Esophageal cancer
MONDO:0007576A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the esophagus.
Also known as: cancer of esophagus, cancer of oesophagus, esophageal cancer, esophageal cancer, somatic, esophageal carcinoma, somatic, esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, somatic, esophagus cancer, malignant esophageal neoplasm
3577 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 408 tagged with Esophageal cancer itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Esophageal cancer
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Carcinoma of esophagus 75 trials · 506 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma 305 trials · 306 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Esophageal adenocarcinoma 169 trials · 173 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Esophagus carcinoma in situ 13 trials
- Esophageal small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma 2 trials
- Carcinoma of esophagus, salivary gland type 0 trials
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Esophageal melanoma 1 trial
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Esophagus lymphoma 0 trials
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Esophagus sarcoma 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Esophagus leiomyosarcoma 0 trials
- Esophagus liposarcoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
Showing the 400 most recently updated of 1603 trials in this tab.
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Off-the-Shelf immune cells target solid tumors
Cure Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a new cell therapy called CAR001 in adults with solid tumors that have come back or stopped responding to standard treatment. CAR001 uses donor gamma-delta T cells engineered with a chimeric antigen receptor to recognize and attack cancer cells. The trial …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ever Supreme Bio Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a triple punch of immunotherapy and chemoradiation wipe out esophageal tumors before surgery?
Cure Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether giving a combination of two immunotherapies (ipilimumab and sintilimab) along with chemotherapy and radiation before surgery can completely eliminate cancer cells in people with locally advanced esophageal cancer. About 44 adults with resectable esop…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in advanced tumors
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized vaccine created from a patient's own immune cells (dendritic cells) that are trained to attack unique markers on their tumor. It is for people with advanced solid tumors who have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safet…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New pill takes on advanced cancers: early trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called CSCJC3456 in 102 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for any signs that the drug can shrink tumors. Participants take the table…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Changshan ConjuChem BioPharmaceutical Research and Development (Hebei) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: experimental drug ACR-2316 enters first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called ACR-2316 in 100 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. It is for patients who have had up to 3 pr…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Acrivon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Could an immunotherapy boost help fight stomach cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and ramucirumab) can help people with advanced stomach or esophageal cancer live longer. The study includes 224 adults whose cancer has a specific marker (PD-L1 CPS…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: APR-1051 enters first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new oral drug, APR-1051, in about 90 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the drug might…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aprea Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug BL-B01D1 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BL-B01D1 in people with advanced lung cancer or other solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it helps shrink tumors. About 470 adults will tak…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SystImmune Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Texts vs. manuals: new trial aims to help rural cancer survivors kick the habit
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether text-based support can help rural cancer survivors who smoke to quit. Participants will either receive text messages that gradually reduce cigarette use or a self-help manual. The goal is to see which approach works better for long-term smoking cessation.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs, neratinib and fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu), in people with advanced stomach, esophageal, or other gastrointestinal cancers that have a specific marker called HER2. The study aims to find the safest dose and see if t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat stomach cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing a new drug called denikitug, alone or combined with other cancer drugs, in 120 people with advanced HER2-negative stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. The main goal is to see if the drug …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a new drug rally the immune system against Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental medicine called BI 3822971 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid cancers, such as lung, head and neck, breast, esophageal, bladder, vulvar, or cervical cancer, who have no standard treatment options left. The goal is to find out …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Experimental biologic AWT020 put to the test in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental biologic called AWT020 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after at least one standard treatment. The phase 1 trial gives AWT020 every three weeks at increasing dose levels to find the highest dose people can tolerate an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Anwita Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug HMPL-A580 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called HMPL-A580 in 186 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for early signs that the drug shrinks tumors. It is currently recruiting parti…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hutchmed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill NP-101 tested in patients with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an oral drug called NP-101 in 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, with a secondary look at whether the drug can shrink tumors. Because it is a Pha…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Poop pills? stool transplants may ease immunotherapy side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether a stool transplant (FMT) can help cancer patients who develop severe diarrhea or colon inflammation from immune-checkpoint inhibitor drugs. About 40 patients with various cancers will receive the transplant via colonoscopy. The main goal is to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called BI-1808, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in people with advanced cancers like ovarian cancer, T-cell lymphoma, and melanoma. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see how…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioInvent International AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug ASP388B take on advanced solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called ASP388B, given alone or alongside standard cancer therapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: the first finds a safe dose, and the second tests that dose in…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining the drug talazoparib with one of three other drugs (palbociclib, axitinib, or crizotinib) can safely help control advanced solid tumors that have spread. Talazoparib blocks cancer cells from repairing their DNA, while the other …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bispecific antibody D3L-002 enters first human trial for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests D3L-002, a new drug that targets two immune checkpoints (TIGIT and PVRIG) to help the immune system fight cancer. It is for 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: D3 Bio (Wuxi) Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IDE892, alone or with another drug (IDE397), in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic deletion (MTAP). The study aims to find safe doses and see if the drugs shrink tumors. It includes 260 adults with ca…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DS3610a enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called DS3610a in about 70 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can help control the cancer. P…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a flexible dosing schedule improve esophageal cancer treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab every 2 weeks or every 4 weeks, alongside standard chemotherapy, is safe and effective for Japanese patients with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to find …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug YL217 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called YL217 in 220 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and look for early signs that the drug can shrink tumors. Participa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called 177Lu-IM-3050 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 105 participants will receive the drug to s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Immunome, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, TER-2013, in people with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, or lung cancer) that have specific genetic changes in the AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. About 205 participants will receive th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Terremoto Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in large trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) in 740 people with advanced solid tumors, including melanoma, lung, breast, and other cancers. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate IM-1617 enters human trials for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IM-1617 in people with advanced solid tumors (cancers that have spread or can't be removed by surgery). The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing that dose in more people to see how well it works and how …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Immunome, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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First-in-Human trial asks whether HG381 is safe and tolerable in advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are running a first-in-human Phase 1 trial of HG381, an experimental drug given by intravenous injection, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after available treatments. The study aims to find out how safe and tolerable the drug is, how the body pr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: HitGen Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug GI-108 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called GI-108 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including lung, head and neck, pancreatic, and kidney cancers. The drug is designed to boost the immune system's ability to fight cancer. The trial will first find the safest dose, then …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GI Innovation, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called N-3C01, given alone or with an immunotherapy, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About 114 a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hefei Xinzhu Biological Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets tough esophageal cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called I-DXd in 60 people with advanced esophageal cancer that has worsened after prior treatments. I-DXd is designed to attach to cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload to destroy them. The main goal is to see how many patients' tumors shrink or disappe…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called WJB001 combined with various chemotherapy drugs in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has three stages to find the safest dose, check how the body processes the drug, and see if it shrinks…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Wigen Biomedicine Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental injection SHR-7787 put to the test against advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental injection called SHR-7787 in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The trial aims to find a safe dose, measure how the body processes the drug, and look for early signs that it shrinks tumors. P…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced esophageal cancer: combo therapy trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests new drug combinations (including an antibody-drug conjugate) with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, with or without chemotherapy, for people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. About 298 participants will join to see if…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could everyday heart drugs shield cancer patients from Radiation's cardiac toll?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether two common heart medications—atorvastatin (a statin) and lisinopril (an ACE inhibitor)—can prevent or reduce heart damage caused by radiation therapy for chest cancers like breast, lung, and esophageal cancer. About 60 adults receiving chest radiation wil…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug boost the fight against esophageal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is investigating whether an experimental drug called SHR-9839, when used alone or combined with standard chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug, can help people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The study will include about 84 adults aged 18 to…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill shrink Hard-to-Treat ovarian tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a new oral drug called DC05F01 in adults with recurrent ovarian cancer and other advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment. The trial aims to see how well the drug shrinks tumors, how long it keeps cancer from growing, and what side…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Heronova Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill turn on genes that stop cancer? new trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called Aza-TdC in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment or have no effective therapy. The drug is taken by mouth in 21-day cycles and aims to reactivate genes that may slow tumor growth. The main goal…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an experimental oral drug called ATX-295 in people with advanced solid tumors, including ovarian cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe and tolerable dose and to see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 90 par…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Accent Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: drug targets MTAP deletion
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called BMS-986504 in people with advanced solid tumors that have lost a gene called MTAP. The drug is given alone or with other cancer medicines. The study aims to see if the drug shrinks tumors and how safe it is. About 260 adults will take part.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers: early trial recruits 554 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called S241656 (BDTX-4933) in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain genetic changes (KRAS, BRAF, or other RAS/MAPK mutations). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing how well it works alone or wit…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA-Guided immunotherapy trial aims to match drug to tumor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab in 200 people with advanced solid tumors (breast, lung, GI, and others). Researchers use each person's tumor DNA to see if it predicts a response. Participants get the same dose every 3 weeks. The goal is to see if DNA analysis…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called zongertinib, which blocks HER2, a protein that fuels cancer growth. It is given alone or with other cancer drugs to adults with advanced HER2+ breast, stomach, or colorectal cancer that has spread and not responded to prior treatm…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own tumor cells fight cancer? new trial tests immune cell therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether specially selected immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor, grown in large numbers in the lab, and given back along with the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can shrink tumors in people with metastatic colorectal, pancreatic, ovarian, breast, o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise in early trial for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug called ISM6331 in 100 adults with advanced mesothelioma or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for any early signs that the drug can shrink tumors. Partic…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: InSilico Medicine Hong Kong Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug deliver a toxic payload directly to cancer cells?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called TQB6426 in people with advanced cancers that have not responded to other treatments. TQB6426 is designed to seek out a protein called GPC3 on cancer cells and deliver a chemotherapy-like payload directly to them. The s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Technology Development Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on brain tumors and metastases in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called NEO212 in people with specific brain tumors (astrocytoma, glioblastoma) or cancers that have spread to the brain. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it helps control tumor growth. About 134 adults will take NEO212 alone or with sta…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Neonc Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can steroids help cancer patients resume a promising therapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study has two parts. Part A tests whether cancer patients who stopped a type of immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors) due to side effects can safely restart treatment with durvalumab, given alongside the steroid prednisone to reduce the risk of side effects returning. Part B…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer patients on targeted therapy get extended safety monitoring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study provides continued access to dabrafenib and/or trametinib for up to 100 patients with melanoma, lung cancer, or other solid tumors who were benefiting from these drugs in a prior Novartis or GSK trial. The main goal is to track long-term side effects and safety over ti…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients with autoimmune conditions: immune checkpoint inhibitor trial expands access
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people who have both an autoimmune disease (like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis) and an advanced cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It tests the safety and effectiveness of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given alone or…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug DXP-106 enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called DXP-106 in 54 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and see if DXP-106 works better when given alone or with chemotherapy. Participants receive the drug by…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Singlomics Biopharmaceuticals Zhuhai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough esophageal cancer: targeted drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called TQB6411 in people with advanced esophageal cancer that has worsened after standard treatments. The drug is designed to target and attack cancer cells. The trial has two parts: first to find a safe dose, then to see if it shrinks tumors. About 10…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug QLC5508 enters first human safety tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called QLC5508 in 48 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to treatment. The main goals are to check if the drug affects heart rhythm, compare two versions of the drug, and see how it interacts with other medicines.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy trial hopes to tackle tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests SL-28, a cell therapy made from donor immune cells, in 60 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, pancreatic, or breast cancer) that haven't responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the therapy can shrink t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Second Life Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug BI 3810944 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 3810944 in adults with advanced solid tumours or melanoma who have no other treatment options. The study aims to find a safe and tolerable dose, and to see if the drug can shrink tumours. Participants receive the drug every three …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug EVOLVE104 takes on tough cancers in early human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called EVOLVE104 in people with advanced bladder cancer or several types of squamous cell carcinoma (lung, esophagus, skin, and others). The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is for pati…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EvolveImmune United, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug ART6043 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral drug called ART6043, alone or with another drug (olaparib), in 181 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The goal is to check safety, how the body processes the drug, and whether it can slow tumor growth. It is an early-stage trial, so the m…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Artios Pharma Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets HER2 cancers in phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called zongertinib in adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 mutations or overexpression and have not responded to prior treatment. Participants take one of two daily doses and continue as long as they benefit. Doctors regularly check tumor…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: first human trial of BGB-58067 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called BGB-58067, alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (MTAP deficiency). The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 52…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a direct hit to tumors make immunotherapy work better?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether adding an experimental drug called 2141-V11 to standard immunotherapy is safe for people with advanced esophageal, gastric, or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. Participants receive injections of 2141-V11 directly into their tumors along wi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new experimental drug called GI-101, given alone or with pembrolizumab or lenvatinib, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (cancers that have spread). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink or control tumors. About 317 adults w…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GI Innovation, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple mask help cancer patients avoid a breathing tube?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive ventilation mask (NIPPV) can reduce the need for intubation in cancer patients with respiratory failure. Researchers will compare NIPPV plus standard oxygen therapy to standard oxygen therapy alone in 256 participants. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new drug called BGB-26808, either alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 217 partici…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug targets two proteins at once in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called BG-C0902 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to attach to two proteins (EGFR and MET) often found on cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload directly to them…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BG-C477 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BG-C477, in about 310 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. The study is open-label, meaning ev…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive 'Smart Bomb' target tough tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental radioactive drug called 177Lu-FAP-VG11 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to seek out and attach to a protein called FAP, which is found on many tumor cells. This early …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an experimental pill slow advanced solid tumors? a phase 1 trial puts HW221043 to the test.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called HW221043 in adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their gro…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hubei Bio-Pharmaceutical Industrial Technological Institute Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental biologic M1-c6v1 put to the test in Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental intravenous biologic called M1-c6v1 in adults with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. The Phase I trial gives escalating doses to a small group of participants to check safety, find th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Virotech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Triple-Action antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-T187, a special antibody that targets two proteins (EGFR and MET) on cancer cells. It is given alone or with other drugs to people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safet…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Major trial aims to settle best approach for precancerous esophagus condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two standard approaches for Barrett's esophagus with low-grade dysplasia: regular monitoring with biopsies (surveillance) versus a procedure to remove or burn away precancerous cells (endoscopic eradication therapy). Researchers want to find out which method i…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called volrustomig, either alone or with chemotherapy, in people with advanced cervical, head and neck, esophageal, or mesothelioma cancers. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. About 257 partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MK-8294 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new targeted therapy called MK-8294 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, see if people can tolerate it, and find the highest safe dose. About 67 participants will receive the drug, and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SKB118 aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called SKB118 in 332 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The trial will first find the safest dose, then check if it can shrink tumors. It is currently not recruit…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new experimental drug called BG-75098, given alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tum…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biologic drug GEN1106 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new biologic drug, GEN1106, in about 103 people with advanced solid tumors, including bladder cancer. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining it; finally, checking how well the drug shrinks tumors. All participants …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental biological therapy VRT106 put to the test in advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are running a Phase I trial of VRT106, an experimental biological therapy given by intravenous drip, in adults with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. The trial enrolls about 12 people aged 18 to 75. It aims to f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Virotech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BL-M07D1 targets multiple HER2 cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests a new drug called BL-M07D1 in 280 adults with advanced HER2-positive cancers, including breast, lung, and stomach cancers. The study aims to find safe doses and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. Participants must have tried at least two prior trea…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SystImmune Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug KK2269 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests the safety of a new drug called KK2269, given alone or with chemotherapy (docetaxel), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have no standard treatment options. About 101 participants will take part. The study has two parts: first testing KK2269 al…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug FORX-428 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called FORX-428 in about 40 adults with advanced solid tumors that have certain gene changes (like BRCA1/2 mutations). The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors or slow their growth. …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: FoRx Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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When to treat? new trial aims to optimize therapy for oligometastatic esophageal and gastric cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is looking at the best timing for local treatments like surgery or radiation in people with esophageal or stomach cancer that has spread to only a few spots. All participants first get 4 months of standard drug therapy. Then, depending on their response, they …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo targets esophageal cancer that outsmarted immunotherapy
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers test whether combining sacituzumab tirumotecan and tislelizumab can shrink advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that has worsened after prior immunotherapy. The trial enrolls 28 adults whose cancer is not suitable for surgery or definitive chemoradiation. Parti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer? early trial tests MK-3120
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new drug called MK-3120 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread and cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable. About 270 participants will receive the drug by IV infusion. The study also looks at …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Alpha radiation targets tumors in new cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing two investigational radiopharmaceuticals in adults with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal, pancreatic, biliary tract, gastric, esophageal, and head and neck cancers. First, participants receive SKL35502, an imaging agent that highlights tumors ca…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SK Life Science, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SHR-4610 tested in patients with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SHR-4610 in 258 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard options. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, and second, checking how well the drug shrinks…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart patch lets gut surgery patients go home days earlier
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a wearable patch called MultiSense that tracks heart rate and other vital signs for five days after a patient leaves the hospital following major digestive surgery. The goal is to see if the patch allows high-risk patients to be discharged earlier while still cat…
Sponsor: Rhythm Diagnostic Systems • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stomach and bowel cancers: experimental drug Rina-S enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing a new drug called Rina-S (rinatabart sesutecan) in about 160 people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that have spread or cannot be removed. The drug is given alone through an IV, and everyone receives it—no placebo. The study will check if the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an experimental drug called SA53-OS in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking a protein called MDM2, which may help slow or stop tumor growth. The study has two parts: first,…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Lamassu Bio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy can help control advanced solid tumors that have spread. About 115 adults whose cancer has worsened after at least one prior treatment will receive the combination. The main goal is to chec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody GEN1079 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new antibody called GEN1079 in people with certain advanced solid tumors. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining the dose; and finally, checking if the drug shrinks tumors. About 121 participants will receive the a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SGT003 put to the test against Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are running a phase I/IIa trial of SGT003, an experimental intravenous drug, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: a dose-escalation phase to find a safe dose and a dose-expansion phase to look fo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Sungen Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted therapy combo aims to fight stubborn stomach cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a new targeted drug called sonesitatug vedotin, combined with chemotherapy (capecitabine) and possibly an immunotherapy (rilvegostomig), can help people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that has a specifi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial is testing a new drug called ADCE-T02 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to target a protein called tissue factor found on many cancer cells. The main goals are to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Adcendo ApS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AGX101 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests AGX101, a drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells by targeting a protein called TM4SF1. About 80 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, prostate, or pancreatic cancer) who have run out of standard options will receive the dru…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Angiex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug GEN1119 aims to fight solid tumors that resist standard care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates a new drug called GEN1119 for people with certain solid tumors that have not improved with standard treatments or for whom no standard treatment exists. The study is divided into parts: first, to find safe and effective doses, then to test those doses in m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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BioNTech launches first human test of BNT317 against advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new experimental drug, BNT317, in 39 people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body handles it. It is too soon to know if …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sparing lymph nodes: targeted radiation plus immunotherapy takes aim at esophageal tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a short, focused course of radiotherapy combined with immunotherapy and chemotherapy can shrink locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma before surgery. Participants receive three cycles of camrelizumab plus nab-paclitaxel and carboplati…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody M0324 enters first human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called M0324, a bispecific antibody designed to target cancer cells. The trial will look at M0324 alone, with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, and with chemotherapy in about 77 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nanoparticles boost radiation against tough brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding AGuIX gadolinium-based nanoparticles to standard brain radiation can better control brain metastases that are at high risk of coming back. About 134 adults with certain cancers (like melanoma, lung, breast, or colorectal) that have spread to the br…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New strategy: removing tumors one by one after chemo for stomach and pancreatic cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a series of procedures to remove cancerous tumors, given one after another, can improve outcomes for people with stage IV foregut cancers (like stomach, pancreas, or bile duct cancer) who have no detectable cancer DNA in their blood after initial …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called LOXO-783 in people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific change in the PIK3CA gene. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. About 193 participants will take the drug alo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could the anesthesia used during surgery influence whether esophageal cancer returns?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether the type of anesthesia given during esophageal cancer surgery affects how long patients stay free of cancer recurrence. Researchers will randomly assign about 1,600 adults with stage 1 to 3 esophageal cancer to receive either propofol-based total intraven…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug FID-022 enters first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called FID-022 in 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The drug contains two active components, including irinotecan, which is …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fulgent Pharma LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug combo reawaken the immune system against resistant cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether combining bexmarilimab with nivolumab can help people whose cancers no longer respond to immunotherapy. It focuses on two cancers: non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma. The study first finds the safest dose of bexmarilimab to give with a fixed dose of …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill GS-1206 takes aim at Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called GS-1206 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a specific genetic mutation. The main goals are to evaluate the drug's safety, tolerability, and how the body processes it. Participants must have tumors that ha…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug pumitamig takes on nivolumab in stomach cancer showdown
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two drug combinations for people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that hasn't been treated yet. One group gets pumitamig plus chemotherapy, the other gets nivolumab plus chemotherapy. The goal is to see which combo works b…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called LY4052031, which is designed to deliver a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells that have a protein called Nectin-4. The study includes 420 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors such as bladder, breast, lung, and oth…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new radioactive drug, 177Lu-INN805, in 10 people with advanced solid tumors (like head & neck, lung, breast, or sarcoma) that haven't responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers wi…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: FindCure Biosciences (ZhongShan) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets FAP-Positive tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive drug, LY4337713, in people with advanced cancers that have high levels of a protein called FAP. The cancers include certain types of ovarian, breast, pancreatic, colorectal, esophageal, stomach, and bile duct cancers. The study aims …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SI-B036, a bispecific antibody designed to fight advanced gastrointestinal and other solid tumors. The study involves about 16 adults with tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. Researchers aim to find a safe dose and see if t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, LY4257496, that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells with a specific protein (GRPR). It is for adults with advanced solid tumors like breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers? pfizer launches early trial of PF-08046033
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new medicine called PF-08046033 in adults with advanced lung, esophageal, or skin cancers that have spread or can't be removed. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the drug may he…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough cancers: experimental drug IMGS-001 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called IMGS-001 in about 105 people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or not improved after standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. The study has two parts: first, t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ImmunoGenesis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill shrink advanced solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called ODM-216 in adults with advanced solid tumors, which are cancers that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: the first finds a safe dose, and the second checks how well that dose fights the cancer. Researc…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New smart drug targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called PF-08046876 in about 310 adults with advanced cancers of the bladder, lung, head and neck, esophagus, or pancreas that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is a type of 'antibody drug conjugate' designed to s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink tumors that resist other treatments?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called FH-006 in 150 people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The goal is to see if FH-006 is safe, tolerable, and can shrink tumors. Researchers will measure how the drug moves through the body and …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with brain spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a daily oral drug called CGT4255 in 100 adults with advanced solid tumors that have ERBB2 genetic changes or HER2 overexpression. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors, including in the brain. The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Cogent Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill CT7439 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called CT7439, taken as a capsule, in about 50 people with solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The study will first test CT7439 alone, then in combination with other cancer treatments. The main goals are to ch…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Carrick Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Belzutifan extension trial aims to extend lives in VHL and advanced cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis extension study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease or advanced solid tumors who are already taking belzutifan in another trial. The goal is to see how long they live and how safe the drug is over the long term. About 450 participants will take belzutifan by …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced stomach cancer: experimental drug combos enter human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two new drug combinations for people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. About 210 participants will receive either an experimental antibody-drug conjugate plus chemotherapy, or a stand…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SKB565 aims to fight advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SKB565 in 180 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or cannot tolerate standard treatments. The trial has three stages to find the safest dose, check how the drug moves through the body, and see if it shrinks tum…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets HER2 cancers in promising trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called BAY 2927088 (sevabertinib) in about 111 adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 gene mutations. The drug aims to block the abnormal HER2 protein and stop cancer growth. Participants take a 20 mg tablet daily in 3-week cycles u…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug IDP-001 takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called IDP-001 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including certain lung, head and neck, and other cancers. The trial has two phases: first to check safety and find the right dose, then to see if the drug can shrink tumors. A…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: InduPro, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug VBC101 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called VBC101 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to attach to two cancer-related targets (EGFR and cMET) and deliver a toxic payload directly to cancer cells. The s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: VelaVigo Bio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets rare cancer gene in 30-Patient trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called lirafugratinib in 30 adults with advanced solid tumors (excluding bile duct cancer) that have an FGFR2 gene fusion or rearrangement. Participants take the drug regularly and visit the clinic for checkups. The main goal is to see if the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Elevar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough cancers: experimental drug IPN01203 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IPN01203 in about 102 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and stopped responding to immunotherapy. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing low versus high doses to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Parti…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New chemo combo tested to extend life in Hard-to-Treat stomach and esophageal cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a stronger chemotherapy mix (mFOLFIRINOX) works better than the standard mix (FOLFOX) for people with advanced stomach, esophageal, or gastroesophageal junction cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Some participants also receive the immunotherapy dru…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized radiation pulses could boost esophageal cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding a personalized, ultra-precise radiation technique called PULSAR to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy is safe for people with esophageal or gastro-esophageal junction cancer. The study aims to find the best radiation dose that can be given wit…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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BioNTech launches trial of BNT326 for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called BNT326, given alone or with other cancer immunotherapies, in about 980 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back after prior treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it is safe and effective. It is an early-s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets hard-to-treat cancers with missing MTAP gene
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called MRTX1719 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a missing MTAP gene. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 336 participants with cancers like mesothelio…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Roche offers lifeline: continued cancer drug access for trial patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study gives people with cancer continued access to an experimental Roche treatment they were already receiving in a previous trial. It is for patients who still need the drug and cannot get it locally. The goal is to keep providing the treatment and monitor any side effects.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for esophageal cancer: drug cocktail trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests several new drug combinations, with or without the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced esophageal cancer that has continued to grow after standard treatment. About 230 participants will receive different drug regimens to see which are safest and …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a platform trial match the right drug combo to each tumor?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase I/II platform trial tests several drug combinations, including evorpacept, trastuzumab deruxtecan, zanidatamab, tucatinib, and TTX-MC138, in people with advanced solid tumors, especially metastatic breast cancer. The goal is to find safe and promising regimens that cou…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: QuantumLeap Healthcare Collaborative • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers? first human trial of DS5361b begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called DS5361b, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Ab…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stomach cancer: experimental drug combo trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests new experimental drugs combined with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. About 160 participants will receive the combination to …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug NEOK001 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called NEOK001 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. NEOK001 is designed to deliver a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells by targeting two specific proteins. The study will first …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: NEOK Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your Cancer's genes pick the right drug? TAPUR study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThe TAPUR study is testing a wide range of targeted cancer drugs in people with advanced solid tumors, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma whose tumors have specific genetic changes. The goal is to see if matching drugs to these genetic variants can shrink tumors or stop them from grow…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: American Society of Clinical Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called NT-175 for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have a specific mutation (TP53 R175H) and a certain immune marker (HLA-A*02:01). NT-175 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug IMA402 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IMA402 in people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or not responded to treatment. IMA402 is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The trial will check if the drug is safe and whether it can shrink tumors.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets two cancer proteins in advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new drug called VBC108 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. VBC108 is designed to attach to two specific proteins (CLDN18.2 and CDH17) found on some cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload to kill them. The study…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: VelaVigo Bio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could protect children with cancer from chemo side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called eflapegrastim in 40 children with solid tumors or lymphoma who are receiving chemotherapy. The drug aims to boost white blood cells and reduce the risk of serious infections. Researchers are checking how safe it is and how the body processes it.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug IPN01195 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IPN01195 in about 85 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants must have certain genetic changes in their …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could make cancer treatment easier for patients with advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to give the drug rilvegostomig as a shot under the skin instead of through an IV. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors who have already tried standard treatments. The goal is to find a dose that works as well as the IV version and to check for si…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fertility shield: new trial tests triptorelin to save ovaries during chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug triptorelin can protect the ovaries of adolescents and young adults with cancer who are receiving chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can damage the ovaries, making it hard or impossible to get pregnant later. Triptorelin temporarily pauses ovaria…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug combo wipe out esophageal tumors before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving a combination of adebrelimab, famitinib, and chemotherapy before surgery can eliminate cancer cells in people with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The study enrolls 24 adults with resectable, locally advanced tumors. Participants receive two cy…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Direct-to-Abdomen chemotherapy tame GI cancers that spread?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding paclitaxel directly into the abdomen, alongside standard systemic chemotherapy, is feasible for people with gastrointestinal cancers that have spread to the peritoneal lining. The study includes patients with gastric, colorectal, appendice…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR t therapy takes on solid tumors in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new immunotherapy called LEU011 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. LEU011 uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to better recognize and attack tumor cells. The study aims to find a safe do…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Leucid Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called casdatifan (AB521) alone or combined with other cancer drugs in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer or other solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 362 participants will take part.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection YKYY031 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called YKYY031 in 76 people with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at whether the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Beijing Youcare Kechuang Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own tumor proteins, given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps the immune system attack advanced solid tumors. About 132 people with various advanc…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients: experimental drug aims to stop dangerous blood clots
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug, REGN7508, to see if it works better than the standard blood thinner apixaban for treating and preventing blood clots in people with cancer. The trial will include about 1,600 participants with or without cancer who have deep vein thrombosis …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could simple Over-the-Counter drugs supercharge cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adjusting common over-the-counter medications can make immune checkpoint inhibitors work better for people with solid tumors. Participants are asked to avoid acetaminophen and cannabis/THC/CBD, while taking aspirin and loratadine (or similar antihistamine…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Val Adams • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on advanced cancers in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new tablet called GW01-200 in 100 people with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Groovy Medicine (Hangzhou) Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Custom-Made immune cell vaccine turn the tide against solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a personalized approach to treating advanced solid tumors. Doctors take a patient's own immune cells, train them to recognize that patient's specific cancer mutations, and inject them back under the skin. The goal is to see if these customized cells can safely tr…
Sponsor: ZSky Biotech Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could chemoradiotherapy replace surgery for esophageal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether patients with esophageal cancer who respond well to initial drug therapy can safely avoid surgery and instead receive chemoradiotherapy to preserve their esophagus. Over 1,000 participants will be randomly assigned to either surgery or organ prese…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Henan Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new care pathway aims to get cancer surgery patients home safer and faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large trial tests whether a structured program called RESET can improve outcomes for adults undergoing planned cancer surgery. RESET combines pre-surgery preparation (prehabilitation), enhanced in-hospital recovery practices, and personalized support after discharge. Researc…
Sponsor: Regional Specialist Hospital in Wroclaw • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered red blood cells fight cancer? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental therapy called WTX-212C, which uses specially engineered red blood cells to treat advanced solid tumors. The study will enroll 24 adults whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and f…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered virus targets Hard-to-Treat cancers from the inside
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental therapy called YH02, a genetically modified virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells. It is given as an injection directly into tumors in people with advanced solid tumors (such as head and neck cancer, breast cancer, or melanoma) that ha…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin First Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing of local therapy may boost immunotherapy in Hard-to-Treat esophageal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether starting local treatments like radiation or surgery early or later alongside immunotherapy improves outcomes for people with esophageal cancer that has spread to a limited number of spots. Participants receive standard chemoimmunotherapy plus local…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored rehab program aims to help young adults reclaim life after cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a 16-week rehabilitation program called YATAC, designed specifically for young adults aged 18–39 who have or have had cancer. The program includes physical activity, mental health support, nutrition advice, and help with education or work. Researchers want to see…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise after cancer: could resistance training rebuild bodies?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a closely supervised resistance training program can improve functional mobility, body composition, and strength in people who have been treated for cancer. Participants aged 20 to 89 will follow a structured exercise regimen during or after their cancer …
Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping resistant tumors may extend life of cancer drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a precise local treatment—like focused radiation or ablation—can help people whose cancer has a few new or growing spots while on standard therapy. Participants continue their usual medication while the resistant tumors are treated directly. The go…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cutting tool may outperform heat therapy for Barrett's esophagus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called EndoRotor, which mechanically removes the damaged lining of the esophagus, against the standard heat-based radiofrequency treatment for people with Barrett's esophagus who have precancerous cells (dysplasia). The goal is to see if the new meth…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Battle of the scopes: which technique best wipes out Barrett's lesions?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two endoscopic procedures—endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)—for removing visible precancerous lesions in people with Barrett's esophagus. About 331 adults with Barrett's esophagus and early-stage abnormal tissue will…
Sponsor: St. Antonius Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of old drugs takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—gemcitabine, mitomycin C, and thalidomide—given in low, frequent doses to people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can slow tumor growth and improv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sarcoma Oncology Research Center, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with rare TP53 mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called NTS071 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in the TP53 gene (Y220C mutation). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then checking if the drug can shrink tumors. About 220 people who …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Nutshell Therapeutics (Shanghai) Co., LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Chemo cocktail aims to boost esophageal cancer surgery success
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether combining the immunotherapy drug adebrelimab with two chemotherapy drugs (nab-paclitaxel and carboplatin) before surgery can help patients with borderline resectable esophageal cancer. The goal is to increase the chance of completely removin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Shorter radiation course for esophageal cancer shows promise in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a shorter, more intense radiation schedule combined with chemotherapy for people with locally advanced esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and feasible, and to reduce side effects like low white blood cell counts. About 60 adults will r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug duo aims to wipe out esophageal tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two drugs (anlotinib and bemocizumab) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. About 25 adults with stage II-IIIB disease will receive the combination, then undergo surgery. The main goal is…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New experimental drug SIM0613 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SIM0613 in about 294 adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug shrinks tumors. The main goals are safety and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New biologic JLM019 enters human testing for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new biologic drug called JLM019 in adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have come back or not responded to treatment. The drug is given as a weekly intravenous infusion, and the main goals are to check its safety, find the right …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jecho Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Chilling out to fight cancer: cold therapy meets immunotherapy in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether spending time in a cool room (around 18°C for 12 hours a day) can make standard immunotherapy drugs work better for people with solid tumors. Twenty-four adults with various solid cancers will receive cold exposure alongside their usual PD-1/P…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Promising combo aims to wipe out esophageal cancer before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding adalimumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation before surgery can help eliminate esophageal cancer more effectively. About 37 adults with resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma will receive this combination. The main goal is to see how ma…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New combo aims to fix Chemo's lingering side effect in cancer survivors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding all-trans retinoic acid to romiplostim N01 can better raise platelet counts in adults who have low platelets after finishing chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers. About 220 participants will receive either the combo or romiplostim alone for 12…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Telehealth program aims to help cancer survivors kick bad habits
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a telehealth program to help cancer survivors quit smoking, lose weight, and get more active. About 1500 participants will either get coaching sessions or just information. The goal is to see which approach works better for improving long-term health.
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to ease swallowing in advanced esophageal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether adding a targeted radiation dose and the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with advanced esophageal cancer who have trouble swallowing. The study will enroll 54 adults whose cancer has sprea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New radiation 'Lattice' method paired with immunotherapy shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new radiation technique called lattice radiation therapy (LRT) combined with immunotherapy in 30 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. LRT delivers high doses of radiation to small spots inside the tumor while…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Tailored chemo doses aim to cut severe side effects in digestive cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adjusting chemotherapy doses based on a patient's DPD enzyme activity can reduce severe side effects in people with digestive cancers. About 400 participants with DPD deficiency will receive lower doses of fluoropyrimidine chemo (with oxaliplatin) and be …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can extra nutrition boost cancer treatment success?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether intensive nutritional support can help patients with advanced esophageal cancer who are receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery. About 118 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or extra oral nutrition supplement…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sichuan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame tough esophageal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab to a short course of chemotherapy and radiation can better control advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 98 participants will receive one of two treatment schedules. The goal is to s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ning Jiang, M.D./Ph.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug ATG-022 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called ATG-022 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Up to 156 participants will receive the drug every three…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Antengene Biologics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New CAR-T therapy aims to outsmart Hard-to-Treat solid cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new approach to CAR-T cell therapy for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, engineered to recognize two cancer-specific targets chosen based on each per…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment using donor immune cells (CAR-NK cells) that are engineered to recognize and attack cancer. The treatment is personalized based on a tumor's unique markers. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other therapies. Th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing NK042, a ready-made natural killer cell therapy made from healthy donors, in 76 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants first receive chemotherapy to prepare their immune system, then an infu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai NK Cell Technology Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Experimental virus therapy takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called VET3-TGI, a virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells. It is being given alone or with the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: KaliVir Immunotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New daily pill hopes to control advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new daily oral medication called ETX-19477 in about 120 adults with advanced solid tumors, including breast, ovarian, prostate, and other cancers. The drug blocks a protein called PARG to interfere with cancer cells' ability to repair themselve…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: 858 Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called INV-1120, either by itself or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to find safe doses an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Ionova Life Sciences Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Common diabetes drug may shield kidneys from chemo damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether dapagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can prevent kidney damage caused by platinum-based chemotherapy in people with solid tumors. About 46 participants will receive either dapagliflozin or a placebo for a few days around their chemo session. Researche…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New injection targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called tolododekin alfa (ANK-101) for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is injected directly into the tumor to see if it is safe and tolerable. About 97 adults with various solid canc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ankyra Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot cancer earlier in symptomatic patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing two new blood tests designed to help doctors detect cancer in people who have symptoms that might be cancer. The study will involve 1,650 adults aged 45 and older who are already undergoing medical tests for possible cancer. The goal is to see how well these…
Sponsor: Harbinger Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New scan could reveal how well your immune system fights cancer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental imaging agent (89Zr-DFO-REGN5054) that may help visualize immune cells called CD8+ T cells in tumors. About 50 people with advanced solid cancers will receive the imaging agent along with the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab. The main goal is to chec…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New scan aims to spot hidden cancer spread in stomach and esophageal tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET/CT scan called [¹⁸F]FAPI-74 to see if it can better detect when stomach or esophageal cancer has spread to other parts of the body. About 200 adults with these cancers will receive one dose of the scan tracer and be followed for up to 3 mon…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SOFIE • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple balloon test could catch hidden esophagus cancer risk
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a new office-based test (EsoCheck balloon and EsoGuard lab test) can accurately detect Barrett's esophagus in people who do not have chronic heartburn. Barrett's esophagus is a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer, but it is often missed in peopl…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test aims to catch Cancer's return earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThe ORACLE study watches people who have finished treatment for early-stage solid tumors, such as lung, breast, colon, and pancreatic cancers. Researchers want to see if a blood test called Guardant Reveal can find tiny traces of tumor DNA that might signal the cancer is coming b…
Sponsor: Guardant Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One blood draw, many cancers: AI model aims to spot tumors early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are developing a blood test that uses DNA methylation patterns and machine learning to detect multiple types of cancer at an early stage. The PROFOUND study collects blood samples from people newly diagnosed with cancer and from people without a confirmed cancer diagn…
Sponsor: Shanghai Weihe Medical Laboratory Co., Ltd. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glowing dye could light up leftover cancer cells at surgery edges
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers at Erasmus Medical Center are testing whether a fluorescent imaging agent can highlight cancer cells on the surface of tumor tissue removed during surgery. The study involves 200 adults with solid tumors who are scheduled for surgery. After the tumor is removed, the d…
Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breath of life: new test could sniff out gut cancers before they spread
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a simple breath test to help detect gastrointestinal cancers—including cancers of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, and bowel—at an earlier stage. The test measures tiny molecules in exhaled breath that may be linked to these cancers. Participants pro…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer reveal hidden tau in the brain?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a radioactive tracer called 18F-S16/T807 can help diagnose tau-related brain diseases. Tau is a protein that builds up abnormally in conditions like Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative disorders. Researchers will give 500 adults a single injection of …
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a brain scan reveal the hidden amyloid behind neurodegenerative disease?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether PET/CT scans using two radioactive tracers, 18F-92/AV45 and 11C-PIB, can detect beta amyloid buildup in the brain. Researchers will enroll 500 adults with suspected or known neurodegenerative diseases linked to amyloid. Each participant receives one injec…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden cancers in PD-L1 patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special type of PET/CT scan that looks for a protein called PD-L1 on cancer cells. The goal is to see if this scan can find tumors and their spread more accurately than standard imaging. About 500 adults with suspected or known PD-L1-related cancers will r…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new imaging tracer may reveal hidden nerve injuries
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an injected tracer called HED, seen on PET/CT or MRI scans, can help diagnose diseases of the sympathetic nervous system, the part of the body that controls automatic responses like heart rate and blood pressure. Researchers will scan 500 adults who have …
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can repeated MRI scans reveal how tumors respond to radiation?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking multiple MRI scans before, during, and after standard radiation therapy can help doctors see how tumors change. Researchers will enroll people with advanced esophageal cancer, glioblastoma, prostate cancer, vulvar cancer, or pediatric glioma. The g…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot 10 cancers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new blood test can screen for many types of cancer at once. Researchers will enroll 24,000 adults aged 45-75 who do not have cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two blood test groups or a control group. The goal is to see how w…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a routine blood clot test predict Cancer's next move?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a common blood test that measures how well blood clots (called TEG) can also act as a biomarker for cancer. Researchers will compare TEG results from patients with several types of cancer (liver, pancreas, bile duct, esophagus, colorectal, and lung) ag…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One drop, many cancers? a rapid test aims to spot cancer signals in blood, urine, or saliva
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study evaluates a rapid test called Methylscape that measures DNA methylation patterns in body fluids like blood, urine, or saliva. The goal is to see if it can detect a cancer signal and even predict where the cancer started, using a single sample. Researchers will compare …
Sponsor: Centro de Tratamiento e Investigación sobre Cáncer, Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood test replace invasive tissue biopsies for cancer genetics?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares a blood test (liquid biopsy) to the standard tissue biopsy for finding genetic changes in advanced solid tumors. The goal is to see if the liquid biopsy can accurately detect the same genetic alterations as the tissue sample. If it works, patients might avoid …
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test aims to spot multiple cancers early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from healthy people, those with benign diseases, and cancer patients to develop a multi-analyte blood test. The test looks for DNA methylation markers that may indicate the presence of various cancers, especially liver cancer. Researchers aim to …
Sponsor: Helio Genomics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which biopsy method best spots early esophageal cancer?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial compares two ways to sample tissue in people with Barrett's esophagus, a condition that raises the risk of esophageal cancer. The standard method takes four small tissue samples every 2 centimeters, while the newer method uses a brush to collect cells over a wider area…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan technique could sharpen tumor targeting during radiation
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special CT scan with contrast dye can give clearer images of tumors during radiation therapy. Twenty adults with advanced cancer will receive the extra scan alongside their standard treatment. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and improves…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could spot cancer return months before scans
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test that looks for tiny bits of cancer DNA (ctDNA) in people with esophageal, gastric, or pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if it can find signs of cancer coming back or getting worse earlier than current methods. About 34 participants will give…
Sponsor: Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot hidden cancers
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new radioactive imaging agent called 68Ga-DOTA-EphA2 to help see certain proteins on cancer cells during PET/CT scans. The goal is to improve how doctors detect and monitor malignant tumors. About 30 adults with suspected or confirmed cancer will receive t…
Sponsor: First Hospital of China Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dyes could catch esophageal cancer earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to find early signs of esophageal cancer in people with Barrett's esophagus. Participants will receive two fluorescent dyes (bevacizumab-800CW and cetuximab-800CW) either by mouth or directly on the esophagus before a standard endoscopy. The goal is to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Thigh MRI may replace grueling exercise tests for surgery patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) scan of the thigh can predict a patient's fitness for major cancer surgery, as an alternative to the standard cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET). Researchers will compare fat levels in thigh muscles from the MR…
Sponsor: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New imaging study aims to sharpen esophageal cancer surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests how well PET/CT scans, along with other imaging, can define the exact edges of esophageal cancer before and after treatment. Researchers will compare these images to the actual tumor removed during surgery. The goal is to improve surgical planning and ensure all …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Cheap statin could slash deadly clot risk in cancer patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a daily statin (rosuvastatin) for one year can safely prevent life-threatening blood clots in people with cancer. Current clot-preventing drugs raise bleeding risks, so a safer option is needed. The trial will enroll 4,000 adults with newly diagnos…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could stop deadly clots in cancer patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called REGN7508 to prevent blood clots in people with solid tumors who are receiving cancer treatment. About 1,120 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The study measures how well the drug prevents clots and checks …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a fungal drug stop esophageal cancer before it starts?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the antifungal drug itraconazole to standard ablation therapy can prevent esophageal cancer in people with high-risk Barrett's esophagus. About 64 participants will receive either itraconazole or a placebo alongside their usual endoscopic ablation.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shield nerves from Chemotherapy's side effects?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called SIR2501 in adults with solid tumors who are about to receive paclitaxel-based chemotherapy. The goal is to see if SIR2501 is safe, tolerable, and might reduce the development of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy—a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sironax USA, Inc. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ice wraps may shield nerves from chemo pain
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cooling and compressing the arms and legs during taxane chemotherapy can prevent peripheral neuropathy—a common side effect causing numbness, tingling, or pain. About 777 cancer patients will be randomly assigned to one of three approaches: cryocompressio…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Prepping for surgery: could exercise and diet before the knife cut complications?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a prehabilitation program—including physical therapy, dietary advice, and emotional support—given before major cancer surgery can reduce deaths and serious complications within 30 days after the operation. About 180 adults with cancers of the pancreas,…
Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New support program aims to help cancer patients finish treatment and feel better
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called ICCAN that gives cancer patients extra help with social and economic needs, like finding resources and monthly check-ins. Researchers want to see if this support helps patients complete their cancer treatment and improves their quality of life, c…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New surgery showdown: which technique best stops phantom limb pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests two surgical methods—targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) and regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces (RPNI)—alone and together to reduce chronic and phantom limb pain in cancer patients who have had an amputation. About 45 adults will be randomly assigned …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a Pre-Surgery boost help cancer patients recover faster?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an 8-week program of nutrition advice, exercise, and psychological support for people with pancreatic or esophageal cancer before they have surgery. The goal is to see if patients can complete the program and if it helps them prepare for surgery. Only 9 patients …
Sponsor: GERCOR - Multidisciplinary Oncology Cooperative Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massage during chemo: a new way to fight anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether different types of massage can lower anxiety in cancer patients while they receive chemotherapy. Fifty adults who already have high anxiety and are at least one cycle into chemo will receive massage during their infusion sessions. Researchers will measure…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can zoom therapy ease Cancer's emotional toll? new study tests Meaning-Centered groups
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a virtual, 8-session group therapy program can help cancer patients find meaning and reduce emotional distress. Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center will enroll 72 adults with a history of cancer. Participants will attend weekly 90-minute session…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 'Lattice' radiation aims to zap tumor pain better than standard therapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares lattice radiation therapy (LRT) to standard radiation for reducing pain from large solid tumors (at least 5 cm). About 148 adults whose tumors cannot be surgically removed will be randomly assigned to one of the two radiation approaches. The main goal …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to ease depression and anxiety in cancer and chronic disease patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single injection of RE104 can reduce symptoms of depression or mixed depression and anxiety in people with adjustment disorder caused by a serious medical illness like cancer, ALS, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Reunion Neuroscience Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New IV combo aims to stop chemo sickness in kids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowChemotherapy often causes nausea and vomiting, which is especially hard for children. This study tests a new IV drug called NEPA (fosnetupitant/palonosetron) to prevent these side effects in kids with cancer. The trial has two parts: first, an open-label phase to find the right d…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Helsinn Healthcare SA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI app aims to boost cancer Patients' mood and quality of life
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) app can improve quality of life, anxiety, and depression in people with cancer who are already receiving psychotherapy. About 60 participants will be randomly assigned to either get the AI app alongside their usual therapy …
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests if a simpler pain block beats epidural for esophageal cancer recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to manage pain after minimally invasive surgery for esophageal cancer: a paravertebral catheter versus the standard epidural. The goal is to see if the paravertebral approach provides similar or better recovery quality by day three. About 506 adults h…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients suffering from severe diarrhea and colitis from immunotherapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if the drug ustekinumab can control diarrhea and colon inflammation caused by immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients. Ten adults with solid tumors who have moderate to severe symptoms will receive ustekinumab and be monitored for side effects and symptom…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored Pre-Surgery workouts could help seniors with cancer recover faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a 4-week personalized exercise program for people aged 70 and older who are about to have cancer surgery. Participants follow daily exercises at home using a smartphone app. The goal is to see if this approach improves their physical fitness before the oper…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New telehealth program aims to ease depression and fatigue in latino cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a special mental health program called DESCANSO/REST for Spanish-speaking Latino cancer patients who feel depressed, tired, or have trouble sleeping. The program is delivered through telehealth (video or phone calls). Researchers want to see if it is practical an…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests Home-Based exercise and brain games for cancer Survivors' memory woes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing a combined program of mobile health exercise and cognitive rehabilitation for older cancer survivors (age 60+) who have concerns about memory or thinking after treatment. The program uses a smartphone app for exercise tracking and group workshops for b…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can acupuncture soothe Chemotherapy's lingering nerve pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether a standardized acupuncture protocol can reduce peripheral neuropathy, a common and often lasting side effect of oxaliplatin chemotherapy. Participants are adults with gastrointestinal solid tumors who stopped oxaliplatin-based treatment and still…
Sponsor: GERCOR - Multidisciplinary Oncology Cooperative Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles ease pain for kids with cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a virtual reality helmet during painful medical procedures (like needle sticks or bone marrow tests) can reduce pain in children with cancer. About 74 children aged 6 to 18 will be split into two groups: one gets standard care plus the VR helmet, th…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to cut hospital visits by helping cancer patients speak up
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests an educational program called A-PACT for people with solid tumors who are at high risk of decline. Trained lay health workers coach patients on how to discuss their care goals and end-of-life wishes with their medical team. The study will see if this reduces unpl…
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy targets Cancer-Related depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial at MD Anderson Cancer Center is testing whether psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy can safely help ease depression and anxiety in 30 adults with advanced cancer who are on maintenance therapy. Participants receive either psilocybin or a placebo (niacin) along wi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a buddy system help older cancer patients? new study says maybe
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 4-month coaching program called SONATA that helps older adults (age 60+) with advanced cancer build a support network of family and friends. The goal is to see if this social support makes it easier to stick with treatment and feel better. About 330 patients an…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Walking and memory games may boost brain power in older cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a walking program and cognitive rehabilitation exercises can improve memory and thinking in people aged 65 and older who have finished cancer treatment. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: exercise only, cognitive training …
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can phone Check-Ins ease cancer treatment side effects?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether regular phone check-ins and counseling can help people on oral cancer drugs feel better and avoid hospital visits. 600 patients will be assigned to symptom monitoring alone, or monitoring plus a self-help handbook and phone counseling for anxiety or sadne…
Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New online therapy aims to ease cancer Survivors' mental health struggles
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an online, therapist-guided program to help cancer survivors who have anxiety, depression, or fear of cancer returning. About 400 adults in Sweden who finished cancer treatment at least 6 months ago will take part. The goal is to see which parts of the 10-week on…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an antidepressant calm Chemotherapy's nerve pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether duloxetine, a drug commonly used for depression, can reduce the painful nerve damage that some cancer patients experience after receiving taxane chemotherapy. The study enrolls adults with solid tumors who have at least moderate pain from this side effect…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yan Yang, MD, Ph.D • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored training may boost healthy living in GI cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether personalized self-management training helps people with gastrointestinal cancer adopt healthier habits like better diet and more exercise. 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either personalized or standard training for 6 weeks. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New therapy aims to ease spiritual distress in latino cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study adapts a counseling program called Meaning Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos with advanced cancer. The goal is to improve spiritual well-being and quality of life. Researchers will enroll 190 Latino adults with stage III or IV solid tumors to test the program's feasib…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Clot-Busting procedure could ease breathing for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a computer-assisted vacuum procedure to remove blood clots from the lungs is safe and improves quality of life for cancer patients with a moderate-risk pulmonary embolism. About 25 adults with cancer and a confirmed clot in a major lung artery will tak…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to stop chemo sickness in its tracks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called LY3537021 to see if it can better control nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in adults with cancer. About 204 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will track who has no vomiting and does not n…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple activity-based therapy lift depression in older cancer survivors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short psychotherapy called brief behavioral activation (BBA) can reduce depression and anxiety and improve well-being in older adults who have survived cancer. BBA encourages people to set goals and engage in enjoyable or rewarding activities to change …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Free money for cancer patients: $1,000 monthly cash cards tested in new study
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study will give 20 early-stage cancer patients a preloaded cash card with $1,000 each month. The goal is to see if this simple cash support can prevent financial hardship, like debt or missed rent, and improve treatment outcomes. Researchers will measure how many peopl…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple supplement protect your gut during radiation?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a short chain fatty acid supplement can reduce gut-related side effects in people receiving radiation therapy for cancers in the abdomen or pelvis. About 122 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo. The goal i…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple talk could ease cancer Patients' anxiety
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single early meeting with a psycho-oncology counselor can reduce anxiety and depression and improve quality of life in people recently diagnosed with cancer. About 148 patients will be randomly assigned to either receive this counseling plus standard ca…
Sponsor: Lindenhofgruppe AG • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New algorithm aims to keep chemo on track for stomach and colon cancers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special algorithm called PAGODA can reduce unplanned delays during FOLFOX chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers like colon, stomach, and esophageal cancer. About 420 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or the algorithm-gui…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer care goes home: study tests nurse visits to cut hospital trips
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to manage care for 33 cancer patients who take oral chemotherapy at home. Instead of going to the hospital every month just to pick up medicine, a nurse will visit them at home twice in six months. An advanced practice nurse will coordinate everyth…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests coaching to boost Pill-Taking in young cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a tailored coaching program can help adolescents and young adults (ages 15-24) with cancer take their oral medications as prescribed. Participants will work with a coach over four sessions to identify and overcome barriers to adherence, using an electroni…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a virtual buddy system get older cancer patients moving?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a virtual exercise program with peer support helps older adults (60+) with cancer become more active and feel better. Participants are matched with a peer and receive guidance from exercise professionals or just peer support, compared to usual care. Over …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cactus extract could zap cancer pain in new trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a drug called resiniferatoxin (RTX), a chemical from a cactus-like plant similar to hot pepper, for people with severe cancer pain that standard treatments can't control. RTX is injected into the spine to destroy pain-transmitting nerves. The trial in…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heat therapy as a palliative aid: does raising body temperature ease advanced cancer symptoms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a noninvasive treatment called whole-body infrared hyperthermia can help people with advanced solid tumors feel better. The therapy uses infrared energy to raise body temperature in a controlled way, and researchers will track changes in pain, fatigue,…
Sponsor: Zhejiang Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise program aims to boost recovery in young cancer patients after stem cell transplant
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a supervised exercise and health counseling program can help children and teens (ages 4–21) who have had a stem cell transplant for cancer. Many young patients survive but face long-term weakness, fatigue, and lower quality of life. The program aims to…
Sponsor: Alejandro Lucia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI chefs up: personalized meal plans to outsmart chemo taste changes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests an AI-based platform called Gustabor that creates personalized meal plans for cancer patients experiencing taste disorders from chemotherapy. The study includes adults with multiple myeloma or gastrointestinal cancer who have taste changes and mainly eat by mouth…
Sponsor: Wuerzburg University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital brain training may ease 'chemo brain' — a trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether two types of home-based digital cognitive training can help cancer survivors who have memory, attention, or thinking problems after chemotherapy. Participants will use either a computer program (BrainHQ) or a virtual reality cognitive training for 10 week…
Sponsor: Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital navigator aims to cut financial toxicity for young adults with cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a hybrid intervention that combines a digital platform (Findhelp.org) with human navigation sessions to help adolescent and young adult cancer survivors manage financial and health-related social needs. Researchers will refine the approach with input from s…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a homeopathic remedy ease cancer treatment fatigue?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a homeopathic product called Encer can reduce fatigue in people with solid tumors who are starting chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either Encer or a placebo, and their fatigue levels are tracked using a que…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Beaura for Para Pharmaceutical Products Trading LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized nutrition and exercise program aims to boost strength in frail cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an 8-week program combining personalized nutrition advice and supervised home-based exercise is feasible for frail patients with advanced digestive cancers. Participants receive weekly visits from an exercise professional and dietitian, along with unsuper…
Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal pain pump may offer relief for cancer patients when opioids fail
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a small pump implanted in the abdomen that delivers pain medicine directly to the spinal fluid can improve quality of life for people with severe cancer pain that is not controlled by oral opioids. Participants are randomly assigned to get the pump or to …
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lifestyle coaching may boost quality of life for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combined lifestyle program—focusing on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, and sense of purpose—can improve quality of life for people with cancer. It includes cancer survivors within five years of curative treatment and those with advanced can…
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prehab before cancer surgery: could exercise and nutrition cut complications?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program of physical therapy, nutritional planning, and psychological support before and after surgery can help patients with locally advanced esophageal, gastroesophageal junction, or stomach cancer recover better. Sixty participants will follow the pro…
Sponsor: Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weighted blankets may ease anxiety for cancer patients during IV therapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a weighted blanket during intravenous cancer treatment can help lower anxiety, stress, and depression, and improve comfort. About 152 adults with solid cancers who are starting their first IV therapy will be randomly assigned to receive either a …
Sponsor: Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a nurse-led online therapy beat severe fatigue in advanced cancer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether an online, nurse-guided version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced cancer who are receiving palliative systemic treatment. Participants complete a 12-week online CBT program with support from the…
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Fish oil and band workouts: a new hope against cancer muscle loss?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking omega-3 fish oil capsules and doing simple resistance exercises with elastic bands can help cancer patients maintain muscle mass and strength. It involves 288 adults with various cancers who are at risk of muscle wasting. The goal is to improve phy…
Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New online tool aims to lift mood in cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an online program called My Wellbeing Guide for cancer patients who feel depressed or anxious. The program uses videos, activities, and written tips based on cognitive behavioral therapy over 7 weeks. About 6,500 participants will be randomly assigned to the prog…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New program aims to remove travel hurdles for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called TRACT that helps cancer patients with travel to their radiation therapy appointments. Many patients miss or delay treatment due to transportation issues. The program provides navigation support and resources. Researchers will see if it is practic…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Kidney shield? new trial tests citrus compound for chemo patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of diosmin and hesperidin, natural compounds found in citrus fruits, can protect the kidneys of cancer patients receiving platinum-based chemotherapy. One hundred adults with confirmed cancer will take the supplement alongside their chemo to…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Home workouts with live coaching could ease cancer side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week personalized exercise program, done at home with a trainer guiding via video, can improve quality of life and reduce common side effects like fatigue, anxiety, and nerve pain in cancer survivors. About 350 adults who finished cancer treatment wi…
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Card game aims to ease tough End-of-Life talks for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple card game, the Go Wish Game, can help people with advanced blood cancers or solid tumors discuss their end-of-life priorities with doctors. About 75 patients will use the cards to sort what matters most to them, then complete an advance care plan…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can a breathing machine make radiation more accurate?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using CPAP or BiPAP breathing machines can reduce tumor movement during radiation therapy for lung cancer, esophageal cancer, or lymphoma. About 31 adults with advanced but treatable cancers will try these machines during treatment. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Virtual therapy aims to tame Cancer's behavioral toll on kids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an internet-based parent-child interaction therapy (I-PCIT) can help improve behavior in children aged 2-12 who have or had cancer. Parents of 300 children will be randomly assigned to start therapy right away or wait 5-6 months. The goal is to see if the…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:27 UTC
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New study aims to help cancer patients and families avoid crises with early coaching calls
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called ENABLE-SG, which provides phone-based coaching sessions to people recently diagnosed with advanced cancer and their caregivers. The goal is to help them manage stress, symptoms, and planning early on, rather than waiting for a crisis. Researchers…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New study tests if checking in from home can improve cancer care
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program where cancer patients report symptoms from home using a digital questionnaire. A nurse monitors the results and provides advice between clinic visits. The goal is to see if this improves quality of life and reduces emergency room visits and hospital sta…
Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New day hospital aims to ease transition for young cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a one-day hospital visit that includes medical, psychological, and social support can help teens and young adults (ages 15-25) feel better after finishing cancer treatment. About 214 participants who have completed treatment for a solid tumor or lympho…
Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Virtual reality may ease chemo brain in cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether immersive virtual reality (VR) exercises can improve memory, attention, and thinking speed in people with cancer who have mental fogginess after chemotherapy. Sixty participants will either use VR-based cognitive, physical, and mindfulness training or do …
Sponsor: Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested as One-Time depression fix for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single 25 mg dose of psilocybin can relieve major depression in 100 adults with cancer, compared to a very low 1 mg dose. Participants must be 20–80 years old, have had depression for at least a month after their cancer diagnosis, and stop other antidep…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Section for Affective Disorders; Northern Stockholm Psychiatry • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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App alerts doctors to cancer symptoms in real time
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smartphone app called Resilience PRO can improve quality of life for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy or other systemic treatments. About 1,458 adults with any stage of cancer will either use the app to report symptoms (with alerts sent to their c…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Resilience • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Nurse chats could ease cancer kids' suffering
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially trained nurses can help children with cancer and their families by starting conversations about palliative care early. About 120 children recently diagnosed with cancer will be randomly assigned to either receive these nurse-led talks or standar…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can a tailored exercise plan keep cancer survivors moving?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized physical activity program for cancer survivors who have finished an exercise class. About 105 adults who completed cancer treatment in the last five years will join. Researchers will see if the program helps them stay active and improve quality of …
Sponsor: Colorado State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can smelling essential oils and hypnosis ease cancer procedure pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining aromatherapy (smelling essential oils) with hypnosis can help cancer patients feel more comfortable during uncomfortable procedures like blood draws or dressing changes. About 66 adults with cancer will be randomly assigned to receive hypnosis a…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New structured care pathway aims to ease symptoms in advanced cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a structured, symptom-driven care pathway improves symptom control and satisfaction for adults with advanced cancer receiving outpatient palliative care. 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or a tailored pathway that trigger…
Sponsor: Augusto Caraceni • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Prehab before cancer surgery may boost recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program of targeted exercise and psychological support before cancer treatment (called prehabilitation) can help patients with solid tumors recover better physically and emotionally. Researchers will compare this program to standard care in 125 adults w…
Sponsor: Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Philipp Lenz • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can a phone app help cancer patients get back in shape?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether digital exercise programs can help cancer patients during or after treatment. Researchers in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Poland, and Lithuania will enroll 300 people. The goal is to see if remote rehab is practical and acceptable, not yet to prove it works.
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New trial uses DNA tests to match cancer patients to targeted drug cocktails
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis large screening trial enrolls up to 2,900 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or not responded to standard treatment. Researchers use genetic tests on tumor samples to find specific mutations, then assign patients to treatment trials testing drug combinations …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Gene therapy survivors monitored for years in massive safety study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows over 1,500 children and adults who previously received gene-modified T cell therapy for cancer. Researchers will track side effects, how long the modified cells last, and overall survival for up to 15 years. No new treatment is given—the goal is to understand l…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study checks cancer Drug's effect on common medications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a cancer drug called pelabresib changes the way the body processes three other medicines: repaglinide (for diabetes), midazolam (a sedative), and a birth control pill. It involves 24 adults with advanced cancers who have no standard treatment options. The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer care at home: what do patients and doctors really think?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study interviews cancer care providers, patients, and caregivers to learn their thoughts and feelings about receiving hospital-level care at home. The goal is to understand what people know and believe about home hospital care, so that future programs can be designed to bett…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study checks how liver issues affect cancer drug pelabresib
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing the cancer drug pelabresib in 24 people with advanced cancers who also have liver problems. The goal is to see how the liver affects the drug levels in the body. Participants will take the drug daily for 14 days, then have a week off. This resear…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock secrets of Immunotherapy's harsh side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, tissue, and medical information from 240 cancer patients who have had serious side effects from immunotherapy. The goal is to store these samples in a national biorepository for future research. By studying these samples, scientists hope to better predi…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer tissue bank opens to fuel research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue and fluid samples from up to 5,000 cancer patients to help researchers learn more about cancer and develop new tests and treatments. Samples are taken from routine procedures or from extra biopsies done just for research. The goal is to build a resource…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to make cancer trials fairer for minorities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a video and personal guidance can help Black, Latinx, and older adults with cancer get genetic testing. Genetic testing is often needed to join precision cancer trials. The goal is to make trial enrollment more equitable. About 210 people with gastrointes…
Sponsor: Nadine Jackson, MD, MPH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI aims to speed up cancer trial enrollment for 70,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building an AI tool called ACTIVATE that scans electronic health records to find cancer patients who may be eligible for clinical trials. Researchers will test whether sending alerts to doctors increases the number of patients starting trials. The goal is to make it…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation aftermath: 700 cancer patients tracked for decades
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows about 700 cancer patients who have already received radiation therapy to understand the long-term side effects and how their disease progresses over time. No new treatments are given—researchers simply collect data from routine follow-up visits. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to close gaps in cancer care for black patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for Black adults newly diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer. It focuses on ensuring patients receive proper biomarker testing and evidence-based care, helping them find and join clinical trials if they choose, and providing easy-to-understand information about the…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can science predict cancer fatigue? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 125 cancer patients receiving standard chemotherapy and radiation to understand why they feel tired. Researchers will collect blood, stool, and survey data before, during, and after treatment. The goal is to find patterns that could help predict and manage fatig…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple frailty check predict who bounces back after cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether frailty measured before surgery can predict how older adults recover after an operation for gastrointestinal cancer. The trial enrolls 100 people aged 60 and older who are scheduled for elective surgery. Before the operation, each participant rece…
Sponsor: Van Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to bridge the gap in cancer conversations
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a communication tool called TrialTalk™ in cancer clinics. The goal is to see if it helps doctors and patients talk more clearly about treatment options. About 30 patients and their doctors will fill out questionnaires before and after a regular visit. The study f…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation technique aims to protect heart in thoracic cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a newer, MRI-guided radiation method (MRgART) is gentler on the heart than standard radiation (LINAC) for people with lung, esophageal, or other chest cancers. About 60 adults will receive radiation and have their heart function checked via MRI and blood …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost clinical trial awareness among minorities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing an educational program designed to help racial and ethnic minority cancer patients make informed decisions about joining clinical trials. The program involves watching short videos and talking with a patient navigator. Researchers will measure changes in pat…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Muscle loss may predict who struggles after cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether older adults with gastrointestinal cancer who have low muscle mass and strength before surgery recover worse afterward. The study enrolls about 100 people aged 60 and older who are scheduled for elective cancer surgery. Before their operation, par…
Sponsor: Van Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek cancer samples to unlock immune secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tumor samples from people with gastrointestinal cancers, such as stomach, liver, or colon cancer. Researchers want to learn how the immune system responds to these cancers. Participants give samples over several visits but receive no treatment as par…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can remote training bring better cancer care to underserved communities?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a telementoring program called ECHO can improve the quality of palliative care for advanced cancer patients in underserved areas of Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, India, and Ethiopia. Researchers will train local doctors through online clinics and w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny Heart-Vibration patch could predict surgery risks in oesophageal cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a small device called Seismofit that sticks to the chest and measures heart vibrations to estimate fitness in under three minutes. Researchers want to see if it can predict complications like pneumonia and hospital stay length in 164 oesophageal cancer patients u…
Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New toolkit aims to fix cancer trial diversity gap
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called SUPPORT that helps Black and Latino cancer patients learn about and join clinical trials. The program includes a website and a navigator who guides patients. Researchers will see if this increases the number of patients referred to and enrolled i…
Sponsor: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can special heart checkups protect cancer patients from their own treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowSome cancer drugs cause rare but serious heart and metabolic problems. This study follows 5,000 cancer patients across several French hospitals who receive a dedicated heart checkup and ongoing follow-up through cardio-oncology programs. Researchers track how many patients benefi…
Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier Pitie-Salpetriere • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests geriatric support for seniors with gut cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a geriatrician (a doctor who specializes in care for older adults) to cancer treatment can improve outcomes for people aged 70 and older with gastrointestinal cancers like stomach, colon, or pancreatic cancer. Researchers will test if an online …
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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EU-Wide survey aims to uncover hidden gaps in mental health support for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses online surveys to explore whether cancer patients and their family members across the European Union have equal access to mental health screening and psychological support. Researchers will analyze responses from 2,000 participants to identify disparities, barrier…
Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What do you risk for a chance at remission? cell therapy survey asks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowCell therapies such as CAR-T and TIL therapy are emerging options for advanced solid tumors, but their benefits are uncertain and side effects can be severe. Researchers at Zhejiang University are surveying about 420 cancer doctors and 600 patients in China to learn how each grou…
Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemo ear damage worse for poorer patients, study warns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how platinum-based chemotherapy can cause permanent hearing loss in cancer patients, and whether people from poorer backgrounds are more affected. Researchers will test hearing and thinking skills in 172 patients from North West England before and after treatm…
Sponsor: Lancaster University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers dig into 4000 patient records to unlock esophageal cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews the medical records of about 4000 people who had surgery for esophageal cancer. The goal is to see how the amount of cancer left at the edges of the removed tissue affects how long people live. No new treatments are given; the study only looks at past informati…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer diagnosis can shock the whole family: study maps who struggles most
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at Lille University are following 350 people, including cancer patients recently diagnosed with breast, gynecological, testicular or digestive cancer, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Over one year, participants answer questionnaires about post-traumati…
Sponsor: Lille University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists gather tumor samples to unlock new cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples from people with solid tumors who are already scheduled for surgery or biopsy at the NIH Clinical Center. Researchers will use the samples to study the biology of cancer and identify new targets for therapy. Up to 1,800 adults and children (age …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in lung and esophageal cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect tumor, normal tissue, and blood samples from up to 1559 people with cancers of the lung, esophagus, or pleura. Researchers will analyze genetic and epigenetic changes to better understand these diseases and identify potential markers for future treatmen…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer data pooling study aims to connect the dots across trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls adults with cancer or benign tumors who are already participating in other trials at the National Cancer Institute. Researchers will collect and link medical records and research samples from all of a patient's past, current, and future studies. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do men and women react differently to immunotherapy? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether men and women experience different side effects from cancer immunotherapy. Researchers will track symptoms and quality of life in 100 adults starting standard immunotherapy. The goal is to better understand how sex and gender influence treatment experi…
Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to reduce bleeding and clotting risks in cancer surgery patients on blood thinners
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 700 cancer patients who take blood thinners and are scheduled for surgery or medical procedures. Researchers will track how often major bleeding or clotting events occur within 30 days after the procedure. The goal is to see if current blood thinner management …
Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood biomarkers may predict cancer treatment side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study investigates whether certain molecules in the blood, called miRNAs and proteins, change during cancer treatment and whether these changes can signal early signs of heart or lung damage. Researchers will compare blood samples from patients receiving radiation or c…
Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Money for travel and childcare may open cancer trials to more people
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether offering money for things like travel, lodging, and childcare helps more people from different backgrounds join cancer clinical trials. Researchers will track enrollment and retention of 1,200 patients who are already in a cancer trial. They will compa…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden cancer clues in families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how genes and the environment contribute to rare tumors and cancer risk in individuals and families. Researchers will collect medical histories, genetic samples, and health data from up to 500 participants of all ages. No treatment is given; the goal is t…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chatbot vs. standard care: which boosts genetic testing in young cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a digital chatbot can help more adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer get genetic counseling and testing compared to standard remote services. About 535 participants aged 18-39 will use either a chatbot or standard telehealth. The goal is to see …
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tracking infection markers over time may spot sepsis sooner in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tracking changes in infection markers and blood culture results over time can help detect sepsis earlier and monitor treatment in adults with cancer. Researchers will follow 100 patients with suspected sepsis during their hospital stay and for up to 30 da…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple screening help cancer patients get mental health support?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program that screens cancer patients for emotional distress and refers them to mental health services if needed. It involves 50 English- or Spanish-speaking adults with new solid tumor cancers at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. The goal is to see if such a pro…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging registry aims to sharpen cancer treatment precision
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect data from 2,000 patients in the Netherlands and France who are receiving standard, minimally invasive cancer treatments like tumor ablation or catheter-based therapies for liver, lung, kidney, or bone cancers. During these procedures, a special CT scanner …
Sponsor: Mark C Burgmans, MD PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a workout after cancer treatment help you live longer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether exercise after finishing cancer treatment is linked to better outcomes, like longer survival without the cancer coming back. Researchers will analyze data from 1,000 adult cancer survivors at Memorial Sloan Kettering. The goal is to see if those who ex…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer samples sought to unlock treatment secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and tumor samples from 500 adults with cancer or pre-cancerous conditions. Researchers will use these samples to learn more about how cancers behave and why some respond differently to treatments. Participants provide samples over time and …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No treatment, just samples: new study aims to understand cancer immunity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and other biospecimens from adults with cancer to analyze immune-suppressing cells and genetic changes. Up to 1,750 participants will provide samples before and after chemotherapy. The goal is to better understand how cancer affects the immune system, bu…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study explores how medical info delivery shapes cancer care decisions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the way medical information is presented influences treatment choices for people with advanced cancer. About 400 participants will fill out questionnaires and review made-up case scenarios. The goal is to learn how to better communicate health options to e…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Yale launches massive blood repository to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from people with cancer or at high risk for cancer to create a large, well-organized repository for research. The goal is to provide scientists with a valuable resource to study cancer through liquid biopsies, which may lead to better detection a…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could patient tissue samples unlock new treatments for gut diseases?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a collection of tissue and blood samples from people with digestive cancers or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers will use these samples to build lab models that mimic how tumors grow and respond to treatments. The goal is to better understand…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 3D-Printed molds pinpoint cancer hotspots?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether 3D-printed molds, created from radiological images, can guide pathologists to sample the most informative parts of a removed tumor. Currently, sampling is done by eye, which may miss key regions. The study will compare samples taken with the mold to stand…
Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer DNA hunt aims to stop relapse before it starts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 7,000 people with various cancers who have had or will have treatment aimed at a cure. Researchers collect blood, tissue, urine, and saliva samples over time to look for tiny bits of cancer DNA left behind. The goal is to find any remaining cancer as early as p…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fitbits and iPhones used to predict hospitalizations in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether wearable activity trackers like Fitbits and iPhones can help predict when cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy might need emergency care or hospitalization. Researchers will collect step counts and other health data from 260 participants to b…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict dangerous side effects when combining radiation and immunotherapy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that tracks cancer patients who receive both radiotherapy and molecular therapies, such as immunotherapy. The goal is to better understand how these two treatments interact and to identify how often severe side effects occur. By collecting data from…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tumor DNA mapping may unlock personalized cancer therapies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether analyzing the genetic makeup of a tumor biopsy can help identify advanced cancer patients who might benefit from targeted treatments. Adults with solid tumors who have no standard treatment options will have a biopsy of their lesion for molecular profi…
Sponsor: Ulrik Lassen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can surgery for stomach or esophageal cancer cloud the mind?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 130 adults undergoing surgery for stomach or esophageal cancer to see how often they experience postoperative delirium—a state of confusion and disorientation after anesthesia. Researchers will also check whether depression, frailty, poor nutrition, or muscle l…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI platform aims to unlock Real-World cancer data on a massive scale
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls people diagnosed with cancer to build a large registry using Olivia, an AI-powered health platform. The platform will collect and combine electronic health records and patient-reported outcomes from over 1,000 healthcare systems. The goal is to create a compreh…
Sponsor: Tempus AI • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to bridge psychosocial care gap for cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a routine digital screening followed by a supportive phone call can help cancer survivors get the emotional and social support they need after finishing primary treatment. Fifty adults who have completed cancer therapy will take part. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a swallowed balloon unlock the genetic secrets of esophageal cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research study is investigating how genetics and environmental factors contribute to the development of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer. Researchers will collect samples from the esophagus using a non-endoscopic balloon capsule device, whi…
Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can modern Radiotherapy's late effects be predicted?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows a large group of children and young adults who received radiation therapy for cancer, to see how their health and quality of life evolve over many years. By collecting medical data and blood samples in a European registry, researchers aim to identify late effec…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Reading Cancer's genetic playbook: a quest to match patients to the right experimental therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to identify genetic mutations in adults with advanced solid cancers who are being considered for or are already in early-phase clinical trials. By analyzing tumor and blood samples over time, researchers hope to understand how these mutations influen…
Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI outthink cancer experts? a landmark trial pits five AIs against tumor boards
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether five advanced AI models can match the treatment recommendations of expert tumor boards for cancer patients. Using 100 standardized synthetic cases across breast, lung, urological, digestive, and gynecological cancers, each AI and two independent tumor boar…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can chemo and radiation steal fertility? a massive study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study tracks 7,000 men and women with cancer to see how treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy affect fertility. In women, researchers measure a hormone called AMH to gauge ovarian reserve; in men, they analyze sperm quality. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Michael von Wolff • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New robot arm takes on cancer surgery – first safety check begins
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test a new robotic surgery platform called RonovoTM in 40 adults with cancer who need elective surgery. The robot helps surgeons perform minimally invasive procedures in digestive, thoracic, urology, and gynecology areas. Researchers will track complications, tech…
Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New approach aims to make repeat radiation safer for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a standardized method for giving high-dose radiation a second time to people with solid tumors that have come back. It uses advanced imaging to better calculate radiation doses to sensitive organs like the spinal cord and gut. The goal is to track how often se…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict leukemia risk after cancer therapy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates clonal hematopoiesis (CH) — small mutations in blood cells that can arise naturally or after cancer treatment — in adults receiving chemotherapy or radiation for solid tumors like breast, lung, or colorectal cancer. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, …
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer Patients' supplement use under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will survey 1,000 cancer patients about their use of dietary supplements like vitamins, minerals, and herbal products. Researchers want to know how common supplement use is, whether patients experience side effects, and if these supplements could interact…
Sponsor: Centre Mohammed VI de la Recherche et de l'Innovation (CM6RI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New italian tool aims to ease MRI anxiety for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is translating and testing an Italian version of a questionnaire that measures anxiety in cancer patients during whole-body MRI scans. Researchers will enroll 175 adult cancer patients at the European Institute of Oncology. The goal is to ensure the Italian version is …
Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer study aims to unlock tumor secrets and speed up trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowSPECTA is a large research platform that collects tumor samples, genetic data, and patient information from nearly 5,000 people with all types of cancer. The goal is to help scientists better understand cancer biology and find new ways to match patients with the right clinical tr…
Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New PET imaging study aims to sharpen tumor detection
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting data from 2,000 adults with solid tumors who undergo theranostic PET scans as part of their routine care. The goal is to see how well these scans detect tumors and match with lab results, which could help doctors make better treatment decisions. Participa…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gene-Guided cancer therapy: a new hope for advanced tumors?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 1,000 adults with advanced solid tumors that have progressed after standard treatment. Researchers will use genetic tests to match patients to specific drugs, like Alectinib or Atezolizumab, based on their tumor's gene changes. The goal is to see if this person…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study aims to make allergy testing safer for cancer patients on biologics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing how to safely perform skin allergy tests in people receiving biotherapies for cancers and blood disorders. Researchers will find the highest concentration of each biotherapy that does not cause a skin reaction in 9 out of 10 patients. The goal is to establis…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Decoding Immunotherapy's liver side effect to keep cancer treatment on track
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at liver inflammation (hepatitis) that can occur in cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of immunotherapy. Researchers aim to describe the different patterns of liver injury and how they respond to treatment. By collecting real-world …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to unravel cancer blood clot mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and urine samples from 150 cancer patients who have had blood clots. The goal is to learn more about why clots happen in cancer and how to prevent them. Participants will be followed over time to track clot recurrence and bleeding risks.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists probe immune resistance in tumors to outsmart cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 people with advanced solid tumors whose cancer stopped responding to immunotherapy. Researchers will take a fresh tumor sample and blood tests to compare genetic and immune differences between those who never responded and those who initially improved but …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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500 cancer patients join quest to unlock precision medicine secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting detailed genetic and health information from 500 people with various cancers, including breast, lung, and leukemia. The goal is to create a shared database that helps researchers develop more personalized treatments. Participants provide samples and data,…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Blood biopsy study aims to improve cancer detection and monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at special markers in the blood (called biomarkers) to learn more about how to detect, diagnose, and track solid cancers. Researchers will collect blood samples from 6,000 adults with solid cancer and analyze them alongside standard tests. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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10,000 cancer patients join ontario Gene-Mapping effort to personalize care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect and analyze tumor samples from 10,000 adults with advanced solid cancers (like breast, lung, or colon cancer) to create a province-wide gene database. The goal is to help doctors identify which targeted drugs or clinical trials might work best for each …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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40,000 cancer patients join quest for biomarkers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to build a large biobank of blood samples from 40,000 cancer patients to help identify biomarkers that can predict survival and response to treatment. Participants provide an extra 36ml of blood during routine blood draws. The samples will be used in future resear…
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Personalized radiation: scans could guide higher doses to aggressive tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether a special PET scan (FMISO-PET) can identify oxygen-deprived (hypoxic) areas in esophageal tumors, which are harder to treat. Patients with hypoxic tumors receive a higher radiation dose, while others get standard care. The study aims to see if…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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15,000 cancer Patients' data to unlock surgery secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large database of 15,000 patients with esophageal or gastric cancers in France. Researchers will look back at medical records to see how patients fared after surgery, focusing on how long they stayed cancer-free. The goal is to learn more about survival, …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Feeding tube before cancer surgery may cut risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving extra nutrition through a feeding tube before surgery can lower the chance of complications in malnourished people with esophageal or stomach cancer. About 670 participants will be followed to compare those who get nutritional support with those…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Personalized cancer care: DNA profiling guides patients to best trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study analyzes the DNA of solid tumors from 5,500 cancer patients to find genetic changes that could be targeted by specific treatments. The goal is to use this molecular profile to match patients with appropriate clinical trials. Participants must have a confirmed solid tum…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can Off-Label drugs help when standard cancer therapy fails? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. Researchers will track how well off-label or non-standard therapies work when chosen based on the tumor's genetic profile. The goal is to create a standard way to measure responses…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can what you eat during cancer treatment change your survival?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,538 cancer patients in China to see how their nutritional status affects how well they handle chemotherapy and radiation, their quality of life, and how long they live. Researchers will track changes in diet, weight, and blood markers over time. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Xiaoqin Luo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New registry aims to uncover how cancer ages young bodies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a registry of 500 children, teens, and young adults (ages 1-39) diagnosed with cancer. Participants will complete physical and mental function tests, surveys, and provide blood samples over time. The goal is to learn how cancer and its treatments affect agi…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Your genes could guide your pain meds: new study tests personalized prescribing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving doctors genetic information about their patients can help them choose safer and more effective pain medications. Researchers will enroll 800 cancer patients who are expected to need opioid painkillers. Half will have their genes tested to guide …
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists hunt for Cancer-Fighting immune cells in patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood samples from 300 cancer patients to look for immune cells that target tumors. Researchers want to understand how the immune system responds to cancer and treatments. The study does not test a new drug or therapy, but aims to gather knowledge that co…
Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New program aims to ease tough transition for older cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called ALIGN, which uses palliative care social workers and patient navigators to support older adults with advanced cancer who are moving from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility. The goal is to see if the program is practical and can help align…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Cancer patients rate their care in new satisfaction study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how satisfied cancer patients are after a special team assessment in a day hospital. About 309 adults with cancer will fill out a questionnaire after meeting with a pharmacist, dietitian, psychologist, social worker, and other care providers. The goal is to fi…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Martigues • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Heart-Lung check before surgery could flag risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a quick, non-invasive test that measures heart rate and breathing patterns before thoracic surgery can help predict which patients are more likely to have complications after the operation. Researchers will enroll 130 adults undergoing major chest su…
Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New study reveals whether a simple scope test alters cancer care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 160 adults with oesophageal cancer to see if an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) changes their treatment plan after standard scans. Researchers will also interview patients and doctors to understand their views on using EUS. The goal is to learn when this test is m…
Sponsor: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Your story matters: new study seeks cancer patients and caregivers to share experiences
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses online surveys to learn about the real-life experiences of people diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. Researchers want to understand the emotional, physical, social, and financial challenges they face. The goal is to use this information to improve support…
Sponsor: Cancer Support Community, Research and Training Institute, Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Statin-Free in palliative care: could stopping cholesterol drugs improve quality of life?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether it is safe and beneficial for people with advanced cancer to stop taking statins, which are cholesterol-lowering drugs often used for prevention. Researchers will follow 80 patients in palliative care for 12 weeks, monitoring cholesterol levels, muscle…
Sponsor: Stiftelsen Stockholms Sjukhem • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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What teens write about cancer could change how hospitals help
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects and analyzes personal writings from 500 teenage cancer patients to understand their emotions and experiences. The goal is to improve communication between patients and healthcare providers and make hospital care more supportive. No new drugs or treatments are …
Sponsor: Centro di Riferimento Oncologico - Aviano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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AI translates doctor speak for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using artificial intelligence (AI) to rewrite medical discharge letters into plain language helps cancer patients better understand their diagnosis, treatment, and next steps. About 150 adults with blood cancer or other cancers will be randomly assigned t…
Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Heart MRI spots chemo damage before It's too late
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether special heart MRI scans can find early signs of heart damage in cancer patients getting anthracycline chemotherapy. Current tests often miss this damage until it's advanced. About 93 adults will get several MRI scans before, during, and after treatment. T…
Sponsor: Robert Bosch Gesellschaft für Medizinische Forschung mbH (RBMF) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to stop wasting in cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why many cancer patients lose muscle and fat (cachexia), a condition that worsens their health. Researchers will use advanced techniques to analyze samples from 1000 adults with certain cancers. The goal is to find early warning signs and new targets…
Sponsor: China Medical University, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New tool to measure cancer Patients' Pre-Surgery fears
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to validate a questionnaire that measures anxiety in cancer patients before surgery. Researchers will test the Italian version of the Surgical Anxiety Questionnaire (SAQ) with 180 adult patients. The goal is to better understand patients' fears and concerns so tha…
Sponsor: Centro di Riferimento Oncologico - Aviano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Smart patches track vital signs in dying patients to improve End-of-Life care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether wearable devices that monitor heart rate and other vital signs can help doctors and nurses spot infections and other problems earlier in hospice patients with advanced cancer. The researchers will also see if these measurements can help predict how l…
Sponsor: Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Deep gene search aims to uncover why some young people get cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people who developed cancer at a young age (before 40, or before 30 for breast cancer) but had normal results on standard genetic tests. Researchers will use a more advanced technique called exome sequencing to search for new genetic changes that might raise c…
Sponsor: Centre Georges Francois Leclerc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New imaging study aims to Fine-Tune cancer radiation doses
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how SPECT imaging can help doctors measure the amount of radiation reaching healthy organs during certain cancer treatments. About 80 adults with advanced prostate or other cancers will get extra SPECT scans before and after their standard radiation therapy. T…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New survey aims to improve care for esophageal patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting survey responses from 1,000 people who have had or will have surgery on their esophagus. The goal is to validate new questionnaires that measure recovery and symptoms. The information will help doctors set expected recovery scores and improve treatment pl…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New survey aims to streamline cancer support screening across german hospitals
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a short set of questions to see if it can consistently capture the support needs and symptoms of cancer patients. Researchers will ask 900 patients and their healthcare providers about how easy and useful the questions are. The goal is to create a standard t…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Goettingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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10,000 cancer patients to help unlock power of personalized medicine
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from up to 10,000 cancer patients to see if choosing treatments based on the genetic makeup of their tumors leads to better outcomes. Researchers will look at medical records and may test leftover tissue or blood samples to create a genetic pr…
Sponsor: Shu Mei Kato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire predict who will follow their treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Technical University of Madrid • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Massive cancer gene mapping project aims to unlock new treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will analyze the genes of 25,000 adults who have cancer or are at risk for it. Researchers will use advanced testing to find genetic changes linked to cancer and track health records over time. The goal is to learn more about cancer biology and discover new ways to per…
Sponsor: Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New coaching tool aims to improve cancer decisions for dementia patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a communication program called COACH-Cog for older adults with both dementia and cancer. It includes a training video for doctors and a coaching session for patients and their care partners. The goal is to see if this helps everyone work together better when maki…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New registry to monitor ion beam therapy results
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry study is collecting data from 2,800 cancer patients treated with ion beam therapy (protons and carbon ions) at MedAustron. Researchers will track tumor response, survival, side effects, and quality of life over time. The goal is to better understand the real-world b…
Sponsor: EBG MedAustron GmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to catch cancer early with genetic screening
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting genetic and health information from 120,000 people aged 65 and older who have a personal or family history of cancer. The goal is to see if genetic testing can help doctors find cancer risks earlier and guide prevention efforts. Participants will provide …
Sponsor: ClinLogic LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Lab-Grown tumor avatars could pick the right cancer drug for each patient
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized approach for patients with advanced liver or colorectal cancers that no longer respond to standard treatments. Doctors take a small sample of the tumor, grow it in the lab as 3D 'organoids', and test different drugs on them to see which works best.…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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What drives seniors with cancer to move and eat right? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at what motivates people aged 70 and older with cancer to be physically active and eat healthy. Researchers will group participants based on their motivation patterns, then test a personalized program to help them improve their activity and diet. The goal is to d…
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Scientists probe genetic changes when GI cancers spread to brain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at tissue samples from 30 adults with stomach or esophageal cancer that spread to the brain. Researchers compare the genetic markers of the original tumor and the brain tumor to see if they differ. The goal is to better understand how these cancers change when th…
Sponsor: Blokhin's Russian Cancer Research Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can a phone call replace the Doctor's office for cancer genetic testing?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people are interested in using telehealth and digital tools for genetic counseling and testing for hereditary cancer. 360 adults who meet guidelines for genetic testing will receive counseling at home and may use optional digital tools. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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8,000-Patient study aims to sharpen cancer radiation with Real-Time MRI
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that will follow about 8,000 cancer patients who receive radiation therapy using a special machine called an MR-Linac, which combines an MRI scanner with a radiation beam. The goal is to learn how well this technology works for different cancers, in…
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New imaging combo could sharpen radiation for esophageal cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a combined PET-MRI scan can help doctors plan radiation treatment more precisely for people with esophagogastric cancer. Fifteen participants will receive PET-MRI scans before, during, and after radiation therapy. The images will not be used for thei…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC