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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Can a Patient's own immune cells fight ovarian cancer?
Cure Stopped earlyResearchers test a personalized cancer immunotherapy called Cellgram-DC in people with advanced or recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer. The treatment uses a patient's own dendritic cells, a type of immune cell, to try to trigger an immune response against the tumor. Participants …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pharmicell Co., Ltd. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gene make prostate cancer cells soak up radiation?
Cure Stopped earlyThis phase 1 trial tests a gene therapy that helps prostate cancer cells absorb more radioactive iodine, potentially killing them while sparing healthy tissue. The study enrolls men whose prostate cancer returned after prior radiation therapy. Researchers aim to find the safest d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a custom vaccine train the body to fight prostate cancer?
Vaccine Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial is testing a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells (dendritic cells) to treat prostate cancer. The vaccine is designed to teach the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells by targeting multiple tumor antigens. The study invo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare, aggressive cancers: immune therapy targets hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests a drug called tarlatamab, which helps the immune system find and attack cancer cells. It is for people with advanced neuroendocrine carcinomas of the digestive system or unknown origin, a rare and aggressive cancer with limited treatment options. About 87 partici…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Grupo Espanol de Tumores Neuroendocrinos • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can intensified chemotherapy before surgery clear bladder tumors?
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers test whether four cycles of dose-dense MVAC chemotherapy, given with G-CSF support, can shrink or eliminate muscle-invasive bladder cancer before radical surgery. The trial enrolls 24 adults with locally advanced urothelial carcinoma of the bladder who are fit for cis…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oral drug RVU120 put to the test against advanced solid tumors
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing an experimental oral drug called RVU120 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatments. The trial has two parts: first, they check safety and find the best dose; second, they measure how well the drug shrink…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ryvu Therapeutics SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for kids with tough cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a combination of an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) and low-dose chemotherapy in children and teenagers whose solid tumors had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could help control the cancer. The trial was s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to outperform keytruda in lung cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding vibostolimab to pembrolizumab (Keytruda) helps people with PD-L1 positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer live longer than pembrolizumab alone. Over 1,200 participants received either the combination or pembrolizumab every three weeks…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo for cervical cancer hits roadblock: trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested a new treatment sequence for stage IB2 to IVA cervical cancer. Patients received a combination of gemcitabine and cisplatin chemotherapy along with radiation, followed by more gemcitabine. The goal was to see if this approach could improve progression-fr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI-Guided radiation: a sharper aim for HPV cancers?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tests whether using MRI scans to guide the placement of internal radiation (brachytherapy) can improve treatment for women with advanced cervical or vaginal cancers linked to HPV. The study involves 26 participants and compares MRI-guided placement to stand…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver cancer patients get immunotherapy before surgery in new trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested giving immunotherapy drugs before surgery to people with liver cancer that could be removed. The goal was to see if these drug combinations could shrink the tumor or eliminate it before the operation. 62 participants took part in this early-phase trial, which ha…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bladder cancer drug delivered directly into bladder shows early promise
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested enfortumab vedotin, a drug placed directly into the bladder via a catheter, in 37 people with a type of bladder cancer that did not respond to standard BCG therapy. The main goals were to check safety and side effects, and to see if the drug could he…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to keep advanced breast cancer in check
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a combination of olaparib (a targeted therapy) and pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) works better than standard chemotherapy plus pembrolizumab for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that initially responded to chemo-immunotherapy. The tri…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in lung cancer battle
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial tested a new immunotherapy combination (pembrolizumab plus vibostolimab) with chemotherapy against the standard pembrolizumab-plus-chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The study enrolled 739 participants who had not received prior t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Once-Daily pill target Hard-to-Treat lung cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing an experimental daily capsule called AP-L1898 in adults with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be treated with chemoradiotherapy. The study enrolls people whose cancer has worsened after standard treatment and whose tumo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Junjing BioSciences Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising targeted therapy for tough breast cancer hits roadblock
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding the drug alpelisib to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) could help people with advanced triple negative breast cancer that has specific genetic changes (PIK3CA mutation or PTEN loss). The trial enrolled 137 participants but was stopped early.…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted combo shows promise for tough stomach cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis clinical trial is testing whether adding a targeted drug called bemarituzumab to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy (nivolumab) helps people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer live longer. The study includes 515 adults whose tumors overexpress a p…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A targeted drug takes aim at a Hard-to-Treat stomach cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing an experimental drug called MRG003 in adults with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The trial enrolls people whose tumors test positive for EGFR and negative for HER2, a combination that l…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Lepu Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests a new antibody called acasunlimab, alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first to find safe doses, then to see how well those doses work. About 429 participa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug duo outsmart a common cancer mutation?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tests whether combining two drugs, INCB099280 and adagrasib, is safe and tolerable for adults with advanced solid tumors that carry a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The study enrolls people whose cancer has spread or is locally advanced and who h…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a bone drug extend life in advanced lung cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase III trial tests whether adding denosumab, a drug often used for bone health, to standard chemotherapy helps people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer live longer. About 595 adults with advanced disease will receive either chemotherapy alone or chemotherapy plus d…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo outsmart resistant breast and ovarian cancers?
Disease control Stopped earlyResearchers are testing whether combining ribociclib and belinostat can help people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer or recurrent ovarian cancer. The trial starts by finding the safest dose of the drug pair, then expands to see how well it works in breast cancer pati…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer drug MGY825 tested in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested an investigational drug called MGY825 in 41 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has specific genetic changes (NFE2L2/KEAP1/CUL3 mutations). The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. The study was terminate…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CRISPR zaps HPV in cervical lesions: first human test begins
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early study tests a new CRISPR gene therapy (BD114) in 12 women with high-grade cervical lesions caused by HPV-16. The therapy is injected directly into the lesion to disable the virus's cancer-causing genes. The main goals are to check safety and see if the lesions clear up…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai BDgene Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug cocktail outsmart Treatment-Resistant colorectal cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called evorpacept to two existing cancer drugs (cetuximab and pembrolizumab) can shrink tumors in people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The study enro…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo therapy for incurable liver cancer shows potential in phase 3 trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding two drugs (lenvatinib and pembrolizumab) to a standard liver cancer treatment called TACE helps people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 479 participants received either the drug combo plus TACE or TACE alone. The goal was…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cell therapy shrink Hard-to-Treat lung tumors?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tests an experimental cell therapy called GAIA-102 in people with advanced or relapsed non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers give GAIA-102 alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. The stud…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GAIA BioMedicine Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to boost immune attack on HPV-Driven head and neck cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding an experimental immunotherapy called PDS0101 to the standard drug pembrolizumab helps people with advanced HPV16-positive head and neck cancer live longer. About 252 participants will receive either the combination or pembrolizumab alone. T…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: PDS Biotechnology Corp. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a shorter treatment hold off small HER2-Positive breast cancers?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tests whether a 12-week course of docetaxel plus trastuzumab after surgery can keep small (≤1 cm), node-negative HER2-positive breast cancer from returning. Women who have completed radical surgery for this type of cancer receive the two drugs every three weeks…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called INCB177054, given alone or with another drug (retifanlimab), in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Abo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug switch may control lung cancer longer in High-Risk patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether switching from the immunotherapy durvalumab to the targeted drug sotorasib can better control locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer in patients with a KRAS G12C mutation and signs of remaining cancer (minimal residual disease). Ten participants …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tests a personalized cell therapy called TCR-T cells, engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells with a specific KRAS mutation. Up to 18 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer who have exhausted standard treatments will receive a single infusion of the…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug shows promise for tough bladder cancer cases
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial tested the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) alone or with another agent in 296 people with high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer that did not respond to standard BCG therapy. Participants received the drug intravenously every three weeks. The…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug cocktail make immunotherapy work better for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tests whether adding a combination of rintatolimod, celecoxib, and interferon alpha-2b can enhance the effectiveness of pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug, in people with metastatic or unresectable triple-negative breast cancer. The combination aims to mo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows early promise against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested a new drug called BI 765049, alone or combined with another drug (ezabenlimab), in 21 Asian adults with advanced solid tumors (stomach, colorectal, pancreatic, liver, head and neck, or lung cancer) that have a specific marker called B7-H6. The main g…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered virus takes on cancer in first human trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested ASP1012, a virus engineered to infect and kill cancer cells while making them visible to the immune system. It was given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab to 15 adults with advanced solid tumors. The main goals were to check safety and fi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Chemo-Targeted drug combo outsmart Treatment-Resistant prostate cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving two chemotherapy drugs (docetaxel and carboplatin) followed by a maintenance drug called rucaparib can help men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has specific DNA repair defects. The idea is that the chemo shrin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Amgen's master trial for Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer hits early hurdles
Disease control Stopped earlyThis master trial tested several drug combinations, including a new targeted therapy called acapatamab, in 65 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The goal was to check safety and early signs of effectiveness. The study was terminated early, so result…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a year of sunitinib delay kidney Cancer's return after lung surgery?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial investigates whether taking the drug sunitinib for one year after surgical removal of lung metastases can improve relapse-free survival in patients with clear cell kidney cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either sunitinib or a placebo follow…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Association of Urologic Oncology (AUO) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug starve liver tumors without harming healthy tissue?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests a new biologic called CSR02-Fab-TF, given directly into the liver's blood supply, for people with intermediate or limited advanced liver cancer that has not responded to prior treatment. The drug is designed to block blood vessels that feed the tumor while sparin…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on bladder cancer in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called 4SCAR-T cells in 20 people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread and no longer responds to standard treatments. The cells are genetically modified to recognize and attack cancer cells. The study aims to see if…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at a combination of two drugs, talazoparib and temozolomide, in 16 men with advanced prostate cancer that had spread and stopped responding to hormone therapy. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drugs could shrink tumors. The study was completed…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug boost radiation's power against head and neck cancer in older patients?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial is investigating whether adding the experimental drug xevinapant to standard radiation therapy can improve outcomes for adults aged 70 and older with locally advanced head and neck cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either xevinapant or a pl…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo for Hard-to-Treat cancers shows early promise but study halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two oral drugs, mirdametinib and brimarafenib, in 23 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the combo could shrink tumors. Th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation implants take aim at inoperable kidney cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tests a type of internal radiation called brachytherapy for people with large kidney tumors (4-10 cm) that cannot be removed by surgery or ablation. A small radiation source is placed directly into the tumor to kill cancer cells. The goal is to see if this …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET scan could predict best drug sequence for advanced breast cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests whether a special PET scan (HER2-PET) can help doctors decide which drug to use next in people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer whose cancer has stopped responding to the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd). About 87 participants will get the scan and be…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug BBI-355 trial halted early – what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a new oral drug called BBI-355, alone or with other targeted therapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that had extra DNA (oncogene amplifications). The study aimed to find the safest dose and check for side effects. It was terminated early, so…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boundless Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer drug stall advanced lung cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial is testing whether bortezomib, a drug that interferes with cancer cell growth, can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Participants have stage IIIB or IV disease and have not received prior chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if the drug ca…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise in early trial for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tests a new oral drug, BBI-940, in people with advanced or metastatic breast cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by breaking down a protein that helps cancer cells grow. The study aims to find the safest dose and check for s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boundless Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Chemo-Radio duo slow advanced prostate cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial is testing whether combining the chemotherapy drug docetaxel with a radioactive agent called samarium can help men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. Participants are men aged 18 to 80 who have bone metastases and whose diseas…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New oil could boost liver cancer treatment
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests a new oil called T-ACE Oil, mixed with a chemotherapy drug, for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The oil is injected directly into the liver's blood vessels to block them and deliver chemo to the tumor. The trial aims to see if it is sa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: T-ACE Medical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug olaparib tested for rare pancreatic tumor
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested the drug olaparib (Lynparza) in people with advanced pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma, a rare pancreatic cancer. Participants took olaparib pills twice daily for up to 2 years. The study was terminated early after enrolling only 5 people, so it is not kn…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nanoparticle chemo and DNA-Repair blocker join forces against tough cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial investigates a combination of two drugs: EP0057, a chemotherapy drug wrapped in a nanoparticle to help it reach cancer cells, and olaparib, which stops cancer cells from fixing DNA damage. The study includes adults with small cell lung cancer, bladder cancer, or prosta…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill outperform chemo for bile duct cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial is testing whether the targeted drug pemigatinib can slow or shrink a specific type of bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) that has a genetic change called FGFR2 rearrangement and cannot be removed by surgery. Participants will receive either pemigatinib as a daily p…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a protein calm the immune System's overreaction to cancer treatment?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tests whether an experimental protein called CD24Fc can help people with advanced solid tumors recover from severe immune-related side effects caused by immunotherapy. These side effects occur when the immune system attacks healthy tissues. CD24Fc is design…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Tianhong Li • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill target Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancers?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called NXP800 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, to find the safest dose and schedule, and then to see if the drug shows promise in specif…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nuvectis Pharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a One-Two punch of immune boosters revive cancer treatment?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining high-dose IL-2 with nivolumab can shrink tumors in people with advanced melanoma or kidney cancer that has progressed despite prior anti-PD-1 therapy. Participants receive nivolumab and high-dose IL-2 in repeated cycles, and researchers …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gregory Daniels • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a custom vaccine train the body to fight ovarian cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells fused with their tumor cells, given alongside GM-CSF injections and imiquimod cream. The goal is to see if this combination can trigger a stronger immune response against ovarian, fallopian tub…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can targeted radiation tame advanced prostate cancer? a registry aims to find out
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study collects real-world data from people with PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who receive PSMA radionuclide therapy. The goal is to track patient characteristics, treatment responses, and survival outcomes. By gathering this information, resea…
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Chemo-Immunotherapy duo outsmart tough lung cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II pilot trial is asking whether combining the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine with the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can shrink tumors in people with advanced small cell lung cancer that has spread and no longer responds to initial treatment. The study enrolls about 14 a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure drug help fight prostate cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis pilot trial asks whether propranolol, a drug that blocks stress signals, can influence how prostate cancer cells survive or die. Men with prostate cancer scheduled for surgery will take propranolol before their operation. Researchers will then examine the removed prostate ti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental antibody combo shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new antibody called ICT01 combined with low-dose interleukin-2 (IL-2) in 56 people with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see if the combo is safe and can shrink tumors. Early results suggest it may help con…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: ImCheck Therapeutics, an Ipsen company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug shrink rare salivary gland tumors?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug rivoceranib in adults with recurrent or metastatic adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare cancer that often starts in the salivary glands. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the disease. Participants take rivoceranib table…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Elevar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immune booster help chemotherapy fight metastatic breast cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether adding an experimental immunotherapy called eftilagimod alpha to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) can help people with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer live longer. The study first finds the best dose of eftilagimod alpha, then compares the combin…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Immutep S.A.S. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stomach cancer: targeted drug combo enters human trials
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests a new drug called bemarituzumab, given together with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab), in 72 adults with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check safety and see if the co…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an IDO1 inhibitor boost immunotherapy against liver cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial is testing whether combining an experimental IDO1 inhibitor (BMS-986205) with the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can shrink tumors or slow disease progression in people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The study enrolls adults whose cancer ha…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Edward Kim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy-angiogenesis combo outshine standard chemo for advanced cervical cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial compares a new combination of camrelizumab (an immunotherapy) plus apatinib (a targeted therapy) against the standard chemotherapy plus bevacizumab as a first treatment for women with stage IVB, recurrent, or persistent cervical cancer. The study aims to see if…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two drugs together tackle tough lung cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial is testing whether combining two drugs—glumetinib and toripalimab—can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has not responded to or is no longer controlled by standard treatments. The study is enrolling adults whose cancer has a specific marker (PD-…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can extended poziotinib use keep cancer in check?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial offers continued treatment with poziotinib for people with non-small cell lung cancer or breast cancer who have already benefited from the drug in a previous study. The goal is to monitor safety and see how long the cancer remains controlled with extended use. Only pat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immune booster shrink Hard-to-Treat stomach tumors?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial is testing whether toripalimab, an immunotherapy drug, can shrink tumors in people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has worsened after at least two prior treatments. Participants receive toripalimab every three weeks. The main goal…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rearranging the treatment timeline: could a new sequence of chemo and radiation spare rectal cancer patients from major surgery?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial is testing whether giving chemotherapy before the standard combination of chemo and radiation for rectal cancer could allow some patients to have a minor surgical procedure instead of a major one. The study enrolls adults with stage T2-T3 rectal cancer. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Pronged attack shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether an experimental drug called XNW5004, which blocks a protein that helps cancer grow, can boost the effects of the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study inc…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Evopoint Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new nucleotide analogue boost cancer treatment?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial is testing an experimental drug called NUC-3373, a nucleotide analogue, in combination with standard cancer drugs for people with advanced solid tumors. The study has two parts: one combining NUC-3373 with pembrolizumab, and the other combining it with docetaxel. The g…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: NuCana plc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive injection target bone tumors? a Dose-Finding trial aims to find out
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called CycloSam (153-Sm-DOTMP), a radioactive compound that delivers radiation directly to bone tumors when injected. The study aims to find the safest dose in people aged 15 to 75 with solid tumors that have spread to the bo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: QSAM Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rectal cancer: could a 'Watch and Wait' strategy spare patients from major surgery?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial is testing whether a 'watchful waiting' approach after chemotherapy and radiation can safely avoid radical surgery in people with a certain type of rectal cancer. Participants receive chemotherapy (FOLFOX) followed by chemo-radiation, and those whose tumors completely …
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an oral chemo pill boost immunotherapy's power against lung cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an oral chemotherapy drug (CC-486, a form of azacitidine) to the immunotherapy pembrolizumab can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have already received one round of platinum-based chemotherapy. About 100 partici…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New staggered drug combo aims to outsmart lung cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II study tests two staggered schedules of the immunotherapy drug durvalumab combined with standard chemotherapy (pemetrexed and carboplatin) in 43 adults with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if changing the timing of the drugs impro…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lung cancer drug designed for one mutation work for another?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial tests whether alectinib, a drug typically used for ALK-positive lung cancer, can shrink tumors or control disease in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a RET gene rearrangement and has progressed after prior treatment. Participants take a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double hormone blockade may tackle Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests a combination of two drugs, elacestrant and onapristone, in people with a specific type of advanced or metastatic breast cancer that is fueled by the hormones estrogen and progesterone. The goal is to see if blocking both hormone signals at once is safe and can s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Context Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gel cut down on skin cancer surgeries? new trial investigates
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests a gel called patidegib applied to the face twice daily for 9 months in people who develop many basal cell carcinomas (a common skin cancer) but do not have Gorlin syndrome. The goal is to see if the gel reduces the number of new skin cancers that would normally r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sol-Gel Technologies, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo aims to extend life in Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that can't be removed by surgery and has stopped responding to chemotherapy. About 834 participants will receive either th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy boosts radiation against early lung cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study investigates whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to stereotactic body radiation therapy (SABR) improves outcomes for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who cannot have surgery. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either SABR alone…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug ATG-031 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests an experimental drug called ATG-031 in people with advanced solid tumors or B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. Participants receive ATG-031 by infusion…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Antengene Biologics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Mesothelin-Positive tumors
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests a new cell therapy called TC-510 for people with advanced cancers that have a protein called mesothelin on their surface, including mesothelioma, ovarian cancer, and pancreatic cancer. TC-510 uses a patient's own immune cells, which are genetically modified to be…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: TCR2 Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver cancer radiation trial halted after just one patient
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if adding focused radiation to standard chemotherapy helps people with a type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be removed by surgery. Only one person enrolled before the trial was stopped early, so no meaningful conclusions can…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a daily oral drug called sotorasib in 42 adults with advanced (stage IV) non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation and has not been treated before. The goal was to see how well the drug shrinks tumors and how safe it is. Participants rece…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic clues could personalize breast cancer treatment
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looks at genetic changes in postmenopausal women with a common type of advanced breast cancer (HR+ HER2-). Participants first receive ribociclib plus letrozole; those with a specific mutation (PIK3CA) may later switch to alpelisib plus fulvestrant. The goal is to track…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug OB318 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis Phase 1 trial tests an experimental drug called OB318 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and to understand how the body processes the drug. Researchers will also look for early signs tha…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Oneness Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted radiation zaps Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tests a new drug, [177Lu]Lu-EVS459, that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells in people with advanced ovarian or lung cancers. The study aims to see if the treatment is safe and tolerable, and to get an early look at whether it can shrink tumors. Par…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer pill shows early promise, but trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested an oral drug called TNO155, alone or with another drug (nazartinib), in 227 adults with advanced solid tumors like lung cancer, melanoma, and head/neck cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was terminated early,…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy boosts chemo in aggressive breast cancer trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy before surgery can help the immune system fight triple-negative breast cancer more effectively. About 15 people with early-stage (stage II or III) triple-negative breast cancer will receive …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy join forces against hard-to-treat liver cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether adding a precise, internal radiation treatment (166Holmium microspheres) to standard immunotherapy (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) can shrink liver tumors that cannot be surgically removed. About 10 adults with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma will re…
Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug cocktail aims to stall pancreatic cancer in patients who have run out of options
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining two drugs—erlotinib and everolimus—can slow the growth of advanced pancreatic cancer in patients who have already received at least one prior treatment. The study enrolls people with unresectable or metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered T-Cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tests a personalized cell therapy for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. A patient's own T-cells are genetically modified to recognize and attack mesothelin, a protein found on many pancreatic cancer cells. Before receiving the modified cells, patien…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SLC-3010 takes on advanced solid tumors
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial studies a new drug called SLC-3010, given alone or with chemotherapy (gemcitabine), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find safe doses and see if the drug can shrink tumors. The study is in two par…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Selecxine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive lipiodol takes aim at inoperable liver tumors
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial tests a targeted radiation therapy called 188Re-SSS lipiodol for people with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The treatment delivers radiation directly to the tumor through the liver's blood vessels. The study aims to see how many patients' tumo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Center Eugene Marquis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pre-Surgery drug cocktail aims to wipe out rectal cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial investigates whether giving a combination of bevacizumab (a drug that blocks blood vessel growth to tumors) and chemotherapy before surgery can eliminate all signs of cancer in people with stage II or III rectal cancer. Participants receive the treatment before their p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy combo before lung cancer surgery shows promise in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tests whether a low dose of radiation (12 Gy in 3 fractions) combined with one dose of the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can boost the immune system's attack on lung cancer cells before surgery. The study enrolls people with stage 2 or 3 non-small cell lung can…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo for liver cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) given before and after a procedure called electroporation for people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) that could still be treated with curative intent. The study aimed to see if adding nivolu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could an extra antibody slow HER2+ breast cancer spread?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial investigates whether adding bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard first-line chemotherapy plus trastuzumab (Herceptin) helps people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. Participants receive either bevacizumab or a placebo alongside their regular treatment. The main…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Breast cancer drug showdown: which CDK4/6 inhibitor works best?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial aimed to compare two drugs, ribociclib and palbociclib, in people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2- with HER2-enriched features). Participants received one of the drugs combined with hormone therapy. The goal was to see which combination…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SOLTI Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New chemo combo targets Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a two-step chemotherapy approach for people with a type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be surgically removed. First, patients received a standard chemo mix (mFOLFIRINOX) through the veins. Then, they got a second chemo …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat tumors in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called bemarituzumab in 260 adults with solid tumors that have high levels of a protein called FGFR2b. The main goals were to see if the drug is safe and if it can shrink tumors. Participants had already tried other treatments without success.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Lung cancer trial halted: did adding an Anti-Inflammatory drug help?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 study tested whether adding canakinumab (an anti-inflammatory drug) to standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy could help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer live longer. The trial enrolled 673 participants but was terminated early, so the…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Ovarian cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug, CRLX101, combined with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) in 30 women with ovarian cancer that came back or didn't go away. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination helped shrink tumors. The trial was terminated early, so resul…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: NewLink Genetics Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental HER2 cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis was an early-phase study testing a new drug called XMT-2056 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called HER2. The trial aimed to find a safe dose and check for side effects. It was terminated early, so the full results are not available.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets metastatic breast cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested the safety and best dose of combining the drugs RAD001 and docetaxel in 15 people with metastatic breast cancer. The goal was to find a dose that is tolerable while potentially controlling the disease. The study was terminated early, so results are l…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Liver cancer drug combo vs. local therapy: trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study aimed to compare two standard treatments for people with large intermediate-stage liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. One group would receive a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab), while the other would receive local treatm…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested a new drug called CLN-617, alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 23 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. However, the trial was terminated, so fu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Cullinan Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer therapy targets tough tumors with radioactive precision
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a two-step radioimmunotherapy combining GD2-SADA and 177Lu-DOTA in patients with recurrent or metastatic solid tumors, including small cell lung cancer, high-risk neuroblastoma, sarcoma, and melanoma. The goal was to assess safety and find the right …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Y-mAbs Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer radiation combo trial cut short
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether adding a precise type of radiation (stereotactic body radiation therapy) to standard chemotherapy could better control pancreatic cancer that has spread to only a few spots in the body. The trial planned to enroll patients with limited metastases, but…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called PRS-344/S095012 in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was stopped early, and only 46 people took part.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Servier Bio-Innovation LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called poziotinib in 648 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has specific genetic changes (EGFR or HER2 exon 20 mutations). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study was stopped early, but results showed some patients…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Lung cancer combo trial halted early: what happened?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding tiragolumab to atezolizumab could help prevent lung cancer from returning after surgery and chemotherapy. It included 56 adults with a specific type of lung cancer (PD-L1 positive, stages IIB to IIIB). The trial was terminated early, so results ar…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental combo for lung cancer shows promise but study cut short
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs—NT-I7 and atezolizumab—in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had not been treated before. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors. However, the study was stopped early and only enrolled 33 out of …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: NeoImmuneTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental Artery-Directed chemo for rare brain tumors: tiny trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested giving chemotherapy drugs directly into the brain's arteries to treat two rare types of choroid plexus tumors. The goal was to shrink the tumor before a second surgery. Only 1 person was enrolled, and the study was terminated, so we have very little …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-07265807 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that had spread. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Weight loss and hormone pill tested for fertility-sparing cancer treatment – but trial stopped early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether combining weight management (diet and exercise guidance) with a daily hormone pill (megestrol acetate) could help obese patients with early-stage endometrial cancer who want to preserve their fertility. The goal was to see if the cancer would completely …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Xiaojun Chen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New vaccine combo aims to supercharge immune attack on breast cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding a HER2-targeting vaccine (VRP-HER2) to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab could boost the immune system's attack on advanced HER2-positive breast cancer. Eight participants were randomly assigned to receive the vaccine alone, pembrolizumab alone…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Herbert Lyerly • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted early after enrolling only 5 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug (INCB099280) combined with a standard cancer drug (axitinib) in adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to other treatments. The main goals were to check safety and see if the combination could shrink tumors. The trial was termin…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Cancer drug trial halted after just one patient
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested whether the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab could shrink head and neck skin cancers that had spread to lymph nodes before surgery. Only 1 person enrolled before the study was terminated early. The goal was to see if the drug could eliminate all cancer ce…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Lung cancer drug trial halted early: what happened?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested an experimental drug called cofetuzumab pelidotin for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer) that had returned after other treatments. The drug was designed to target a protein called PTK7 found on cancer cells. The stud…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug study halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-07284892, alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that had specific genetic changes. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study was stopped early, so results are limited…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Electric field therapy plus immunotherapy tested for tough lung cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a wearable device that sends low-intensity electric fields to tumors, combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had already been treated with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal was to see if…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: NovoCure GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo tested in tiny, terminated trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called 2X-121, alone and combined with another drug called dovitinib, in 14 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited and no c…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Allarity Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Lung cancer gene therapy trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a new gene therapy called quaratusugene ozeplasmid (Reqorsa) combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who had already received treatment. The goal was to see if the combination was sa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genprex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer drug combo tested for rare gene mutation – but trial stopped early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested two drugs, niraparib and bevacizumab, alone or together, in people with recurrent endometrial or ovarian cancer that has a specific gene change called ARID1A. The goal was to see if the drugs could shrink tumors. However, the trial was stopped early after enroll…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Lung cancer drug combo study halted after just 4 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if combining two drugs, bemcentinib and pacritinib, could help people with advanced lung adenocarcinoma that had stopped responding to other treatments. Only 4 patients were enrolled before the study was terminated early, so no conclusions can be drawn abo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough bile duct cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called LSTA1 added to standard treatment for people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and works better than standard treatment alone. The trial was stopped early, and results are not yet avai…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Bladder cancer combo therapy trial cut short – what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy avelumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine-cisplatin) helps people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread. The study planned to enroll 65 patients but was terminated early. Researchers measured tumor shrinkage a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Mistletoe vs. chemo: bladder cancer trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if a mistletoe extract placed directly into the bladder could delay cancer return better than standard chemotherapy in 174 people with early-stage bladder cancer. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited. The approach focuses on controlling the …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Abnoba Gmbh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Promising combo therapy for head and neck cancer hits early snag
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial tested two drug combinations—ibrutinib plus nivolumab or ibrutinib plus cetuximab—in patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal was to see if these combinations could shrink tumors or slow disease progression. However…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus tested in humans for first time
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy called BI 1821736 in 10 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. BI 1821736 is a specially designed virus meant to kill cancer cells and help the immune system fight the cancer. Participants…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Immune booster added to standard cervical cancer treatment shows promise in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested adding the immune-boosting drug pembrolizumab to standard chemoradiation for people with advanced cervical cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and to find the best dose. Only one person was enrolled before the study was stopped early, so resul…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Brain cancer trial halted early: can Memory-Sparing radiation help when tumors return?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase III trial compared two radiation strategies for cancer that had spread to the brain and returned in new spots after initial radiosurgery. One group received focused radiation only to the new tumors, while the other received whole brain radiation that avoided the memory…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer? trial tests targeted drug against chemo
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial compared an experimental drug called tusamitamab ravtansine to the chemotherapy docetaxel in 389 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had a specific marker (CEACAM5). The study aimed to see if the new drug could slow cancer growth or improve sur…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug combo for advanced breast cancer shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 study tested a new drug called lerociclib combined with standard hormone therapy in 100 people with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and effective. However, the trial was terminated early, so the full results are not av…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: EQRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug combo trial for tough pancreatic cancer shows early promise
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two drugs, trametinib and hydroxychloroquine, in 25 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study was stopped early, so r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Cancer drug niraparib tested before prostate surgery – early trial stopped
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial tested the drug niraparib (Zejula) in 11 men with high-risk prostate cancer that had not spread. All men had specific DNA repair gene mutations. They took niraparib before having their prostate removed surgically. The goal was to see if the drug could eliminat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Personalized cell therapy shows promise but trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a personalized treatment using immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor, called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL). The cells were grown in a lab and given back to the patient to fight their cancer. The trial included people with advanced melanoma, head a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Experimental combo for tough prostate cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a combination of two drugs, bortezomib and docetaxel, in 15 men with advanced prostate cancer that had stopped responding to hormone therapy. The goal was to see if the combo could lower PSA levels and ease pain. The trial was terminated early, so the findings a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New prostate cancer combo trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called exicorilant (CORT125281) combined with enzalutamide in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. It involved 39…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Corcept Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New cancer drug DT-9081 tested in early trial – but study stopped early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested an oral drug called DT-9081 in 29 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so full results are not available.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Domain Therapeutics SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Lung cancer drug combo trial halted midway
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new combination of two drugs (ociperlimab and tislelizumab) against a standard drug (pembrolizumab) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had not been treated before. The trial aimed to see if the combo could help patients live longer or slo…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Lung cancer umbrella study tests multiple drug combos
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested several immunotherapy-based drug combinations in people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. It included two groups: those who had not received prior treatment and those whose cancer had worsened after standard therapy. The trial was terminated early, so …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early: what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested a new drug called NM6603 in 17 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The trial was ended early, so results are limited.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: NucMito Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Personalized mRNA cancer vaccine trial halted midway
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a personalized mRNA vaccine (mRNA-4157) combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab for people with advanced but removable skin cancer (cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma). The goal was to see if the combination could prevent the cancer from coming back be…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Liver cancer immunotherapy study halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) in people with liver cancer who were waiting for a liver transplant. The goal was to see if the drugs could safely shrink tumors and control the disease without causing organ rejection. Only 8 people took par…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New chemo combo for stomach cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a combination of chemotherapy drugs for people with stomach cancer that has spread inside the belly. The treatment involved giving one drug directly into the abdomen and through a vein, plus a second drug taken by mouth. The goal was to see if this approach coul…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a cholesterol drug boost immunotherapy in lung cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding evolocumab (a cholesterol-lowering drug) to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) is safe and helps the immune system fight advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It included 19 people with newly diagnosed metastatic lung cancer who had …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eziafa Oduah, MD, PhD, MPH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Lung cancer combo trial halted after just one patient
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 study tested the drug durvalumab (Imfinzi) combined with two different schedules of stereotactic radiation for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if the combination improved quality of life and controlled tumor growth. However, the t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Glow-in-the-dark dye could help surgeons save tiny glands during thyroid surgery
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a fluorescent dye called indocyanine green can help surgeons find and protect the parathyroid glands during thyroid or parathyroid surgery. The dye is injected into the bloodstream and makes the glands glow under a special camera. The trial enrolled 417 …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted early: what we learned
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a combination of two drugs, donafenib and KN046, in people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety and see if the drugs could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, and only 15 peopl…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Experimental triple therapy for advanced cancers shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested the drug plinabulin combined with radiation and immunotherapy in 19 people with advanced cancers (like lung, bladder, or melanoma) that had stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New combo aims to control resistant liver cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding an experimental drug (VIC-1911) to the standard drug lenvatinib could help people with liver cancer that no longer responds to lenvatinib alone. Only 5 people were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the combination…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Experimental immune cell therapy for advanced cancers shows early safety data
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested a personalized cell therapy made from a patient's own tumor-fighting immune cells. It aimed to see if the treatment was safe for people with advanced solid tumors that had spread or come back. Only 2 people took part before the study was stopped earl…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Lung cancer immune cell therapy study stopped early after just 2 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a treatment called GT201, which uses immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor to attack advanced lung cancer. It was designed for adults aged 18-70 with non-small cell or small cell lung cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The study w…
Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Lung cancer drug combo trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new combination of cancer drugs (bemarituzumab plus anlotinib) against a standard treatment (tislelizumab) for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if the new combo could delay cancer growth or improve survival. However, the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Experimental immune cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a personalized treatment called GT201 for people with advanced solid tumors that had spread or returned. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) that are collected from a tumor, multiplied in a lab, and then inf…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Experimental immune cell therapy for advanced cancers shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a personalized therapy called GT201, made from a patient's own tumor-fighting immune cells (TILs), for advanced solid tumors. Only 6 people were enrolled before the study was terminated. The treatment involved intensive chemotherapy followed by infus…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Lung cancer immune cell trial halted after just 2 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early trial tested a treatment that takes immune cells from a patient's own tumor, grows them in a lab, and gives them back along with an immune-boosting drug called teraplizumab. The goal was to see if this combination is safe and tolerable for people with advanced non-smal…
Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Liver cancer drug trial halted after just 3 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested the drug lenvatinib in people whose liver cancer came back after a liver transplant. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Only 3 people joined before the study was stopped early, so we have very limited information on how well it works.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cancer drug NB004 tested in Early-Stage trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested a new drug called NB004 in 25 adults with advanced solid tumors that had no standard treatment options. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ningbo Newbay Technology Development Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Bladder cancer radiation trial halted early – only 2 patients enrolled
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new type of radiation therapy that adapts daily to the patient's anatomy, combined with chemotherapy, for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could lower severe bowel and bladder side effects compared to standard radiation. How…
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested an experimental oral drug called M1069 in 15 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BPT567 in 20 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to help the immune system fight cancer by targeting PD-1 and delivering an immune-boosting protein (IL-18). The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bright Peak Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental combo for resistant breast cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two oral drugs, BKM120 and lapatinib, in 24 people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had stopped responding to trastuzumab. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. The study was terminated…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Lung cancer combo trial halted early – too few patients to draw conclusions
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 study tested whether adding itacitinib to standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) could help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer live longer. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only 9 participants, so we cannot tell if the combination is safe or effect…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Common diabetes and acne drugs tested against cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested whether combining metformin (a diabetes drug) with doxycycline (an antibiotic) could help treat localized breast and uterine cancers. The study enrolled 29 people who were scheduled for surgery. Researchers looked at changes in certain proteins in the tu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Promising combo for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer hits snag, trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug (LY2780301) combined with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) in people with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer that had spread or couldn't be removed by surgery. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. Th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Promising combo for prostate cancer halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at adding ribociclib to the standard hormone therapy enzalutamide for men with a certain type of advanced prostate cancer that had spread and no longer responded to hormone therapy alone. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combination could lower …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy for advanced lung cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a personalized treatment called GTE-001, which uses immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor to attack their cancer. It was designed for people with advanced lung adenocarcinoma that had stopped responding to standard chemotherapy. However, the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental combo for tough cancers shows early promise, but trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested a combination of two drugs—atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) and epacadostat (an oral drug that helps the immune system attack cancer)—in 29 patients with advanced lung or bladder cancer that had already been treated with chemotherapy. The main goal wa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug AUR106 tested in humans for first time
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called AUR106 in 21 adults with advanced solid tumors (lung, stomach, bladder, kidney, colon, or esophageal cancer) that had come back or spread. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug move…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New cancer drug AUR109 tested in three tumor types – trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 study tested three doses of the experimental drug AUR109 in 29 adults with advanced colorectal, ovarian, or kidney cancer who had already tried at least two other treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and to check its safety. The trial was t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Early lung cancer drug combo trial halted after just 6 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) alone or with chemotherapy before surgery for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if these treatments could shrink tumors and improve outcomes. However, the trial was s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New cancer pill tested in humans – but trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested an oral drug called AUR105 in 17 adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that had not responded to prior treatments. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check how the drug moves through the body. However, the trial was terminated, so resul…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Promising combo for stomach cancer stalls: trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called AUR103 calcium, given together with standard treatments (trastuzumab and chemotherapy), for people with advanced HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check if the combina…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested a new drug called AUR103 Calcium in 27 adults with advanced solid tumors, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or non-Hodgkin lymphoma who had no other treatment options. The goal was to find the best dose and check safety. The study wa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Chemo patch for skin cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested a new way to deliver the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin directly into basal cell skin cancer using tiny dissolving needles on a patch. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it could completely remove the cancer. The study included 13 adults with…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SkinJect, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Pazopanib dose hunt in frail seniors halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 1 study tested the cancer drug pazopanib in 18 frail elderly patients (aged 75+) with metastatic cancers like kidney, lung, or breast cancer. The goal was to find the highest safe dose by starting at 400 mg daily and increasing if tolerated. The study was terminated ea…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Experimental immune cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a personalized cell therapy called ITIL-306 in people with advanced ovarian, lung, or kidney cancers that had not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells (TILs) taken from their tumor, modified to better attack…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Instil Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Lung cancer radiation trial halted early – only 6 patients enrolled
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested whether giving a higher radiation dose directly to the lung tumor (while keeping standard doses to surrounding areas) is safe for people with non-small cell lung cancer. Only 6 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The goal was …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in tough lung cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called TQB3616 combined with either anlotinib or standard chemotherapy in 21 people with advanced lung cancer that had already been treated. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth. The study was stopped …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New combo tackles pancreatic cancer resistance – but study halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether combining two drugs, trametinib and hydroxychloroquine, could help overcome treatment resistance in people with advanced pancreatic cancer that had spread. The trial aimed to see how many patients were free of cancer growth after 12 weeks. It included 20…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Promising prostate cancer combo trial stalls after just 7 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial tested two drugs—denosumab and enzalutamide—together in men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy and has spread to the bones. The goal was to see if the combination could slow cancer growth better than enzalutamide alone. Ho…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Breast cancer radiation showdown: 3D vs internal implants
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study compared two types of radiation given after breast-conserving surgery for early-stage breast cancer: 3D conformal radiation (external beams) and internal brachytherapy (radioactive material placed in the breast). Only 6 women took part before the trial was stopped earl…
Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug BAT8007 tested in early trial – but study halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called BAT8007 in 93 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target a protein called Nectin-4 on cancer cells and deliver a chemotherapy agent directly to them. The main…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New antibody drug tested in patients with advanced stomach and gut cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested a new drug called DR30303 in 13 people with advanced digestive system cancers that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is a lab-made antibody designed to target a protein called CLDN18.2 found on some cancer cells. The main goals …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Doer Biologics Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo tested for tough head and neck cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to standard chemoradiation is safe for people with stage IV head and neck cancer. Only 3 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped. The main goal was to find the highest safe do…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug cocktail tested for ovarian cancer maintenance
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether adding a third drug (fluzoparib) to a two-drug combination (apatinib and letrozole) could help control recurrent ovarian cancer longer. It included people with a specific type of ovarian cancer that had come back but still responded to platinum chemot…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Stomach cancer chemo study halted after just 3 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study aimed to compare two different ways of giving chemotherapy (FLOT) to people with stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. One group received all chemotherapy before surgery, while the other received some before and some after surgery. The study was stopped early af…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Lung cancer drug trial halted: olaparib shows no clear benefit in maintenance therapy
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether the drug olaparib could help keep advanced non-small cell lung cancer from growing after initial chemotherapy. Only patients whose cancer responded to platinum-based chemotherapy were eligible. The trial was terminated early, meaning it did not show enou…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Cold plasma zaps away Kids' skin lesions in new trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a cold atmospheric plasma device on children aged 4-21 with warts or molluscum lesions. The device uses ionized gas to treat the lesions without heat. The trial was terminated early, so we don't have full results on how well it worked or its safety.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Promising breast cancer drug tested in resistant patients – but trial cut short
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial aimed to see if trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu) could help people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread and did not respond to standard first-line therapy. Only 2 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated early, so the results are v…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called TRX-221 in people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR mutant NSCLC) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug was safe and could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, and only 19 pe…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Therapex Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Promising prostate cancer combo study halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding the drug SHR3680 to standard hormone therapy could improve outcomes for men with high-risk prostate cancer before they had surgery to remove the prostate. The trial enrolled 391 participants and aimed to see if the combination could eliminate all …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer drug trial halted early – only 18 patients enrolled
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a new drug, TAS3351, in 18 people with advanced lung cancer that had a specific genetic change (EGFR mutation). The main goals were to check safety and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug CPO-100 trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested a new drug called CPO-100 in 34 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Conjupro Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Hormone blocker added to chemo for bladder cancer: early study halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early study tested adding a testosterone-lowering drug (degarelix) to standard chemotherapy for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer that has testosterone receptors. Only 2 people enrolled before the study was stopped. The goal was to see if the combination could elimi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Brown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New drug OMS721 tested for rare kidney conditions
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called OMS721 in 31 people with certain kidney diseases, including IgA nephropathy and lupus nephritis. The main goal was to check if the drug is safe and if it reduces protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage. The study was stopped early, so results…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Omeros Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Experimental drug combo for head and neck cancer shows early promise
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called xevinapant combined with standard chemotherapy and radiation in people with head and neck cancer who cannot take the usual drug cisplatin. The goal was to find the safest dose of xevinapant. The study was terminated early,…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Chemo cocktail aimed at zapping pancreatic cysts
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether injecting chemotherapy drugs directly into pancreatic cysts could shrink or eliminate them. It involved 75 adults with cysts between 2-5 cm. The approach used an endoscope to guide the injection, comparing two different pre-treatment rinses. The trial wa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Experimental prostate cancer pill put to the test
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested a new drug called TQB3720 in 192 men with advanced prostate cancer that had stopped responding to hormone therapy. The main goal was to find a safe dose and see how the drug moves through the body. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Liver cancer trial tests new chemo combo without embolization
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested a liver-directed chemotherapy using idarubicin mixed with lipiodol (a fatty contrast agent) injected directly into the liver artery. The goal was to see if this could control non-spreading liver cancer in 44 patients with cirrhosis. The study was termina…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Promising combo for brain metastases? trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested two oral drugs, abemaciclib and elacestrant, in women with a type of breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) that had spread to the brain. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink brain tumors. However, the study was stopped early after enr…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Criterium, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Cell sheet trial for esophageal cancer patients ends early with just one volunteer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a treatment using a sheet of the patient's own mouth cells to prevent the esophagus from narrowing after cancer removal surgery. Only one person took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the cell sheet could safely reduce scarring and …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: CellSeed Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Nutritional drink aims to cut surgery complications in colorectal cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a nutritional drink called Impact Oral®, taken for 5 days before and after surgery, could reduce complications in colorectal cancer patients. The trial included 71 patients eligible for minimally invasive surgery. However, the study was terminated early,…
Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo shows early promise but study halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called nanrilkefusp alfa, which helps activate immune cells, both alone and combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. It included 115 people with various advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The st…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SOTIO Biotech AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for advanced cervical cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, AGEN2034 and AGEN1884, in 211 women with recurrent cervical cancer that had progressed after chemotherapy. One group received AGEN2034 alone, the other received both drugs. The goal was to see if the tumors shrank. The study was …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Agenus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Radiation plus immunotherapy: new hope for head and neck cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding radiotherapy to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) helps shrink tumors in people with metastatic head and neck cancer that has spread. The study planned to enroll 115 participants, but was terminated early. Researchers measure…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer vaccine trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested an experimental immunotherapy called IMU-201 (PD1-Vaxx) in 24 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The treatment was given alone or combined with another immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) and sometimes chemotherapy. The goal was to check …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Imugene Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Experimental bladder cancer drug shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested an experimental drug called enfortumab vedotin, alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced bladder or urinary tract cancer. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and control the disease. The trial included 348 participants but was te…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New gel aims to stop deadly leaks after bowel surgery
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new gel called Dehisgel in 20 adults who had colorectal surgery for rectal cancer. The goal was to see if the gel could safely prevent leaks where the bowel was reconnected. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Sponsor: Contipro Pharma a.s. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets lung cancer that resists immunotherapy
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two treatments—atezolizumab (an immunotherapy drug) and interleukin-12 gene therapy (which uses a virus to deliver a gene that boosts the immune system)—in 13 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had worsened after in…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets deadly thyroid cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, given after radiation therapy, could help control anaplastic thyroid cancer that is still in the neck. Only 6 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see how long patients l…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Radioactive microparticles injected into pancreatic tumors: a new hope?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if injecting radioactive particles (OncoSil) directly into pancreatic tumors during an endoscopic ultrasound, combined with chemotherapy, could safely shrink tumors and improve survival. It was designed for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that could…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Pfizer tests new drug combo for advanced cancers – but study ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested a new drug called PF-07921585, given alone or with another drug (sasanlimab), in adults with advanced solid tumors like lung, bladder, kidney, melanoma, head & neck, or colorectal cancer. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Only 4 p…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Chemo cocktail tested for head and neck cancer – early trial stopped
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy (docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-FU) is safe for people with advanced head and neck cancer. Only 14 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped. The goal was to find the ri…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Balloon shield for prostate radiation: a failed promise?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a temporary biodegradable balloon placed between the prostate and rectum during radiation therapy for intermediate-risk prostate cancer. The goal was to see if the balloon could reduce radiation damage to the rectum by pushing it away from the prostate. The stud…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Experimental KRAS blocker tested in advanced cancers – trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a new oral drug, AZD0022, designed to block the KRASG12D mutation found in some advanced cancers like lung, pancreatic, and colorectal cancer. The study aimed to see if the drug was safe and tolerable when given alone or with another cancer drug (cet…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New drug combo targets brain metastases in advanced cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a combination of two drugs, bintrafusp alfa and pimasertib, in people whose cancer had spread to the brain. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the treatment could slow or stop the cancer from growing. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New combo for kidney cancer shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 study tested whether adding atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) to cabozantinib (a targeted therapy) helps people with advanced kidney cancer whose disease worsened after prior immunotherapy. The trial enrolled 522 participants but was terminated early, so the full benef…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Promising combo therapy for aggressive prostate cancer tested before surgery
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether giving a targeted radiation drug (LuPSMA) with or without an immunotherapy drug (ipilimumab) before prostate removal surgery is safe and feasible for men with very high-risk prostate cancer. Only one participant was enrolled before the study was stopped …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a new immunotherapy drug called vudalimab combined with chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It compared this combination to the standard treatment of pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy. The study was terminated ear…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Xencor, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new experimental drug, BGB-A3055, alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The goal was to check safety, how the body handles the drug, and any early signs of tumor shrinkage. The study was stopped early, b…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Experimental chemo drug tested for advanced breast cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested the chemotherapy drug ixabepilone in 13 patients with metastatic breast cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow the disease. The study was terminated early, so the full result…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Allarity Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Cheaper breast cancer drug copy put to the test – but trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 study tested a biosimilar called PERT-IJS against the original drug Perjeta, both given with standard chemotherapy, in women with early or locally advanced HER2-positive breast cancer. The goal was to see if the biosimilar works just as well at eliminating cancer bef…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Biocon Biologics UK Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Lung cancer immunotherapy cocktail shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested two immunotherapy drugs (tiragolumab and atezolizumab) with or without chemotherapy in 50 people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer that could be surgically removed. The goal was to see if the treatment shrank tumors before surgery and prevented…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo tested for tough thyroid cancers
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase II trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in 79 patients with advanced thyroid cancer that had progressed despite treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could slow or stop cancer growth. The study was terminated early, so the full…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Grupo Espanol de Tumores Neuroendocrinos • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug combo for cervical cancer shows early promise, but trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs—toripalimab (an immunotherapy) and chidamide (a targeted therapy)—in women with advanced cervical cancer that had spread or returned. Only 5 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The goal was to see if…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Promising combo for prostate cancer falls short: trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug, tazemetostat, combined with standard hormone therapies (enzalutamide or abiraterone/prednisone) in men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy alone. The goal was to see if the combination could slow cancer growth bet…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Epizyme, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Experimental combo for tough lung cancer hits dead end
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs, AK119 and AK112, with or without chemotherapy, in 59 people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-squamous NSCLC) that had stopped responding to standard targeted pills. The goal was to see if the combination was …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Liver cancer drug combo put to the test – but trial stops early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial compared a combination of two drugs (regorafenib and pembrolizumab) with standard locoregional therapies (TACE or TARE) as a first treatment for intermediate-stage liver cancer that has spread beyond certain limits. The study aimed to enroll about 496 people bu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Translational Research in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Experimental combo for advanced colon cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a combination of two drugs, VB-111 and nivolumab, in 14 adults with colorectal cancer that had spread to the liver. The goal was to see if the treatment was safe and could shrink tumors. The trial was terminated early, but researchers collected data on side effe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Targeted pill shows promise for rare lung cancer, but trial stopped early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 study tested a new drug called pralsetinib against standard chemotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has a RET gene fusion. The goal was to see if pralsetinib could better delay cancer growth. The trial was terminated early, so full r…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus and immune drug combo tested in advanced tumors – study halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested a new treatment for adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard therapies. The treatment combined a cancer-killing virus (onCARlytics) with an immune-boosting drug (blinatumomab), given either into the tumor or through a vein…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Imugene Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Experimental virus therapy VAXINIA tested in advanced cancer patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested a new treatment called VAXINIA (CF33-hNIS), a virus designed to attack cancer cells, in 66 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread. The treatment was given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, either as a shot into the tumor …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Imugene Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Kidney cancer drug combo trial stopped early – what happened?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested two drugs (toripalimab and lenvatinib) given before and after kidney cancer surgery in people with different stages of kidney cancer. The goal was to see if the treatment could shrink or eliminate the tumor before surgery and keep cancer from coming back after. …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Experimental kidney cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called DFF332, which targets a protein (HIF2α) that helps some cancers grow. The study included 40 adults with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma or other cancers with specific gene changes. DFF332 was tested alone and in combination…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New MRI-Guided radiation aims to cut prostate cancer treatment time
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested whether MRI-guided radiation therapy, given in fewer but higher doses, could safely treat high-risk prostate cancer while reducing side effects. The study enrolled 6 men with localized, high-risk prostate cancer who also received standard hormone therapy…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Promising breast cancer combo trial shutters after just one patient
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial aimed to see if adding the targeted drug binimetinib to the standard hormone therapy fulvestrant could help people with a certain genetic change (NF1) in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer that has spread. Only one person enrolled before the study was term…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New breast cancer drug shows promise in slowing tumor growth
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called amcenestrant against standard hormone therapies in 367 people with advanced ER+/HER2- breast cancer. The goal was to see if it could slow cancer growth better than current options. The trial was stopped early, but results help guide future trea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Cervical lesion drug trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a vaginal insert called ABI-2280 in women with cervical precancerous lesions (CIN). The goal was to see if it was safe and could help clear the abnormal cells. The trial was stopped early, so we don't have full results. It involved 44 women aged 25-55 who used t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Antiva Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer drug trial halted after just two patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial aimed to see if the drug niraparib could shrink tumors in people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has certain gene mutations. Only 2 patients were enrolled before the study was terminated early, so we don't have enough information to know if it works. The…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Experimental drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers, but trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested an experimental drug called vobramitamab duocarmazine in people with advanced prostate cancer and other solid tumors that stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. The trial was terminat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: MacroGenics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can sound waves boost immunotherapy in breast cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early study tested combining high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 13 people with metastatic breast cancer. The goal was to see if the ultrasound could help the immune system better recognize and attack tumors. The t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Patrick Dillon, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Gene therapy trial for advanced kidney cancer halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a one-time gene therapy called Temferon in 10 people with advanced kidney cancer that had worsened after standard treatments. The goal was to see if it was safe and could activate the immune system against tumors. The trial was terminated early, so results are l…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Genenta Science • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Promising cancer combo trial halted after just 2 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested a radioactive drug called 225Ac-SSO110 combined with standard immune checkpoint inhibitors for people with advanced small cell lung cancer or Merkel cell carcinoma. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. However, the trial was terminat…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ariceum Therapeutics GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Experimental combo for head and neck cancer shows promise, but trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis Phase 2 trial tested whether adding danvatirsen to the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab helps people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. About 69 adults with PD-L1 positive tumors were randomly assigned to receive the combination or pembro…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Flamingo Therapeutics NV • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Experimental vaccine combo for rare adrenal cancers shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a new therapeutic vaccine (EO2401) combined with the immunotherapy drug nivolumab in 70 people with advanced adrenocortical carcinoma or malignant pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors or…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Enterome • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New combo treatment targets returned prostate cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a treatment for prostate cancer that came back after previous radiation. It combined temporary radioactive implants placed in the prostate, daily external radiation to the pelvis for 5 weeks, and 6 months of hormone therapy. The goal was to see if this approach …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Loyola University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Lung cancer trial adding radiation to immunotherapy halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether adding radiation to the chest could improve survival for people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer who were already receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The trial planned to enroll 239 participants but was terminated early. The main goal…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Experimental combo for advanced lung cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested the combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) with precise, high-dose radiation (SBRT) in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had progressed after chemotherapy. The study aimed to find the safest radiation dose…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Experimental triple combo for tough breast cancer shows early promise but trial stops short
Disease control Stopped earlyThis Phase 2 trial tested a combination of chemotherapy (docetaxel), an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab), and a gene therapy (IL-12) in 8 women with triple negative breast cancer that had stopped responding to standard anthracycline treatment. The goal was to see if the combina…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New drug combo for Hard-to-Treat cancers shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called RP-3467, alone or with olaparib, in 26 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was terminated, so full results are no…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Repare Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Immunotherapy before chemo: a new hope for Triple-Negative breast cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested whether giving the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab (Tecentriq) alone for two weeks before starting standard chemotherapy could improve outcomes for people with triple-negative breast cancer. The study enrolled 442 participants and compared the two-week w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Palleos Healthcare GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Chemo-Free hope for lung cancer: new drug combo tested
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had spread. The goal was to see if these drugs could control the cancer without needing chemotherapy. Only 5 people took part before the study was stopped …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Breast cancer surgery omission trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether women with a certain type of early-stage breast cancer (HER2-positive, low-risk) could avoid surgery if their tumors completely disappeared after standard drug treatment. Only 5 women enrolled before the study was stopped. The goal was to see if a spe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fundacio Clinic Barcelona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Promising liver cancer combo trial halted early – only 4 patients enrolled
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 study tested a two-step treatment for colorectal cancer that had spread only to the liver and could not be removed by surgery. First, patients received radioactive beads (Holmium-166 TARE) directly into the liver, followed by maintenance chemotherapy and targeted dru…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Promising breast cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called PLX038 in 14 people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that had already been treated. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested two experimental drugs, tuvusertib and PLX038, in 10 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. However, the study was terminated e…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to save more breasts in High-Risk cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding a short course of focused radiation to standard chemotherapy before surgery could improve outcomes for women with aggressive breast cancers. The trial enrolled 362 patients with luminal B or triple-negative breast cancer that was too large for ini…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Lung cancer combo trial halted early – only 5 patients tested
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a combination of two drugs, HBI-8000 and pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink tumors. However, the trial was stopped early after enrolling only 5 participan…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: HUYABIO International, LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Stomach cancer surgery combo trial fizzles: only 6 patients enrolled
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding surgery to chemotherapy helps people with stage IV stomach cancer that has spread to only one other area. The goal was to see if surgery could improve survival and quality of life. However, the trial was stopped early after enrolling only 6 partic…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Could a leukemia drug help fight breast cancer? new trial investigates
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding a drug called ATRA (all-trans retinoic acid) to the standard hormone therapy anastrozole could shrink tumors more effectively in postmenopausal women with a common type of early breast cancer (HR-positive/HER2-negative). The trial was planned for …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Peptide vaccine shows promise in head and neck cancer trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a peptide-based immunotherapy in 17 people with head and neck cancer who were scheduled for surgery. The goal was to see if the vaccine could boost the immune system's attack on cancer cells and to check for side effects. The trial was stopped early, but the res…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New combo may help more lung cancer patients get Life-Extending radiation
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy could shrink large stage III lung tumors enough to allow patients to then receive radiation therapy. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only 10 people, so results are limited. The…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a combination of three drugs—tucatinib, trastuzumab, and vinorelbine—in 13 people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread or could not be surgically removed. The goal was to see how many patients' tumors shrank or disappeared. The trial was terminated e…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can two diabetes drugs save kidneys after cancer surgery?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether two drugs, finerenone and empagliflozin, can slow kidney function decline in people at high risk for chronic kidney disease after having a kidney removed for cancer. Ten participants took one or both drugs or no drug for a year. The trial was terminat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called RP-6306 combined with standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRI) in 38 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to other treatments. The goal was to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the combo could shrink tumor…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Debiopharm International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted early – what went wrong?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, in 51 adults with advanced solid tumors that had DNA repair defects or were sensitive to platinum chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors. However, the study was terminated…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Cancer drug combo trial halted early – what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tested a combination of two drugs, rucaparib and atezolizumab, in 130 adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair problems or are sensitive to platinum chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors. However, the study was …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New pill for advanced breast cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new oral drug called amcenestrant for postmenopausal women with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-). The goal was to find safe doses and see if it works alone or with other drugs. The trial was stopped early, but the results help researchers u…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Experimental drug pacritinib tested for returning prostate cancer – but trial stopped early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested the drug pacritinib in 6 men whose prostate cancer had come back after surgery or radiation, shown by rising PSA levels. The goal was to see if the drug could delay further cancer growth. However, the study was terminated early, so we have limited inform…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Cancer drug combo trial halted early – what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called magrolimab combined with other cancer treatments for people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that had spread or come back. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and effective. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Battle of the scalpels: which surgery is best for early rectal cancer?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study compared two procedures for removing early-stage rectal cancer or precancerous growths: endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). Both are less invasive than traditional surgery. The goal was to see which one removes the tumor …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer drug trial halted after safety issues
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tested a new drug called SOT102, alone or with standard chemotherapy, in 31 people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if it helped shrink tumors. The study was stopped early because of unexpected safety problems that reappeare…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: SOTIO Biotech a.s. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug ART0380 trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested an experimental drug called ART0380 in 36 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including endometrial cancer. The drug was taken by mouth and aimed to shrink tumors by blocking a protein involved in cancer cell growth. The trial was terminated early, …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Artios Pharma Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Promising combo for tough breast cancer hits snag: trial ends early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called magrolimab combined with chemotherapy for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and worked better than chemotherapy alone. The trial was terminated earl…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Promising cancer drug falls short in rare tumor trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested the drug TAS-102 (also known as Lonsurf) in 14 people with a rare and aggressive type of neuroendocrine cancer that started outside the lungs. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or improve survival. The trial was stopped early, so results are li…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Bladder cancer drug combo trial halted early – what we know
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 study tested several drug combinations (retifanlimab, epacadostat, INCAGN02385, INCAGN02390) given before bladder removal surgery in 30 patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who could not take the standard chemo drug cisplatin. The trial was terminated early, …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a new drug, RP-3500 (camonsertib), combined with existing PARP inhibitors (niraparib or olaparib) in 156 adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic markers. The goal was to find safe doses and see if the combination could shrink tum…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Repare Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Lung cancer drug combo trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug (tusamitamab ravtansine) combined with pembrolizumab and chemotherapy in 57 people with advanced non-squamous non-small-cell lung cancer that has a specific marker (CEACAM5). The goal was to see if the combination was safe and shrank tumors. The trial…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Can women with tiny breast tumors skip armpit surgery? study investigates.
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at menopausal women over 50 with very small breast cancers (less than 10 mm). It compared standard surgery plus armpit lymph node removal versus surgery alone to see if skipping the extra procedure was safe. The goal was to reduce side effects like arm swelling …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Lung cancer drug trial stopped early — too few patients to know if it works
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested the drug capmatinib in people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (MET mutation). The goal was to see if taking the drug before and after surgery could improve outcomes. However, the trial was stopped early after enroll…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Promising pancreatic cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested whether adding the experimental drugs NIS793 (with or without spartalizumab) to standard chemotherapy could help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that had not been treated before. The trial enrolled 164 adults and aimed to see if the combinations slowed …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Lung cancer combo trial halted after just 4 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 study tested a combination of the targeted drug osimertinib (Tagrisso) plus standard chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer with uncommon EGFR mutations. Only 4 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated, so no meani…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Stomach cancer drug combo trial halted midway
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new drug called DKN-01 combined with tislelizumab and chemotherapy for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The trial enrolled 247 adults who had not received prior treatment or whose cancer had…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Leap Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New drug combo aims to save bladders in cancer fight
Disease control Stopped earlyThis trial tested whether adding gemcitabine to standard cisplatin and radiation therapy could help control muscle-invasive bladder cancer while preserving the bladder. About 69 patients were enrolled to compare the combination against standard treatment. The study was terminated…
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Early cancer drug trial halted after just 3 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested a new drug called AMG 794 in adults with advanced lung, ovarian, or other solid tumors that have a specific protein (claudin 6). The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. However, the study was stopped early after only 3 people enr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets tough breast cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a combination of two drugs, ZEN003694 and talazoparib, in people with triple-negative breast cancer who do not have BRCA gene mutations. The trial aimed to see if the combo could shrink tumors or stop them from growing. It included 115 participants but was termi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zenith Epigenetics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Experimental drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in new trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested a drug called tusamitamab ravtansine, alone or with chemotherapy (gemcitabine), in 50 people with advanced breast or pancreatic cancers that have a specific marker (CEACAM5). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study was terminated e…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Radioactive beads aim to shrink untreatable liver tumors
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early trial tested the safety and effectiveness of radioactive beads (Holmium-166 microspheres) in 4 adults with liver cancer that could not be removed by surgery or transplant. Participants first received a small scout dose to check for proper placement, then a personalized…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:18 UTC
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New pill shows promise in shrinking breast tumors, but study halted early
Disease control Stopped earlyThis Phase 2 study tested two doses of amcenestrant, a new oral drug that blocks estrogen receptors, against letrozole, a standard hormone therapy, in 105 postmenopausal women with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The goal was to see if amcenestrant could better reduce t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:35 UTC
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Bladder cancer drug combo trial halted early – what does it mean?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding nivolumab (an immunotherapy drug) to standard BCG treatment could help people with high-risk bladder cancer that came back after BCG alone. Only 13 people enrolled before the study was stopped early, so we don't have clear results on wheth…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:24 UTC
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New breast cancer drug test halted after just 3 patients
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if a new drug called amcenestrant could help prevent breast cancer from coming back in people with hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer who had side effects from standard aromatase inhibitor therapy. It was designed to compare amcenestrant against…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:36 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy combo tested for lung cancer
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested the safety of giving a precise form of radiation (SABR) either before or after the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in 13 people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if the combination caused severe side effects and whether…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:11 UTC
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New cancer drug LB4330 tested in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called LB4330 in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. LB4330 is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check for side effects, but it…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: L & L Bio Co., Ltd., Ningbo, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:51 UTC
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Promising breast cancer combo trial halted early – what went wrong?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 3 trial tested whether a new drug called amcenestrant (which blocks estrogen) combined with palbociclib could help people with advanced ER+/HER2- breast cancer live longer without their cancer growing. Over 1,000 participants who had not yet received treatment for adva…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:50 UTC
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Bladder cancer trial halted: could trilaciclib have saved bone marrow?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding trilaciclib (Cosela) to standard chemotherapy and avelumab could help people with advanced bladder cancer by protecting their bone marrow. The study enrolled 92 adults with untreated, locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma. Un…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: G1 Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:04 UTC
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Breath-Tracking sensor aims to sharpen lung cancer scans
Diagnosis Stopped earlyResearchers are testing a breathing sensor called SPI that synchronizes PET/CT scans with a patient's breath. The goal is to see if this device can produce clearer images of lung tumors and nodules. Each participant undergoes a scan with both the SPI device and a standard breathi…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Microscope aims to spare breast cancer patients a second surgery
Diagnosis Stopped earlyResearchers are testing a nonlinear microscope (NLM) that images breast tissue during lumpectomy without the usual slide preparation. The goal is to see if the NLM can help surgeons find close or positive margins right away, so fewer patients need a second operation. The trial en…
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons spot hidden oral cancer cells
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested a dye called tozuleristide that makes oral cancer cells glow under special light during surgery. The goal was to help surgeons see and remove all cancer while sparing healthy tissue. The trial included 8 adults with oral cavity cancer or high-grade dysplasia. Th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive tracer could spot lung cancer mutations
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis early-stage trial tests a radioactive imaging agent called [111In]-FPI-2107 in 12 Chinese adults with EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help detect tumors on SPECT scans. Participants receive the agent plus an unlabelled antibod…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads scans to spot esophageal cancer and predicts best treatment path
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tests two AI models that analyze endoscopy and CT images to diagnose esophageal cancer and predict how deep the tumor has grown. The goal is to help doctors decide if a patient can be treated with a less invasive endoscopic procedure or needs more aggressive therapy. T…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A radioactive clue that could spare thousands from thyroid surgery
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether a special imaging scan using a small amount of radioactive iodine (iodine-123) can tell the difference between benign and cancerous thyroid nodules before surgery. Currently, biopsy alone can't always make that call, so many people undergo surgery just to…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan could help doctors choose the right chemo for cancer patients
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial is testing whether a new radioactive tracer called 18F-Clofarabine (CFA) can be used in PET scans to measure an enzyme activity in cancer cells that may predict how well certain drugs like gemcitabine work. Four adults with metastatic cancer will receive th…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Roberto Vargas • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an ultrasound predict who can skip surgery for rectal cancer?
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a special ultrasound technique (D-CEUS) can predict how well rectal cancer responds to chemotherapy and radiation. The goal is to identify good responders who might avoid major surgery and instead have a less invasive procedure. Only 2 people took part, …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test aims to catch live prostate cancer cells
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tests a new blood test called EPIDROP that looks for live circulating tumor cells in men with metastatic prostate cancer. The test uses a special technique to isolate single cells and measure their activity. Researchers want to see if EPIDROP is as good as or better th…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New scan could predict hormone therapy success in breast cancer
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer called FES to see estrogen receptor activity in women with advanced, hormone-resistant breast cancer. The goal was to see if the scan could predict how well a new hormone therapy would work. Only 6 people were enr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Pee test could replace pap smear for some women
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested whether offering a home urine test for human papillomavirus (HPV) could encourage more women to get screened for cervical cancer. The trial targeted women aged 30–65 in Brittany, France, who had not responded to an initial invitation for a Pap smear. Participant…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to light up tumors, but trial stalls
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested a radioactive imaging agent called 68GaNOTA-Anti-MMR-VHH2 to see if it could safely highlight tumors on PET scans. It involved 13 adults with advanced solid tumors, breast cancer, or melanoma. The study was terminated early, so we have limited inform…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot hidden brain tumors in cancer patients
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested a special radioactive tracer (68GaNOTA-Anti-HER2 VHH1) to see if it can find HER2-positive brain metastases on PET/CT scans. Seven adult cancer patients with at least one brain lesion were enrolled. The goal was to compare tracer uptake in HER2-positive versus H…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New PET scan agent aims to map hidden prostate cancer spread
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested a new imaging agent called 68Ga-PSMA-11 to see if it could give clearer pictures of where prostate cancer has spread in men with advanced, treatment-resistant disease. The goal was to help doctors better understand the location of tumors. The study was terminate…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Thomas Hope • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Blood RNA may reveal hidden liver cancers
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether tiny bits of RNA in the blood can serve as markers for liver disease and liver cancer. Researchers collected blood samples from nearly 1,900 people with liver cancer, cirrhosis, or chronic liver disease. The goal was to see if these RNA markers could …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Blood test may spot pancreatic cancer without needle biopsy
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a blood test that detects circulating tumor cells (CTCs) could diagnose pancreatic cancer. Researchers planned to compare the blood test results with standard tissue biopsies in 101 people with pancreatic tumors. The trial was terminated early, so the…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New imaging tool could help surgeons spot invisible oral cancers
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a special imaging technique called narrow band imaging (NBI) can help surgeons find early cancer spots in the mouth that are not visible under normal light. The trial involved 23 people with oral cancer who were already scheduled for surgery. Doctors com…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New Full-Body scan could replace biopsies for breast cancer immunotherapy
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested a special PET/CT scan that uses a radioactive tracer to see PD-L1 (a protein targeted by immunotherapy) throughout the body. The goal was to see if this scan could better identify which patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer would benefit from im…
Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Brain radiation for breast cancer: prevention study halted early
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether giving radiation to the brain could prevent cancer from spreading there in people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had already spread to other organs. Participants were receiving trastuzumab (Herceptin) plus chemotherapy. The study was stopped ea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common painkiller stop breast cancer from returning?
Prevention Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether taking aspirin daily can prevent HER2-negative breast cancer from returning in people who have already had surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. Participants have node-positive or high-risk node-negative breast cancer and are free of recurrence. Half recei…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast cancer prevention study halted: tamoxifen pill vs. gel tested
Prevention Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if a tamoxifen skin gel could work as well as the pill to lower breast cancer risk in women with certain high-risk breast conditions. The trial enrolled 65 women and compared short-term changes in breast tissue. However, the study was terminated early, so …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision brain radiation aimed at easing cancer bone pain
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a single, highly focused dose of radiation to a tiny part of the brain (the pituitary gland) could help relieve severe, hard-to-treat bone pain caused by cancer that has spread. Only 5 people took part, and the study was stopped early. The goal was to se…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain-Sensing headband tested to ease cancer Survivors' anxiety
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis pilot study tests whether a wearable EEG headband (MUSE-S) that guides meditation can help breast cancer survivors who struggle with anxiety and insomnia. Twenty participants will use the headband at home, and researchers will track how often they use it and whether it impro…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massage therapy tested as fatigue fix for prostate cancer survivors
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis phase II trial tested whether Swedish massage can reduce fatigue in men who have had radiation for prostate cancer. The study enrolled 28 men aged 45 and older who reported significant fatigue. Researchers measured fatigue levels and inflammatory markers before and after mas…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New sedative could speed recovery for ventilator patients
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tests a new sedative called remimazolam for people in the ICU who need a breathing tube after oral or facial surgery. It compares remimazolam to two standard sedatives, propofol and midazolam, to see if it works just as well and helps patients wake up faster. The trial…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Short radiation course for rectal cancer aims to ease side effects
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested a short course of targeted radiation (IMRT) given over one week before surgery for rectal cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce side effects like bowel problems and improve quality of life compared to standard longer treatments. Only 2 people…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Could a simple TENS device ease chemo nerve pain?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis trial tested whether a TENS device, which sends mild electrical pulses to the skin, can help relieve nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in early-stage breast cancer patients. The study enrolled 17 people who were having taxane chemotherapy and had at least mild nerve pain in …
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Step counts may predict trouble during lung cancer therapy
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether monitoring daily step counts in people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer during chemoradiotherapy helps doctors provide better supportive care and reduce hospital stays or treatment delays. Only 3 participants were enrolled before the study was s…
Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Exercise program for advanced lung cancer patients shows promise
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a supervised exercise program is possible for people with advanced bronchial cancer or mesothelioma. The goal was to see if patients could complete at least 6 rehab sessions to help with weakness and poor quality of life caused by the disease and its …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Hot flash relief drug studied in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested fezolinetant, a drug that blocks a brain receptor involved in temperature control, to see if it reduces hot flashes and night sweats in women with breast cancer taking hormone therapy. Nine participants were enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New program aims to ease daily life for young black women battling breast cancer
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis pilot study tested a four-month telephone program called Y-AMBIENT for young African American women (ages 18-44) with stage I-III breast cancer who were undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. The program included education sessions, follow-up calls, and videos to help manage …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Exercise study for advanced lung cancer falls short
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a program combining different types of exercise could help people with advanced lung cancer feel less tired, move better, and have a better quality of life. It was designed for adults with stage III or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who were al…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help breast cancer patients stay on track with Life-Saving pills?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a web-based app could help women with early-stage hormone-positive breast cancer take their daily hormone therapy more consistently. Many patients stop taking these pills due to side effects or lack of support, which raises the risk of cancer returning. …
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Newer radiation technique may spare bladder and bowel in endometrial cancer patients
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis trial compared two ways of giving pelvic radiotherapy after surgery for endometrial cancer: standard 3D planning versus a newer technique called IMRT. The goal was to see if IMRT could reduce side effects like bladder and bowel problems. The study enrolled 92 participants bu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Which radiotherapy plan best eases bone metastasis symptoms?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study compared two ways of giving palliative radiotherapy to people with cancer that has spread to the bones. The goal was to see which method better controls nausea and vomiting caused by radiation, while also managing pain. About 160 adults with bone metastases took part, …
Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can retelling and deep breathing ease trauma in terminal cancer?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis Phase 2 trial tested a neuroscience-based technique combining memory structuring and deep vagal breathing to reduce PTSD symptoms in people with advanced, incurable cancer and their partners. The study enrolled 19 patients who had just received a terminal diagnosis. The appr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can meal timing protect your brain during cancer treatment?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested a text-message-based diet program called Txt4fasting for people with breast or lung cancer that spread to the brain. The goal was to see if eating only during certain hours could reduce thinking and memory problems after radiation. Only 1 person enrolled before …
Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can a Plant-Based pill soothe radiation side effects in prostate cancer?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a supplement called Q-Urol (made from quercetin, bromelain, rye flower pollen, and papain) could reduce prostate inflammation caused by radiation therapy in men with localized prostate cancer. Ten men who had brachytherapy (with or without other radia…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New study checks immunotherapy safety in elderly cancer patients
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study was designed to track side effects and quality of life in people aged 70 and older with advanced melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer who are starting immunotherapy. Researchers planned to monitor 40 participants for serious side effects and changes in daily well-bei…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Radiation plus chemo for pancreatic cancer pain: trial ends early
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding MR-guided radiation to standard chemotherapy could reduce pain in people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Only 9 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated early. The main goal was to track pain scores over time, but the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Can a smartphone app ease cancer treatment side effects?
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a digital health app (Roche DPM Module) helps cancer patients manage symptoms and reduce healthcare visits while on systemic treatment. About 49 participants used the app alongside standard care. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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App aims to tame chemo side effects in breast cancer
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis study tested a digital health app called medidux™ in 196 people with HER2-positive breast cancer. The app was used for up to 16 weeks during chemotherapy to help track and manage side effects. The goal was to see if using the app reduced the number of severe side effects. Ho…
Sponsor: Palleos Healthcare GmbH • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Why lung cancer patients lose weight: scientists measure the Body's fuel switch
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyResearchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center are studying how unintended weight loss affects the way the body burns fuel in people with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer. Participants eat a liquid mixed meal while researchers measure their breathing to see whether their…
Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why did women skip a breast cancer trial? COVID money woes may be key
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether COVID-19 caused more financial hardship for Women of Color compared to other women who decided not to join a breast cancer screening trial. Researchers surveyed 14 women about job loss, income drops, and housing or food insecurity. The goal was to und…
Sponsor: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can community storytelling boost breast cancer screening in rural areas?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tests whether community health forums called WE-CARE can help more rural and low-income women get screened for breast cancer and join clinical trials. The forums include educational sessions, survivor storytelling, and patient navigation to address barriers. Researcher…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental immune drug tested in HPV cancers – but trial halted early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis very early trial tested a single dose of HB-201 in 10 people with HPV 16+ throat or cervical cancer. The goal was to see how the drug affects the immune system, not to treat the cancer. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blood test or Mini-Tumor predict immunotherapy success in lung cancer?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study is testing whether special lab tools—like analyzing tiny particles from blood cells or growing mini-tumors in a dish—can predict how well immunotherapy drugs work in people whose lung cancer has returned. About 40 participants will receive standard immunotherapy drugs …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tracing a cancer Drug's path through the body
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis early-phase study by AstraZeneca examines how the experimental drug ceralasertib is absorbed, distributed, and eliminated in people with advanced solid tumors. Participants receive the drug orally and a tiny radiolabeled intravenous dose to track its journey. Researchers mea…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise may alter gut bacteria in colon cancer survivors, small study hopes to find out
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tests whether a moderate-to-vigorous exercise program can change the gut bacteria of people who have survived stage II or III colorectal cancer. Researchers will enroll 30 survivors and randomly assign them to either an exercise group or a health education group. The m…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new approach to help homeless youth kick the habit?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aims to develop a smoking cessation program specifically designed for homeless youth. Researchers will interview and survey participants to understand their motivations for smoking and quitting. The goal is to build a program that addresses the unique challenges these …
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer imaging study halted early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis pilot study aimed to see if combining PET and MRI scans could better show tumor differences in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Only 11 people were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to check if the imaging method was consistent when used by differe…
Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Biopsies may reveal why some cancers respond to immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study is looking at whether tumor biopsies can help predict which patients with melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, or head and neck cancer will respond to immunotherapy drugs called PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitors. Researchers will collect tissue samples from about 152 adults be…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a blood chemical explain bone pain in breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looks at whether levels of histamine, a chemical in the blood, are linked to bone pain in people with breast cancer that has spread to the bones. Researchers will collect blood samples from participants and compare histamine levels with pain scores, including in those …
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Antifungal drug tested against brain tumors – trial stopped early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis early-phase trial tested whether the antifungal drug ketoconazole could block a protein called tGLI1 in brain tumors. It included 15 people with breast cancer that spread to the brain or with a type of brain cancer called glioma. The study was terminated early, so we have li…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a genetic marker guide future cancer therapies in taiwan?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study is measuring how often a specific genetic marker (HLA-A*02:01) and a cancer-related protein (NY-ESO-1) appear in Taiwanese patients with solid tumors like head and neck, liver, lung, breast, and esophageal cancers. By understanding these frequencies, researchers hope t…
Sponsor: PharmaEssentia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which scan best spots remaining tumor after chemo?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at 42 women with advanced breast cancer who had chemotherapy before surgery. It compared three imaging tests—PET-CT, ultrasound, and MRI—to see which one best measures leftover tumor. The goal was to help doctors choose the right surgery, but the study was stopp…
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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Liver damage study in head and neck cancer abandoned after just 2 patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find out how often liver fibrosis and cirrhosis occur in people with head and neck cancer, since tobacco and alcohol are risk factors for both. Researchers planned to check liver health using exams and imaging. However, the study was stopped early after only 2…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can pictures help patients understand research better?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tested whether a visual consent form with pictures helps patients with cancer or Alzheimer's understand research better than standard text. Researchers planned to enroll 266 adults across three U.S. sites. The trial was terminated early, so results may be limited.
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer gene study targets muscle wasting
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis pilot study aimed to find genetic differences, called microRNAs, that might explain why some pancreatic cancer patients lose muscle mass (cachexia). Researchers planned to analyze tumor samples from 40 patients undergoing surgery, focusing on African Americans who may be at …
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Inhaled cancer drug tested in smokers – early study halted
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis early-stage study tested whether inhaling the cancer drug afatinib works as well as taking it by mouth. Four healthy adult smokers received both forms in separate sessions to compare drug levels in the blood and lungs. The study was terminated early, so the findings are limi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Petrov, Andrey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Heartburn drug tested against pancreatic cancer in early trial
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis early-phase study tested whether high doses of omeprazole, a common heartburn medication, could safely change certain markers in pancreatic tumors. The trial planned to enroll 25 patients with exocrine pancreatic cancer who were scheduled for surgery. Participants took omepr…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Blood test hope for liver cancer diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether two tiny molecules, called miR-221 and miR-222, can be found in the blood of people with liver cancer. Researchers wanted to see if these molecules could help diagnose the disease without needing a liver biopsy. The study was very small, with only 10 …
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Blood test may predict brain fog from prostate cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if a simple blood test could predict memory and thinking problems in men with prostate cancer receiving hormone therapy (ADT). Researchers planned to follow 32 men over time, comparing those on ADT to those not on it. The study was stopped early, so result…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Blood test may guide lung cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if immune cells in the blood match those inside lung tumors. Researchers hoped to find a simple blood test that could help doctors decide which patients might respond to immunotherapy. The study planned to enroll 22 people with early-stage lung cancer who …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Immune system secrets in advanced breast cancer under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis observational study aimed to measure different types of immune cells in women with advanced breast cancer that has spread. Researchers collected blood and leftover tumor samples to see how these cells change over time. The study was terminated early, so only a small number o…
Sponsor: Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Lung cancer study aims to predict dangerous lung inflammation
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study followed 83 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who were starting standard treatments. The goal was to collect information to help develop a digital tool that can spot early signs of pneumonitis/ILD, a serious lung inflammation that can occur as a side effe…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Spinal tap could replace brain surgery for young tumor patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a liquid biopsy—testing the fluid around the brain and spinal cord—can find tumor DNA in children and young adults with brain tumors. The goal was to see if this safer, non-surgical test could replace risky tissue biopsies for diagnosis and monitoring…
Sponsor: Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New registry aims to sharpen liver tumor ablation techniques
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tracked over 1,200 people with liver cancer who received microwave ablation, a procedure that uses heat to destroy tumors. Researchers collected data over 5 years to see how well the ablation worked and how long patients lived. The goal was to create better guidelines …
Sponsor: Ethicon, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Kidney cancer drug study halted after just 6 patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if the amount of sunitinib in the blood affects side effects and how well the drug works in people with metastatic kidney cancer. Researchers planned to collect extra blood samples during routine visits from patients starting sunitinib as their first treat…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Stomach cancer clues sought in hispanic population study
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find genetic and lifestyle factors that increase stomach cancer risk in a mostly Hispanic population in South Texas. Researchers compared DNA from cancer tissue and saliva, and surveyed patients about diet, health history, and exposures. The goal was to unders…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to spy on immune cells fighting cancer
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis pilot study tested whether a new PET imaging tracer called [18F]F-AraG could track immune T cells inside tumors of patients with advanced solid cancers who were receiving immunotherapy. Nine patients were enrolled to have PET scans and tumor biopsies before and after treatme…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: CellSight Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Chemotherapy breakthrough? study cut short for esophageal cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find out if patients with metastatic esophageal cancer who were not getting worse after 6 weeks of chemotherapy should continue treatment or stop. It included 15 adults whose cancer had spread and was no longer responding to initial chemo. The study was termin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Blood test vs. needle biopsy: can a simple draw detect lung cancer mutations?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether a blood test (liquid biopsy) could find EGFR gene mutations in lung cancer patients as accurately as a standard tumor biopsy. Researchers planned to enroll 21 patients with advanced lung cancer who had not yet received treatment. The study was termina…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Gut bugs could predict chemo success in rectal cancer
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether the types of bacteria in a person's gut before treatment could predict how well their rectal tumor responds to chemotherapy and radiation. Researchers collected stool samples from 2 patients with stage II or III rectal cancer and compared their gut ba…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Ovarian cancer immune cells under microscope in terminated study
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to understand how immune cells in the blood, abdominal fluid, and tumor tissue change in women with advanced ovarian or fallopian tube cancer before and after chemotherapy. Researchers collected samples from 36 women to count different types of immune cells. The …
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Early scan hopes to predict cervical cancer outcomes
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether MRI and PET scans taken two weeks into radiotherapy can predict if cervical cancer will be controlled. Researchers measured tumor size and activity in 9 patients with stage I to IIIB cervical cancer. The goal was to find early signs of treatment failu…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Radiation therapy study seeks immune clues in blood
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study followed 28 adults with liver, colorectal, melanoma, or kidney cancers who received high-dose radiation therapy. Researchers collected blood samples before, during, and after treatment to track immune cells and other markers. The goal was to learn how the immune system…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Skin cancer surveillance study ends early after just one patient
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if regular ultrasound scans of lymph nodes could detect the spread of high-risk skin cancer on the head or neck earlier than usual. It planned to enroll patients with aggressive tumors or weakened immune systems. However, the study was terminated after onl…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Lung cancer immunotherapy duration study halted early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at how long to continue immunotherapy in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who had already responded well to treatment for 6 to 12 months. The goal was to see if stopping or continuing treatment made a difference in keeping the cancer from growing.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Study compares two colon screening methods for High-Risk patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if a CT scan of the colon (CT-colonography) is more acceptable than a standard colonoscopy for people at high risk of colorectal cancer. It included 39 patients with a personal or family history of advanced polyps or cancer. The main goal was to measure ho…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Could a tailored Check-Up schedule improve life after head and neck cancer?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to find the best way to follow up with patients after they finish curative treatment for head and neck cancer. Researchers compared a personalized follow-up schedule, tailored to each patient's needs, with the usual one-size-fits-all approach. The goal was to see…
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Can a video game teach surgeons to remove prostate cancer?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tested whether an online video simulator helps surgeons learn laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, a surgery for prostate cancer. It enrolled 29 surgeons who were new to the procedure, comparing those who used the simulator to those who did not. The trial was terminated…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New test may expand olaparib benefits to more ovarian cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tested a new lab method (RAD51 assay) to see if it could identify ovarian cancer patients whose tumors are vulnerable to the drug olaparib, even if they don't have BRCA gene mutations. The goal was to find a larger group of patients who might benefit from this treatmen…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Bladder cancer drug adstiladrin studied in everyday practice
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study followed 202 bladder cancer patients who were prescribed Adstiladrin (nadofaragene firadenovec) in real-world clinics in the US and Israel. Researchers wanted to see how often the drug led to complete remission and how long that lasted. The study was terminated early, …
Sponsor: Ferring Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Cancer gene hunt: could tumor maps guide better GI cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at genetic mutations in tumors from 565 people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers, including liver, bile duct, gallbladder, pancreas, esophagus, and stomach cancers. The goal was to see how often these mutations could be targeted by existing drugs and to tra…
Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Lung cancer drug levels under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis observational study looked at how much of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab stays in the blood of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers measured drug levels and immune responses in 80 patients receiving pembrolizumab alone or with chemotherapy. Th…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Hunt for hidden thyroid cancer genes ends early
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked for new genes that might increase the risk of developing differentiated thyroid cancer. Researchers planned to analyze the complete DNA of people with thyroid cancer and their family members. The study was stopped early and involved 34 participants.
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Blood marker may predict prostate cancer drug response
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if a substance in the blood called uPAR can help predict how well men with advanced prostate cancer respond to the drug abiraterone. Only 3 men were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to find a simple blood test that could guide trea…
Sponsor: Kristoffer Rohrberg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Virtual implants may save jawbone during cancer radiation
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tested a new planning method to protect areas where dental implants could later be placed in patients receiving radiation for head and neck cancer. Researchers used virtual implant markers on CT scans to adjust radiation doses, aiming to keep implant sites safe without…
Sponsor: Institut de cancérologie Strasbourg Europe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Liver cancer study seeks immune clues to immunotherapy success
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to see if certain immune cells in the blood could predict which patients with advanced liver cancer would benefit from a combination of immunotherapy drugs (Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab). Researchers planned to measure these cells before and after starting treatm…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Botswana study investigates tamoxifen adherence in breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at why some women with breast cancer in Botswana stop taking tamoxifen, a key hormone therapy. Researchers focused on side effects, quality of life, and HIV status. The study was terminated early and only enrolled 10 participants, so findings are limited.
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New survey aims to better measure life quality in pituitary tumor patients
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tested a new questionnaire called Prolac-10 to see if it can accurately measure quality of life in people with prolactinoma (a type of pituitary tumor) who are starting medical treatment. Only 8 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to check…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Breast cancer trial halted after just 2 patients enrolled
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study aimed to test a simpler consent process to compare three standard chemotherapy regimens for triple-negative breast cancer. Only 2 participants enrolled before the trial was terminated early, so it could not determine which treatment works best. The main goal was to see…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Quick immune boost before breast cancer surgery: does it work?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tested whether giving a short course of immunotherapy (atezolizumab, alone or with other drugs) before standard treatment could increase immune cell activity in early-stage breast cancer. It involved 33 patients with triple-negative or HER2-positive breast cancer. The …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can a simple urine test replace tumor biopsies for bladder cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether genetic changes found in urine could match those in tumor tissue for people with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. The goal was to see if a urine test could help doctors choose the best immunotherapy for each patient. The study planned to …
Sponsor: Hopital Foch • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Can genetic testing help men with metastatic prostate cancer?
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study offered genetic testing to men whose prostate cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Participants provided saliva samples to check for inherited mutations in about 30 cancer-risk genes. The goal was to understand how often these mutations occur and how men feel …
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Cancer drug tested before surgery for non-invasive breast condition
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether giving the drug palbociclib before surgery could cause changes in breast tissue in people with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a very early form of breast cancer. It planned to enroll 24 participants, but was stopped early after only 17 joined. The m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New device aims to sharpen liver tumor ablation
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis pilot study tested a device called BioTraceIO 360, designed to help doctors plan and monitor procedures that destroy liver tumors using heat. The study planned to enroll 30 people with liver cancer, but only 4 participated before it was stopped early. Researchers looked at w…
Sponsor: Techsomed Medical Technologies LTD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:06 UTC
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Kidney cancer drug safety checked in patients with poor kidney function
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study looked at the safety of the cancer drug nivolumab in people with metastatic kidney cancer who also have kidney failure. Researchers planned to compare side effects in 81 patients with different levels of kidney function. However, the study was terminated early, so the …
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:49 UTC