Head and neck neoplasm
MONDO:0005586A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the anatomic structures of the head and neck region. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include salivary gland pleomorphic adenoma and nasal cavity papilloma. Representative examples of malignant neoplasms include oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma, laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, and salivary gland carcinoma.
Also known as: craniocervical region neoplasm, craniocervical region neoplasm (disease), craniocervical region tumor, craniocervical region tumour, head and neck neoplasm, head and neck neoplasm (excluding central nervous system), head and neck tumor, head and neck tumour
3506 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 79 tagged with Head and neck neoplasm itself.
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Sub-types of Head and neck neoplasm
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Head and neck cancer 637 trials · 2,004 incl. sub-types
16 sub-types
- Head and neck carcinoma 73 trials · 1,415 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant tumor of neck 14 trials · 505 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ocular cancer 10 trials · 168 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Salivary gland cancer 62 trials · 81 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Skull cancer 0 trials · 38 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tongue cancer 26 trials · 35 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lip cancer 12 trials · 15 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Nasal cavity cancer 5 trials · 14 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant cranial nerve neoplasm 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cheek mucosa cancer 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gingival cancer 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant ear neoplasm 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant tumor of floor of mouth 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hard palate cancer 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Angiosarcoma of the scalp 0 trials
- Malignant carotid body paraganglioma 0 trials
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Neoplasm of neck 1 trial · 505 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Malignant tumor of neck 14 trials · 505 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of neck 0 trials
- Cervical dermoid cyst 0 trials
- Cervical neuroblastoma 0 trials
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Neoplasm of oropharynx 3 trials · 279 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Oropharynx cancer 149 trials · 279 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of oropharynx 0 trials
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Nasopharyngeal neoplasm 37 trials · 226 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Malignant tumor of nasopharynx 9 trials · 213 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of nasopharynx 0 trials
- Nasopharyngeal teratoma 0 trials
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Eye neoplasm 3 trials · 192 incl. sub-types
13 sub-types
- Ocular cancer 10 trials · 168 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Uvea neoplasm 1 trial · 103 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Retina neoplasm 2 trials · 36 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Conjunctival tumor 1 trial · 23 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of eye 0 trials · 19 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cornea neoplasm 0 trials · 17 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Eyelid neoplasm 3 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intraocular medulloepithelioma 1 trial
- Ocular surface squamous neoplasia 1 trial
- Combined hamartoma of the retina and retinal pigment epithelium 0 trials
- Lacrimal gland neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Orbital leiomyoma 0 trials
- Ring dermoid of cornea 0 trials
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Skull neoplasm 0 trials · 161 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Skull base neoplasm 12 trials · 124 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Skull cancer 0 trials · 38 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Paranasal sinus neoplasm 5 trials · 29 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neoplasm of jaw 1 trial · 9 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Orbit neoplasm 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Jugular foramen meningioma 0 trials
- Schwannoma of jugular foramen 0 trials
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Neoplasm of hypopharynx 0 trials · 100 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Hypopharynx cancer 50 trials · 100 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of hypopharynx 0 trials Sub-types →
- Epiglottis neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
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Tumor of salivary gland 9 trials · 85 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Salivary gland cancer 62 trials · 81 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neoplasm of major salivary gland 0 trials · 17 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of salivary gland 1 trial · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neoplasm of minor salivary gland 0 trials Sub-types →
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Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus neoplasm 0 trials · 44 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Nasal cavity and paranasal sinus carcinoma 21 trials · 44 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Tongue neoplasm 2 trials · 35 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Tongue cancer 26 trials · 35 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of tongue 0 trials
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Lip neoplasm 1 trial · 15 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Lip cancer 12 trials · 15 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of lip 0 trials
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Nasal cavity neoplasm 1 trial · 15 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Nasal cavity cancer 5 trials · 14 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of nasal cavity 1 trial Sub-types →
- Nasal cavity inverting papilloma 0 trials
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Benign epithelial tumor of salivary glands 0 trials · 12 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Pleomorphic adenoma 12 trials
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Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis 8 trials · 9 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Laryngeal papillomatosis 1 trial
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Cranial nerve neoplasm 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types
12 sub-types
- Malignant cranial nerve neoplasm 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Olfactory nerve neoplasm 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Optic nerve neoplasm 1 trial · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Abducens nerve neoplasm 0 trials
- Facial nerve neoplasm 0 trials
- Glossopharyngeal nerve neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Hypoglossal nerve neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Oculomotor nerve neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Spinal accessory nerve neoplasm 0 trials
- Trigeminal nerve neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Trochlear nerve neoplasm 0 trials
- Vestibulocochlear nerve neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
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Tonsil neoplasm 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Tonsil cancer 5 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of tonsil 0 trials Sub-types →
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Odontogenic neoplasm 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Keratocystic odontogenic tumor 3 trials
- Ameloblastoma 2 trials Sub-types →
- Ameloblastic carcinoma 0 trials
- Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor 0 trials
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Ocular adnexal lymphoma 4 trials
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Malignant epithelial tumor of salivary glands 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
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Ear neoplasm 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Malignant ear neoplasm 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- External ear neoplasm 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Inner ear neoplasm 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neoplasm of middle ear 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of ear 0 trials Sub-types →
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Familial thyroglossal duct cyst 2 trials
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Buccal mucosa neoplasm 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Cheek mucosa cancer 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of buccal mucosa 0 trials Sub-types →
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Gingival neoplasm 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Gingival cancer 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of gum 0 trials Sub-types →
- Congenital epulis 0 trials
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Neoplasm of floor of mouth 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Malignant tumor of floor of mouth 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of floor of mouth 0 trials
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Palatal neoplasm 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Hard palate cancer 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Soft palate cancer 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of hard palate 0 trials
- Benign neoplasm of soft palate 0 trials
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Head and neck paraganglioma 1 trial
4 sub-types
- Carotid body paraganglioma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Jugulotympanic paraganglioma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Tympanic paraganglioma 0 trials
- Vagus nerve paraganglioma 0 trials
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Cavernous hemangioma of face 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Cavernous hemangioma of retina 0 trials
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Epignathus 0 trials
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Facial dermoid cyst 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Nasal dermoid cyst 0 trials
- Orbital dermoid cyst 0 trials
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Gasserian ganglion meningioma 0 trials
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Laryngeal neuroendocrine neoplasm 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Laryngeal small cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Laryngotracheal angioma 0 trials
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Lipoma of face 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Lipoma of the conjunctiva 0 trials
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Nasal ganglioglioma 0 trials
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Nasal glial heterotopia 0 trials
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Can a Four-Part combo before surgery wipe out head and neck tumors?
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Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug outperform chemotherapy in Tough-to-Treat nasopharyngeal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial compares an experimental drug called YL201 with standard chemotherapy in people whose nasopharyngeal carcinoma has returned or spread and no longer responds to PD-(L)1 inhibitors and at least two prior chemotherapy regimens. About 400 participants will receiv…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
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Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Klus Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Sugar-Blocking pill boost immunotherapy for tough cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental pill (GB1211) to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) works better than Keytruda alone for people with advanced melanoma or head and neck cancer. The study will enroll 92 participants and measure how many patients…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill that starves tumors of oxygen help fight advanced cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called belzutifan in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Belzutifan works by blocking a protein (HIF-2α) that tumors use to survive in low-oxygen conditions. The main goal is to f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug could slash surgeries for rare airway disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether bevacizumab, a drug that blocks blood vessel growth, can lengthen the time between surgeries for adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), a rare condition causing wart-like growths in the airways. Participants receive 11 doses of t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in early cancer trial
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Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets rare eye cancer
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Phase 2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Sugar-Coated proteins on cancer cells
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental oral drug called PhOx430 in people with advanced solid tumors, including glioblastoma and triple-negative breast cancer. The trial has two parts: first, they give increasing doses to small groups to find a safe dose and watch for side effec…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Phost'In Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining three different antibodies—BI 770371, pembrolizumab, and cetuximab—can shrink tumors in people with head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. About 91 adults are randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups. The goal is to see if …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to preserve immune checkpoint while fighting cancer
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental antibody called ONC-392 in people with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma. The trial gives ONC-392 alone or with pembrolizumab, an approved immunotherapy, to see what doses are safe and how the body pro…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation plus immunotherapy: a new hope for advanced head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial compares the standard immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab alone versus pembrolizumab plus radiation therapy in 290 patients with metastatic head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if adding radiation improves overall survival. Participants receive pembrolizumab…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in battling recurrent ovarian cancer
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Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug duo shows promise
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Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemo before surgery may save eye and skull in sinus cancer patients
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Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat throat cancer
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Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Dual-Action antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
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Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Five days of radiation instead of weeks: a new test for head and neck cancer
Disease control CancelledResearchers are testing a shorter radiation schedule for people with head and neck cancer who have had surgery. Standard radiation after surgery often takes several weeks, but this trial gives five treatments over five days. The study enrolls 50 adults with high-risk features, su…
Sponsor: All India Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less chemo be enough? new trial tests shorter treatment for head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving only 4 cycles of chemotherapy alongside the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can effectively treat PD-L1-positive head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. Standard treatment usually involves 6 cycles of chemo. The study will …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tested the safety and best dose of two drugs, ixabepilone and temsirolimus, given together to adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed. The goal was to find a dose that limits side effects while potentially killing more canc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune drug shows promise in early trial for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called TransCon IL-2 β/γ, which aims to boost the immune system to fight cancer. It is given alone or with other treatments like pembrolizumab (Keytruda) or chemotherapy. The trial includes 320 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Oncology Division A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could guide chemo for throat cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a blood test for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA can help doctors choose the best chemotherapy after standard radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer. About 685 patients will first receive standard chemoradiation. Then, based on whether EBV DNA is still detectab…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough cancers
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Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug GEN1042 tested in japanese cancer patients
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Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immunotherapy before surgery shrink head and neck tumors?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) before surgery can help patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The trial enrolls about 20 adults whose tumors can be remov…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized dosing of cancer drug pazopanib tested in early trial
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Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in shrinking head and neck tumors before surgery
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Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dan Zandberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a malaria drug help fight cancer? early trial tests new combo
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Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called M9466, a PARP1 inhibitor, alone or combined with other drugs in 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and how the body processes the drug. Researchers …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat brain and bile duct cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called olaparib in people with advanced cancers (like brain tumors, bile duct cancer, or other solid tumors) that have a specific gene change called IDH1 or IDH2 mutation. The drug works by blocking an enzyme that cancer cells need to grow. About 89 partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug access extended: pfizer study offers continued palbociclib to eligible patients
Disease control OngoingThis study provides continued access to the cancer drug palbociclib (IBRANCE) for up to 35 patients with breast or head and neck cancer who have already benefited from it in earlier Pfizer trials. Participants will keep taking their current treatment combination, which may includ…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for head and neck cancer: drug combo trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding monalizumab to the standard drug cetuximab helps people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer live longer. The study includes 370 adults who have already tried an immune checkpoint inhibitor and platinum-based chemotherapy. Part…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine plus immunotherapy shows promise against HPV-Linked head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding a vaccine called BNT113 to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab works better than pembrolizumab alone for people with advanced head and neck cancer linked to HPV16. About 350 participants will receive either the combination or the standard single d…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to tame Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental oral drug (E7727) combined with another oral drug (decitabine) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to at least two prior treatments. The main goals are to find the safest dose and understand side effects. Up to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs—trastuzumab deruxtecan (a targeted chemotherapy) and ceralasertib (a drug that may block cancer cell repair)—in people with advanced solid tumors that have a HER2 mutation. The study has two parts: first, finding the sa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tumors in patients with organ failure
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of a drug called veliparib when given with two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed. It includes patients who also have liver or kidney probl…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called ICT01, a lab-made antibody, in 292 people with advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given alone or with another cancer drug (Keytruda). The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug ca…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: ImCheck Therapeutics, an Ipsen company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized cancer attack: new trial matches drugs to tumor genes
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether giving cancer drugs based on a tumor's genetic makeup can help people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. About 920 participants will receive a drug or drug combination tailored to their tumor's specific g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine combo aims to control advanced head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new cancer vaccine (DPV-001) combined with two immunotherapy drugs in people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can help control the cancer. About 56 adults with recurrent or meta…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for hard-to-treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan, alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called HER2. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control these cancers. About 127 adults with tumors that cannot be removed by s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called LM-108, given alone or with another immunotherapy (toripalimab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, then expanding to see …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: LaNova Medicines Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mRNA vaccine shows promise in fighting solid tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental mRNA-based cancer vaccine (mRNA-4157) in 161 people with solid tumors. The vaccine is designed to train the immune system to attack cancer cells. Some participants receive the vaccine alone, while others get it with the immunotherapy d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink head and neck tumors better than standard care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug (domvanalimab) to a standard immunotherapy (zimberelimab) plus chemotherapy works better than the standard immunotherapy plus chemotherapy alone for people with head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. About 100 adult…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug saruparib enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug, saruparib, in 41 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, how it interacts with other common medications, and how well different pill versions wor…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could cutting vitamin B6 boost cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether a diet very low in vitamin B6 can make immunotherapy work better for people with solid tumors. About 20 adults aged 18-80 will follow this special diet for 6 weeks while continuing their regular immunotherapy. The main goal is to check if the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new gemcitabine formulation outsmart advanced solid tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests FF-10832, a liposomal version of the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine, in adults with advanced solid tumors, including biliary tract cancer, that have not responded to standard treatment or have no standard options. Researchers give the drug as an intravenou…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New liposome chemo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests FF-10850, a liposome-wrapped version of the chemotherapy drug topotecan, in 96 adults with advanced solid tumors like ovarian, cervical, and Merkel cell carcinoma. The main goals are to find the safest dose and understand side effects. Researchers hop…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called MK-2870, either alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in Japanese patients with advanced solid tumors or a type of lung cancer. The main goal is to check the safety and side effects of these treatments. About 30 people will …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cocktail of immune boosters shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests whether combining several investigational immunotherapy drugs, with or without chemotherapy, can safely shrink advanced solid tumors. The study enrolls adults with cancers like non-small-cell lung cancer or triple-negative breast cancer that have progress…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can heat make radiation more effective against head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding weekly thermotherapy, a treatment that heats the tumor and lymph nodes, to standard radiotherapy can help people with head and neck cancer who cannot receive chemotherapy. The goal is to find a safe dose of thermotherapy that does not cause severe …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal injection of dual immunotherapy plus chemotherapy targets cancer spread to brain lining
Disease control OngoingThis phase I/II trial tests a combination of two drugs given directly into the spinal fluid for people with leptomeningeal metastasis, a condition where cancer spreads to the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The drugs are QL1706, a bispecific antibody that blocks two…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Pre-Surgery immune booster beat standard care for skin cancer?
Disease control PausedThis phase III trial compares adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab before surgery (with or without radiation) to standard surgery alone for people with stage III/IV squamous cell skin cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if the combination improves event-free surviv…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug called IPN01194 in 36 adults with advanced solid tumours (melanoma, colorectal, pancreatic, or head and neck cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find the right dose and check if it is safe, while also looking for…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could immunotherapy boost radiation for head and neck cancer?
Disease control PausedThis study compares standard radiation plus cisplatin against two experimental approaches: radiation with docetaxel and cetuximab, or radiation with cisplatin and the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab. About 613 patients with high-risk stage III-IV head and neck cancer will partici…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare tumors: tarlatamab trial opens
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug tarlatamab in people with advanced tumors that have a protein called DLL3. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control these tumors. About 29 adults with stage IV cancer will receive tarlatamab, and researchers will track how well it works and a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug brigimadlin tested for Long-Term use in solid tumour patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of brigimadlin, a cancer drug taken as tablets, in adults with solid tumours who have already received at least 4 cycles of it in a previous study. About 90 participants will take the drug once every 3 weeks, and doctors will monitor their…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug deliver a One-Two punch to advanced cancers?
Disease control PausedThis trial tests an experimental drug called CS5001, designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells that carry a specific marker (ROR1). It is being studied in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have progressed after standard treatments. The study will first find …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: CStone Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to shrink hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new experimental drug (BI 770371) alone or with another immunotherapy (ezabenlimab) in adults with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard options. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Up to 36 participants wil…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo takes on tough head and neck cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a new drug called SI-B001 combined with the chemotherapy paclitaxel in 42 adults with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Participants have already tried standard treatments like immunotherapy or platinum chemo. The study aims …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for head and neck cancer: experimental drug petosemtamab enters final testing
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests a new drug called petosemtamab against standard treatments (cetuximab, methotrexate, or docetaxel) in 600 adults with advanced head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. Participants must have already tried immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The main…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merus B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB598 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called AB598, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 40 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, bladder, or breast cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the drug helps shr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called MRG003 in adults whose nasopharyngeal cancer has come back or spread and hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. About 238 participants will receive the drug, and researchers will…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Lepu Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—bintrafusp alfa, PDS01ADC, and entinostat—in adults with advanced HPV-related cancers (like cervical, anal, or throat cancer) or certain colon cancers that haven't responded to standard treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy shows promise against multiple advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called Cetrelimab (JNJ-63723283) in 234 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, melanoma, bladder, and colorectal cancers. The drug works by blocking PD-1, a protein that stops the immune system from attacking cancer cells. The trial has two parts…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare salivary gland cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a combination of two hormone-blocking drugs (apalutamide and a GnRH agonist) can shrink or slow the growth of advanced salivary gland cancer that has a specific protein called the androgen receptor. About 31 adults with locally advanced or spread cancer t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to tame incurable head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a three-drug combination called CACTUX (cisplatin, nab-paclitaxel, and cetuximab) in 74 people with head and neck cancer that cannot be cured. The goal is to see if this mix works better and causes fewer side effects than the standard treatment. Participants have…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug safety tracked in ongoing rollover trial
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study monitors long-term safety in 120 cancer patients who are already benefiting from treatments like JNJ-75348780, safimaltib, or ibrutinib in earlier trials. Participants have blood cancers, solid tumors, or prostate cancer. The goal is to track serious side effects over …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can less radiation be enough after chemoimmunotherapy for head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving a lower dose of radiation after initial chemoimmunotherapy can control advanced head and neck cancer as well as the standard higher dose. Adults with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma who respond well to 2-3 cycles of chemotherapy plus the immu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to extend life in advanced head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding bevacizumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. About 403 adults took part. The main goal was to see if the combination improved overall survival compared to chemotherapy alone.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to shrink tough head and neck tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new combination of two drugs (SI-B001 and SI-B003) with or without chemotherapy in people with advanced head and neck cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the treatment can shrink tumors. About 130 adults a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple shot replace IV drips for some cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether amivantamab, a drug that targets specific proteins on cancer cells, can be given as a shot under the skin instead of through an IV. About 158 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung or head and neck cancers) will receive different do…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight recurrent head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase II trial is testing whether two experimental drugs (SI-B001 and SI-B003) plus standard chemotherapy can help people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. About 60 adults aged 18 to 75 will receive the combination as their first treatment. The main goa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New liposomal drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called E7389 liposomal formulation in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study also looks at how the drug works in speci…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eisai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oral chemotherapy candidate utidelone moves to human testing for advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial evaluates the safety, tolerability, and how well the body absorbs utidelone in capsule form for people with advanced solid tumors, including metastatic breast cancer. The study has three parts: finding the safest dose, comparing the capsule to the injected …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biostar Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less radiation be just as good for nasopharyngeal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether giving a lower dose of radiation to low-risk areas around the main tumor works as well as the standard higher dose for nasopharyngeal cancer. The study plans to enroll 700 people aged 18-70 with newly diagnosed, non-spreading cancer. The goal…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on tough cancers in first human test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called CID-078 in 220 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study is split into two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then checking if the drug shrinks tumors. It is a firs…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Circle Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted therapy replace harsh chemo in nasopharyngeal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares two treatments for patients with a type of nasopharyngeal cancer that responded well to initial chemotherapy. Half receive standard radiotherapy plus the targeted drug nimotuzumab, while the other half receive radiotherapy plus the chemotherapy drug ci…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug regorafenib gets a second chance in small continuation study
Disease control OngoingThis study allows people with solid tumors who are already taking the cancer drug regorafenib in another Bayer study to keep taking it after that study ends. The goal is to see how safe and tolerable the continued treatment is. Only 13 participants are enrolled, and they take the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug dostarlimab shows promise in early trial for advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a drug called dostarlimab in 730 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. Dostarlimab works by helping the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. The study is checking for safe doses and any side ef…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tesaro, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets rare gene fusions in multiple cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug entrectinib in over 500 people with advanced solid tumors that have specific gene changes (NTRK, ROS1, or ALK fusions). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and control the disease. Participants have various cancer types, including lu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Dual-Action drug outsmart advanced cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called IBI363 in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma that have progressed despite standard treatment. IBI363 is designed to boost the immune system in two ways: by stimulating immune cells with an IL-2-like signal a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune booster after standard therapy may stall nasopharyngeal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma who still have signs of cancer after standard chemoradiotherapy. About 57 adults aged 19 and older will receive nivolumab infusions eve…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Extended look at gotistobart: could Long-Term use improve survival in advanced cancers?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis extension trial follows patients with advanced solid tumors who are already receiving or have received gotistobart in earlier studies. The goal is to assess long-term safety and overall survival over an extended period. Participants must be 18 or older and have been part of …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Pronged attack shrink Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial is testing whether a combination of three treatments — an experimental drug called elimusertib, precise radiation therapy, and the immunotherapy pembrolizumab — can shrink or stabilize recurrent head and neck cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called MEDI5752, given alone or with chemotherapy, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 400 p…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo strategy aims to catch and remove leftover cancer after radiation
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial studies whether a combination of regular check-ups, scans, blood tests, and ultrasound can safely find and guide removal of remaining cancer in neck lymph nodes after standard radiation for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. About 50 adults aged 18-70 with N3 …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Guiquan Zhu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could tame hormone disorder Cushing's syndrome
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an experimental pill called CRN04894 in 18 adults with Cushing's syndrome caused by too much ACTH hormone. The drug works by blocking the receptor that ACTH acts on, aiming to lower cortisol levels and control the disease. The main goals are to check …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Pronged immune attack beat head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called AK117 to either cetuximab or another immunotherapy (AK104) can help people with advanced head and neck cancer that has returned or spread after prior treatment. The study will enroll 20 adults whose cancer h…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called CTL-002, given alone or with an approved immunotherapy, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow thei…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: CatalYm GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called AZD5305, a PARP inhibitor, either alone or combined with other cancer drugs in people with advanced solid tumors (like ovarian, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers). The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors. A…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentler path after surgery for HPV throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether people with HPV-related throat cancer can safely receive lower doses of radiation and chemotherapy after surgery, compared with the standard full-intensity approach. The goal is to see if this lighter treatment helps preserve swallowing funct…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on childhood cancers in first human trial
Disease control By invitation onlyThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called GPC2 CAR T cells for children with neuroblastoma or retinoblastoma that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to better recognize a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Stephan Grupp MD PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy boost standard treatment for a Head-and-Neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a type of head-and-neck cancer. Participants will receive either toripalimab or a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB801 enters human safety testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing a new drug, AB801, alone or with other treatments, in about 91 people with advanced cancers (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have not responded to standard therapies. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose for…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could adding extra chemo before standard therapy beat nasopharyngeal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving an extra round of chemotherapy before the usual chemoradiotherapy can improve outcomes for people with a certain type of nasopharyngeal cancer. Participants will either receive standard chemoradiotherapy alone or induction chemotherapy (gemcit…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug CHS-114 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called CHS-114, alone or with another immunotherapy (toripalimab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the body handles th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Coherus Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can less radiation be safer for throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving radiation to a smaller area of the neck can prevent throat cancer from returning while reducing side effects. People with p16-positive oropharynx cancer (a type linked to HPV) who are getting radiation therapy may be eligible. The goal is to see if…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug pertuzumab tested for Long-Term use in extension trial
Disease control OngoingThis study gives continued access to the cancer drug pertuzumab (Perjeta) for people with solid tumors who were already benefiting from it in a previous Roche trial. About 154 participants will receive the drug every 3 weeks, alone or with other treatments, until their disease wo…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced head and neck cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a combination of the targeted drug amivantamab plus two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in 50 people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks tumors or controls the disease. Participants …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Pre-Surgery immunotherapy prime the immune system to fight head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is investigating whether giving immunotherapy before surgery can boost the immune system's attack on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Participants receive atezolizumab alone or combined with other immune-modulating agents, then undergo surgery. The study…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alain Algazi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill shrink advanced tumors? a new drug steps into the spotlight
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental pill called SIM0532 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study is split into two parts: first, to find a safe dose, and then to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their gr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug home in on Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called XNW27011 in people with advanced solid tumors, such as pancreatic, lung, ovarian, colorectal, biliary tract, stomach, or gastroesophageal junction cancer, that have not responded to or are not eligible for standard treatments. XNW…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Two punch of radiation and immunotherapy shrink head and neck tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is exploring whether combining stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab, given before surgery, can help people with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The study will enroll about 24 adults aged 18…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called JS107 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the safest dose and see how well the body tolerates JS107 when given alone or combined wit…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo shrink Hard-to-Treat salivary gland tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an experimental drug called 9-ING-41, when combined with the chemotherapy drug carboplatin, can help people with advanced or metastatic salivary gland cancer. The study aims to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth. Pa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Glenn J. Hanna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a parasite drug fight childhood brain tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether mebendazole, a drug commonly used to treat intestinal parasites, can help children with brain tumors called gliomas. The study combines mebendazole with standard chemotherapy drugs to see if it is safe and effective. It includes children and young ad…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Julie Krystal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a pill target Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancers? a new drug puts FGFR2 mutations to the test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug, TYRA-200, in people with advanced bile duct cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) and other solid tumors that have specific changes in the FGFR2 gene. The study aims to find a safe and effective dose and to see wheth…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tyra Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye injection could spare sight in melanoma patients
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests a new drug called belzupacap sarotalocan (AU-011) for people with small choroidal melanoma or suspicious spots in the eye. The drug is injected into the eye and activated by a laser to target cancer cells. The study compares it to a sham (fake) procedure …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Aura Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo may keep head and neck cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before and after surgery can help people with advanced head and neck cancer stay cancer-free longer. About 714 participants receive either pembrolizumab plus standard radiation (with or without chemo) or…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs—copanlisib, olaparib, and durvalumab—in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drugs work together to shrink tumors. Only patie…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a baking soda rinse tame radiation mouth sores?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether gargling with a 2.5% sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) solution during radiation therapy can reduce the severity of painful mouth sores in people with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Participants will rinse with the solution several times a day throughout their …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA-Guided prescribing may shield young cancer patients from harmful drug reactions
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether analyzing a child's DNA before prescribing supportive care drugs can lower the risk of serious side effects. Children with cancer or those receiving a bone marrow transplant are randomly assigned to get either standard care or prescribing guided by their …
Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—cetuximab and interleukin-12—in people with advanced head and neck cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. Twenty-three participants are enr…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less radiation be better? new trial spares healthy neck tissue
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether it is safe to skip radiation on one or both sides of the neck that show no signs of cancer after surgery. The goal is to reduce side effects like dry mouth and trouble swallowing without increasing the chance of cancer returning. The study include…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug spartalizumab gets extended safety check in ongoing patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows patients with advanced solid tumors who are already benefiting from the cancer drug spartalizumab (PDR001). The goal is to continue monitoring safety and side effects while allowing patients to keep receiving the treatment. About 120 participants are enrolled f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink Hard-to-Treat eye cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called DYP688 in people with metastatic uveal melanoma, a rare eye cancer that has spread, and other melanomas with specific genetic mutations. The study aims to find a safe dose and see whether the drug can shrink tumors. Participants receiv…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a short course of immunotherapy and radiation shrink head and neck tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether giving the immunotherapy drug nivolumab along with a short course of radiation before surgery can safely shrink tumors and reduce lymph node involvement in people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Participants receive either 3 or 5 days o…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called tisotumab vedotin, alone or with other cancer medicines, in people with advanced colorectal, lung, pancreatic, or head and neck cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. About 350 participants receive different dosing schedules to…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common drug replace surgery for pituitary tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether cabergoline, a drug already used for hormone-producing pituitary tumors, can shrink or slow the growth of non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs). These tumors do not produce excess hormones, so current treatment is limited to surgery or radiat…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lighter immunotherapy schedule keep advanced cancers in check?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is for people with advanced cancers who have already responded well to 6 months of standard immunotherapy. It compares continuing the same drugs at the usual frequency versus giving them every 3 months. The goal is to see if the reduced schedule can prevent cancer prog…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pea power: Plant-Based drink may cut feeding tube need in cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a pea protein nutritional drink can reduce the need for feeding tubes in people with head and neck cancer undergoing chemoradiation. About 57 adults with locally advanced cancer will drink the supplement as a meal replacement. The goal is to see if it hel…
Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple drug during brain surgery prevent Life-Threatening sodium swings?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether giving a low-dose infusion of desmopressin (dDAVP) during surgery for complex brain tumors around the pituitary gland can prevent dangerously high sodium levels (hypernatremia) in the first 24 hours after surgery. High sodium can cause brain bleeding, sei…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Zhaoyun Zhang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug SHR-A2009 takes first steps against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called SHR-A2009 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard options. The main goals are to find a safe dose and to understand the drug's side effects and how t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental antibody combo aims to boost immune attack on head and neck tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests whether adding an experimental antibody called VX15/2503 to standard immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab or nivolumab) can help shrink head and neck cancers before surgery. The study enrolls people with early-stage (I-IVA) squamous cell carcinoma of the head …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immune attack on HPV throat cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving targeted radiation along with two immunotherapy drugs (evorpacept and pembrolizumab) before standard surgery can improve outcomes for people with HPV-related throat cancer. The study enrolls 29 patients with early-stage, resectable disease.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sharper radiation boost aims to tackle head and neck cancers that return
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 study tests whether adding a highly targeted, high-dose radiation boost (stereotactic body radiotherapy, or SBRT) to standard radiation and chemotherapy can safely treat head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. The trial includes two groups: patients whose …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in japanese patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy) in Japanese patients with advanced solid tumors, including certain breast and bladder cancers. The trial has two phases: first, to find the safest dose, and second, to see how well the drug shrinks tumors. Participan…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise against multiple Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in people with various advanced cancers that have a protein called HER2. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and control the disease. About 477 participants with cancers like bladder, cervical, ovarian, an…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy targets tough pancreatic cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental immunotherapy called ELI-002 7P in people with pancreatic or other solid tumors that have specific KRAS or NRAS gene mutations. The treatment aims to train the immune system to attack cancer cells. About 158 participants will receive t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Elicio Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in shrinking Hard-to-Treat head and neck tumors
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy before radiation can improve outcomes for people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. Participants receive three cycles of toripalimab plus gemcitabine and cisplatin, then undergo standard…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered virus joins forces with immunotherapy to fight resistant cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a modified virus (VV1) combined with the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab can shrink tumors in people with colorectal cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma that has stopped responding to checkpoint inhibitor treatment. The virus …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vyriad, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug COH29 targets tumor growth enzyme in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called COH29 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard therapy available. COH29 works by blocking an enzyme that cancer cells need to grow and multiply. The main g…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to boost immune system against advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called IOA-244 in about 210 adults with advanced or metastatic cancers like lung cancer, melanoma, and lymphoma. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, both alone and combined with other treatments. Researchers also chec…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: iOnctura • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo tested in kids with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in children and teens up to age 17 with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part checks if the drugs…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer patients get continued access to key therapy in extension study
Disease control OngoingThis study provides ongoing access to atezolizumab-based treatment for people with cancer who were already in a Roche-sponsored trial. It includes up to 49 participants who need to continue their therapy because the drug isn't available locally. The main goal is to keep treatment…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take aim at childhood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new type of immunotherapy for people with cancers that have returned or not responded to treatment, such as neuroblastoma, sarcoma, and certain other solid tumors. The treatment uses a patient's own T cells, which are genetically modified to recognize a protein…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New surgical flap aims to restore swallowing and speech in obese tongue cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests a new surgical technique called the anterolateral thigh myofascial fat composite flap (ALT-MF) for repairing tongue defects after cancer surgery in obese patients (BMI 30 or higher). Traditional flaps can be too bulky in obese patients, leading to problems …
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug tazemetostat offered to patients with rare, aggressive tumors
Disease control Expanded access (ended)This expanded access program provides tazemetostat, a drug that blocks a protein called EZH2, to adults with serious or life-threatening solid tumors that have lost the INI1 or SMARCA4 protein. Eligible patients must have tried other treatments without success and cannot join a f…
Sponsor: Epizyme, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called marlotamig (REGN7075) alone or with cemiplimab (Libtayo) and sometimes chemotherapy in people with advanced solid tumors. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. About 933 participants are being recruite…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Modified herpes virus joins forces with immunotherapy to attack head and neck tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three treatments—immunotherapy (tislelizumab), targeted therapy (afatinib), and a modified herpes virus (lysogenic HSV)—given before surgery for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if this approach safely shrinks tumors and …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could donated tissue help heal stubborn wounds? new study investigates
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing whether a specially prepared membrane made from donated human tissue can help heal chronic wounds, like diabetic foot ulcers and eye surface injuries. The membrane is sterilized with different doses of radiation to find the best balance between s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Libyan Center for Biotechnology Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye-Directed chemotherapy aims to save sight in children with retinoblastoma
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving chemotherapy directly into the eye (subconjunctival carboplatin) along with systemic topotecan can shrink advanced retinoblastoma tumors in children with disease in both eyes. The goal is to preserve the eye and vision, avoiding removal. Pa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug safety tracked over years in ongoing study
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 205 people with solid tumors who are already taking the cancer drug avelumab. Researchers want to see how safe the drug is over the long term and how long patients live or stay cancer-free. Participants continue their current treatment or are monitored after fi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control PausedThis study tests a combination of two drugs, neratinib and valproate, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part focuses on cancers with a RAS mutation, like certain colon and panc…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus injected directly into tumors shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a virus called AdAPT-001 that is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial will check if the virus is safe and whether it works better when combined wi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: EpicentRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an immunotherapy combo replace harsh chemo for head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug durvalumab (Imfinzi) with radiation therapy can effectively treat intermediate-risk head and neck cancer after surgery, while causing fewer serious side effects than the standard cisplatin-based chemo-radiation. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart resistant cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug, ASTX660, combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab in people with advanced solid tumors, including cervical and triple-negative breast cancers. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can boost the immune system to fight canc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: entrectinib trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called entrectinib in children with advanced solid tumors or brain tumors that have come back or haven't responded to other treatments. The trial has two parts: first finding the best dose, then seeing how well it works in children whose tumors have specif…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Vitamin a derivative patch could reverse oral precancer
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a sticky patch that releases fenretinide, a vitamin A derivative, directly onto precancerous spots inside the mouth. The goal is to see if the patch can shrink these lesions, reduce their severity under the microscope, and lower genetic changes linked to oral can…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Chemo-Resistant cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called NEO-201 combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab in adults with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to chemotherapy. The trial focuses on lung, head and neck, cervical, and uterine cancers. Researchers aim to find a safe …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Precision Biologics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New antibody drug takes on advanced tumors in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called IPH5301, which targets a protein called CD73 on cancer cells. The study involves 27 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. In the first part, IPH5301 is given alone to find a safe…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Immune boosting duo takes on rare throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, can shrink tumors in people with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) linked to the Epstein-Barr virus. About 113 patients with recurrent or metastatic NPC that can't be cured will r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Engineered virus targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control By invitation onlyThis early-phase trial tests an experimental virus-based treatment called IDOV-Immune in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. The study fo…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and monalizumab, in about 383 adults with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. Some participants also receive standard chemotherapy or other ta…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New targeted therapy hopes to shrink Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called mirvetuximab soravtansine in Japanese patients with advanced ovarian cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific protein (folate receptor alpha). The drug is designed to target and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The trial has tw…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can radiation wake up the immune system against resistant head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding focused radiation to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can help people with head and neck cancer whose disease has worsened despite prior PD-1 therapy. The study enrolls 18 adults with metastatic or incurable head and neck can…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise against rare brain tumor
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests two targeted drugs, vemurafenib and cobimetinib, in 24 people with a rare type of brain tumor called papillary craniopharyngioma that has a specific genetic mutation (BRAF V600E). The drugs work by blocking enzymes that help tumor cells grow. The main go…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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DNA vaccine combo takes on HPV head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of a DNA vaccine (GX-188E), an immune booster (GX-I7), and an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) in 21 adults with HPV-related head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. The goal is to see if the combo can shrink tumors and improve surviv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug AZD9592 enters first human trials for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called AZD9592, alone or with other cancer drugs, in about 167 adults with advanced solid tumors (including lung, head & neck, and colorectal cancers). The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control CancelledThis study was designed to test a new treatment called GT307 for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back after standard therapy. GT307 uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) to attack the cancer. The main goals were to check saf…
Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to fight returning head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) and a type of internal radiation (cesium-131 brachytherapy) given during surgery for head and neck cancer that has come back. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and helps prevent the cancer from retu…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug called E7386 in about 60 adults with advanced solid tumors (like desmoid tumors) that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also watch for any tu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eisai Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug SPY002-072 aims to tame multiple inflammatory joint diseases
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 study tests an experimental drug called SPY002-072 in 285 adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or axial spondyloarthritis. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers measure changes in disease ac…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in battling advanced head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, to standard radiation therapy can better control advanced head and neck cancer. About 34 adults with stage III or IV cancer will receive the drugs before, during, and after radiation. The goal is to see if this…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Grupo Español de Tratamiento de Tumores de Cabeza y Cuello • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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MRI-Guided radiation boost shows promise in head and neck cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving an extra dose of radiation to oxygen-poor (hypoxic) areas of head and neck tumors can improve treatment response. About 91 adults with advanced squamous cell cancer of the throat or voice box will receive standard chemo-radiation with or without th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at multiple cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a personalized cell therapy for people with certain cancers (bladder, melanoma, head/neck, ovarian, lung, esophageal, stomach, or sarcoma) whose tumors have a specific marker called MAGE-A4. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat nasopharyngeal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) with olaparib (a PARP inhibitor) can shrink tumors in people with nasopharyngeal cancer that has become resistant to platinum-based chemotherapy. The study plans to enroll 30 adults whose cancer has …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Immune cell therapy shows promise against rare eye cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a patient's own immune cells, called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL), can shrink tumors in people with metastatic uveal melanoma, a rare and aggressive eye cancer. Participants receive chemotherapy to prepare their immune system, then an infu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Udai Kammula • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough head and neck cancers
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether giving a combination of three drugs (finotonlimab, cetuximab, and docetaxel) before surgery can shrink tumors in people whose head and neck cancer has come back after prior immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this approach leads to fewer…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy cocktail shows promise against tough throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma. About 450 participants will receive either tislelizumab plus chemo or a placebo plus ch…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could less radiation be just as effective for some head and neck cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving radiation only to the involved lymph nodes (instead of the whole neck area) can control early-stage nasopharyngeal cancer just as well, with fewer side effects. About 414 adults with limited lymph node involvement will be randomly assigned to eithe…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Yi Junlin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can adding chemo to radiation stop salivary gland cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding chemotherapy (cisplatin) to standard radiation therapy after surgery helps people with high-risk salivary gland tumors live longer without the cancer returning. About 252 adults whose tumors were removed took part. The goal is to see if the comb…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Experimental cocktail aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new combination of an experimental drug (INCB081776), an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab), and radiation therapy in 10 people with advanced head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame Cushing's disease with fewer side effects
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether adding cabergoline to osilodrostat works better than osilodrostat alone for controlling Cushing's disease. About 50 adults with active Cushing's disease will receive either the combination or the single drug. The goal is to see if the combo can lower cort…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Basrah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer: targeted radiation therapy under study
Disease control PausedThis study tests a drug called 177Lu-DOTATATE, which delivers radiation directly to cancer cells, in people with metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer that has not responded to at least two prior treatments. Only patients whose tumors show up on a special scan are eligible. The main g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called LY4101174 in people with advanced solid tumors, including bladder, breast, and lung cancers. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to target and kill cancer cells. The study will check if the drug is safe, tolerable, and ef…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat head and neck cancer: triple therapy trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new three-drug combination for people with advanced head and neck cancer that came back or spread after platinum chemotherapy. The drugs aim to boost the immune system and attack cancer cells directly. About 64 adults will take part to see if the treatment is s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Lyvgen Biopharma Holdings Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Tailored radiation beams aim to outsmart aggressive throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests a personalized radiation plan for people with HPV-related throat cancer that is considered high-risk. Using advanced scans (MRI and PET), doctors adjust the radiation dose to target the most aggressive parts of the tumor. The goal is to see if this approach…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Virus therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called EM-I-2024, made from a modified enterovirus, in 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed and have not responded to other treatments. The drug is given either intravenously or directly into the artery fee…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of Russia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immune attack on head and neck tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two drugs—nivolumab and an anti-IL-8 antibody—before surgery is safe and feasible for people with head and neck cancer. About 24 participants will receive the combination before their operation. The goal is to see if this approach can help shrink t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug duo aims to outsmart stubborn cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs—guadecitabine and pembrolizumab—in about 60 people with advanced solid tumours (like lung cancer) that no longer respond to standard therapies. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus chemo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat nasopharyngeal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether combining an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 antibody) with standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people whose nasopharyngeal cancer has come back after initial treatment. The study includes 68 participants with high-risk recurrent cancer th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame recurrent head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab and a short course of radiation called QUAD SHOT in 30 adults with recurrent head and neck cancer that cannot be cured. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors or improve q…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise in early ovarian cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two oral cancer drugs, niraparib and neratinib, given together. The first part aims to find the safest dose in people with advanced solid tumors. The second part checks if that dose can keep platinum-resistant ovarian cancer from growing for at least …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Less neck radiation may be just as effective for nasopharyngeal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving radiation to a smaller area of the neck is as good as the standard larger area for treating nasopharyngeal cancer that hasn't spread. About 474 adults with newly diagnosed cancer will be randomly assigned to one of two radiation plans. The goal is …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: DB-1305 enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called DB-1305/BNT325 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors. About 1,100 participants will take part in this early-phase trial.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: DualityBio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for throat cancer patients: smarter treatments on the horizon
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether different drug combinations can improve survival and reduce side effects for people with intermediate or high-risk oropharyngeal (throat) cancer. About 785 participants will receive one of several experimental treatments alongside standard chemoradiothera…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug duo aims to supercharge immunotherapy against head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug called INBRX-106 to the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) works better than pembrolizumab alone for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. About 410 participants whose tumors have …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Inhibrx Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug hope for rare salivary gland cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether amivantamab can shrink tumors or slow disease in 21 people with recurrent or metastatic adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare salivary gland cancer. Participants receive weekly or biweekly infusions of the drug. The main goal is to see how many patient…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Trisha Wise-Draper • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for hard-to-treat throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the experimental drug KL-A167 to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and gemcitabine) helps people with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma live longer without their cancer growing. About 295 adults aged 18–75 are participating. T…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus chemotherapy shows promise against tough nasopharyngeal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug sintilimab to the chemotherapy drug capecitabine can better prevent nasopharyngeal cancer from returning after initial treatment. About 150 patients whose cancer did not fully respond to induction chemotherapy will re…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Immune booster added to standard cancer care shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to standard treatment—surgery, radiation, and sometimes chemotherapy—can help people with head and neck cancer live longer without the cancer returning. About 96 participants will receive…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Trisha Wise-Draper • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could fewer radiation sessions after surgery improve quality of life for head and neck cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a shorter, more intense course of radiation therapy (hypofractionated IMRT) given after surgery for head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can help patients maintain better swallowing function compared to the standard longer radiation sc…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Liver-Directed chemo shows promise for eye cancer metastases
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a procedure called transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for people with uveal melanoma that has spread to the liver. Doctors inject a chemotherapy drug (carmustine) mixed with an oily contrast agent (Lipiodol) directly into the liver's blood supply, the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug LP-184 tested on tough cancers: hope for Late-Stage patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called LP-184 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 64 participants will receive the drug as an…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Lantern Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy for advanced gynecological cancers halted before start
Disease control CancelledThis study aimed to test an experimental treatment called GT316, made from a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes), for advanced gynecological cancers. The goal was to check the safety and side effects of this cell therapy. However, the study was withdrawn b…
Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Tiny paclitaxel particles aim to hit tumors harder
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new form of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel, called FID-007, in 50 people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to other treatments. The drug is wrapped in a special polymer to make it smaller, which may help it reach deeper into …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Promising drug shrinks tumors in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a drug called sacituzumab govitecan in 227 people whose solid tumors had spread to other parts of the body. The main goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Researchers measured how many patients had their tumors shrink or disappear. This is not a cure,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immunotherapy in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug called NP137 to standard immunotherapy (PD-1/PD-L1 blockers) can help shrink or control advanced solid tumors that are stable or resistant to treatment alone. About 57 adults with various advanced cancers will receive the combi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink head and neck tumors before surgery
Disease control By invitation onlyThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two drugs, pertuzumab and lenvatinib, can shrink tumors before surgery in people with advanced head and neck cancer. About 30 participants will receive 2-4 cycles of the drug combination, then undergo surgery. The main goal is to se…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Custom-Made vaccine takes on tough cancers in early trial
Disease control PausedThis early-phase trial tests a personalized vaccine (PANDA-VAC) made from a patient's own tumor markers, given alongside the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. It includes up to 6 people with advanced squamous cell lung cancer or head and neck cancer that cannot be cured. The main…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New three-step combo targets tough head and neck cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a three-step treatment plan for people with a type of head and neck cancer not caused by HPV. First, patients take a drug called palbociclib before standard chemoradiation, then receive chemoradiation, and finally take palbociclib again after treatment. The goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can your own muscle cells fix swallowing? early trial begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests whether injecting a person's own muscle cells into the tongue can safely improve swallowing problems caused by cancer treatment. The study involves 18 adults who had surgery, chemo, or radiation for oropharyngeal cancer at least two years ago. Researc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Peter Belafsky, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New drug combo tested for advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing two different doses of vorinostat (a drug that blocks enzymes needed for cancer cell growth) combined with either carboplatin or paclitaxel (standard chemotherapy drugs) in 20 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other tre…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New cancer drug ALK-N001 enters early human testing
Disease control PausedThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called ALK-N001 in people with advanced solid tumors, including esophageal, lung, and stomach cancers. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug moves through the body. Only 16 participants were enrolled,…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Anglikang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New pill targets gene flaws in hard-to-treat bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called CGT4859 in people with bile duct cancer or other advanced solid tumors that have specific changes in the FGFR2 or FGFR3 genes. The drug is designed to block these faulty genes and slow tumor growth. About 110 adults who have already tr…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Cogent Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New pill shows promise against Hard-to-Treat RET-Driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral drug called selpercatinib in people with advanced solid tumors that have RET gene alterations, including certain lung, thyroid, and colon cancers. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 857 participants are enrolled…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a personalized immunotherapy called MVX-ONCO-2 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The vaccine is made from the patient's own tumor cells and aims to boost the immune system to fight the cancer. The st…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Cancer patients get continued access to promising drug
Disease control OngoingThis study allows people with advanced cancers who are already benefiting from the drug ribociclib in a previous Novartis trial to keep receiving it. The goal is to provide continued access and monitor how long they stay on treatment and any side effects. Only 22 patients are enr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New study tests chemo cream against jaw cysts to prevent return
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether applying 5-fluorouracil cream or Carnoy's solution after cyst removal lowers the chance of the cyst coming back. Fifty adults with odontogenic keratocysts in the jaw will be treated and followed for up to five years. The main goal is to see which method l…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Belgrade • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could less radiation be just as effective for HPV throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a lower dose of radiation to the standard dose for people with HPV-positive throat cancer. The goal is to see if the lower dose can control the cancer just as well while causing fewer side effects. The trial involves 23 participants with advanced but non-sprea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink head and neck tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) along with a short course of targeted radiation before surgery for people with advanced head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink tumors more effectively and help preserv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Radioactive seeds zapped tumors from inside – early trial shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a device called DaRT that delivers alpha radiation directly into tumors. It is for people with skin cancer, mouth tumors, or superficial soft tissue sarcoma who have not responded to other treatments or cannot have standard therapy. The goal is to see if the…
Sponsor: Alpha Tau Medical LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Immune drugs given before surgery show promise against multiple cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study is testing whether giving the immune-boosting drug cemiplimab (alone or with other drugs) before surgery can shrink tumors in people with non-small cell lung cancer, liver cancer, or head and neck cancer. About 65 participants will receive treatment before thei…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can less radiation be enough? new trial aims to cut side effects for HPV-linked throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a lower dose of chemoradiotherapy, given after initial chemotherapy, can effectively treat locally advanced HPV-positive oropharynx cancer while reducing long-term side effects. The study involves 43 participants and tracks how long the canc…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Keytruda takes on genetic weak spots in advanced tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can shrink or control advanced solid tumors that have certain gene mutations (BRCA1, BRCA2, POLE, POLD1). The study enrolled 21 adults with cancers that have spread or come back. Researchers measure how many patients see t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New Two-Drug immune attack launched against tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests two experimental immunotherapy drugs — botensilimab and balstilimab — alone and together in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and look for ea…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Agenus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immunotherapy for head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding ramucirumab to pembrolizumab (Keytruda) works better than pembrolizumab alone for people with PD-L1 positive head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. About 37 participants will receive either the combination or the single drug. Th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can less radiation after throat surgery be just as effective?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at people with HPV-positive throat cancer that has spread but can still be removed with surgery. After surgery, some patients get the usual high-dose radiation plus chemo, while others get a lower dose. The goal is to see if the lower dose works just as well and …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Could less radiation be just as good for HPV throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving a lower dose of radiation after robotic surgery can help people with HPV-positive throat cancer have fewer side effects, like trouble swallowing, while still controlling the cancer. About 33 adults with this type of cancer will receive the reduc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer? early trial of 3D185 begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called 3D185 in 42 adults with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it, while also looking for any signs that it might shrink tumors. This is…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: 3D Medicines (Beijing) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Donor immune cells show promise against Virus-Linked cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment for cancers linked to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), such as Hodgkin lymphoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The treatment uses immune cells from healthy donors that are specially trained to attack EBV-infected cells. These cells are stored in a ban…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called DS-1055a in about 40 adults with advanced solid tumors (like head and neck, stomach, or lung cancer) that have come back or spread and no longer respond to standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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New cancer drug ASTX660 tested in patients with no other options
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ASTX660 in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has two phases: first, to find the safest dose and check for side effects, and second, to see if the drug can shrink tumors or co…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat head and neck tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests two different doses of a nano-encapsulated chemotherapy drug called FID-007, combined with cetuximab, in 46 people with advanced head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. The goal is to see how well the combination shrinks tumors and to check for …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fulgent Pharma LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can two existing drugs keep eye cancer from spreading?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether sunitinib or valproic acid can prevent uveal melanoma, a rare eye cancer, from spreading to other parts of the body in high-risk patients. 210 participants who have already had their primary tumor treated are randomly assigned to receive one of th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New immune cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy called NW-301VT for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS mutation (G12V) and no standard treatment options. The therapy uses the patient's own T cells, which are genetically engineered to recogn…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Chemo combo takes on stubborn thyroid and salivary tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) with the chemotherapy drug docetaxel can shrink or control advanced thyroid and salivary gland cancers that are not responding to standard treatments. About 46 participants will receiv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New cancer drug YL201 enters human testing for advanced tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug, YL201, in about 990 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, prostate, and liver cancers. The goal is to check safety and see if tumors shrink. It is an early-stage trial, so the drug is not yet proven to work.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase I trial tests a combination of two oral drugs, defactinib and VS-6766, in people with advanced solid tumors such as non-small cell lung cancer, low-grade serous ovarian cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The study aims to find the safest dose and evaluate how well the drug…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Two-Antibody combo takes on advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new combination of two drugs (AK112 and AK117) in about 154 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants receive the drugs intrave…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New targeted therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called brenetafusp for adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (PRAME) and tissue type (HLA-A*02:01). The drug is designed to help the immune system find and attack cancer cells. The goal is to check if it is safe and if it can sh…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Immunocore Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New proton beam machine aims to improve cancer care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new proton therapy machine called PROTEUS® PLUS in 47 adults with solid tumors. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective at controlling cancer. Researchers will measure tumor response and track side effects.
Sponsor: Ion Beam Applications • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New study aims to help cancer survivors manage other health problems
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way for cancer doctors and primary care doctors to work together to help cancer survivors manage other health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. About 800 adults with certain cancers and at least one of these conditions will …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo aims to supercharge immune attack on tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called IMP321, which activates immune cells, in combination with other cancer treatments like chemotherapy or immunotherapy. The study includes 83 people with advanced solid tumors, including lung and bladder cancers. The main goa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Experimental cell combo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new cell therapy called GK01 combined with a PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitor in 15 people with advanced solid tumors (such as lung, stomach, or colorectal cancer). The main goal is to see if the combination is safe and tolerable, while also ch…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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HPV vaccine combo shows promise against head and neck cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining an HPV DNA vaccine with immunotherapy drugs can shrink advanced head and neck cancers caused by HPV types 16 or 18 before surgery. About 56 adults with resectable tumors will receive one of three treatment combinations. The main goal is to see i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Smart scan could spare half the neck from radiation in head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a special scan (SPECT/CT) can map where a head and neck tumor drains lymph fluid. If the scan shows no drainage to the opposite side of the neck, doctors can safely avoid radiating that side, reducing side effects. About 90 patients with newly diagnosed h…
Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Throat cancer showdown: radiation vs. surgery in HPV patients
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two standard treatments—radiation therapy and surgery—for people with HPV-related throat cancer. The goal is to see which approach provides better survival and quality of life. About 61 adults with early-stage cancer are taking part to help guide future treatm…
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Remote Follow-Up for pituitary tumors: safe or risky?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study compares the safety of routine telephone or video follow-ups versus in-person visits for patients with non-functioning pituitary tumors. Over two years, 812 participants will be randomly assigned to remote or in-person check-ups. The goal is to see if remote follow-up …
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for Hard-to-Treat throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing a combination of three drugs—anlotinib, penpulimab, and capecitabine—as a first treatment for people whose nasopharyngeal cancer has come back or spread. The study includes 59 adults aged 18 to 65 who have not had prior systemic therapy for their re…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus precision radiation shows promise for Tough-to-Treat head and neck cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to high-precision radiation (SBRT) can help people with head and neck cancer that has come back or is a new tumor in the same area. About 86 participants will receive either the combination o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: RTOG Foundation, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New pill shows promise in Hard-to-Treat eye cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a new drug called roginolisib against standard treatments in 85 adults with advanced uveal melanoma, a rare eye cancer. The study aims to see if roginolisib helps people live longer and improves their quality of life. Participants are randomly assigned to…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: iOnctura • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New targeted drug aims to fight hard-to-treat bladder cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called TYRA300 in people with advanced bladder cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific change in the FGFR3 gene. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 310 adults whose cancer has not responded to stand…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Tyra Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new approach to treat advanced solid tumors by giving patients a large dose of their own immune cells that are specially selected to attack cancer. The cells are taken from the tumor, multiplied in the lab, and then infused back. Some patients also …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AgonOx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New hope for kids with eye cancer: extra chemo may stop spread
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving chemotherapy (and sometimes radiation) after removing the eye can prevent retinoblastoma from coming back in children. About 195 children with advanced retinoblastoma in one eye took part. The goal is to see if this extra treatment reduces the c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New oral drug shows promise for kids with rare RET-Driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral drug called selpercatinib (LOXO-292) in children with advanced solid or brain tumors that have a specific RET gene change. The trial has two parts: first finding a safe dose, then measuring how many children's tumors shrink. About 36 children whose cancer…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare lung cancer subtype
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called taletrectinib in 217 people with advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer and other solid tumors. The main goal is to see how well the drug shrinks tumors and to check its safety. Participants take the drug by mou…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nuvation Bio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Could your own muscle cells restore swallowing after cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if a person's own muscle cells, grown in a lab and injected into the tongue, can safely improve swallowing problems caused by head and neck cancer treatment. About 66 adults who finished cancer treatment at least 2 years ago and still have moderate swallowing tro…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus chemo shows promise against tough throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding a PD-1 inhibitor (a type of immunotherapy) to standard chemotherapy before radiation can improve outcomes for people with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma. About 150 participants will receive either the combination or chemotherapy alone, f…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Guangxi Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New chemo cocktails aim to save eyes in kids with retinoblastoma
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests different chemotherapy regimens in 133 children with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer. The goal is to shrink tumors and avoid removing the eye or using radiation. Treatments include intravenous and intra-arterial chemotherapy, sometimes combined with las…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New supplement aims to fight malnutrition in cancer patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether a special drink made with easily digested protein and MCT oil can help improve malnutrition in cancer patients who are having radiotherapy. The study will follow 132 adults with head and neck, lung, rectal, or esophageal cancer for 12 weeks. Researcher…
Sponsor: Outcomes'10 • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink eye tumors before radiation
Disease control By invitation onlyThis early-phase trial tests whether injecting the chemotherapy drug melphalan directly into the eye's blood vessels can shrink large uveal melanomas (eye cancers) enough to then treat them with radiation. Ten adults with tumors at least 8 mm thick will receive the chemo injectio…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hospital das Clínicas de Ribeirão Preto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:03 UTC
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New combo attack on eye cancer that spreads to the liver
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) plus a chemotherapy drug (melphalan) given directly to the liver through a special procedure. It includes 83 adults with advanced uveal melanoma that has spread mainly to the liver. The goal is t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:09 UTC
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Could less radiation be better for nasopharyngeal cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether using smaller radiation targets after initial chemotherapy can control advanced nasopharyngeal cancer just as well as standard larger targets, while reducing side effects. About 445 patients with stage III-IVa disease are enrolled. The study compa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:24 UTC
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Could adding chemo to precision radiation boost survival in head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial compares stereotactic radiotherapy alone versus radiotherapy plus chemotherapy for people with head and neck cancer that has spread to 1-3 other spots in the body. The main goal is to see if the combination helps patients live at least one year without a drop i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Groupe Oncologie Radiotherapie Tete et Cou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New chemo combo aims to help laryngeal cancer patients keep their voice
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether giving a three-drug chemotherapy regimen (docetaxel, cisplatin, and fluorouracil) before radiotherapy helps people with advanced laryngeal or hypopharyngeal cancer avoid losing their voice box. The standard approach is to give cisplatin during rad…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Groupe Oncologie Radiotherapie Tete et Cou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:59 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark mouth scans could catch cancer early
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether special lights and cameras can help find early signs of mouth cancer in people at high risk. About 338 participants with precancerous spots or conditions like Fanconi anemia will have their mouths examined with fluorescence imaging, which makes abnormal c…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sharper scans could streamline radiation planning
Diagnosis OngoingRadiation teams use cone beam CT scans to line up patients with the treatment beam, but standard images are not clear enough to map tumors or calculate doses. This study tests whether a new imaging system called HyperSight, built into the TrueBeam radiotherapy machine, can produc…
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to light up head and neck tumors
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing the safety of a new imaging drug called [18F]PARPi in 12 people with head and neck cancer. The drug is designed to make cancer cells show up more clearly on PET/CT scans. The goal is to see if this approach can provide better pictures of tumors t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new imaging agent aims to make solid tumors visible on PET scans
Diagnosis Expanded access (paused)This expanded access program lets people with advanced solid tumors receive an investigational imaging agent called MNPR-101-DFO*-89Zr before a PET/CT scan. The agent is designed to bind to uPAR, a protein found at higher levels in some tumors than in normal tissue. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Monopar Therapeutics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA blood test may spot nasopharyngeal cancer earlier than current methods
Diagnosis OngoingResearchers are testing whether a blood test that looks at DNA methylation patterns can find nasopharyngeal carcinoma earlier and more accurately than the standard Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) tests. The study will compare the new multi-omics model with EBV DNA quantification and two…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can new tracers make many cancers light up on scans?
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-phase trial explores whether two experimental PET/CT tracers, 68Ga-FAPI-46 and 68Ga-PSMA-11, can accurately highlight various non-prostate cancers, including breast, lung, and pancreatic tumors. Participants scheduled for surgery will receive the tracers before their s…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Light-Based scanner could spot hidden cancer in neck lymph nodes
Diagnosis PausedThis study is testing a new imaging device called MSOT that uses light and sound to create detailed pictures of neck lymph nodes in people with head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if it can more accurately detect cancer spread and radiation-induced scarring than current meth…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer outsmart head and neck cancer metastases?
Diagnosis CancelledThis Phase II trial investigates whether an experimental imaging agent called 89Zr-panitumumab can better identify metastatic lesions in people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Participants receive the agent intravenously and then undergo PET/CT imaging, which is compa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Andrei Iagaru • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI that reads faces could spot hidden distress in cancer patients
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether artificial intelligence can detect anxiety and depression in cancer patients by analyzing their facial expressions and subtle skin color changes from video. The AI uses computer vision to estimate heart rate and read emotional cues, aiming to flag patient…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new tracer light up cancer growth?
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial is testing a new imaging tracer called FLT, which is used with a PET scan to measure how fast tumors are growing. The study includes people with various cancers or those awaiting a biopsy for a suspicious mass. The goal is to see if FLT PET imaging can help find and di…
Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer spot tumors more clearly?
Diagnosis CancelledThis trial tests whether an experimental imaging agent, 18F-LNC1007, can improve the detection, staging, and recurrence monitoring of tumors compared to the standard 18F-FDG PET/CT scan. Adults with suspected or confirmed tumors will receive both types of scans within a week, and…
Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound, CT, and MRI put to the test for identifying childhood neck lumps
Diagnosis OngoingThis study investigates how well different imaging methods—ultrasound, CT, and MRI—can identify the cause of neck swellings in children. Researchers will compare imaging results with the final diagnosis from biopsy, lab tests, or follow-up. The goal is to see if imaging can relia…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could replace invasive test for Cushing's disease diagnosis
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study compares a new, non-invasive PET-MRI scan to the standard invasive test (IPSS) for finding pituitary tumors in people with Cushing's disease. About 43 adults with confirmed Cushing's will get both tests to see which is more accurate. The goal is to make diagnosis safer…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot cancers that standard scans overlook
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing a new imaging tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46 to see where it collects in normal and cancerous tissues. About 30 people with various solid tumors or blood cancers will receive the tracer and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The goal is to understand how the tr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth
Diagnosis OngoingThis study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot returning throat cancer sooner
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a blood test that looks for HPV DNA in the blood of people treated for HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer. The goal is to see if the test can find cancer recurrence earlier than standard follow-up methods. About 150 participants are being followed after treat…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Smarter prostate cancer detection: new combo test aims to reduce unnecessary biopsies
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether combining a special MRI analysis (called Habitat Risk Score) with blood and urine tests can more accurately rule out aggressive prostate cancer than the standard MRI reading. About 289 men with elevated PSA or abnormal exams will be enrolled. The goal is …
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New CT scanner could sharpen view of throat cancer
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study tests a new type of CT scan, called Photon-Counting CT, to see if it can more accurately show how far laryngeal cancer has spread. Sixty adults with laryngeal cancer will get this scan while making a sound, which may help separate normal tissues from tumor. The goal is…
Sponsor: Humanitas University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Super-Sharp brain scanner could revolutionize diagnosis of dementia and cancer
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study compares a new ultra-high resolution PET/CT scanner, the NeuroEXPLORER, with standard clinical PET/CT scanners for imaging the head and neck. Researchers aim to see if the new device provides more detailed images to improve diagnosis of conditions like dementia, Parkin…
Sponsor: prof. dr. Koen Van Laere • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden tumors more accurately
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a new type of PET/CT scan, using a radioactive tracer called 68Ga-DOTATOC, can find neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and similar tumors more safely and accurately than current imaging methods. About 800 people with known or suspected NETs will receive the sca…
Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Glowing dots could help surgeons spot hidden cancer during surgery
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new dye, called cRGDY-PEG-Cy5.5-C dots, to help surgeons see cancer in lymph nodes during head and neck melanoma surgery. About 67 people will receive the dye injection around their tumor before or during surgery. The dye is not a treatment, but may improve how…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a simple ultrasound predict immunotherapy success?
Diagnosis PausedThis study explores whether special ultrasound techniques can detect early signs that cancer immunotherapy is working. Researchers will scan tumors in 30 adults with solid tumors before and after three weeks of treatment. The goal is to see if changes in blood flow measured by ul…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Simple blood test could transform cancer monitoring
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether liquid biopsies—simple blood tests that detect tumor DNA—can be used during regular doctor visits for people with advanced solid tumors. Researchers will collect blood samples from 159 patients and measure ctDNA levels to see how often the test finds t…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Surgical sleuthing: new method hunts for hidden cancer origins
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a surgical technique called tongue base mucosectomy, combined with detailed tissue analysis, to find the original site of head and neck cancers that have spread to lymph nodes but have no known primary source. About 100 patients will undergo this procedure, and r…
Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New ultrasound technique could spot eye tumors without a biopsy
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a special ultrasound technique called Superb Microvascular Imaging (SMI) to see blood flow inside eye tumors. The goal is to help doctors tell benign from malignant tumors more accurately, especially when standard tests are unclear. Twenty-two adults with untreat…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Saliva test could replace complex procedures for Cushing's diagnosis
Diagnosis OngoingThis study aims to see if a simple, inexpensive saliva test can accurately diagnose Cushing's syndrome, a condition where the body makes too much cortisol. Researchers will compare two automated saliva test methods in 380 adults who are already being checked for the condition. Th…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can a vaccine stop oral HPV in men with HIV?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether the nine-valent HPV vaccine can prevent long-lasting oral HPV infections in men who have HIV. About 700 men will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The goal is to see if the vaccine reduces new persistent infections with HPV types linked to throat c…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug stop oral cancer before it starts?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether metformin, a common diabetes drug, can prevent oral cancer in people with precancerous white or red patches in the mouth. About 34 participants will receive either metformin or a placebo for several months. Researchers will check if the patches shrink or …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Early treatment may stop swelling in head and neck cancer survivors
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether starting physiotherapy early—before any swelling appears—can prevent lymphedema in people treated for head and neck cancer. Twenty participants will either use a home compression device daily or receive standard care. Researchers will track swelling and u…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glowing light could spot oral cancer before it starts
Prevention By invitation onlyThis study investigates whether a painless fluorescent light exam can help find early warning signs of oral cancer in adults. Participants complete a health questionnaire and receive a standard oral exam plus a fluorescence scan. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive to…
Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to stop chemo from stealing hearing
Prevention CancelledThis study was designed to test whether an oral drug called SPI-1005 could prevent hearing loss and ringing in the ears caused by platinum-based chemotherapy. It was planned for adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sound Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can mindfulness ease cancer stress for latino families?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing a culturally adapted mindfulness program for Latino cancer patients and their family caregivers. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful for reducing stress and anxiety. About 68 patient-caregiver pairs will take part, with some starting t…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New meditation program aims to ease cancer symptoms in black patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a supportive care program designed specifically for Black patients with advanced cancer. Participants will join weekly online sessions for four weeks, either practicing meditation or learning coping skills. The goal is to see if this culturally adapted program is…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a virtual stress program help working spouses care for cancer patients without burning out?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing a virtual stress-management program for people who care for a spouse or partner with a solid tumor cancer while also holding a job. The program teaches skills such as paced respiration, relaxation, and coping with work and caregiving demands across eight s…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an online program ease the burden on cancer caregivers?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers at Uppsala University are testing whether an internet-based support program called Carer eSupport helps informal caregivers of head and neck cancer patients feel more prepared for their role. The trial enrolls 110 caregivers whose relatives are about to start or have …
Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Money worries in cancer care: new program aims to keep patients on track
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program called CostCOM that helps cancer patients with the high costs of treatment. Many patients skip or delay care because of money worries. The program provides financial advice and connects patients to resources. Researchers want to see if it helps patients…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual yoga and dance therapy tested to fight cancer fatigue
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a 12-week virtual program of mind-body classes (like yoga, dance therapy, and tai chi) can reduce fatigue and improve quality of life for people with head and neck, thoracic, gynecologic, or other cancers. About 480 adults currently receiving cancer …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massage therapy may ease swallowing woes for cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether manual therapy—gentle massage and stretching of the neck, throat, jaw, and mouth—can improve swallowing and movement in head and neck cancer survivors who have long-term swallowing problems due to tissue scarring (fibrosis). About 24 survivors who finishe…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mouth rinse could ease painful radiation side effects for head and neck cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests Gelclair, a mouth rinse that forms a protective coating over the mouth's lining, to see if it eases the painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. The study enrolls adults with squamous cell carcinoma who will recei…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Testosterone gel trial aims to beat cancer fatigue in older men
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a daily testosterone gel can reduce fatigue and improve sexual function in men aged 55 and older who have cancer and low testosterone. The trial involves 230 participants who will apply either the gel or a placebo for six months. Researchers will mea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to spare cancer patients from debilitating mouth sores
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug RRx-001 can prevent severe oral mucositis (painful mouth sores) in 216 patients with head and neck cancer receiving standard chemoradiation. Patients are randomly assigned to receive RRx-001 or a placebo alongside their usual treatment. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: EpicentRx, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to save taste buds during cancer treatment
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a preventive program to stop taste changes in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. About 80 participants will either get the program (mouth massage, ice, taste training) or standard care. The goal is to help patients enjoy food and avoid wei…
Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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No more hospital trips? video nutrition counseling tested for cancer weight loss
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two ways of giving nutrition advice to cancer patients who have lost weight: video calls from home versus in-person hospital visits. Eighty adults with cancer and weight loss will receive personalized dietary counseling every two weeks for 12 weeks. The goal i…
Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can a simple fluoride treatment save teeth after cancer radiation?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study looks at whether giving fluoride varnish during regular cancer checkups can help protect the teeth of head and neck cancer patients who have had radiation and lack easy access to a dentist. About 43 uninsured or underinsured adults will receive 4-5 fluoride treat…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a phone call replace the clinic visit for throat cancer Follow-Up?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares standard in-person follow-up care with telemedicine (phone or video visits) for people who have finished treatment for HPV-related throat cancer and show no signs of cancer on scans. The goal is to see which approach better maintains quality of life, detects a…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study tests safer pain relief for oral cancer patients
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study compares two pain management strategies for adults with oral cancer who have moderate to severe pain. One group receives the opioid tramadol, while the other gets a combination of pregabalin and naproxen sodium. Over 7 days, researchers measure pain reduction, side eff…
Sponsor: Mayo Hospital Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New keyhole surgery for salivary gland tumors shows promise
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a new, minimally invasive keyhole surgery (endoscopic parotidectomy) to the standard open surgery for removing benign (non-cancerous) tumors from the parotid gland, a major salivary gland. The goal is to see if the keyhole approach is as safe and effective, wi…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could a cheap gout pill soothe radiation burns?
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether a low dose of colchicine, a medicine usually used for gout, can safely reduce skin redness and pain caused by radiation therapy in people with head and neck cancer. About 30 participants take one pill daily during their radiation treatment. Th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Home vs. clinic: which lymphedema therapy works best for cancer survivors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two approaches to treating lymphedema (swelling) in people who have had head and neck cancer. One group gets all their therapy in a clinic, while the other starts with a few in-person sessions and then continues via video calls at home. The goal is to see if t…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can squeezing hands and feet stop chemo nerve pain?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether wearing pressurized gloves and foot caps during chemotherapy can prevent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) caused by the drug paclitaxel. It involves 182 people with nasopharyngeal cancer who have not yet started treatment. Each patient serves as their…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Which airway method causes least coughing during sinus surgery? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares three ways to manage the airway during sinus surgery: a laryngeal mask, a breathing tube, and a breathing tube with lidocaine to numb the throat. Researchers want to see which method causes the least coughing and helps patients wake up more calmly. The trial i…
Sponsor: St. Petersburg State Pavlov Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Which tube feeding method works best for head and neck cancer patients?
Symptom relief CancelledThis study aimed to compare three tube feeding methods—bolus, gravity, and pump—in 60 head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemoradiation. The goal was to see which method leads to the least weight loss and best tolerance. However, the trial was withdrawn before any patients …
Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Cancer patients may skip hospital stays with new home care program
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program that lets cancer patients receive care at home while undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. It includes remote monitoring and home visits to reduce the need for hospital stays or emergency room visits. The goal is to see if this approach improves quality…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Natural mouthwash aimed to soothe radiation mouth sores, but study never started
Symptom relief CancelledThis study planned to test a mouthwash made from copaíba oil, a natural resin, to prevent and treat painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) in people with oral cancer undergoing radiation. The trial was set to include 40 patients, half using the copaíba mouthwash and half a placebo,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Cancer, Brazil • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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ChatBot keeps tabs on cancer patients, could cut hospital trips
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a chatbot that texts patients and tracks their phone activity can catch cancer treatment symptoms early. About 70 adults with lung, gastrointestinal, or head and neck cancers will use the chatbot during chemo and radiation. The goal is to see if this appr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help oral cancer patients recover faster?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a remote rehabilitation app can improve shoulder and neck recovery in oral cancer patients who had neck dissection surgery. 80 patients are randomly assigned to either standard home exercise materials or the app, which provides daily reminders and lets pa…
Sponsor: Pai Pang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Could a cornstarch powder get you home faster after surgery?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a starch-based powder called 4DryField PH, placed in the wound during head and neck surgery, can reduce the amount of fluid that drains out afterward. The goal is to shorten how long drainage tubes stay in and possibly reduce hospital stays. Sixty adults …
Sponsor: Taichung Veterans General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could less radiation be better for some throat cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether giving less radiation to the lymph nodes can reduce side effects for people with low-risk HPV-related throat cancer. The goal is to see if doctors can safely skip radiation to some lymph node areas without increasing the chance of the cancer coming b…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Robotic surgery or radiation? new study compares which is better for throat cancer patients' quality of life
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two treatments for early-stage throat cancer: robotic surgery (TORS) or radiation therapy (IMRT). It looks at which one leads to better swallowing function and overall quality of life. About 138 adults with HPV-related throat cancer are taking part. The goal i…
Sponsor: Christian von Buchwald • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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App aims to fight malnutrition in head and neck cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a smartphone app called MyFood can help head and neck cancer patients track their diet, symptoms, and weight during treatment. The goal is to reduce malnutrition and improve quality of life. About 125 patients will use the app to record their food intake …
Sponsor: University of Oslo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:32 UTC
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10-Year NF1 study aims to unlock secrets of rare genetic disorder
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis natural history study follows 259 children, adolescents, and adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) for up to 10 years. Researchers will track tumor growth, monitor quality of life, and perform genetic testing to better understand how the disease changes over time. The g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study examines immunotherapy outcomes in american indian cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records of 72 American Indian patients treated with immunotherapy for cancers like lung cancer, melanoma, and kidney cancer. Researchers compare their outcomes—such as how long the cancer is controlled and side effects—to those of White patients. The go…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict who will benefit from immunotherapy? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking for biological markers (biomarkers) that might predict how well patients with certain types of squamous cell carcinoma respond to a type of immunotherapy called PD-1 inhibitors. Researchers will analyze blood and tumor tissue samples from 800 patients, both …
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to lift mood and boost treatment adherence in head and neck cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new program designed to help head and neck cancer patients who feel depressed. The goal is to see if the program is practical and liked by patients, and if it can improve their mood and help them follow through with swallowing exercises and dental care. About 1…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a frailty score predict which older cancer patients survive intensive care?
Knowledge-focused OngoingOlder adults with cancer who need intensive care often face a higher risk of dying, and delays in moving them from the emergency department to the ICU may add to that risk. This study reviews the medical records of 150 patients aged 65 and older with solid or blood cancers who we…
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy patients monitored for 15 years to spot hidden side effects
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows up to 1,000 adults who previously received gene therapy in a National Cancer Institute study. Researchers will contact participants yearly for up to 15 years to check for any long-term side effects, such as new cancers or nerve problems. No new treatments are g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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When cancer blocks the airway, doctors lack a playbook. experts aim to write one.
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyTumours in the head, neck, or chest can narrow or distort the airway, and standard difficult-airway guidelines offer little cancer-specific advice. This study asks an international panel of anaesthesiologists, intensive care doctors, lung specialists, head and neck surgeons, and …
Sponsor: Onco Critical Care Society • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community cancer Centers' testing practices under review
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to evaluate how community cancer centers test for biomarkers in common solid cancers like breast, lung, and colorectal cancer. Researchers planned to survey pathology practices to see if they follow guidelines for key tests and how quickly results are reported. T…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer surgery opioid risk under microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tracks 125 head and neck cancer patients after surgery to see how many end up using opioid painkillers long-term. Researchers will also look at factors like symptom burden and risk of opioid misuse. The goal is to better understand who is most at risk and why.
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV and oral cancer: what blocks access to care?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study talks to people living with HIV from diverse backgrounds to learn what helps or hinders them from getting oral health care and cancer prevention. Researchers will hold focus groups and use questionnaires to understand barriers and gather ideas for improvement. The goal…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drain or no drain? new study aims to improve Kids' neck surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at children having surgery to remove a common neck lump called a thyroglossal duct cyst. Some kids will have a small drain placed during surgery, and some will not. The goal is to see if using a drain reduces problems like infection, fluid buildup, or the need fo…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye cancer survivors: does treatment choice impact Long-Term happiness?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at children and teens who survived retinoblastoma in one eye. Researchers want to see if those who had chemotherapy injected into the eye artery have a different quality of life than those who had the eye removed. Participants and their parents will fill out surv…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HPV Vaccine's Long-Term effects under the microscope in costa rica
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 8,600 women in Costa Rica who received the HPV vaccine (types 16 and 18) years ago, plus unvaccinated controls, to see how well the vaccine protects over time. Researchers are checking for cervical lesions, immune markers, and any increase in infections fr…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer treatment gets personal: MATCH trial tests Gene-Guided drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase II trial, called MATCH, is testing whether treating cancer based on the genetic makeup of a patient's tumor works better than standard treatments. Over 6,400 adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myeloma that have not responded to prior therapy are …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test outsmart prostate cancer?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis registry study is collecting blood samples and health data from 1,000 people being evaluated for prostate cancer. The goal is to test the accuracy of a new blood-based test called PROSTest, which looks for genetic signals of prostate cancer activity. Researchers hope this te…
Sponsor: Wren Laboratories LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tumor genetics unlock gentler treatments for head and neck cancer?
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study investigates whether head and neck cancers caused by HPV have different genetic profiles compared to those linked to alcohol and tobacco use. By analyzing tumor biopsies, researchers aim to identify genetic markers that could predict how well a patient responds to chem…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers track Long-Term safety of experimental eye cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is a long-term follow-up for 100 people who completed a previous trial of bel-sar, an experimental treatment for early choroidal melanoma (a type of eye cancer). Participants will not receive any new treatment but will be monitored for about 5 more years to check for s…
Sponsor: Aura Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking a rare eye cancer pave the way for new treatments?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows people diagnosed with uveal melanoma, a rare eye cancer, over time to document the disease's natural course. Researchers will collect data on how the cancer progresses, including survival rates and whether it spreads. The goal is to build a detailed registry th…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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15-Year safety watch for cell therapy recipients
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tracks the long-term safety of people who have already received a type of cell therapy called ADP adoptive cell therapy. Researchers will monitor up to 250 participants for up to 15 years after their last treatment to see if any delayed side effects occur. The goal is …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold key to safer cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is collecting stool and blood samples from 120 advanced cancer patients receiving immunotherapy combinations. Researchers want to see if the types of bacteria in the gut and certain immune markers can predict which patients will develop serious side effects. The goal i…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do blood thinners help or hurt when cancer meets a clot?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of children and young adults with solid tumors or lymphoma who also have a tumor thrombus—a blood clot that forms in a vein due to tumor pressure or invasion. Researchers will gather data on who received blood thinners or procedures like s…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI takes on cancer radiotherapy: can a computer plan treatment in minutes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial tests whether an artificial intelligence program can automate two key steps in radiotherapy planning: outlining areas at risk of tumor spread or radiation damage, and designing the radiation beams. The AI tool is compared against the standard manual process done by onc…
Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI model aims to end guesswork in head and neck cancer care
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study uses an AI model to analyze patient data and recommend the best follow-up treatment after surgery for advanced head and neck cancer. Researchers will track 571 patients over two years to see if the AI's suggestions improve survival and reduce recurrence. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mapping the hidden toll of brain radiation on young minds
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows children and young adults (up to age 35) with brain or skull base tumors who are scheduled to receive radiation therapy to the brain. Researchers use brain scans to track changes in brain structure and volume over time. They also measure thinking skills, hormon…
Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks Cancer's genetic secrets during therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis research study looks at how certain cancers (head and neck, esophagus, and anal canal) change at the genetic and immune level when patients receive chemotherapy or immunotherapy. About 39 people with advanced cancer will provide blood samples and tumor tissue over time. The …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light-Activated therapy shows promise for tumor control without surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows people who have received photodynamic therapy (PDT) for various cancers, including head and neck, lung, and skin tumors. PDT uses a light-sensitive drug and a special light to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. Researchers will review medical re…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatches for cancer survivors: a new way to track symptoms?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether cancer survivors can use a smartwatch and a phone app to regularly report their symptoms and activity levels. Fifty adults who have finished cancer treatment and have stable disease will wear a smartwatch for about four months and fill out weekly quest…
Sponsor: Laura Longshaw • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New test could predict immunotherapy success from live tumor samples
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study collects extra tumor tissue from 416 people with various cancers (bladder, kidney, colorectal, head and neck, liver, lung, skin, endometrial) during routine biopsies. The goal is to develop and train a 'live tumor diagnostic platform' that can predict whe…
Sponsor: Elephas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cushing's disease study in western france withdrawn before starting
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to look back at the health of people with Cushing's disease in Western France between 1990 and 2015. The goal was to find out how many patients went into remission and how many had their disease come back after their first surgery. However, the study was w…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test aims to catch hidden head and neck cancer early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a blood test can find tiny bits of tumor DNA (ctDNA) or HPV DNA in patients with high-risk head and neck cancer after standard treatment. The goal is to see if this test can detect cancer that remains or comes back earlier than usual scans. The study…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Keytruda immune response trial aims to unlock cancer clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing how the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) changes immune-related genes and biomarkers in people with advanced solid tumors like head and neck cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and melanoma. Researchers will analyze bloo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in blood and urine to personalize lung cancer care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects blood, urine, and tissue samples from 330 adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer to improve precision medicine. Researchers will analyze genetic changes in these samples and grow some tumors in mice to compare DNA. The goal is to refine liquid biops…
Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer patients' family talks about genetic surprises studied
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores how cancer patients feel and what they do when they learn about extra genetic findings from their tumor tests. Researchers want to understand how patients decide to share this information with their family members. About 495 adults with solid tumors are taking…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Researchers track Long-Term safety of experimental eye cancer drug
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis registry follows 63 patients with choroidal melanoma or early eye lesions who were treated with the experimental drug bel-sar in earlier studies. The goal is to monitor long-term safety, side effects, and any spread of the disease over time. Participants are not receiving ne…
Sponsor: Aura Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Microdose cancer drug test could reveal best treatments without side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-phase study tests very small amounts of cancer drugs injected directly into accessible tumors in 15 adults scheduled for surgery. The goal is to see how the drugs affect the tumor's environment, like killing cancer cells or activating immune cells, without causing full…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Presage Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Gene therapy safety check: 400 cancer patients monitored for years
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is a long-term follow-up for 400 people who previously received A2 Bio gene therapy for various solid tumors, including colorectal, lung, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. No new treatment is given; instead, researchers will track participants over time to check for del…
Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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How do patients feel after Nose-Based brain surgery? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 400 patients for two years after they have endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery (surgery through the nose to reach the base of the skull). The goal is to measure their quality of life and nose function using standard questionnaires. It does not test a new tr…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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3D tumor maps could sharpen radiation targeting in head and neck cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether creating a virtual 3D map of a patient's removed tumor helps doctors plan radiation therapy more precisely. Researchers will compare standard radiation plans with plans that include the 3D map to see if it changes the treatment area or reduces radiation t…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Brain radiation and memory: new study maps hidden risks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 75 adults with benign or slow-growing brain tumors who are receiving partial brain radiation. Researchers will use memory tests and MRI scans before treatment and at 6 and 12 months after to see how radiation affects thinking and memory. The goal is to identify…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a Tumor's 'Neighborhood' predict drug success?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records from 300 cancer patients to see if the makeup of a tumor's surroundings (the tumor microenvironment) is linked to how well antibody-based therapies work. Researchers will analyze tissue samples and blood markers from patients with seven types of…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Massive 75,000-Patient registry aims to unlock best uses of proton therapy
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis registry follows up to 75,000 cancer patients treated with proton or standard X-ray radiation at Loma Linda University Medical Center, some since 1990. The goal is to track long-term outcomes like disease-free survival and local recurrence to learn which radiation approaches…
Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can a statin tame a cancer protein? early trial seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether the cholesterol drug atorvastatin can reduce levels of a faulty protein (p53) in people with various cancers, including solid tumors and leukemia. About 50 participants will take atorvastatin for 1 to 4 weeks before their planned surgery or tr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Joaquina Baranda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Light-based sensor could save transplanted skin after cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is testing a new, non-invasive device that uses light to monitor blood flow in transplanted skin after head and neck cancer surgery. The goal is to catch poor blood supply early so doctors can intervene and save the tissue. The study will enroll 60 adults undergoing th…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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AI reads scans to forecast cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze medical scans (CT, MRI, PET) to predict how well head and neck cancer patients will respond to radiation therapy and whether they will have side effects. The goal is to personalize treatment for better outcomes. Ab…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Can tumor profiling help kids beat cancer? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether testing the genes of a child's solid tumor can help doctors choose a more effective treatment. About 825 children and young adults with hard-to-treat solid tumors will have their tumors genetically profiled. The goal is to see if those who receive a tr…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can injecting immunotherapy directly into tumors boost the body's fight against head and neck cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is for 18 adults with head and neck cancer who are already scheduled for surgery. Researchers want to see if it is safe and possible to inject the drug ipilimumab directly into the tumor a few weeks before the operation. The main goal is to check if this approach delay…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Adaptive radiotherapy study for head and neck cancer withdrawn before starting
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to test whether automatic software could accurately outline tumors and healthy organs on daily CT scans during radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. The goal was to save time and improve precision compared to manual contouring. However, the study was…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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500 eye melanoma patients share their quality of life journey
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 500 people diagnosed with uveal melanoma (a rare eye cancer) for five years after treatment. Participants fill out questionnaires about their physical and mental well-being, treatment side effects, and decision-making. The goal is to learn how different treatme…
Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Cancer gene hunt: 21,000 Patients' DNA scoured for clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines DNA from over 21,000 cancer patients in New York to find gene changes linked to several cancers, including breast, colon, and lung. Researchers will compare these genes to those from healthy people to spot differences. The goal is to generate ideas for future …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Tracking childhood cancer survivors for decades to improve their future health
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study follows 5,000 childhood cancer survivors who had a stem cell transplant or treatment for leukemia or solid tumors. Researchers collect health updates and quality-of-life questionnaires over 20+ years to understand late effects of therapy. The goal is to reduc…
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Does more frequent Check-Ups after head and neck cancer save lives?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a more intensive follow-up schedule after treatment for head and neck cancer helps people live longer compared to a standard schedule. It involves 197 smokers or heavy drinkers over age 35 who are cancer-free 2-4 months after treatment. The goal is to …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Blood tests could reveal who reacts differently to radiation
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at blood samples from 25 cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. Researchers want to find specific genes that show how each person's body responds to radiation. The goal is to better understand individual reactions and possibly personalize radiation treatmen…
Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for new ways to treat rare childhood brain tumor
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at tumor samples from 250 children with a rare brain tumor called craniopharyngioma. Researchers want to find specific targets in the tumor that could lead to better, less harmful treatments. The goal is to understand the tumor's biology so future therapies can b…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Tumor DNA study aims to unlock secrets of drug resistance
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects tumor tissue, blood, and saliva from 2500 people with various solid cancers to analyze their genetic makeup. The goal is to understand why some tumors become resistant to targeted therapies. Samples may also be grown in special mice to study how genetics affec…
Sponsor: Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Study probes Patients' minds, not their tumors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how older adults (65+) with cancer understand their illness and what they value in life before and after a major operation. Researchers will interview 100 patients to learn about their awareness, expectations, and decision-making. No new drug or treatment is b…
Sponsor: Tomas Bata Hospital, Czech Republic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can radiation help kick the habit? new study explores smoking cessation in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 100 head and neck or lung cancer patients who are current or former smokers and receive radiation therapy. Researchers track who stays smoke-free at 1, 6, and 12 months after treatment ends, and what factors help or hinder abstinence. The goal is to learn how t…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Pituitary patients followed for years to uncover key outcomes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 1500 patients with pituitary gland disorders to see how they fare over time, whether treated with medication, surgery, or just monitoring. Researchers will track tumor regrowth after surgery to find clues that predict recurrence. The goal is to learn, not to te…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Lab test could match cancer patients to the right drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new lab method called OPTin that helps doctors pick the most effective drugs for people with advanced or hard-to-treat solid tumors. About 200 adults will provide a small tumor sample for testing, then receive either a drug chosen by OPTin or one selected by th…
Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Radiation's hidden toll: new study tracks late effects in NPC survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 108 nasopharyngeal cancer survivors who had radiation and chemotherapy at least four years ago. Researchers are measuring long-term side effects like hormone problems, hearing loss, and memory issues using blood tests, cognitive exams, and quality-of-life surve…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New MRI-Guided radiotherapy machine put to the test
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study checks how well a new MRI-guided radiotherapy machine works and how it fits into daily hospital routines. About 150 adults with solid tumors will take part. The goal is to see if the machine can be used smoothly for treatment, not to test a new cure.
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Talking computer could revolutionize how cancer patients share symptoms
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests a friendly computer character that talks with cancer patients to help them report their symptoms more completely. About 100 adults with gastrointestinal or head and neck cancer who are getting chemotherapy or radiation will use this system. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Tufts Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New model aims to predict Post-Surgery headaches in pituitary patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 500 adults having pituitary tumor surgery through the nose. Researchers want to find out who gets headaches soon after surgery and build a tool to predict that risk. Participants report their pain daily and fill out surveys for up to 3 months after surgery.
Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Cancer test study pulled before it even started
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study planned to check if a new test, called OncoPrism-HNSCC, could predict how well immunotherapy would work in people with head and neck cancer that had spread. Researchers would have looked at tumor samples taken before treatment to see if the test could tell who would be…
Sponsor: Cofactor Genomics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Fatty liver and psoriasis study pulled before it started
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to understand the link between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and psoriatic disease (psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis) in overweight adults. Researchers planned to use the drug guselkumab (Tremfya) to see if it improved both conditions. However, the t…
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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7,000 tumor samples analyzed to uncover Cancer's hidden support system
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at the stroma—the supportive tissue around tumors—in both benign and malignant growths. Researchers will examine 7,000 patient samples collected since 2000 at Brest University Hospital. The goal is to count non-tumor cells and measure matrix percentages in tumor …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Radiation's hidden toll: study tracks Long-Term dental damage in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 100 head and neck cancer patients receiving standard radiotherapy to see how their teeth, gums, and saliva change over time. Researchers measure gum health, tooth condition, and quality of life before and after treatment. The goal is to better understand these …
Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can less radiation treat eye cancer just as well?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tracks 42 people with ocular melanoma who received radiation therapy via eye plaque brachytherapy. Researchers want to see if using lower radiation doses can still keep the cancer from coming back while reducing harmful side effects. The goal is to find the safest effe…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Fiber fix: diet study hopes to boost cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether eating a high-fiber diet can change the gut bacteria of people with advanced melanoma who are receiving standard immunotherapy. About 50 participants will be randomly assigned to either a high-fiber or a healthy control diet for a set period. The main …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Italy launches massive genetic database to match cancer patients with better treatments
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study aims to create a national registry of genetic mutations found in advanced solid tumors. By collecting data from over 2,000 Italian patients, researchers hope to improve access to innovative therapies. The study does not test a new treatment but gathers in…
Sponsor: Federation of Italian Cooperative Oncology Groups • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a DNA swab after surgery predict Cancer's return?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether testing the surgical wound for leftover tumor DNA can help predict if oral cancer will come back. Researchers will check for this DNA in 31 patients after their tumor is removed. The goal is to see if this test gives useful information beyond standard …
Sponsor: Centre Henri Becquerel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Can community navigation cut cancer delays? botswana trial aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program called Potlako+ that combines community education, support for healthcare providers, and patient navigation to help people with cancer symptoms get diagnosed and treated faster. About 874 participants in Botswana will be split into two groups: one recei…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Can a surgical flap prevent a common complication after throat cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 400 people who had surgery to remove throat cancer (laryngectomy or pharyngolaryngectomy). The goal is to find out which factors, like using a surgical flap or muscle loss (sarcopenia), increase the risk of a fistula—a leak that can cause infection. Researcher…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Eye cancer survivors: does anesthesia affect the brain?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how cancer treatment and multiple rounds of anesthesia affect thinking skills, emotions, and quality of life in people who survived retinoblastoma (a rare eye cancer) or were at risk for it. Researchers will test memory, attention, and other brain functions in…
Sponsor: Amsterdam University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Gut bacteria could be key to better cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the diversity of bacteria in the gut might affect how well immunotherapy works in people with solid tumors. Researchers will collect stool and blood samples from 70 cancer patients starting immunotherapy to track changes in gut bacteria and immune markers.…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Pregnancy and cancer: new study probes rare link
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study examines head and neck cancers that occur during pregnancy or within 12 months after giving birth. Researchers will check for certain viruses (HPV and EBV) and look at tumor types and pregnancy complications. The goal is to better understand these rare cases, not to te…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can yearly MRIs catch second cancers in retinoblastoma survivors?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether yearly MRI scans can find new head and neck or brain cancers early in people who had hereditary retinoblastoma and were treated with radiation. Researchers will follow 88 participants for 10 years to see if early detection leads to better surgery outco…
Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:56 UTC
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Blood tests could reveal who benefits from immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well immunotherapy works in people with advanced lung or head and neck cancers. Researchers will take blood samples before and after treatment to measure how the body clears the drug and how tumor cells in the blood change. The goal is to find markers that…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:10 UTC
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1,500 volunteers tracked to uncover hidden throat cancer clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is screening 1,500 adults for oral HPV infection and antibodies to build a group at higher risk for HPV-related throat cancer. Researchers will follow them over time to see which infections persist and what factors (like mouth bacteria or immune response) increase canc…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:06 UTC
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Simple blood test may reveal how far cancer has spread
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is checking if two substances in the blood, called IGF-1 and IGF-1Ec, are linked to how much cancer is in the body. Researchers will measure these levels in 100 adults with solid tumors and compare them to tumor size, stage, and spread. The goal is to see if these mark…
Sponsor: Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:18 UTC
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Timing of shoulder exercises may boost recovery after neck cancer surgery
OngoingThis study looks at whether starting scapular-focused exercises early after neck dissection helps head and neck cancer patients regain shoulder function better than waiting. Participants are adults aged 20–65 with shoulder issues after surgery. They will do weekly 60-minute exerc…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC