Hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm
MONDO:0044881A neoplasm arising from hematopoietic cells found in the bone marrow, peripheral blood, lymph nodes and spleen (organs of the hematopoietic system). Hematopoietic cell neoplasms can also involve other anatomic sites (e.g. central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract), either by metastasis, direct tumor infiltration, or neoplastic transformation of extranodal lymphoid tissues. The commonest forms are the various types of leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas, myeloproliferative neoplasms, and myelodysplastic syndromes.
Also known as: HEMOLYMPHORETICULAR tumor, malignant, haematological neoplasm, haematological tumour, haematopoietic and lymphoid neoplasms, haematopoietic cancer, haematopoietic cell tumour, haematopoietic malignancy, NOS, haematopoietic neoplasm
7339 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 486 tagged with Hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm
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Lymphoid neoplasm 11 trials · 4,272 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Lymphoma 609 trials · 4,252 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lymphoid leukemia 24 trials · 1,362 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Precursor lymphoblastic lymphoma/leukemia 12 trials · 1,344 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neoplasm of immature B and T cells 0 trials · 1,319 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- T-cell and NK-cell neoplasm 8 trials · 324 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant lymphatic vessel tumor 0 trials
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Myeloid neoplasm 48 trials · 2,708 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Myeloproliferative neoplasm 166 trials · 1,632 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Plasma cell myeloma 1,108 trials · 1,131 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Mast cell neoplasm 0 trials · 34 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- CD4+/CD56+ hematodermic neoplasm 31 trials
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Leukemia 361 trials · 2,566 incl. sub-types
12 sub-types
- Acute leukemia 124 trials · 2,246 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lymphoid leukemia 24 trials · 1,362 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Myeloid leukemia 30 trials · 1,334 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chronic leukemia 15 trials · 748 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Childhood leukemia 23 trials · 172 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Monocytic leukemia 4 trials · 22 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Mast cell leukemia 9 trials
- Central nervous system leukemia 4 trials
- Testicular leukemia 2 trials
- Aleukemic leukemia 0 trials Sub-types →
- Chronic erythremia 0 trials
- Splenic manifestation of leukemia 0 trials Sub-types →
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Refractory hematologic cancer 62 trials · 310 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Refractory plasma cell neoplasm 228 trials
- Refractory precursor T-lymphoblastic lymphoma/leukemia 31 trials
- Refractory hairy cell leukemia 9 trials
- Refractory anemia with excess blasts in transformation 6 trials
- Myelodysplastic syndrome with multilineage dysplasia 0 trials Sub-types →
- Refractory cytopenia of childhood 0 trials
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Central nervous system hematopoietic neoplasm 0 trials · 107 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Primary central nervous system lymphoma 92 trials · 103 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Central nervous system leukemia 4 trials
- Intracranial cavernous angioma 0 trials
- Pituitary gland basophil adenoma 0 trials
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Histiocytic and dendritic cell neoplasm 10 trials · 99 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Dendritic cell tumor 0 trials · 92 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Histiocytic sarcoma 9 trials
- Indeterminate dendritic cell tumor 1 trial
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Myelodysplastic syndrome with excess blasts 72 trials · 84 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
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Myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms associated with eosinophilia and abnormality of PDGFRA, PDGFRB, FGFR1 or JAK2 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can specially trained immune cells flush out hidden HIV?
Cure OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether immune cells from a donor, specially trained to attack HIV, can safely reduce the hidden HIV reservoir in people who have had a bone marrow transplant. Participants are adults with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy and have already re…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Catherine Bollard • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can the HPV vaccine protect stem cell transplant patients?
Vaccine OngoingThis study tests whether the Gardasil 9 vaccine can help stem cell transplant patients build immunity against HPV. About 48 adults who had a stem cell transplant for blood cancer will receive the vaccine. Researchers will measure antibody levels to see if the vaccine works in the…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to better protect blood cancer patients from COVID-19
Vaccine OngoingThis study tests a new COVID-19 vaccine (GEO-CM04S1) in 63 adults with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma who have had a stem cell transplant or cell therapy. The goal is to see if this vaccine triggers a stronger immune response than standard mRNA vaccines, potentially offe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: GeoVax, Inc. • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New vaccine aims to shield transplant patients from deadly virus
Vaccine OngoingThis study tests a vaccine called Triplex to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in adults who have received a stem cell transplant. CMV is usually harmless but can be life-threatening for people with weakened immune systems. The vaccine uses harmless virus pieces to train th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare ROS1 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called crizotinib in people whose cancer has a specific genetic change called ROS1 translocation. The drug blocks a protein that may help cancer grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from getting worse. Only 4 people took part,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody takes aim at Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new antibody drug called Hu8F4 in 72 people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can slow or stop cancer growth. Researchers will also track how long patients live …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted pill takes aim at rare cancer mutations
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug osimertinib in 19 patients with advanced cancers (like lymphoma or solid tumors) that have specific EGFR mutations. Osimertinib is a pill that blocks the faulty EGFR protein, which can help stop tumor growth. The study aims to see if the dru…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cord blood stem cells aim to tame COVID-19 lung crisis
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether infusions of cord blood stem cells can help people with moderate to critical COVID-19 pneumonia. The trial includes 65 adults with COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Researchers will compare stem cell treatment plus standard care…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug afatinib tested against HER2-Mutated tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug afatinib in 40 people with advanced cancers (like solid tumors or lymphoma) that have a specific genetic change called a HER2 mutation. Afatinib works by blocking the HER2 protein, which may help stop cancer growth. The study aims to see if the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 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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New drug aims to stop transplant complications in blood cancer patients
Disease control CancelledThis phase II trial tests whether adding the drug axatilimab to standard care can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 72 blood cancer patients receiving a stem cell transplant. GVHD occurs when donor cells attack the patient's body, causing serious symptoms. Axatilimab is…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat multiple myeloma
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called teclistamab in people with multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding to other treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 300 participants will receive the drug to see how well it…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Donor T-Cells take on stubborn CMV in transplant patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether immune cells from donors who have been exposed to CMV can treat persistent CMV infections in patients who have had a stem cell transplant. The study includes 49 participants with CMV that hasn't improved with standard antiviral drugs. The cells ar…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Special blood storage could cut transfusions for cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether red blood cells stored with less oxygen (hypoxic RBCs) are safer and more effective than standard transfusions for people with blood cancers who need regular blood. About 24 adults with transfusion-dependent blood cancers will receive both types of blood …
Sponsor: Hemanext • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SG301 tested in blood cancer patients who have run out of options
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called SG301 in about 61 people with blood cancers like multiple myeloma that have returned or not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose to use in future studies. Researche…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sumgen Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New transplant recipe may tame Graft-Versus-Host disease in blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a specific timing of chemotherapy drugs (busulfan and fludarabine) before a donor stem cell transplant, followed by cyclophosphamide after the transplant, to treat high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. The goal is to reduce the chance of the transpl…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New pill takes aim at Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests a new drug called ABBV-101 in people with several types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that have come back or not responded to other treatments. The drug is a pill that targets a protein (BTK) involved in cancer growth. The main goals are to find a safe dose and s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could dropping one drug make stem cell transplants safer?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether it is safe to remove one immune-suppressing drug, mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), from the standard treatment plan after a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. Sixty adults aged 18 to 75 will receive the transplant without MMF and be monitored for up t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ronald Paquette • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could donor stem cells repair hearts damaged by chemo?
Disease control PausedThis early-stage trial is testing whether stem cells from a donor can help control heart failure in people whose hearts were weakened by a type of chemotherapy called anthracyclines. About 72 participants will either receive standard care alone or standard care plus stem cells gi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called teclistamab in people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The drug is a special antibody that helps the body's immune cells find and attack cancer cells. About 194 participants will receive the drug to see ho…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets BRCA cancers in precision medicine trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called AZD1775 in people whose advanced cancers have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation. The drug blocks a protein (WEE1) that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 35 adults with various adva…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug takes aim at NF1-Mutated cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing the drug trametinib in 50 people with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change called an NF1 mutation. Trametinib blocks certain proteins that help cancer cells grow. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from get…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug trial aims at rare cancer mutations
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug trametinib in people whose advanced cancers have specific genetic changes called GNAQ or GNA11 mutations. The drug works by blocking certain proteins that help cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if trametinib can shrink these tumors or s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Donor immune cells get a boost in new cancer trial
Disease control PausedThis early-phase study tests whether giving healthy donor NK cells along with two medicines (vactosertib and IL-2) is safe and helps the cells stay active in people with advanced colorectal, stomach, esophageal, or blood cancers. The NK cells are meant to attack cancer, but the b…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: David Wald • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could goat milk help prevent a deadly transplant side effect?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether drinking milk from genetically engineered goats (which produce a human enzyme found in breast milk) can reduce the risk of graft versus host disease—a serious immune reaction—in blood cancer patients receiving a donor stem cell transplant. Abo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lab-Grown stem cells could speed immune recovery in blood cancer transplants
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding lab-grown umbilical cord blood cells (dilanubicel) to a standard cord blood transplant helps people with blood cancers like leukemia recover their blood and immune cells faster. Participants receive chemotherapy and radiation to prepare the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug palbociclib tested against cancers with specific genetic flaw
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing the drug palbociclib in 40 patients whose advanced cancers have extra copies of the CCND1, 2, or 3 genes. Palbociclib blocks proteins that help cancer cells grow. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. The study …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 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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New drug talquetamab targets Hard-to-Treat myeloma in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called talquetamab in 279 people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to other treatments. Talquetamab is a bispecific antibody designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The main goals are to check sa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug candidate targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called LY2784544 in people with three types of blood cancers known as myeloproliferative neoplasms: polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and myelofibrosis. The trial enrolls patients who have not responded to, cannot tolerate, or hav…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety of the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab given after a patient's own immune cells have been modified and infused back (adoptive cell transfer). It includes 40 adults with advanced blood or solid cancers that no longer respond to standard trea…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Childhood cancer immunotherapy trial pulled before it started
Disease control CancelledThis study was designed to test two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in children and young adults with cancers that returned or didn't respond to treatment and had many genetic mutations. The goal was to see if the drug combination was safe and could shrink tumors. …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare genetic cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs, dabrafenib and trametinib, in people with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change called a BRAF V600 mutation. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. The trial includes 44 participants with various c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with PTEN mutation
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called GSK2636771 in 24 patients whose advanced cancers have a PTEN mutation or deletion. The drug blocks a protein (PI3K-beta) that may help these cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with PTEN loss
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called GSK2636771 in 35 patients whose cancers have lost a protein called PTEN. The drug blocks a growth signal that these cancers may rely on. Researchers hope to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New hope for NRAS-Mutant cancers: targeted drug binimetinib under study
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing the drug binimetinib in 53 people whose cancers (excluding melanoma) have a specific genetic change called an NRAS mutation. Binimetinib blocks certain proteins that help these cancer cells grow. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Targeted drug crizotinib tested against rare ALK-driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug crizotinib in patients with advanced cancers (other than lung cancer) that have a specific genetic change called ALK rearrangement. Crizotinib works by blocking the ALK protein, which may stop cancer cells from growing. The study enrolled only 5 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Targeted drug trametinib tested on rare BRAF cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug trametinib in 35 patients with advanced cancers that have certain BRAF mutations or fusions. The goal is to see if trametinib can shrink or stop cancer growth by blocking proteins that help cancer cells grow. The study focuses on patients whose …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare HER2-Positive cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called ado-trastuzumab emtansine in people whose cancers have too many HER2 receptors (HER2 amplification), but not breast or stomach cancers. The drug combines an antibody that targets HER2 with a chemotherapy agent to kill cancer cells. Researchers want …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare NF2-Mutated cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing the drug defactinib in 35 patients whose advanced cancers have a specific genetic change called an NF2 mutation. The drug works by blocking a protein that may help these cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if defactinib can shrink tumors or s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug targets AKT mutation in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests capivasertib (AZD5363) in 35 patients with advanced cancers that have an AKT mutation. The drug blocks a protein that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug taselisib in 70 patients with advanced cancers (excluding breast cancer) that have a specific genetic change called a PIK3CA mutation. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if taselisib can sh…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Poop pills could save lives of blood cancer patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether transferring stool from a healthy person into the gut of adults with blood cancers can restore good bacteria lost during chemotherapy. The goal is to reduce dangerous infections and improve quality of life. One hundred participants will be followed long-t…
Sponsor: Del-Pest Central Hospital - National Institute of Hematology and Infectious Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New pill shows promise for tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an oral drug called MK-1026 in 12 Chinese adults with blood cancers (like lymphoma or leukemia) that returned or didn't respond to prior therapies. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Researchers will also look…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Promising drug for immunotherapy side effects never tested: trial withdrawn
Disease control CancelledThis phase II trial aimed to test the drug itacitinib in people with severe side effects from cancer immunotherapy that did not get better with steroids. The goal was to see if itacitinib could calm the overactive immune response causing these side effects. However, the study was…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Douglas Johnson • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Stem cell study to prevent transplant complications pulled before start
Disease control CancelledThis study aimed to see if a special type of stem cell (hAESC) could safely prevent acute graft-versus-host disease in people receiving a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. It was designed for adults at high risk of this complication. However, the study was withdrawn before a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Could a probiotic help stem cell transplant recovery?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether a probiotic called CBM588 is safe and can improve outcomes in 36 patients who have received a donor stem cell transplant. The probiotic aims to increase healthy gut bacteria and reduce gut-related side effects like diarrhea and colon inflammat…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Parent stem cells offer new hope for kids with blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way to do stem cell transplants for 20 children with blood cancers or myelodysplasia who don't have a perfect donor match. Doctors remove certain immune cells from a parent's partially matched stem cells before transplant to help the new cells grow faster a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Precision radiation may boost second stem cell transplants for relapsed blood cancers
Disease control PausedThis early-stage trial tests a precise type of radiation (IMTMI) given with chemotherapy before a second donor stem cell transplant for people with advanced blood cancers that have returned. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can reduce side effects and prevent the…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can an enzyme shield the gut during transplant recovery?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral enzyme called SYN-004 in adults who have received a stem cell transplant and need intravenous antibiotics for fever. The enzyme is designed to break down antibiotics in the gut, protecting the natural bacteria there. Researchers will check safety, whether…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Theriva Biologics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New hope for older blood cancer patients: lower-dose combo may reduce transplant complications
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a lower-dose combination of two drugs (PTCy and ruxolitinib) can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in older adults receiving a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. About 56 participants will receive the treatment and be monitored for survival wit…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New drug combo aims to make bone marrow transplants safer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the drug tocilizumab to a standard transplant regimen can prevent graft failure and graft-versus-host disease in people with blood cancers receiving a special type of bone marrow transplant. The study involves 21 participants and aims to re…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can a psoriasis drug stop transplant rejection?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether the drug ustekinumab (Stelara) can prevent acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 116 adults receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers. GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack the patient's body. Ustekinumab aims to calm this immune…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Immune test could personalize CMV prevention in transplant patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a CMV-specific T cell immunity test can help doctors decide how long to give letermovir to prevent late CMV infection after a stem cell transplant. About 250 adults with blood cancers who had a first transplant will take part. The goal is to see if using …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Can exercise and a B3 supplement help cancer survivors fight prediabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study looks at whether a home exercise program plus a dietary supplement called nicotinamide riboside (similar to vitamin B3) can improve muscle health and insulin resistance in adult survivors of childhood cancer who have prediabetes. The study will enroll 20 people a…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New drug shows promise for stem cell transplant complication
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called acalabrutinib in 51 adults with moderate to severe chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a complication after a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if the drug can control the disease when steroids have stopped working. Participants take th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer reveal hidden immune clues in tumors?
Diagnosis CancelledThis phase I trial tests an experimental imaging agent called 64Cu-DOTA-pembrolizumab, which is designed to attach to PD1, a protein on immune cells that often cluster around tumors. By injecting this agent and then performing a PET scan, researchers hope to see where these immun…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 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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New PET tracer could spot hidden cancers
Diagnosis OngoingThis early study tests a new radioactive tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46, which targets a protein (FAP) found around many tumors. About 26 people with various cancers will get a PET/CT scan using this tracer to see where it goes in the body. The goal is to learn if this tracer can hel…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could a home device spot heart trouble in childhood cancer survivors?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a portable, self-administered device that measures heart function in childhood cancer survivors, who are at risk for heart problems from past treatments. Researchers will compare the device's accuracy and ease of use in the clinic and at home against standard hos…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Donor vaccine may shield transplant patients from dangerous virus
Prevention OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether vaccinating stem cell donors against cytomegalovirus (CMV) can prevent the virus from causing problems in blood cancer patients after a transplant. About 34 donor-recipient pairs are taking part. The vaccine is given to the donor before stem c…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Marijuana vs. opioids: which do cancer patients prefer for pain?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at how cancer patients feel about using marijuana products (THC or CBD) compared to opioids for pain relief. Researchers will survey 200 adults with cancer-related pain who are already taking strong opioids. The goal is to understand patient preferences and perce…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Nine-Week group program help blood cancer patients grow through trauma?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers in Greece are testing a nine-session group program called TRANSFORM for people who have finished treatment for blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. The program combines teaching, reflection, coping exercises, and mindfulness to see whether it can spa…
Sponsor: University of West Attica • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to boost Well-Being in cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a digital program called MINDSET designed to help newly diagnosed cancer patients cope better with treatment. 440 participants will use either the program or a control, and complete questionnaires and blood tests. The goal is to see if the program improves physic…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pen and paper: a new weapon against blood cancer stress?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study explores whether an online expressive writing workshop can boost mental wellness in young adults (ages 18-39) with blood cancer. One hundred participants will either start the workshop right away or wait four weeks. Everyone takes surveys about their mood and stress ov…
Sponsor: Blood Cancer United • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer breathlessness study: can opioids help you walk easier?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests if fast-acting opioids (fentanyl or morphine) can reduce shortness of breath during or after walking in 150 cancer patients who already take strong painkillers. Participants will take the drug or a placebo before a short walk test, and researchers will measure ch…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heavy blankets may ease sleeplessness in blood cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether weighted blankets can improve sleep for people with blood cancers. Researchers will check if the blankets are safe and if they help with sleep quality. The study involves 20 adult outpatients at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy aims to ease cancer Patients' fear and sadness
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a group retreat using psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can safely reduce anxiety and depression in people with incurable cancer. Participants will receive a pharmaceutical-grade psilocybin along with guided discussions to help them ga…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common mental health drug beat standard care for cancer appetite loss?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether olanzapine, a drug often used for mental health conditions, works better than megestrol acetate (the usual treatment) for improving appetite and preventing weight loss in people with advanced cancer. About 227 adults with cancer-related loss of appetite w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 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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Brain training plus drug may ease chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining neurofeedback (a brain-wave training therapy) with the drug duloxetine can better relieve nerve pain caused by chemotherapy than either treatment alone. About 336 cancer survivors with persistent nerve pain will be randomly assigned to o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Speed of opioid infusion could change how cancer patients feel pain and drug effects
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether giving the painkiller hydromorphone slowly or quickly through an IV affects how well it controls cancer pain and how likely it is to be misused. About 84 hospitalized cancer patients with moderate to severe pain will receive both a slow and a fast infu…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to beat Cancer-Related insomnia
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining cognitive behavioral therapy, a stimulant (methylphenidate), melatonin, and light therapy can improve sleep in cancer patients. About 68 patients currently on cancer treatment who have sleep problems will participate. The study measures …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Simple relaxation technique may ease stress for blood cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether teaching progressive muscle relaxation and providing psychoeducation can lower stress and increase hope in adults with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. About 75 participants will learn these techniques and report their stress and hope levels. The …
Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Virtual reality could ease stress of bone marrow transplants
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) program can help people undergoing bone marrow transplants cope with stress and improve their quality of life. About 80 adult patients with blood cancer will be randomly assigned to either receive the VR program plus usual care, or …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to boost radiation against brain cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-stage study tests an oral drug called ropidoxuridine (IPdR) combined with whole brain radiation in people whose cancer has spread to the brain. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug makes radiation more effective at killing tumor cells. About 11 adult…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Can a short talk therapy beat insomnia in cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a brief behavioral therapy (BBT-CI) or a healthy eating education program (HEAL) works better for reducing insomnia in cancer patients. About 400 adults with stage I-IV cancer who are currently receiving treatment and have sleep problems will take part. T…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Rochester NCORP Research Base • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Exercise may soothe chemo nerve pain, trial hopes
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a structured exercise program can reduce chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) — nerve damage causing pain, numbness, or tingling. About 133 cancer patients who received certain chemotherapies will either follow an exercise plan or receive sta…
Sponsor: University of Rochester NCORP Research Base • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Simple breathing trick may calm chemo nausea
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a relaxation breathing exercise can help reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in people with blood cancers. Sixty-eight patients are split into two groups: one does breathing exercises three times a day plus standard care, the other gets stan…
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app ease the burden on bone marrow transplant caregivers?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a mobile app called CARE designed to support caregivers of people receiving a bone marrow transplant. The goal is to see if using the app improves the caregiver's quality of life and reduces stress. About 120 adult caregivers will participate, and their well-bein…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can a natural supplement soothe chemo nerve damage?
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether a natural supplement called PEA can relieve nerve pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients. About 88 adults who have had nerve symptoms for at least 3 months after chemo will take PEA or a placebo for 8 weeks. The st…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Academic and Community Cancer Research United • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 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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Why COVID-19 hits blood cancer patients harder: scientists map the immune clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at Peking University First Hospital are studying how the immune system responds to SARS-CoV-2 infection in people who have blood cancers compared with people who have no underlying diseases. The observational study enrolls 60 participants and collects clinical details…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 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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Can a phone app help childhood cancer survivors keep track of their health?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at the University of California, San Francisco are testing a mobile app built for survivors of childhood cancer and their caregivers. The app shows each person their treatment history and follow-up recommendations, and sends messages to help them learn about their dia…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches massive sample collection to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study collects blood, bone marrow, urine, and tissue samples from up to 6,000 people with solid tumors, blood cancers, or non-cancerous blood disorders, as well as from their healthy family members who are stem cell donors. The samples are stored and used in research to bett…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer patients with COVID-19: new study tracks their journey
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows nearly 1,900 cancer patients who tested positive for COVID-19. Researchers collect blood samples, medical records, and images to see how the virus impacts their cancer treatment and overall health. The goal is to learn which factors make COVID-19 more severe in…
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 smartphone app make radiation treatment less confusing?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study tests a mobile app called oncpatient designed to help cancer patients navigate radiation therapy. The app provides easy-to-access information about treatment logistics and side effect management. Researchers will enroll 20 adults with cancer who are about to star…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why are transplant survivors at higher heart risk? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well the heart, lungs, and muscles work together in people who have had a stem cell transplant. Researchers want to find out why transplant survivors have a higher risk of heart disease. About 350 adults with blood cancers will be followed for two years af…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer tissue bank study aims to unlock new treatment clues
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,200 adults with known or suspected cancer. The samples are taken during standard surgeries or biopsies, with no extra procedures. Researchers will compare cancerous and normal tissues to identify differences that could lead to n…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a smartphone app get young cancer survivors moving? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a mobile health program combined with social media can help teens and young adults who survived childhood cancer become more physically active. About 387 participants will either use the program plus a fitness tracker or just the tracker alone. The goa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Lab-Grown 3D tumors could help pick the right chemo for blood cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses bone marrow samples from 70 people with blood cancers to create 3D organoids—tiny lab-grown models that mimic the tumor's environment. Researchers will test different chemotherapy combinations on these organoids to see which kills the most cancer cells. The goal i…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a simple home breathing test catch lung trouble early in transplant patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 250 people who have had a donor stem cell transplant to see if respiratory viruses lead to a lung condition called bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS). Participants use a handheld device at home to measure lung function and provide nasal swabs and blood sam…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer Patients' pandemic struggles revealed in new study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the well-being and quality of life of over 13,000 cancer patients and survivors. Researchers used questionnaires to gather information on experiences like exposure, isolation, and financial disruptions. The goal is to underst…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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15-Year study tracks hidden risks of gene therapy in children
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 500 children and young adults who received gene therapy for cancer as part of earlier trials. Researchers will monitor them for up to 15 years to detect any delayed side effects. Participants have blood tests and health check-ups at regular intervals. No new tr…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for blood cancer clues in patient samples
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study collects blood and bone marrow samples from up to 550 people with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndrome. Researchers will study the cells, genes, and proteins in these samples to better understand how these cancers develop and to find new …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spirituality may be key to coping with blood cancer from day one
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study looks at how spirituality — personal beliefs, values, and meaning — influences adults recently diagnosed with blood cancers like lymphoma or leukemia, as well as their loved ones. Participants fill out three questionnaires about spiritual well-being, quality of life, a…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Teens with cancer help improve symptom tracking tool
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a symptom questionnaire designed for teenagers with cancer. Researchers will interview 41 adolescents aged 13-17 to see if the survey accurately captures their symptoms. The goal is to improve how doctors understand and manage symptoms in young cancer patients.
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Logbook study for stem cell patients pulled before start
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis pilot study aimed to see if giving a logbook to patients hospitalized for a stem cell transplant could help reduce feelings of isolation and psychological stress. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. It was planned at the Un…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Blood cancer chemo and adrenal risk study pulled before start
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study planned to check how often the adrenal glands stop working properly after chemotherapy in adults with blood cancers. It aimed to measure cortisol levels after a stimulation test. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are …
Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Blood cancer patients with drug allergies may get safer antibiotics thanks to new study
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how doctors and patients feel about a new approach to picking antibiotics for people with blood cancers who have a reported penicillin allergy. The goal is to understand what might make it easier or harder to use this approach in everyday hospital care. About …
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Cancer patients and doctors share thoughts on virtual visits
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study surveys 200 cancer patients and their doctors about their experiences with telemedicine (video visits) in radiation oncology. Participants answer a 10-minute questionnaire on satisfaction. The goal is to understand how well virtual care works for cancer follow-ups and …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a simple check spot hidden malnutrition in older cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well nutritional assessments can detect malnutrition in older adults with cancer. Researchers will follow 180 patients to see if nutrition status is linked to survival at 6 months and 1 year. The goal is to find better ways to identify and address malnutri…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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PPE vs video: which makes patients feel more cared for?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether cancer patients feel their doctors show more empathy during in-person visits with protective gear (PPE) or during video calls without it. About 107 adults from MD Anderson's emergency center will share their views after a conversation with their doctor…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Cannabis withdrawal in cancer patients: a hidden struggle during transplant?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study aims to find out how often cannabis withdrawal happens and how severe it is in patients with blood cancers who are hospitalized for a bone marrow transplant or CAR-T therapy. Researchers will track symptoms like mood changes and physical discomfort using a standard que…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Money help for cancer patients: study tests financial navigation
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a financial navigation program can help cancer patients and their partners manage the high costs of treatment. About 331 people with advanced cancer will get either the program or usual care. The goal is to see if this support reduces financial hardshi…
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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What do parents really think about opioids for kids with cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study surveys parents of children with cancer to learn about their attitudes and beliefs regarding the risks of using opioids for pain. Pain is common in pediatric cancer, and opioids are a key treatment, but parents often hesitate or underuse them. The goal is to fill a kno…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Pandemic's toll on cancer patients with neuropathy under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the quality of life of 274 cancer patients who also have neuropathy (nerve pain). All participants had taken part in earlier clinical trials. Researchers want to see if there are differences between those who received a brain…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can tablets replace paper for senior cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether older adults with cancer can use computer surveys (like on a tablet or computer) to answer health questions. Researchers want to see if these digital tools are easy to use, reliable, and give the same results as paper surveys. About 100 people aged 65 …
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Brain waves reveal: do unresponsive patients hear us in their final days?
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study uses a brain wave test (EEG) to check if cancer patients who seem unresponsive in their last days can still hear or feel. Researchers will measure brain activity when sounds or words are played. The goal is to help families and doctors understand what patients may expe…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Lifestyle coaching aims to boost activity in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether personalized telehealth coaching can help young adult cancer survivors become more physically active and improve their diet. Researchers are enrolling 374 survivors aged 18-54 who are not very active. Participants receive one-on-one sessions with a clinic…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Cancer's hidden cost: study probes financial toxicity
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how financial stress affects people recently diagnosed with cancer. Researchers will survey 625 patients to understand what factors contribute to financial hardship. The goal is to identify targets for future programs that could help ease the financial burden …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Virtual team meetings aim to boost doctor engagement and efficiency
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a special video mentoring program (called ECHO) can help diagnostic imaging doctors feel more connected and work more efficiently. About 36 doctors from MD Anderson will take part in regular online team meetings. The goal is to see if this approach imp…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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CAR-T therapy patients monitored for years in new safety study
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 178 patients who previously received an AvenCell CAR-T cell therapy for cancers like lymphoma, leukemia, or prostate cancer. Researchers will track delayed side effects, including new cancers or autoimmune issues, for years. No new treatment is given—this is pu…
Sponsor: AvenCell Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Racial gap in cancer treatment? new study investigates immunotherapy outcomes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is collecting blood, saliva, and health information from 2,100 Black and White cancer patients who are receiving immunotherapy (drugs that help the immune system fight cancer). The goal is to see if there are differences in side effects and how well the treatment works…
Sponsor: University of Rochester NCORP Research Base • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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15-Year safety check for caribou cell therapy patients
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows about 150 people who previously received Caribou cell therapy for blood cancers like lymphoma or leukemia. Researchers will check for long-term side effects and overall survival for up to 15 years after treatment. No new treatment is given—this is just observat…
Sponsor: Caribou Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can a team of experts help older cancer patients bounce back after transplant?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a program where older adults (65+) with blood cancer see a team of healthcare providers can help them stay fit and resilient after a stem cell transplant. The program includes health coaching, quality-of-life assessments, and questionnaires. The main goal…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Gut check: Antibiotics' hidden impact on transplant recovery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how different antibiotics change the friendly bacteria in the gut of people who have had a stem cell transplant and develop a fever with low white blood cells. The goal is to understand which antibiotics are gentler on these helpful bacteria, which may lead to…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Testosterone levels linked to brain health in new genetic analysis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether having naturally low testosterone levels increases the risk of dementia, depression, or anxiety. Researchers will analyze genetic data from large biobanks (like UK Biobank) to see if certain genes linked to low testosterone are also linked to these men…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New dosing method for Kids' cancer drug aims to reduce side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at a new method for giving the cancer drug vincristine to infants and young children. The goal is to see if this new way of calculating the dose leads to similar drug levels in the blood as the standard method used in older children. About 83 children up to 12 ye…
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New study tests positive psychology for stressed transplant caregivers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program called PATH-C that uses positive psychology exercises to improve well-being, quality of life, and physical activity in caregivers of stem cell transplant patients. About 80 adult caregivers will be randomly assigned to the program or usual support. The …
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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CAR-T vaccine study pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to track how the immune system recovers after CAR-T cell therapy and to test a pneumococcal vaccine (PCV-21) in these patients. It planned to enroll 50 adults with blood cancers or solid tumors. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Timing is everything: new study tests if stem cell infusion time prevents transplant complications
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether the time when stem cells are given to blood cancer patients after a donor transplant affects their risk of developing acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD), a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. About 198 patients aged 1…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Withdrawn study sought to identify which cancer patients could safely be treated at home for fever
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to look at cancer patients with neutropenic fever (fever with low white blood cells) to see how many had serious complications. The goal was to help decide which patients might be safely treated at home instead of in the hospital. However, the study was wi…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:35 UTC