testing whether a fluorescent dye called cRGD-ZW800-1 can help surgeons see oral cancer tumors more clearly during surgery. The trial enrolls adults with squamous cell carcinoma of the mouth who are scheduled for tumor removal. Participants receive an injection of…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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3D camera could sharpen colonoscopy accuracy
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed trial tested whether a 3D imaging device helps doctors more accurately classify colon polyps and adenomas during colonoscopy compared to standard 2D imaging. 460 adults with colorectal polyps were randomly assigned to either 3D or 2D imaging before polyp removal. T…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan trick may spot fake tumor growth in immunotherapy patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether a special PET scan (18FDG dual-point) can tell the difference between real tumor growth and harmless inflammation caused by immunotherapy. Researchers studied 100 people with advanced lung cancer or melanoma who were being treated with drugs like nivo…
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a glowing light reveal hidden mouth lesions?
Diagnosis CompletedResearchers are testing whether a handheld device that shines a special light on the inside of the mouth can help clinicians spot suspicious areas that might be precancerous or cancerous. The study will have three dentists with different levels of experience examine 200 adults, i…
Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test and CT combo may spare rectal cancer patients a second surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests whether a combination of serial C-reactive protein blood tests and targeted CT scans can safely identify which rectal cancer patients can skip a temporary ileostomy after laparoscopic low anterior resection. Anastomotic leakage is a serious complication, and a pr…
Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New microscope could spot leftover cancer in minutes during surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests a special microscope that lets doctors check if all cancer cells have been removed during surgery for common skin cancers. About 42 adults with head, neck, or skin cancer will take part. The goal is to see if this quick method is as accurate as the standard lab t…
Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple dye might replace radioactive tracers in cancer staging
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial tests whether indocyanine green, a dye injected before surgery, can find sentinel lymph nodes as reliably as the standard technetium-99 radioactive tracer. About 744 adults with various cancers will receive both agents, and surgeons will compare detection rates using a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may reveal hidden cancer cells in head and neck tumors
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial investigates whether a blood test can detect circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in patients with advanced head and neck cancer. Researchers will take blood samples before, during, and after surgery, and use two different methods to count these cells. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fat mapping MRI could spot breast cancer years earlier
Diagnosis CompletedResearchers are testing whether a standard MRI scanner can be used to create detailed 3D maps of fat molecules in the breast. The idea is that changes in fat composition may appear before cancer develops, so this could help detect very early breast cancers. The study will compare…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a laser scan catch mouth cancer before it spreads?
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial tests a device that uses a laser to scan the inside of the mouth and help detect pre-cancer and cancer. Currently, doctors rely on their eyes to decide where to take a biopsy, which can miss early signs. The device collects molecular information from the tissue, and th…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A watchful eye: could alternating scans outsmart pancreatic cancer?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study follows people with a significantly elevated risk of pancreatic cancer—due to inherited gene mutations or strong family history—who choose to undergo early detection testing. Participants receive endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and MRI scans on an alternating schedule ever…
Sponsor: White Plains Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new biopsy needle unlock personalized pancreatic cancer therapy?
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial evaluates a new biopsy needle (Micro-Tech FNB) used during endoscopic ultrasound to collect tissue samples from suspected pancreatic tumors. The goal is to see if this needle provides accurate diagnoses and yields enough high-quality tissue for genetic sequencing, whic…
Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a prostate cancer scan also spot liver tumors?
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial is testing whether a special PET/CT scan, typically used for prostate cancer, can better detect hepatocellular carcinoma (the most common type of liver cancer) compared to standard CT or MRI scans. The study will enroll about 30 adults with liver lesions suspicious for…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple Self-Swab revolutionize cervical cancer screening?
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial tests whether a vaginal self-sampling device can accurately detect high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) compared to samples collected by a clinician. About 1,000 women aged 30-64, either regular screening attendees or those who haven't been screened in 3+ years, will p…
Sponsor: AML • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a bronchial wash detect lung cancer mutations faster?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study investigates whether a liquid biopsy taken from the airways during a bronchoscopy can help diagnose lung cancer and identify genetic mutations. The approach aims to be less invasive and faster than traditional tissue biopsies. Researchers will compare the accuracy of t…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI method could spare thousands from unnecessary kidney surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed study tested whether a special type of MRI (multiparametric MRI) can accurately tell the difference between benign and malignant small kidney tumors. About 387 adults with small solid kidney masses (1.5-4 cm) were scanned before surgery or biopsy. The goal was to s…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single tracer light up cancer's first stop? a trial puts a hybrid dye-and-radioactive marker to the test.
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial tests whether a new hybrid tracer, ICG-99mTc-nanoscan, can replace the standard tracer for sentinel node biopsy in people with penile cancer, melanoma, or oral cancer. The hybrid tracer combines a fluorescent dye with a radioactive marker, potentially allowing surgeons…
Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan technique could map hidden prostate cancer recurrences
Diagnosis CompletedThis large registry study is testing whether a special type of PET scan, called PSMA-PET, can better detect where prostate cancer has returned after initial treatment. Thousands of men with suspected recurrent prostate cancer across Ontario will receive this scan. The goal is to …
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan tracer could sharpen detection of liver spread in colorectal cancer
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests whether a new imaging tracer called 18F-PSMA-1007 can better detect liver metastases in people with colorectal cancer. Participants receive an injection of the tracer and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The goal is to see if this method finds the same liver lesions a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Primo Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 25-Minute bone scan could spot cancer faster with less radiation
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new 3D bone scan camera (VERITON-CT) that takes only 25 minutes and uses less radiation than standard scans. Researchers compared it to conventional 2D scans in 146 people with suspected or known bone metastases. The goal was to see if the new method could acc…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New blood test may spot liver cancer sooner in High-Risk patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at 639 adults with cirrhosis to see if a blood test called mSEPT9 can detect liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) better than the current standard test (AFP). Participants gave an extra blood sample during routine care, and researchers compared how well each …
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Gene test may help breast cancer patients avoid major surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a gene test called MammaPrint can help doctors decide which breast cancer patients need chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to shrink tumors enough so that patients can have less invasive surgery, like a lumpectomy instead of a mastectomy. The study…
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New urine test could spot bladder cancer without a scope
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether analyzing urine with a special light technique (spectroscopy) can accurately detect bladder cancer. Researchers collected urine samples from 899 people undergoing cystoscopy. The goal was to see if the light patterns could tell apart those with cancer fr…
Sponsor: CHU de Reims • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New radioactive tracer could spot hidden HER2 cancers
Diagnosis CompletedThis pilot study tested a new radioactive tracer called 89Zr-DFO*-trastuzumab in 6 people with HER2-positive breast or gastric cancer. The tracer is designed to attach to HER2 proteins on cancer cells and show up on PET scans. Participants received one injection and had up to 4 P…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New imaging tool may help detect Eye-Area skin cancer without a biopsy
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a non-invasive imaging device called dermal optical coherence tomography (D-OCT) to diagnose basal cell carcinoma (a common skin cancer) around the eye area. Researchers compared its accuracy to standard biopsy results in 210 adults with suspected lesions. The g…
Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New ultrasound trick spots liver cancer treatment success days earlier
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new ultrasound technique (Side-by-Side Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound) to see if it could accurately check whether microwave ablation fully destroyed liver tumors just 1-3 days after treatment. Researchers compared it to standard contrast-enhanced ultrasound in …
Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Glow-in-the-dark mouth exam could catch cancer earlier
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a special light (autofluorescence) can help doctors spot early signs of mouth cancer in people who smoke and drink heavily. 180 adults hospitalized for alcohol withdrawal took part. The goal was to see if the light technique is more reliable than a stand…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Simple spit test could spot cancer before symptoms appear
Diagnosis CompletedThis study aimed to create easy, non-invasive tests using blood and saliva to find markers of certain cancers, like breast and lung cancer. Researchers worked with 250 adults who had these cancers but hadn't started treatment yet. The goal was to improve early detection and monit…
Sponsor: ASL Lecce • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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AI takes on radiologists: can a computer beat the standard for liver cancer diagnosis?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm against the standard LI-RADS criteria for diagnosing liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) on CT scans. Researchers enrolled 300 people at risk for liver cancer who had a new liver nodule found on ultrasound. The go…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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No-Needle cancer test: ultrasound reads tumor type
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new way to tell breast cancer types apart using a special ultrasound, instead of a tissue biopsy. Researchers looked at blood vessel patterns in tumors from 94 patients and built a tool to predict whether the cancer was luminal or non-luminal. The goal is to h…
Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Cancer Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can an Immune-Boosting drug stop lung cancer from returning?
Prevention CompletedThis phase III trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug durvalumab (MEDI4736) can prevent non-small cell lung cancer from returning after patients have surgery and possibly chemotherapy. Participants have completely resected stage IB, II, or IIIA lung cancer and are randomly as…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Hormone-Binding protein predict breast cancer risk? trial tests tamoxifen and fasting
Prevention CompletedResearchers are testing whether low-dose tamoxifen or a 5:2 intermittent fasting diet can raise levels of a protein called sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) in women at high risk of breast cancer. Higher SHBG levels have been linked to lower breast cancer risk. The trial enroll…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart blood pressure monitoring may shield kidneys during robotic surgery
Prevention CompletedThis trial tests whether a software tool called the hypotension prediction index (HPI) can help prevent acute kidney injury after robotic-assisted urologic surgery. The tool uses arterial pressure data to forecast drops in blood pressure during the operation, allowing doctors to …
Sponsor: Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a plasma beam stop colon polyps from coming back?
Prevention CompletedThis trial tests whether using a technique called hybrid argon plasma coagulation (h-APC) on the edges of the removal site can prevent colon polyps from growing back after endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). EMR is a standard procedure for removing large polyps, but when polyps a…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill shield ears from chemo damage?
Prevention CompletedThis study tests whether the drug SENS-401 can prevent hearing loss caused by cisplatin, a common chemotherapy. Adults with cancer who are scheduled to receive cisplatin take SENS-401 before, during, and after treatment. Hearing is measured with a standard test to see if the drug…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sensorion • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a laser beam stop chemo mouth sores?
Prevention CompletedThis trial investigates whether a low-level diode laser can prevent or reduce severe mouth sores (mucositis) caused by radiation and chemotherapy in people with advanced head and neck cancer. Participants receive either real laser therapy or a non-functional placebo laser during …
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New catheter lock could slash infection risk for cancer patients
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a taurolidine-citrate solution (TauroLock) placed in the catheter between treatments can prevent bloodstream infections in adults with solid tumors receiving IV anti-cancer therapy. 162 patients were randomly assigned to get either the TauroLock solution…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Smaller chest drain may speed recovery after lung cancer surgery
Symptom relief CompletedResearchers compare two chest drain sizes, 20-Fr and 24-Fr, in people having part of a lung removed for early-stage lung cancer. After surgery, each participant receives one of the two drains to clear fluid and air from the chest. The trial tracks complications such as collapsed …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a personalized menu keep cancer patients stronger through chemotherapy?
Symptom relief CompletedResearchers at Hanoi Medical University are testing whether personalized meals and diet coaching help stomach and colon cancer patients who are starting chemotherapy. About 120 adults receive tailored menus in the hospital, then learn to prepare high-energy, high-protein diets at…
Sponsor: Hanoi Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a structured exercise plan speed recovery after lung cancer surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedResearchers test a guided exercise program for people aged 60 and older recovering from lung cancer surgery. The program combines breathing exercises, shoulder training, and strength work, taught through videos and a manual. The trial measures how far participants can walk in six…
Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized exercise may boost radiation outcomes in prostate cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a personalized 4-week exercise program can improve quality of life and physical function in men with metastatic prostate cancer who are receiving radiation therapy. Eighty participants will either exercise or not, and researchers will track changes in wel…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise and diet combo tested for head and neck cancer recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a program combining resistance training and a Mediterranean diet is practical and helpful for people with head and neck cancer undergoing radiation. Forty participants will receive supervised exercise sessions and pre-made meals, plus dietary coaching. Th…
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app and mindfulness keep chemo patients moving?
Symptom relief CompletedResearchers at the University of Oklahoma are testing a mobile health program designed to help adults receiving chemotherapy for metastatic breast or gynecologic cancer stay physically active. The program combines a wearable activity tracker, behavior change techniques, acceptanc…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New prostate cancer radiotherapy aims to cut side effects
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests a new way to give radiotherapy for men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. The goal is to lower the dose to healthy parts of the prostate while boosting the dose to the tumor, using a special MRI-guided machine (MR-linac). Twenty men will take part to see if …
Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can berry compounds tame inflammation during colorectal cancer care?
Symptom relief CompletedResearchers at Jagiellonian University are studying whether a supplement made from freeze-dried black raspberries and strawberries affects inflammation in people over 65 receiving treatment for colorectal cancer. About 70 participants take the anthocyanin-rich supplement for 21 d…
Sponsor: Jagiellonian University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two ways to rebuild a tongue: which one leaves patients better off?
Symptom relief CompletedResearchers compare two surgical techniques for rebuilding the tongue after cancer removal: the submental island pedicled flap, taken from under the chin, and the radial forearm free flap, taken from the arm. Twenty-eight adults with tongue cancer that requires partial or total r…
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New toolkit aims to boost recovery for older cancer surgery patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests a pre-surgical toolkit (OPTI-Surg) designed to help older cancer patients recover more quickly after major surgery. The toolkit provides recommendations before surgery to improve physical function and reduce complications. About 325 participants with various canc…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lower dose of olanzapine may ease chemo nausea with less drowsiness
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 2,000 adults with solid tumors to find the best dose of olanzapine for preventing nausea and vomiting caused by strong chemotherapy. Researchers compared 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg doses to see which works best with the fewest side effects like daytime sleepines…
Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which nerve block best cuts opioid use after mastectomy?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested three different nerve block methods to manage pain after a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Over 1,500 women received either a paravertebral block, a serratus+PECS-1 block, or a combination. The goal was to see which approach reduces the need for…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phenytoin gel speed healing after oral cancer surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether applying a phenytoin-loaded hydrogel to surgical wounds can improve healing after oral cancer surgery. Adults with locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma who are having surgery to remove the tumor will receive either standard wound care or standard…
Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear zaps may Kick-Start stomach after pancreatic surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a device that gently stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear could reduce delayed stomach emptying after a major pancreatic surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy). 84 patients were randomly assigned to receive the stimulation during surgery or not. The goa…
Sponsor: Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can teaching patients about immunotherapy cut severe side effects?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a structured patient education program can lower the risk of severe immune-related side effects in people receiving immunotherapy for certain cancers, including melanoma, lung, kidney, and head and neck cancers. Participants either attend five educational…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an AI chatbot lift the spirits of advanced cancer patients?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether an AI emotional companion app can improve depression, anxiety, and demoralization in adults with advanced cancer. Participants use a mobile app where a virtual character holds conversations, reads emotional cues, and offers a link to a human hotline if di…
Sponsor: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Peppermint and lemon scents put to the test against chemo nausea
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether inhaling a blend of peppermint and lemon essential oils can reduce nausea and vomiting in people receiving their first chemotherapy for a solid tumor. Participants will inhale the oils four times daily and whenever nausea strikes, with symptoms tr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital nurse companion: could an app ease the burden of chronic illness?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests a nurse-assisted eHealth program for patients with heart failure or colorectal cancer. After leaving the hospital, participants use a tablet with the MyDignio app to track vital signs and symptoms, and communicate with a nurse navigator. The goal is to see if thi…
Sponsor: University of Stavanger • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Family support may be key to easing lung cancer surgery stress
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether teaching family caregivers about lung cancer care—through a handbook and personalized guidance—can reduce stress and improve quality of life for patients undergoing lung cancer surgery. The trial involves 160 patients and their caregivers, with some recei…
Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Which palliative care approach boosts quality of life in advanced lung cancer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looks at two ways of delivering palliative care—specialized support to ease symptoms and stress—for people recently diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. One approach starts with basic palliative care and adds more if needed, while the other provides full palliative car…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talking it out ease PTSD in cancer patients during a pandemic?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether monthly 45-minute psychological interviews over 6 months could reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in cancer patients affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It included 29 adults with solid tumors who had moderate to high PTSD symptoms. The goal was to see…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 'Female Viagra' drug boost libido in men on prostate cancer treatment?
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether flibanserin, a drug approved for low sexual desire in women, can increase sexual interest in men with prostate cancer who are receiving androgen deprivation therapy (hormone therapy). About 44 men will be randomly assigned to take flibanserin or …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Andrew McDonald • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nordic walking and tai chi may ease fatigue in metastatic breast cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a 12-week community program combining supervised physical exercise (Nordic walking and Tai Chi) with health education workshops can improve quality of life and reduce fatigue in women with metastatic breast cancer who are receiving active treatment. Parti…
Sponsor: University of Valencia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could tiny needles tame Chemo's Gut-Wrenching side effect in kids?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether acupuncture using tiny, semi-permanent needles can prevent diarrhea caused by the chemotherapy drug irinotecan in children with solid tumors. About 22 children will receive the acupuncture during their second round of chemo, and researchers will measure p…
Sponsor: Fundació Sant Joan de Déu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient Mind-Body practice tested as fatigue fighter for men after cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study investigates whether a 12-week program of tai chi and qigong (called Body Mind Training) can reduce fatigue in male cancer survivors aged 55 and older. Participants are randomly assigned to the mind-body training, a light exercise-only group, or a usual-care group. Res…
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can eye movements ease Cancer-Related distress? small study tests EMDR in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether EMDR (a therapy using guided eye movements) could help reduce anxiety and depression in women with breast cancer. Fifteen women who had mastectomy for invasive breast cancer received up to 8 sessions of EMDR during their cancer treatment. The main goal w…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Walking your way to recovery: exercise program boosts lung cancer surgery outcomes
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a personalized exercise program helps people with early-stage lung cancer or cancer that spread to the lungs recover better after surgery. 182 participants were randomly assigned to either the exercise program or usual care. The main goal was to see if t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Which drain works best after mastectomy? new study has answers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 157 women with breast cancer who had a mastectomy. It compared two ways to drain fluid after surgery: active drainage (using suction) and passive drainage (gravity). The goal was to see which method led to less fluid buildup (seroma), shorter drain time, and …
Sponsor: MOHAMED GAMAL AHMED ARAKEEB • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug targets wasting syndrome in cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an investigational drug called ponsegromab in 187 adults with lung, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer who also had cachexia—a condition causing severe weight loss, loss of appetite, and fatigue. The goal was to see if ponsegromab could help patients gain weight a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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String-Attached stent may ease bile duct cancer surgery prep
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested a plastic stent with a retrieval string to drain bile in 40 people with resectable bile duct cancer. The goal was to see if the stent could safely reduce bile buildup before surgery. Researchers measured serious complications and how well the stent worked.
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a drug stop the agony of mouth sores during cancer therapy?
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether ulinastatin, a drug that blocks certain enzymes, can reduce severe mouth sores caused by chemoradiotherapy in 179 patients with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. Patients received either standard care or ulinastatin alongside their cancer treatment…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Simple nerve stretches may ease arm pain after breast cancer surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether adding nerve mobilization (gentle stretching exercises for nerves) to early physical therapy can reduce long-term shoulder disability in women after breast cancer surgery. 140 women who had surgery for breast cancer took part. The results help underst…
Sponsor: University of Alcala • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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3D models may speed up kidney surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using a 3D model of a patient's kidney before surgery could shorten the time needed for robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy (removing a kidney tumor). 370 adults with small kidney tumors took part. The goal was to see if better planning with 3D imaging …
Sponsor: University of Leipzig • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Walking program shows promise for easing fatigue in metastatic breast cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a 6-month physical activity program using a fitness tracker could help women with metastatic breast cancer feel better and less tired. 124 women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer who were starting chemotherapy took…
Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can a tiny clip spare breast cancer patients full lymph node removal?
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers are studying a technique to remove fewer lymph nodes in women with breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes and who receive chemotherapy before surgery. The approach uses a clip placed in the affected node to guide surgeons during a selective axillary dissecti…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Missed Follow-Up colonoscopies: do they raise the risk of advanced growths?
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers are studying whether delays in follow-up colonoscopies after certain polyp findings raise the risk of advanced growths or colorectal cancer. The study looks at medical records of adults aged 45 to 80 who had serrated lesions or high-grade dysplasia found during a colo…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET scan spots chemo success early in breast cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a special PET scan (FDG-PET) can detect early whether breast cancer is responding to chemotherapy. 63 women with breast cancer had a PET scan before and after their first chemo cycle. The goal was to see if the scan could tell responders from non-resp…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden muscle loss may affect ovarian cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study checks for muscle loss (sarcopenia) in 25 women with advanced ovarian cancer before they start chemotherapy. Using CT scans, researchers want to see how common this condition is and if it affects treatment timing. The goal is to better understand how muscle health rela…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood proteins may predict who beats esophageal cancer with chemoradiation
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers are studying whether protein patterns in the blood can predict which people with esophageal cancer will respond completely to combined chemotherapy and radiation. The trial enrolls about 50 adults with invasive esophageal cancer who receive standard radiochemotherapy.…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why do Non-Smokers get head and neck cancer? scientists probe tumor DNA
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers are studying blood and tumor tissue from people with squamous cell cancer of the larynx, pharynx, or oral cavity who have no history of smoking, heavy drinking, or workplace exposure to substances like asbestos or wood dust. The goal is to learn how DNA changes and bi…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound may make breast cancer lymph node surgery more precise
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests a new way to find the first lymph node (sentinel node) during breast cancer surgery. Instead of using the usual armpit hairline as a guide, doctors will use ultrasound to mark the exact spot. The goal is to see if this leads to a smaller cut, less tissue damage, …
Sponsor: Antalya Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple biopsy replace major surgery for multifocal breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed Phase 2 trial looked at whether the sentinel lymph node technique—a less invasive way to check if cancer has spread—works for women with multifocal breast cancer (more than one tumor in the same breast). 216 women with early-stage, node-negative multifocal breast c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy side effects under the microscope: MOTIVATE study tracks 150 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 150 people with solid tumors who were starting immunotherapy (immune checkpoint inhibitors) as part of their regular care. Researchers collected data on side effects and asked patients to fill out questionnaires before each treatment. The goal was to better un…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Protein clues may predict chemo success in breast cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at blood and tumor samples from 66 women with breast cancer who were about to receive chemotherapy before surgery. Researchers searched for unique protein patterns that might show whether the tumor would shrink with treatment. The goal was to find a wa…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Family study aims to unlock secrets of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study enrolled 377 individuals and families with a high risk of breast or ovarian cancer due to known or suspected genetic factors. Researchers collected medical records, questionnaires, and biological samples to better understand the disease's natural history and …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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The gatekeepers of tumors: scientists probe how blood vessels let immune cells in
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers at Centre Oscar Lambret are studying how immune cells get inside breast and colon tumors. They will analyze stored tumor samples from about 70 patients treated between 2005 and 2007, looking at genes and proteins on blood vessel cells that may control this process. Th…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues to esophageal cancer in large study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at genetic factors that might increase the risk of esophageal and stomach cancers. Researchers collected DNA samples from over 7,700 people, including patients with cancer and healthy individuals from high- and low-risk areas in China. The goal was to …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study digs into genetic roots of stomach cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collected information from 733 people with a personal or family history of hereditary stomach cancer. The goal was to better understand how these cancers develop and what genes are involved. Participants provided medical history, blood samples, and genetic testing. The…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Should all young cancer patients get genetic testing? study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether offering genetic testing to all young adults with cancer (ages 18-39) is better than only testing those who meet certain guidelines. About 749 participants were randomly assigned to either universal testing with a broad gene panel or standard testing …
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why do some women dismiss their breast cancer risk? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at why some women reject personalized breast cancer risk estimates. Researchers gave 781 Black or African American women aged 39-74 a personal risk score based on the Gail Model and asked if they agreed with it. The goal was to understand risk rejectio…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tackles cultural gaps in prostate cancer care for latiné men
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how Spanish-speaking Latiné men cope after prostate cancer treatment, especially with issues like erectile dysfunction and urinary problems. Researchers will survey and interview 55 survivors to understand their needs and cultural barriers. The goal is to crea…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Less invasive staging for endometrial cancer put to the test
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis phase 3 trial compares a less invasive sentinel node biopsy approach to standard staging methods in 262 women with early-stage endometrial cancer at intermediate or high risk of recurrence. The goal is to see if the sentinel node policy reduces surgical complications while s…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study reveals real cancer risk for HPV-Positive women with mild pap smears
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed over 46,000 women in the Netherlands who tested positive for HPV and had mild abnormal Pap results. Researchers tracked how many developed cervical cancer within five years. The goal was to see if these women could safely have fewer follow-up tests, making scr…
Sponsor: Gynaecologisch Oncologisch Centrum Zuid • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mining Responders' tumors for clues to a universal cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers want to learn which molecules on cancer cells the immune system attacks when checkpoint inhibitor drugs work well. They collect tumor and blood samples from adults with solid tumors who respond to these drugs, either during treatment or after surgery. The team then se…
Sponsor: TScan Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Unlocking TNBC survival: genetic clues from 3,648 women
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers are pooling data from 3,648 women with early triple-negative breast cancer who received dose-dense sequential chemotherapy in seven studies. They will analyze tumor tissue and germline DNA to see how genetic and clinical features relate to long-term overall survival. …
Sponsor: Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-dark dye may help surgeons spot hidden cancer in kids
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study is testing whether a green dye called ICG can help surgeons see tumors more clearly during surgery in children and teens with solid tumors. The dye is injected before surgery and makes tumor tissue glow under a special camera. The goal is to see if this technique helps…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can anal cancer treatment spare sexual well-being? a study tracks the toll over two years.
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows people treated for anal cancer with radiotherapy to see how their sexual quality of life changes over time. Participants complete questionnaires during treatment, three months later, and two years after diagnosis. The goal is to understand the long-term impact …
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood vessel cells in a simple blood test may predict ovarian cancer therapy success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study asks whether measuring circulating endothelial cells (CECs), cells shed from blood vessel walls, can predict how well ovarian cancer patients respond to standard chemotherapy with or without bevacizumab. Researchers will use a standardized flow cytometry method to coun…
Sponsor: Centro di Riferimento Oncologico - Aviano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study explores drug Combo's effect on head and neck tumors before surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how a protein called AXL in head and neck tumors responds to a combination of two drugs, imatinib and cetuximab, given before standard treatment. About 15 adults with head and neck cancer will receive the drugs for a short time between diagnosis and surgery or…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI steps into the lab: could computers speed up cancer diagnosis?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how doctors currently diagnose lung and breast cancer using tissue samples. It will also test whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help analyze these samples faster and more accurately. Researchers will review records from 600 patients to measure diagnosis…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could home care reduce cancer disparities for black men?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether providing cancer care at home is a good option for Black men with advanced prostate cancer. Researchers want to see if this approach can reduce healthcare disparities and improve quality of life. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their pr…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What drives survival in advanced prostate cancer? a brazilian study digs into patient data
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at medical records from 584 men in Brazil with castration-resistant metastatic prostate cancer, a form of the disease that no longer responds to hormone therapy. Researchers aim to describe how long these patients survive and to identify their individual characte…
Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a nationwide review unlock the secrets of a rare adrenal cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at the medical records of 150 adults in Brazil diagnosed with adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare cancer of the adrenal glands. Researchers will collect details on age, gender, location, tumor stage, hormone activity, and treatments received since the year 2000…
Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Protein 'Fingerprint' blood test could warn of ovarian cancer return
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at proteins in the blood of women with ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer who are in remission. The goal is to find a protein pattern, or 'fingerprint,' that signals when the cancer might come back. Researchers followed 119 women with stage III or IV c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can age predict bladder cancer treatment success?
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers are investigating whether a patient's age influences the outcomes of BCG therapy for a high-risk form of bladder cancer called pT1 high-grade. This study reviews medical records from 64 patients who received standard BCG treatment after tumor removal. The goal is to c…
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test guide cancer treatment? new study investigates.
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether analyzing the genes of a tumor (from a tissue sample or a blood test) can help doctors pick a more effective treatment for people with advanced solid cancers that have stopped responding to standard therapies. About 235 participants will have their tum…
Sponsor: Medical University of Graz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists investigate why adrenal tumors produce hormones
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at adrenal gland tumors to understand why they form, why some release extra hormones, and why some are cancerous. Researchers studied 690 people with known or suspected adrenal tumors. Participants underwent tests like blood draws, imaging scans, and urine colle…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Family talk could be key to preventing disease in Mexican-American communities
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined how Mexican-American families discuss their risk for diabetes, heart disease, breast cancer, and colon cancer. Researchers interviewed 498 adults from Mexican-American households in Houston to understand how culture and family history influence health communic…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which survey best captures Women's sexual health after colorectal cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to identify which of four French-validated questionnaires is most suitable for assessing sexual function in women who have had surgery for rectal or recto-sigmoid cancer. Researchers will ask 50 women to complete all four questionnaires and rank their preferences.…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI and microbes: a new way to predict rectal cancer outcomes?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether a novel MRI technique called Fast Field Cycling imaging and the bacteria in the mouth and bowel can predict how well rectal cancer responds to chemoradiotherapy given before surgery. Researchers will scan 15 patients three times and collect saliva and sto…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a global patient registry improve anal cancer care for people with HIV?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study builds a global registry of adults with anal squamous cell carcinoma, both with and without HIV infection. Researchers will collect real-world data on treatments, lab results, and outcomes to compare how the disease progresses in each group. The goal is to identify fac…
Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET scans may steer cancer therapy in real time
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial tests whether an early PET scan can help doctors choose the right treatment for people with locally advanced oesophago-gastric cancer. Patients receive one round of standard chemotherapy, then a second PET scan. If the tumor shows a strong response, they continue chemo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why is endometrial cancer often advanced in brazil? a new study digs into the data
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis observational study will examine the molecular and epidemiological characteristics of endometrial cancer in Brazil, focusing on women diagnosed between 2016 and 2019. Researchers will analyze tumor samples for genetic mutations and biomarkers, and collect data on demographic…
Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can the mediterranean diet survive chemo? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how cancer treatment changes patients' ability to stick with a Mediterranean diet. Researchers followed 116 patients starting chemotherapy or immunotherapy, checking their diet adherence and sensory changes (taste and smell) at the start and after 9 weeks. Th…
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could being male or female change how a thyroid cancer drug works?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether men and women with a certain type of advanced thyroid cancer (radioiodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer) experience different side effects and outcomes when treated with the drug lenvatinib. Researchers will compare dose reductions, side eff…
Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new tool aims to demystify immunotherapy for advanced cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial tests whether a 15-minute educational video and a list of suggested questions can improve understanding of immunotherapy among patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the educational materials or usual care, and…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may forecast breast cancer drug response before surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study is testing whether certain markers in the blood can predict how well the drug trastuzumab shrinks tumors in women with early HER2-positive breast cancer. Participants receive trastuzumab before breast-conserving surgery, and researchers compare blood marker levels with…
Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A sharper eye on lung cancer: could PET scans and blood tests outsmart relapse?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial is testing whether using whole-body PET/CT scans and liquid biopsies (blood tests that detect cancer DNA) can improve the follow-up care of people who have completed treatment for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if these advanced tools can fi…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may spare cancer patients unneeded iron infusions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial explores whether a blood test measuring reticulocyte hemoglobin content (RET-He) can predict how well cancer patients with anemia will respond to intravenous iron treatment. The study involves adults with solid tumors who have functional iron deficiency. By checking RE…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gum disease clues: could hippo proteins be the missing link?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether proteins from the Hippo signaling pathway—known to control cell growth and bone health—are present at different levels in the gum fluid of people with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis. Researchers will collect fluid samples from 75 partic…
Sponsor: Inonu University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden thyroid cancers: how common are they in patients with thyroiditis?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from Minia University looked at 200 patients with autoimmune thyroiditis (an inflamed thyroid) who had thyroid surgery. The goal was to see how often thyroid cancer is found by accident when examining the removed tissue. Researchers checked for cancer in pati…
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does practice make perfect? a study probes how a Surgeon's learning curve impacts cancer surgery success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how a surgeon's growing experience with single-incision laparoscopic surgery—a minimally invasive technique using a single small cut—affects short- and long-term results for people with rectal or sigmoid colon cancer. By analyzing past cases from one surgical …
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which scan spots prostate cancer best? new study puts two to the test
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 14 men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer who were scheduled for prostate removal surgery. Each man received two different types of PET scans to see which one better highlights cancer cells. The goal was to compare the scans' ability to detect and measure…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict who will survive a bowel surgery leak?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at people who develop a leak after colorectal cancer surgery. Researchers will track which patients need emergency surgery, die within 90 days, or end up with a permanent stoma. The goal is to find factors that predict these outcomes and help guide future care.
Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What drives eyelid cancer in eastern morocco? a new study digs into the data
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study reviews the medical records of 20 people treated for eyelid carcinomas at a hospital in eastern Morocco. Researchers are examining patient characteristics, tumor types, and surgical approaches to better understand how these cancers present and are managed in this regio…
Sponsor: Mohammed VI University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can standard cancer treatment wake up the immune system? a study investigates.
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how anti-tumor T-cell responses change in people with lung or head-and-neck cancer who are receiving radiochemotherapy. Researchers will collect blood and tumor samples to track immune markers. The goal is to understand whether this standard treatment can boos…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One simple score to rate colorectal cancer surgery quality?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis large Italian study investigates whether a composite measure called 'Textbook Outcome' can serve as a reliable indicator of quality in colorectal cancer surgery. Researchers will analyze data from over 6,000 patients to see if meeting six key criteria—including survival, com…
Sponsor: Academy of Applied Medical and Social Sciences, Poland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tumor-zapping procedure also wake up the immune system?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how two heat-based procedures — radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation — affect the immune system in people with small liver cancers. Researchers will take blood samples and tissue biopsies before and after treatment to track changes in immune cells. T…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leftover tumor after breast cancer treatment: a hidden risk revealed
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at medical records of women with triple-negative breast cancer who had chemotherapy and radiation before surgery. It focuses on those who still had cancer cells left after treatment (residual disease) and tracks how long they lived without the cancer coming …
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound inside the body reveals how tumors block the bile duct
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study uses endoscopic ultrasound—a tiny ultrasound probe on a flexible tube passed through the mouth—to measure the size of the common bile duct in people with jaundice caused by pancreatic or bile duct tumors. Researchers aim to better understand how these tumors compress t…
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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Artificial intelligence could help guide liver cancer treatment after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study developed an artificial intelligence model that analyzes MRI scans and pathology images to predict the risk of liver cancer returning after surgery. Researchers used data from over 500 patients who had their liver cancer surgically removed. The goal is to help doctors …
Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Anesthesia choice during breast surgery may influence cancer return years later
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows women who had breast cancer surgery to see if the type of anesthesia they received—propofol or sevoflurane—affects cancer recurrence and survival 5 and 10 years later. Only patients from an earlier trial are included. The goal is to understand whether anesthesi…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood scores may identify low-risk patients after hepatitis c cure, reducing need for lifelong cancer scans
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether simple, non-invasive blood test scores can predict the risk of developing liver cancer in people with advanced liver disease who have been cured of hepatitis C. Researchers analyzed data from 571 adults treated at a single hospital over ten years. The …
Sponsor: Siriraj Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood protein map may reveal hidden clues in ovarian cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how proteins in the blood change in women with ovarian cancer as they go through standard treatment. Researchers collected blood samples before surgery, after surgery, and after chemotherapy to see if these protein shifts could give a fuller picture of how the…
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation safety study aims to personalize thyroid cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collects standard-of-care images from people with differentiated thyroid cancer who are treated with radioactive iodine (Iodine-131). The goal is to better understand how much radiation reaches healthy organs and what dose is needed to destroy thyroid tissue. By gather…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-world data may reveal true effectiveness of leading breast cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at medical records from across Europe to see how well a drug combination (palbociclib plus an aromatase inhibitor) works as a first treatment for people with a common type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). Researchers want to understand how long the treatmen…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation's hidden toll: study tracks tooth loss in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows head and neck cancer patients who received radiation therapy to see how many teeth they lose over two years. It also looks at other mouth problems like dry mouth and bone damage. The goal is to better understand and manage these long-term side effects.
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads social media posts to spot suicide risk in skin cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study enrolled 500 skin cancer patients in China and analyzed over 1.2 million of their social media posts using artificial intelligence. The goal was to see if AI could detect signs of psychological distress and suicidal thoughts. Researchers hope this approach could lead t…
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer clues found in blood vessels near tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 30 people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who had surgery. Researchers collected blood from a vein near the tumor and from a regular arm vein to study tiny particles called exosomes. The goal was to see if these particles could help predict whethe…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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40,000 patients studied: does a simpler cancer drug dose work just as well?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 40,000 people with metastatic cancer who received the drug nivolumab. Researchers compared the old way of dosing (based on body weight) with a newer, simpler fixed dose. They used national health data to see if the fixed dose was just as good and mo…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Enzyme-HPV link in cervical disease explored
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how certain enzymes called matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their inhibitors relate to human papillomavirus (HPV) in cervical dysplasia and cancer. Researchers collected tissue and cell samples from 216 women with different stages of cervical lesions. The…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Empty bladder may steady the target in rectal cancer radiation
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether having an empty bladder reduces movement of the mesorectum (tissue around the rectum) during radiotherapy for rectal cancer. About 50 adults with rectal cancer receive planning CT scans and weekly CBCT scans under both empty and full bladder condit…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Scientists map metabolic shifts in skin cancer development
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined 119 people with precancerous or early skin cancer lesions to understand how cells change as they become cancerous. Researchers took small skin samples and analyzed their metabolism and protein markers. The goal was to learn more about the transition from harml…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Ports may offer easier way to deliver prostate cancer drug
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether Pluvicto, a radioactive drug for prostate cancer, can be safely given through a permanently implanted port (TIVAP) instead of a standard IV. Researchers measured if any drug got stuck in the port in 107 patients. The goal was to see if using the port is …
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Lab study tests antibody that could unlock immune attack on liver cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at a new antibody called anti-SIRPα as a potential immunotherapy for liver cancer. Researchers used blood and tissue samples from 30 liver cancer patients to see how the antibody affects immune cells. The goal was to understand whether blocking the SIR…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New imaging comparison could improve prostate cancer monitoring
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 80 patients with advanced prostate cancer that had stopped responding to chemotherapy. All patients received a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA-617. Researchers compared two types of scans—PET and SPECT—to see which better tracks changes in tumor …
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Digital platform and DNA analysis aim to personalize lung cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study in Greece enrolled 200 people with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers used genetic testing to map each tumor's unique features and gave half the patients access to a digital platform to report side effects. The goal was to see if combining person…
Sponsor: Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gene test could predict kidney cancer in transplant patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study examined whether a specific variation in the VEGF gene (rs699947) is linked to a higher risk of developing kidney cancer in people who have received a kidney transplant. Researchers analyzed DNA from 272 transplant patients, some of whom had kidney cancer. Th…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Does breast cancer drug trastuzumab cause dry eye?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from Semmelweis University looked at whether the breast cancer drug trastuzumab (Herceptin) causes dry eye or other eye surface problems. 35 adults with HER2-positive breast cancer took the drug as prescribed and visited the clinic every 3 months for eye exam…
Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Lung cancer radiation: new study tracks breathing side effects
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 39 lung cancer patients who received radiation therapy to see how it affected their breathing. Researchers measured lung volume and gas exchange capacity before and after treatment, looking for a 20% or greater drop in diffusion capacity at 3 months. The goal …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Hidden roadmaps in the lungs: study maps artery twists to aid cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 44 patients who had lung cancer surgery to understand how the arteries in the lungs can vary from person to person. Using CT scans and 3D models, researchers mapped these variations to help surgeons avoid complications during lobectomy. The goal was…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New tool may predict kidney cancer drug success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a prediction tool (nomogram) to see if it could forecast how patients with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma respond to the targeted therapy sunitinib. Researchers looked at 45 patients who had their kidney removed and were treated with sunitinib as the…
Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Ultrasound could reveal hidden lung changes after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study uses lung ultrasound to measure how the lungs change after surgery to remove part of a lung due to cancer. Researchers will check lung aeration before surgery, right after, and 24 hours later in about 32 adults. They aim to see if ultrasound findings relate to oxygen l…
Sponsor: Ana Broseta Lleó • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could your family tree predict lung cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study enrolled 336 people with non-small cell lung cancer to collect detailed family cancer histories using a questionnaire. Researchers want to see if certain patterns of cancer in relatives, along with smoking and other risk factors, can help identify patients wh…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could stomach surgery raise cancer risk? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 100 patients who had sleeve gastrectomy for severe obesity. Researchers checked how many developed Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer, five or more years after surgery. They also examined whether routine endoscopy (a camera te…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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PET scan patients may soon be allowed to move freely during the long wait
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether letting patients move freely between the injection of a radioactive tracer and the PET scan affects image quality. Normally, patients must rest for an hour to avoid muscle uptake that can blur results. The trial involved 284 adults with cancer or needing…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists probe Gut-Liver link in alcohol and fatty liver cancers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 180 people with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) who also had cirrhosis caused by either fatty liver disease or alcohol use. Researchers compared immune cells and gut bacteria in the liver to understand why cancer develops. The goal was to gather knowl…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Real-World data could unlock better breast cancer treatment choices
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at medical records from 750 people with a common type of early breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). It aims to understand how doctors treat these patients in real life, especially after newer targeted drugs called CDK4/6 inhibitors became available. By analyzing treatment …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists create new tools to fight rare urinary tract cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to create lab models of a rare and aggressive cancer of the upper urinary tract. Researchers took tumor samples from 20 patients and tried to grow them in mice and on chicken egg membranes. The goal was to develop tools to test new treatments for this cancer, whi…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study seeks to predict hidden cancer in the ureter after bladder surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzes data from 748 patients who had their bladder removed due to bladder cancer. The goal is to find factors that can predict whether cancer has spread to the ureter, the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. By identifying these factors, doctors …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Kidney cancer patients in Real-World clinics get immunotherapy: does it work?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 623 adults in France with advanced kidney cancer who were starting treatment with the immunotherapy drugs nivolumab (with or without ipilimumab) for the first time. Unlike a clinical trial, this was an observational study that simply tracked what happened in e…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict breast cancer drug response
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explored whether a simple blood test measuring the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can help predict how well women with advanced breast cancer respond to a common treatment (CDK4/6 inhibitors plus hormone therapy). Researchers followed 165 patients starting this t…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Can PET/CT scans improve Follow-Up for anal cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 110 people with anal cancer to see if PET/CT scans can help doctors monitor the disease after initial treatment. Researchers tracked how long patients stayed cancer-free and measured metabolic activity in tumors. The goal is to find better ways to detect relap…
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Study probes how pelvic cancer strains Couples' intimacy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 40 women with cervical, uterine, or ovarian cancer to see how their relationship and sexual communication changed from diagnosis to 3 months after treatment. Participants filled out questionnaires about their sexual activity, desire, and discomfort. The goal w…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Blood test may spot hidden infections in lung cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring procalcitonin (PCT) levels in the blood could help detect infections earlier in people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer starting chemotherapy. Researchers enrolled 45 patients and took a PCT blood sample before their first chemo sess…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Protein clue may unlock how breast cancer spreads
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measured levels of a protein called IP3R3 in breast cancer tissue from 42 women. The goal was to see if this protein is involved in how cancer cells migrate and invade nearby tissues. Researchers hope this could lead to better understanding of what makes breast cancer …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Zambia study tracks hepatitis b outcomes in hundreds of patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 326 adults in Zambia with chronic hepatitis B for up to 5 years. Researchers tracked how the virus behaves, how many patients need treatment, and how many develop serious liver problems like cirrhosis or liver cancer. The goal was to better understand the dise…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Scientists create detailed map of appendix cells
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to create a detailed map of the cells in the human appendix and understand their genetic activity. Researchers analyzed appendix tissue from 5 patients undergoing colon cancer surgery. The goal was to learn more about the appendix's role in the immune system and …
Sponsor: Bispebjerg Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Lung cancer Patients' sleep troubles under the microscope
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explored sleep disorders in 37 adults with non-small cell lung cancer. Participants filled out questionnaires about their sleep, symptoms, mood, and quality of life. The goal was to create a guide to help doctors diagnose and treat sleep issues in this group, ultimatel…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Scientists create detailed map of colon cells to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study took small tissue samples from the colons of 40 people during routine colonoscopies. Using advanced genetic techniques, researchers created a detailed map of the different cell types and their gene activity. The goal is to better understand how colon diseases…
Sponsor: Bispebjerg Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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What causes male breast cancer? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collected information from 93 men who have had breast cancer. Participants filled out a questionnaire about their life, work, family, and health history. The goal is to find patterns that might help explain why some men develop breast cancer. No treatments or drugs wer…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can bone markers predict survival in lung cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study enrolled 200 adults with lung adenocarcinoma that has spread to the bones. Researchers took bone biopsies, scans, and blood tests to measure bone and metabolic markers. The goal is to see if these markers are linked to how long patients live. This is an observational s…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Gut bacteria cocktail tested as cancer treatment booster
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a defined mixture of live gut bacteria from a healthy donor (MET-4) is safe and can be detected in patients with advanced oropharyngeal cancer receiving standard chemoradiation. Thirty participants took the bacteria by mouth daily for up to four weeks. T…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can MRI measurements be trusted for head and neck cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how repeatable and reproducible ADC maps are for measuring head and neck cancer in 58 adults. Participants had MRI scans using a standard method to see if results were consistent across different machines and sessions. The goal was to improve the reliability …
Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Small study tests best way to mix chemo for liver tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 10 people with liver cancer (HCC) who were getting a standard treatment called chemoembolization (c-TACE). The goal was to see if mixing the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin with salt water or a contrast dye changes how the drug spreads inside the tumor. Researc…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New 4D scan could sharpen lung cancer radiation
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a special 4D PET-CT scan can help doctors better target radiation for lung cancer. Seven patients with non-small cell lung cancer received both a standard CT scan and a 4D PET-CT scan before radiotherapy. Researchers compared the tumor volumes identified…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New approach to CPR talks may help patients and families feel heard
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new way for doctors to discuss CPR with older, seriously ill patients and their families. Instead of the usual conversation, doctors followed a step-by-step guide that focused on the patient's values and explained why CPR might not help. The goal was to see if…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University of Vermont • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Real-World data reveals how lung cancer patients fare on Triple-Drug combo
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 302 patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer in Greece who were treated with a combination of nivolumab, ipilimumab, and chemotherapy as their first therapy. Researchers tracked patient characteristics, treatment patterns, and survival rates over tim…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Real-World data on ovarian cancer treatments collected in russia
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how doctors in Russia treat a specific type of ovarian cancer called HRD-positive. Researchers collected information from 414 patients to understand what treatments they received and how they fared. The goal was to describe real-world practice, not to test a …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New study aims to fix lack of diversity in cancer trials
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at ways to increase diversity in cancer clinical trials, focusing on breast, liver, and prostate cancers. Researchers worked with communities, doctors, and scientists in New York City to find better ways to include people of color and underserved group…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Kidney cancer study reveals muscle loss clues in 161 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how lifestyle factors like obesity and muscle loss affect kidney cancer risk and survival after kidney removal. Researchers collected blood, tissue, and questionnaire data from 161 patients over up to 5 years. The goal was to understand how to personalize tre…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Blood drug levels may predict side effects in skin cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 27 people with advanced basal cell skin cancer who were taking the drug vismodegib. The goal was to see if the amount of drug in their blood was linked to side effects like muscle cramps, hair loss, and taste changes. Researchers monitored patients for 6 mont…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Simple urine test could show if lung cancer immunotherapy is working
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 150 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer to see if proteins and metabolites in blood and urine could help monitor how well immunotherapy is working. Researchers used mass spectrometry to measure these markers before, during, and after tre…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New website aims to close cancer care gap for black patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created and tested an educational website to help Black and African American cancer patients learn about personalized cancer treatments and clinical trials. Researchers interviewed 48 patients and caregivers, then tested the website with 33 patients. The goal was to se…
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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AI takes on cancer experts: who wins?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether an AI computer program could suggest cancer treatments that match what experts recommend. Researchers reviewed medical records of 30 people with stomach, colon, or pancreatic cancer. They entered key details into the AI and compared its suggestions to…
Sponsor: Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg Theodor Fontane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Thousands tracked in Largest-Ever liver cancer bead therapy registry
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis registry followed over 1,000 liver cancer patients who received SIR-Spheres—tiny radioactive beads injected into the liver's blood supply to kill tumors. The goal was to see how this treatment is used in real hospitals and how it affects survival, side effects, and quality o…
Sponsor: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Brain radiation may erase personal memories, study warns
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how radiation therapy for brain tumors like meningioma or pituitary adenoma might affect autobiographical memory—the memories of your life events. Researchers will ask 17 patients to complete memory tests one and two years after treatment. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New model could spare prostate cancer patients unnecessary surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to improve how doctors predict whether prostate cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers combined patient information, MRI scans, and genetic data from 367 men who had their prostate removed. The goal was to create a more accurate tool to help decide …
Sponsor: Francesco Montorsi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Massive study sheds light on esophageal cancer surgery outcomes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzed data from nearly 3,000 patients who had surgery for esophageal cancer between 2000 and 2010. Researchers looked at factors like patient health, treatment approach, and surgical technique to see what influences cancer recurrence and survival. The goal is to bet…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New ultrasound technique aims to better measure liver health
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new ultrasound technique called ARFI to measure liver stiffness in 109 people, including healthy volunteers and patients with liver conditions. The goal was to understand normal stiffness values and how they change with disease or treatment. This is an observa…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New imaging technique could help doctors predict cancer treatment response
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a PET scan using a tracer called FMISO can measure oxygen levels (hypoxia) in head and neck cancers. Sixteen patients received the scan before starting radiotherapy. The goal was to see if the amount of hypoxia seen on the scan could predict how well the…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Real-World check: ovarian cancer drug niraparib under the microscope
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at 388 women with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer who were taking the drug niraparib as maintenance therapy. Researchers wanted to see how often serious side effects happened and how patients used the drug in real-life UK clinics. No …
Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can an app help your doctor know your family health risks?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a family history app can help doctors collect and use information about patients' family health risks. Over 600 adults aged 30-69 took part. The goal was to see if the app leads to better screening and genetic referrals for conditions like cancer, heart …
Sponsor: University of Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New biopsy method may predict cancer spread without surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 150 colorectal cancer patients to see if counting tumor buds in biopsy samples could predict whether cancer has spread to lymph nodes or other organs. Researchers used a special stain to find tumor buds and counted them in the densest area. They then used a c…
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Cancer surgery recovery: quality of life under the microscope
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tracked 295 adults who had high-risk surgery for stomach, esophagus, pancreas, or liver cancer. Researchers measured quality of life before surgery and again at 6 and 12 months after. They also asked patients and their family members if they regretted the decision to h…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Lung cancer study reveals hidden toll of muscle loss during targeted therapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the nutrition and body composition of 25 adults with non-small-cell lung cancer who were taking the drug osimertinib. Researchers measured weight, muscle mass, and strength to see how common malnutrition and muscle loss were, and how these affected quality of…
Sponsor: Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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HIV-Positive men studied to unlock anal cancer prevention
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 516 HIV-positive men who have sex with men over two years to track anal HPV infection and related lesions. Researchers used exams and anoscopy to see how often high-grade lesions appear or go away on their own. The goal is to gather evidence to better prevent …
Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tiny trial aims to shed light on PSMA scans in hard-to-treat prostate cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether taking dasatinib alone or with darolutamide for 14 days can increase PSMA levels on PET scans in men with metastatic prostate cancer. Only 4 men participated, all with low PSMA uptake on their initial scan. The goal was to learn more about how PSMA expre…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Radiation before knife: small study tests new pancreatic cancer approach
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether giving a short, strong dose of radiation right before surgery is possible for people with pancreatic cancer. Ten patients took part to see if the approach was safe and could help surgeons remove the tumor completely. The main goal was to check for com…
Sponsor: CCTU- Cancer Theme • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC