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Malignant endocrine neoplasm
MONDO:0021069A malignant neoplasm affecting the endocrine glands. Representative examples include thyroid gland carcinoma, parathyroid gland carcinoma, pituitary gland carcinoma, and adrenal cortex carcinoma.
Also known as: endocrine neoplasm, Endocrine tumour, cancer of endocrine gland, endocrine cancer, endocrine gland cancer, endocrine neoplasm, malignant, malignant endocrine gland neoplasm, malignant endocrine gland tumor
5472 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 17 tagged with Malignant endocrine neoplasm itself.
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Liver cancer 254 trials · 1,700 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Carcinoma of liver and intrahepatic biliary tract 36 trials · 1,455 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Biliary tract cancer 240 trials · 614 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Liver sarcoma 1 trial · 10 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Liver lymphoma 1 trial Sub-types →
- Calcifying nested epithelial stromal tumor of the liver 0 trials
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Neuroendocrine carcinoma 106 trials · 744 incl. sub-types
12 sub-types
- Small cell carcinoma 26 trials · 542 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma 78 trials
- Medullary thyroid gland carcinoma 42 trials · 53 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma 12 trials · 31 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pancreatic endocrine carcinoma 12 trials Sub-types →
- Malignant adrenal gland pheochromocytoma 11 trials
- Liver neuroendocrine carcinoma 3 trials Sub-types →
- Thymic neuroendocrine carcinoma 3 trials Sub-types →
- Goblet cell carcinoma 2 trials
- Anal canal neuroendocrine neoplasm 1 trial Sub-types →
- Combined lung carcinoma 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Vulvar neuroendocrine carcinoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Thyroid cancer 166 trials · 328 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Thyroid gland carcinoma 41 trials · 237 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Thyroid lymphoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Thyroid sarcoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Thymus cancer 10 trials · 225 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Thymus lymphoma 0 trials · 175 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Thymic carcinoma 41 trials · 44 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Adrenal gland cancer 16 trials · 62 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Adrenal carcinoma 34 trials · 52 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant tumor of adrenal cortex 0 trials · 42 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Adrenal medulla cancer 0 trials · 11 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Pineal gland cancer 0 trials · 19 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Pineoblastoma 15 trials Sub-types →
- Malignant pineal area germ cell neoplasm 2 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pineal gland astrocytoma 1 trial
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Malignant tumor of parathyroid gland 2 trials · 6 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Parathyroid gland carcinoma 4 trials
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Pituitary cancer 2 trials · 4 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Pituitary adenocarcinoma 3 trials Sub-types →
- Growth hormone-producing pituitary gland carcinoma 0 trials
- Pituicytoma 0 trials
- Pituitary blastoma 0 trials
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Ovarian neuroendocrine neoplasm 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Ovarian small cell carcinoma 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ovarian large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma 0 trials
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Malignant carotid body paraganglioma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
Showing the 400 most recently updated of 2410 trials in this tab.
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Off-the-Shelf Gene-Edited immune cells tested against Hard-to-Treat lymphoma
Cure Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a cell therapy made from healthy donor immune cells that are gene edited with CRISPR-Cas9 and engineered to target CD19, a marker on B-cell lymphomas. The trial enrolls about 30 adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Phase 1 chec…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Drug cocktail before surgery stop small cell lung cancer from returning?
Cure Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether giving adebrelimab, apatinib mesylate, and chemotherapy before surgery helps people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer. The study enrolls adults with early-stage disease that surgeons can remove. Participants receive the drug combination for…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jin Ying • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A CAR-T therapy given by injection: can it help Hard-to-Treat lymphoma?
Cure Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a new CAR-T cell therapy called C402-CD19-CAR in adults with large B-cell lymphoma that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The therapy is made from each participant's own T cells, which are modified to target CD19, a marker on lymphoma cells…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Exuma Biotechnology Ltd. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf immune cells target solid tumors
Cure Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a new cell therapy called CAR001 in adults with solid tumors that have come back or stopped responding to standard treatment. CAR001 uses donor gamma-delta T cells engineered with a chimeric antigen receptor to recognize and attack cancer cells. The trial …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ever Supreme Bio Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Drug chemo cocktail before surgery stop biliary tract cancer from coming back?
Cure Recruiting nowThe PURITY trial compares giving a three-drug chemotherapy combination before surgery with going straight to surgery in people with biliary tract cancer that can be removed but has a high risk of returning. Participants are adults under 75 with confirmed, non-metastatic biliary t…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can armored CAR t cells take down Hard-to-Treat neuroendocrine cancers?
Cure Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental therapy called DLL3-SAVVYZ-IL18 CAR T cells in people with advanced neuroendocrine cancers, including small cell lung cancer. The treatment involves reprogramming a patient's own immune cells to recognize and attack cancer cells t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single radiation dose cure large liver tumors?
Cure Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a high-dose radiation treatment called Yttrium-90 radioembolization for people with large hepatocellular carcinoma (a type of liver cancer) that is larger than 8 cm. The treatment delivers tiny radioactive beads directly to the tumor's blood supply, aiming t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can donor immune cells be engineered to fight blood cancer?
Cure Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new type of cell therapy called KCAT19 for people aged 16 to 65 with advanced B-cell blood cancers that have relapsed or not responded to at least two prior treatments. The therapy uses immune cells from a donor's cord blood, which are modified to recognize and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple attack on bile duct cancer: chemo, targeted drug, and immunotherapy aim to make the inoperable operable
Cure Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of three treatments can shrink inoperable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (a type of bile duct cancer) enough to allow surgical removal. The approach delivers chemotherapy directly into the liver's blood supply (HAIC) along with the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine targets rare liver cancer's genetic flaw
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a personalized peptide vaccine for people with a rare liver cancer called fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma (FLC) or other tumors that share a specific genetic change (DNAJB1-PRKACA fusion). The vaccine is designed to train the body's immune cell…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A made-to-order DNA vaccine takes aim at liver cancer's return
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether a personalized DNA vaccine, tailored to each patient's tumor, can keep high-risk liver cancer from coming back after surgical removal. Participants who have no remaining signs of cancer after surgery will receive the vaccine plus an immune booste…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Geneos Therapeutics • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill NP-101 tested in patients with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an oral drug called NP-101 in 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, with a secondary look at whether the drug can shrink tumors. Because it is a Pha…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame tough lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug combination (alisertib plus paclitaxel) in people with small cell lung cancer who have already tried other treatments. The main goal is to find safe doses and see what side effects occur. About 50 adults will take alisertib pills and receive paclitaxel…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Puma Biotechnology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug HMPL-A580 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called HMPL-A580 in 186 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for early signs that the drug shrinks tumors. It is currently recruiting parti…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hutchmed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental biologic AWT020 put to the test in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental biologic called AWT020 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after at least one standard treatment. The phase 1 trial gives AWT020 every three weeks at increasing dose levels to find the highest dose people can tolerate an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Anwita Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill SHY-ONC6 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called SHY-ONC6 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (including breast, colon, lung, pancreatic, and others) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SHY Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene test could tailor chemo doses for rare cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adjusting the dose of the drug belinostat based on a person's genetics can make treatment safer and more effective for high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma. About 60 adults will receive belinostat along with two other chemotherapy drugs, cispl…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called BI-1808, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in people with advanced cancers like ovarian cancer, T-cell lymphoma, and melanoma. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see how…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioInvent International AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug ASP388B take on advanced solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called ASP388B, given alone or alongside standard cancer therapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: the first finds a safe dose, and the second tests that dose in…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug boost chemo for tough cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial will test whether adding semaglutide (a GLP-1 drug used for diabetes and weight loss) to standard chemotherapy is safe and tolerable for people with metastatic pancreatic, colorectal, or liver cancer. About 30 participants will receive weekly semaglutide in…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bispecific antibody D3L-002 enters first human trial for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests D3L-002, a new drug that targets two immune checkpoints (TIGIT and PVRIG) to help the immune system fight cancer. It is for 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: D3 Bio (Wuxi) Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining the drug talazoparib with one of three other drugs (palbociclib, axitinib, or crizotinib) can safely help control advanced solid tumors that have spread. Talazoparib blocks cancer cells from repairing their DNA, while the other …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on rare adrenal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy cemiplimab to the targeted drug cabozantinib works better than cabozantinib alone for advanced adrenocortical cancer. About 48 adolescents and adults whose cancer has spread or cannot be removed will take part. The study …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IDE892, alone or with another drug (IDE397), in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic deletion (MTAP). The study aims to find safe doses and see if the drugs shrink tumors. It includes 260 adults with ca…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation approach before surgery for rare adrenal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests giving radiation therapy before surgery to people whose adrenal cancer has come back. The goal is to find a safe radiation dose and see if it helps shrink tumors before removal. About 32 adults with resectable recurrent ACC will receive daily radiatio…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody AU-007 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AU-007 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The drug is designed to help the immune system fight cancer. About 159 participants will receive AU-007 alone or with other medicines to find the safes…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Aulos Bioscience, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DS3610a enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called DS3610a in about 70 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can help control the cancer. P…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted pill takes on rare skull base cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests enasidenib, a daily pill that targets the IDH2 gene mutation, in 40 adults with rare cancers of the nasal cavity or skull base that have spread or come back. Participants take the drug once daily in 28-day cycles, and researchers will track how long the c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug YL217 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called YL217 in 220 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and look for early signs that the drug can shrink tumors. Participa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, TER-2013, in people with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, or lung cancer) that have specific genetic changes in the AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. About 205 participants will receive th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Terremoto Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called 177Lu-IM-3050 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 105 participants will receive the drug to s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Immunome, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple shot replace an IV for this aggressive lung cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether tarlatamab, an immunotherapy drug, can be given as a quick injection under the skin instead of a slow intravenous drip for people with relapsed extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The study will compare the two methods to see if the injec…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo aims to extend cancer control in lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding the experimental drug iadademstat to standard immunotherapy (atezolizumab or durvalumab) can help keep extensive-stage small cell lung cancer from growing. About 45 adults whose cancer responded to initial chemo-immunotherapy will receive the combi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a lung cancer drug work against other rare neuroendocrine tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing tarlatamab in people with advanced extrapulmonary small cell carcinoma or neuroendocrine carcinoma that has worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. These rare cancers often carry high levels of a protein called DLL3, which tarlatamab targets by linking…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outperform standard care in aggressive lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial will test whether a new drug called BL-M14D1 combined with atezolizumab works better than the current standard treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have not had prior therapy. About 550 adults will be randomly assigned to receive…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SystImmune Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can turbocharged immune cells stop liver cancer from coming back?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether combining microwave ablation with infusions of a patient's own expanded immune cells helps people with small liver tumors. The trial enrolls adults with up to three tumors, each no larger than 5 cm, who are not eligible for surgery. After ablation,…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two immunotherapy drugs make liver tumors more vulnerable to surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether adding two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, to focused radiation before surgery changes the immune cell makeup inside liver tumors. The trial enrolls 30 people with a single liver tumor that can be removed surgically. Everyone rece…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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First-in-Human trial asks whether HG381 is safe and tolerable in advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are running a first-in-human Phase 1 trial of HG381, an experimental drug given by intravenous injection, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after available treatments. The study aims to find out how safe and tolerable the drug is, how the body pr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: HitGen Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug GI-108 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called GI-108 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including lung, head and neck, pancreatic, and kidney cancers. The drug is designed to boost the immune system's ability to fight cancer. The trial will first find the safest dose, then …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GI Innovation, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called N-3C01, given alone or with an immunotherapy, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About 114 a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hefei Xinzhu Biological Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: targeted drug enters trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called patritumab deruxtecan in children whose liver or muscle cancers have returned or not responded to treatment. The drug works like a smart bomb, attaching to a protein on cancer cells to deliver a toxic payload. The trial will check if it is safe…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to keep lung cancer in check longer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether combining lurbinectedin (Zepzelca) with durvalumab (Imfinzi) as maintenance therapy can delay cancer growth in people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer whose disease has not worsened after initial chemotherapy plus durvalumab. About 50 p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment for people with ovarian cancer that has come back. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to recognize and attack a protein (FSHR) found on cancer cells. The main goal is to check the safety of these…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new biologic drug called sacituzumab tirumotecan (MK-2870), alone or with chemotherapy, in people with advanced colorectal, pancreatic, or biliary tract cancers that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check safety and see if tumors shrink.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to control advanced lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called YL201 combined with atezolizumab in people with advanced small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination helps control the disease. About 118 adults who have not had prior treatment for this cancer will take par…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called WJB001 combined with various chemotherapy drugs in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has three stages to find the safest dose, check how the body processes the drug, and see if it shrinks…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Wigen Biomedicine Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental injection SHR-7787 put to the test against advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental injection called SHR-7787 in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The trial aims to find a safe dose, measure how the body processes the drug, and look for early signs that it shrinks tumors. P…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Proton beams aimed at lung tumors while sparing the heart
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers at Emory University are testing intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT) for people with small cell lung cancer. Proton therapy delivers radiation to tumors while reducing exposure to nearby healthy organs like the heart. The study enrolls 30 adults with limited or e…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers? first human trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called BGB-B2033, alone or with other drugs, in people with advanced liver, stomach, or lung cancers. The goal is to see if it is safe and how well it works. About 392 participants will take part.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill shrink Hard-to-Treat ovarian tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a new oral drug called DC05F01 in adults with recurrent ovarian cancer and other advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment. The trial aims to see how well the drug shrinks tumors, how long it keeps cancer from growing, and what side…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Heronova Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an experimental oral drug called ATX-295 in people with advanced solid tumors, including ovarian cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe and tolerable dose and to see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 90 par…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Accent Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill turn on genes that stop cancer? new trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called Aza-TdC in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment or have no effective therapy. The drug is taken by mouth in 21-day cycles and aims to reactivate genes that may slow tumor growth. The main goal…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-C9074, designed to target and kill cancer cells in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study will first find the safest dose, then test it alone or with other cancer drugs. About 3…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: drug targets MTAP deletion
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called BMS-986504 in people with advanced solid tumors that have lost a gene called MTAP. The drug is given alone or with other cancer medicines. The study aims to see if the drug shrinks tumors and how safe it is. About 260 adults will take part.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for bile duct cancer: liver radiation may boost standard treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding radiation to the liver can improve outcomes for people with advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a type of bile duct cancer that has spread. About 60 adults with at least one liver tumor 3 cm or larger will receive either standard therapy a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers: early trial recruits 554 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called S241656 (BDTX-4933) in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain genetic changes (KRAS, BRAF, or other RAS/MAPK mutations). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing how well it works alone or wit…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: Triple-Drug attack shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—cabozantinib, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—can shrink or slow the growth of rare genitourinary cancers that have spread. About 314 adults with these uncommon tumors will receive the drugs. The goal is to see if the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA-Guided immunotherapy trial aims to match drug to tumor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab in 200 people with advanced solid tumors (breast, lung, GI, and others). Researchers use each person's tumor DNA to see if it predicts a response. Participants get the same dose every 3 weeks. The goal is to see if DNA analysis…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BL-M14D1 targets tough cancers in early human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called BL-M14D1 in about 120 people with advanced small cell lung cancer or other neuroendocrine cancers that have spread or cannot be removed. The drug works by homing in on a protein called DLL3 found on these cancer cells and delive…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SystImmune Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less be more? new study tests lower doses of cancer drug
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving lower, less frequent doses of the cancer drug atezolizumab can still keep enough drug in the blood to fight cancer. About 30 adults with certain advanced cancers (like lung cancer or melanoma) will start with standard doses, then switch to a l…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Antibody-Drug conjugate targets TROP-2 in Hard-to-Treat thyroid cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing sacituzumab govitecan, an antibody-drug conjugate, in adults with advanced differentiated or anaplastic thyroid cancer that has stopped responding to radioactive iodine. The drug targets TROP-2, a protein found at high levels on these cancer cells. The tri…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Grupo Espanol de Tumores Neuroendocrinos • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own tumor cells fight cancer? new trial tests immune cell therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether specially selected immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor, grown in large numbers in the lab, and given back along with the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can shrink tumors in people with metastatic colorectal, pancreatic, ovarian, breast, o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise in early trial for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug called ISM6331 in 100 adults with advanced mesothelioma or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for any early signs that the drug can shrink tumors. Partic…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: InSilico Medicine Hong Kong Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug deliver a toxic payload directly to cancer cells?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called TQB6426 in people with advanced cancers that have not responded to other treatments. TQB6426 is designed to seek out a protein called GPC3 on cancer cells and deliver a chemotherapy-like payload directly to them. The s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Technology Development Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on brain tumors and metastases in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called NEO212 in people with specific brain tumors (astrocytoma, glioblastoma) or cancers that have spread to the brain. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it helps control tumor growth. About 134 adults will take NEO212 alone or with sta…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Neonc Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can steroids help cancer patients resume a promising therapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study has two parts. Part A tests whether cancer patients who stopped a type of immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors) due to side effects can safely restart treatment with durvalumab, given alongside the steroid prednisone to reduce the risk of side effects returning. Part B…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer patients on targeted therapy get extended safety monitoring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study provides continued access to dabrafenib and/or trametinib for up to 100 patients with melanoma, lung cancer, or other solid tumors who were benefiting from these drugs in a prior Novartis or GSK trial. The main goal is to track long-term side effects and safety over ti…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for aggressive lung cancer: experimental drug combo enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug obrixtamig to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy helps people with advanced small cell lung cancer live longer. About 670 adults with extensive-stage disease will be randomly assigned to receive either the new combination…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients with autoimmune conditions: immune checkpoint inhibitor trial expands access
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people who have both an autoimmune disease (like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis) and an advanced cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It tests the safety and effectiveness of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given alone or…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug DXP-106 enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called DXP-106 in 54 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and see if DXP-106 works better when given alone or with chemotherapy. Participants receive the drug by…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Singlomics Biopharmaceuticals Zhuhai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Like drug could boost chemo for rare cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding obrixtamig to standard chemotherapy helps people with advanced extrapulmonary neuroendocrine cancer live longer. About 390 adults will be randomly assigned to get either the combo or chemo alone. Obrixtamig is designed to help the immune sy…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nasal spray could deliver brain tumor treatment directly to Kids' tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a nasal spray called NEO100 (a purified natural compound) in 12 children with certain aggressive brain tumors. The goal is to see if it's safe, find the best dose, and check if the drug reaches the tumor. Participants will receive increasing doses, an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Neonc Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Four-Drug combo tackle a tough liver cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) with lenvatinib, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy delivered directly to the liver can help people with hepatocellular carcinoma that has spread into the portal vein. The study aim…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug QLC5508 enters first human safety tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called QLC5508 in 48 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to treatment. The main goals are to check if the drug affects heart rhythm, compare two versions of the drug, and see how it interacts with other medicines.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame deadly bile duct cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and toripalimab) plus bevacizumab and chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced biliary tract cancer. It involves 32 adults aged 18-75 who have not had prior treatment for their advanced cancer. The goal …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Xianglin Yuan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets rare cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called rezatapopt (PC14586) in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific TP53 Y220C mutation. The drug is designed to reactivate the p53 protein, which normally helps stop cancer growth. The trial will also test rezatapopt combined with th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy trial hopes to tackle tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests SL-28, a cell therapy made from donor immune cells, in 60 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, pancreatic, or breast cancer) that haven't responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the therapy can shrink t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Second Life Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cholesterol-Lowering drug may boost lung cancer immunotherapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding tafolecimab (a cholesterol-lowering drug) to standard chemotherapy and the immunotherapy sintilimab helps people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 40 adults who have not had prior tr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common Alzheimer's drug fight liver cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether memantine, a drug currently used for Alzheimer's disease, can help slow the growth of liver cancer in people with advanced cirrhosis. The trial will enroll 12 adults with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and who are not candidates for s…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug BI 3810944 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 3810944 in adults with advanced solid tumours or melanoma who have no other treatment options. The study aims to find a safe and tolerable dose, and to see if the drug can shrink tumours. Participants receive the drug every three …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: ABBV-706 faces off against standard care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, ABBV-706, against standard treatments for small cell lung cancer that has come back or stopped responding. About 531 adults will receive either ABBV-706 or usual care (topotecan, lurbinectedin, or amrubicin) to see which works better. The goal is to s…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can heat replace the scalpel for small thyroid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers compare two treatments for thyroid tumors smaller than 2 cm: standard surgery to remove half the thyroid gland, and radiofrequency ablation, which uses heat to destroy the tumor. The trial enrolls 88 people across multiple centers and follows them for five years. It m…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug ART6043 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral drug called ART6043, alone or with another drug (olaparib), in 181 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The goal is to check safety, how the body processes the drug, and whether it can slow tumor growth. It is an early-stage trial, so the m…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Artios Pharma Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to burn out liver cancer with precision radiation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Researchers want to find the exact amount of radiation needed to completely destroy the tumor using a special procedure called Y90 radioembolization. About 30 adults will take part to help improve treat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves plus chemo may slow liver cancer growth in colorectal patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a non-invasive sound wave treatment (histotripsy) to standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. About 100 adults whose cancer cannot be removed by surgery will receive both treatments. The go…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets HER2 cancers in phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called zongertinib in adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 mutations or overexpression and have not responded to prior treatment. Participants take one of two daily doses and continue as long as they benefit. Doctors regularly check tumor…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink liver tumors in First-Line patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called pumitamig, alone or with another drug (ipilimumab), in people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The trial includes 198 participants who have not had prior cancer treatment. The goal is to see if the drugs are safe and…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: first human trial of BGB-58067 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called BGB-58067, alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (MTAP deficiency). The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 52…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets tough lung cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called BMS-986525, given alone or with the immunotherapy nivolumab (Opdivo), in 240 people whose small cell lung cancer has returned or stopped responding to standard platinum-based chemotherapy. The main goals are to check safety and tolerab…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: targeted drug ZL-1310 enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests ZL-1310, a drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells, in people with small cell lung cancer that has returned after initial treatment. About 480 participants will receive either ZL-1310 or one of three standard treatments. The study aims to…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Zai Lab (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, nilotinib (a pill) and paclitaxel (given by IV), for people with rare advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drugs can shrink or stop tumor growth. About 82 adults with specific rare …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new experimental drug called GI-101, given alone or with pembrolizumab or lenvatinib, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (cancers that have spread). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink or control tumors. About 317 adults w…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GI Innovation, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A balloon that coats heart arteries in drug, no stent left behind
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a balloon catheter coated with the drug sirolimus can safely open narrowed coronary arteries in adults with heart disease. The balloon inflates to press the drug into the artery wall, aiming to keep the vessel open without leaving a permanent stent…
Sponsor: Tonic Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail targets untreatable liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) with chemotherapy (fluorouracil) and an immune stimulant (interferon alpha 2b) can safely shrink or control fibrolamellar liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study will enroll 15…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple mask help cancer patients avoid a breathing tube?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive ventilation mask (NIPPV) can reduce the need for intubation in cancer patients with respiratory failure. Researchers will compare NIPPV plus standard oxygen therapy to standard oxygen therapy alone in 256 participants. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new drug called BGB-26808, either alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 217 partici…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test guides immunotherapy for hidden cancer cells
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a combination of two drugs, atezolizumab and bevacizumab, can clear tiny amounts of cancer DNA from the blood of people whose gastrointestinal cancer was treated with curative intent. The trial enrolls 20 adults with colon, rectal, gastric, pancrea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy takes on stubborn lung cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new oral drug called iadademstat combined with radiation therapy and the immunotherapy atezolizumab in people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer that has persisted, returned, or worsened after first-line treatment. The study will enrol…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Microwave probe delivered through the stomach may heat away Hard-to-Reach tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a new device that uses endoscopic ultrasound to guide microwave energy directly into pancreatic and liver tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The study enrolls 75 adults with locally advanced or metastatic cancer. The main goal is to see whether the …
Sponsor: Banner Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug targets two proteins at once in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called BG-C0902 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to attach to two proteins (EGFR and MET) often found on cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload directly to them…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to stall bile duct cancer in HER2-positive patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug zanidatamab to standard chemotherapy (with or without an immunotherapy) can help people with advanced HER2-positive bile duct cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 286 adults with inoperable or metastatic bile duct cancer …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BG-C477 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BG-C477, in about 310 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. The study is open-label, meaning ev…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive 'Smart Bomb' target tough tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental radioactive drug called 177Lu-FAP-VG11 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to seek out and attach to a protein called FAP, which is found on many tumor cells. This early …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising drug targets rare chest cancers in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called sacituzumab govitecan in adults with advanced thymoma or thymic carcinoma that has worsened after at least one prior treatment. The main goal is to see how many patients' tumors shrink or disappear. Participants receive the drug intravenously weekly…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called DJI136, which uses a patient's own immune cells engineered to target a protein (DLL3) found on small cell lung cancer cells. The trial enrolls 80 adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer whose disease has progressed after standard…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after Chemo-Radiation shows promise for lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can help people with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer when given after chemoradiation. Researchers will track 200 patients in China to see how long the cancer stays under control and how safe the treatment is. The …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an experimental pill slow advanced solid tumors? a phase 1 trial puts HW221043 to the test.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called HW221043 in adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their gro…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hubei Bio-Pharmaceutical Industrial Technological Institute Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves zapping liver tumors: new study tracks Real-World success
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information on how well the HistoSonics Edison System, which uses sound waves (histotripsy) to destroy liver tumors, works in everyday medical practice. Up to 5,000 adults with liver tumors will be followed for up to 5 years after treatment. The main goal…
Sponsor: HistoSonics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental biologic M1-c6v1 put to the test in Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental intravenous biologic called M1-c6v1 in adults with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. The Phase I trial gives escalating doses to a small group of participants to check safety, find th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Virotech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AZD8205, alone or with another drug (rilvegostomig), in people with advanced solid tumors like breast, ovarian, and lung cancers. The trial has two phases: first to find the safest dose, then to see if it shrinks tumors. About 460 adults whose c…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Triple-Action antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-T187, a special antibody that targets two proteins (EGFR and MET) on cancer cells. It is given alone or with other drugs to people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safet…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Surgeons try glue to seal pancreas after cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether injecting a medical glue (Histoacryl®) into the pancreas during Whipple surgery can strengthen the connection between the pancreas and intestine and prevent dangerous leaks. The study involves 30 patients with soft pancreases and narrow ducts,…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells engineered to hunt brain tumors in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment for children and young adults with medulloblastoma or similar brain tumors that have come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to recognize and attack tumor cells, deliv…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer: drug combo targets tough cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, WGI-0301, combined with sorafenib in 60 adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and has not responded to prior immunotherapy. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. Participants must…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Haichang Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can chemo before surgery extend lives in pancreatic cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether giving chemotherapy before surgery helps people with clearly resectable pancreatic head cancer or periampullary cancer live longer than going straight to surgery. The trial enrolls 262 participants and randomly assigns them to either mFOLFIRINOX ch…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two drugs keep Limited-Stage lung cancer from returning?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether adding tislelizumab and anlotinib after chemoradiotherapy can help people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer coming back. The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 75 whose cancer has not worsened after concurrent …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight aggressive lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called ABBV-706 combined with the immunotherapy atezolizumab as a first treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, a fast-growing cancer that has spread. About 180 adults will receive either the new combination at one of two dose…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for aggressive lung cancer: phase 3 trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing a new combination of drugs (BMS-986489) plus chemotherapy against a standard treatment (atezolizumab plus chemotherapy) for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, a fast-growing cancer. The study aims to see if the new combo helps people…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug TUB-030 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new drug called TUB-030 in adults with advanced solid tumors, including head and neck, lung, and breast cancers. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose. Participants receive the drug every three weeks and are monitored for side effects and tumor…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Tubulis GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MK-8294 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new targeted therapy called MK-8294 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, see if people can tolerate it, and find the highest safe dose. About 67 participants will receive the drug, and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping thyroid tumors without surgery: tiny trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device that uses nanosecond electrical pulses to destroy small papillary thyroid cancers (up to 1.5 cm) without cutting the skin. Fifteen participants will get the outpatient procedure under local anesthesia. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, n…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SKB118 aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called SKB118 in 332 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The trial will first find the safest dose, then check if it can shrink tumors. It is currently not recruit…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gene therapy combo aims to keep advanced lung cancer in check
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new gene therapy (quaratusugene ozeplasmid) plus an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) as maintenance treatment for people with extensive stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if the combination can keep the cancer from growing longer than standard ca…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Genprex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can targeted chemo infusion outperform pills in biliary tract cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests two chemotherapy strategies for people who have had surgery for malignant biliary tract tumors. One group receives hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy, where drugs are delivered directly to the liver through a catheter. The other group takes capecitabine pills…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Zhai Wenlong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new experimental drug called BG-75098, given alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tum…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Four-Drug cocktail outsmart bile duct cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether alternating standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy with a targeted drug called pemigatinib can help people with advanced biliary tract cancers that have FGFR2 alterations. The study includes adults with cancer that cannot be removed by surg…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biologic drug GEN1106 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new biologic drug, GEN1106, in about 103 people with advanced solid tumors, including bladder cancer. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining it; finally, checking how well the drug shrinks tumors. All participants …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets aggressive lung cancer transformation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of tarlatamab (a targeted immune therapy), chemotherapy, and atezolizumab in 50 adults whose lung cancer has transformed from a common type (adenocarcinoma) to a more aggressive small cell form after initial treatment. The goal is to see if …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sehhoon Park • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental biological therapy VRT106 put to the test in advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are running a Phase I trial of VRT106, an experimental biological therapy given by intravenous drip, in adults with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatment. The trial enrolls about 12 people aged 18 to 75. It aims to f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Virotech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation beads plus immunotherapy: a new way to attack liver cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a combination treatment for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a type of liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study gives participants Y-90 radioembolization, which delivers radiation directly to liver tumors, followed by six cycles of the che…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Francesco De Cobelli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BL-M07D1 targets multiple HER2 cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests a new drug called BL-M07D1 in 280 adults with advanced HER2-positive cancers, including breast, lung, and stomach cancers. The study aims to find safe doses and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. Participants must have tried at least two prior trea…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SystImmune Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug KK2269 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests the safety of a new drug called KK2269, given alone or with chemotherapy (docetaxel), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have no standard treatment options. About 101 participants will take part. The study has two parts: first testing KK2269 al…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug FORX-428 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called FORX-428 in about 40 adults with advanced solid tumors that have certain gene changes (like BRCA1/2 mutations). The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors or slow their growth. …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: FoRx Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria capsules tested against tough liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether adding oral fecal microbiota transplantation capsules can help control advanced hepatocellular carcinoma that has worsened during treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors and tyrosine kinase inhibitors. The trial enrolls 30 adults with liver can…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Xu Yong, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer? early trial tests MK-3120
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new drug called MK-3120 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread and cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable. About 270 participants will receive the drug by IV infusion. The study also looks at …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug CR-001 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called CR-001 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can shrink tumors. About 290 people will take part in this early-phase trial.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Crescent Biopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Alpha radiation targets tumors in new cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing two investigational radiopharmaceuticals in adults with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal, pancreatic, biliary tract, gastric, esophageal, and head and neck cancers. First, participants receive SKL35502, an imaging agent that highlights tumors ca…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SK Life Science, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SHR-4610 tested in patients with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SHR-4610 in 258 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard options. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, and second, checking how well the drug shrinks…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on liver cancer in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called ECT204 for adults with advanced liver cancer that has not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells. The trial will enroll 60 pe…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Eureka Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an experimental drug called SA53-OS in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking a protein called MDM2, which may help slow or stop tumor growth. The study has two parts: first,…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Lamassu Bio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy can help control advanced solid tumors that have spread. About 115 adults whose cancer has worsened after at least one prior treatment will receive the combination. The main goal is to chec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Burning away bile duct blockages: a new weapon against cholangiocarcinoma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding radiofrequency ablation to standard chemotherapy and bile duct stenting helps patients with inoperable bile duct cancer. Radiofrequency ablation uses a catheter to deliver heat that destroys tumor tissue blocking the bile duct. Researchers compare …
Sponsor: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight tough bile duct cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called CTX-009 to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) plus immunotherapy (durvalumab) can safely treat advanced biliary tract cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 50 adults will receive the …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody GEN1079 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new antibody called GEN1079 in people with certain advanced solid tumors. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining the dose; and finally, checking if the drug shrinks tumors. About 121 participants will receive the a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SGT003 put to the test against Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are running a phase I/IIa trial of SGT003, an experimental intravenous drug, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: a dose-escalation phase to find a safe dose and a dose-expansion phase to look fo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Sungen Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial is testing a new drug called ADCE-T02 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to target a protein called tissue factor found on many cancer cells. The main goals are to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Adcendo ApS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug tarlatamab takes on tough lung cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called tarlatamab in 40 people with advanced small-cell lung cancer or other poorly differentiated neuroendocrine cancers. The drug is given by IV and aims to shrink tumors. Researchers will also study blood and tumor samples to understand why…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AGX101 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests AGX101, a drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells by targeting a protein called TM4SF1. About 80 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, prostate, or pancreatic cancer) who have run out of standard options will receive the dru…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Angiex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive drug, 225Ac-ETN029, in 116 adults with advanced DLL3-positive cancers like small cell lung cancer or neuroendocrine tumors. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, while also seeing if the drug can shrink tumors. Pa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug GEN1119 aims to fight solid tumors that resist standard care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates a new drug called GEN1119 for people with certain solid tumors that have not improved with standard treatments or for whom no standard treatment exists. The study is divided into parts: first, to find safe and effective doses, then to test those doses in m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental immune cell cocktail targets tough lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment for people with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has not responded to at least two prior therapies. Participants receive donor immune cells (NK cells) along with two antibody drugs (rituximab and tafasitamab) and a support drug (IL-2) …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Paolo Caimi, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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BioNTech launches first human test of BNT317 against advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new experimental drug, BNT317, in 39 people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body handles it. It is too soon to know if …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: dual-drug attack shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, MK-6070 and ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd), alone or together, in people with advanced small cell lung cancer that stopped responding to standard treatment. The goal is to see if these combinations can shrink tumors and are safe. About 262 …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody M0324 enters first human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called M0324, a bispecific antibody designed to target cancer cells. The trial will look at M0324 alone, with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, and with chemotherapy in about 77 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New strategy: removing tumors one by one after chemo for stomach and pancreatic cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a series of procedures to remove cancerous tumors, given one after another, can improve outcomes for people with stage IV foregut cancers (like stomach, pancreas, or bile duct cancer) who have no detectable cancer DNA in their blood after initial …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called LOXO-783 in people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific change in the PIK3CA gene. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. About 193 participants will take the drug alo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug FID-022 enters first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called FID-022 in 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The drug contains two active components, including irinotecan, which is …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fulgent Pharma LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug combo reawaken the immune system against resistant cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether combining bexmarilimab with nivolumab can help people whose cancers no longer respond to immunotherapy. It focuses on two cancers: non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma. The study first finds the safest dose of bexmarilimab to give with a fixed dose of …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for deadly thyroid cancer? drug combo tested before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether giving a combination of two drugs (XL092 and cemiplimab) before surgery can help people with a rare and fast-growing thyroid cancer called anaplastic thyroid cancer. The study will enroll 12 participants to see if the treatment is safe an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill GS-1206 takes aim at Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called GS-1206 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a specific genetic mutation. The main goals are to evaluate the drug's safety, tolerability, and how the body processes it. Participants must have tumors that ha…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Pronged attack shrink untreatable liver tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether combining anlotinib, benmelstobart, and hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) can shrink tumors in people with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer. The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 75 with confir…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with missing gene
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called TNG462 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic deletion (MTAP). The drug is taken by mouth and aims to slow or stop tumor growth. The trial has two parts: first, finding the safest dose, and then testing that…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Tango Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lab-Grown immune cells take on dangerous viruses in vulnerable patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially grown donor immune cells (called cytotoxic T lymphocytes) can safely and effectively control BK and JC virus infections in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with cancer, HIV, or organ transplants. About 100 participants will rec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets FAP-Positive tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive drug, LY4337713, in people with advanced cancers that have high levels of a protein called FAP. The cancers include certain types of ovarian, breast, pancreatic, colorectal, esophageal, stomach, and bile duct cancers. The study aims …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new radioactive drug, 177Lu-INN805, in 10 people with advanced solid tumors (like head & neck, lung, breast, or sarcoma) that haven't responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers wi…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: FindCure Biosciences (ZhongShan) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SI-B036, a bispecific antibody designed to fight advanced gastrointestinal and other solid tumors. The study involves about 16 adults with tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. Researchers aim to find a safe dose and see if t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail therapy aims to shrink advanced liver tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment plan for people with advanced liver cancer that has spread to blood vessels or a few other spots. The plan combines chemotherapy directly into the liver, two immunotherapy drugs, a targeted therapy, and precise radiation. The goal is to see if thi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New surgery aims to cut pancreatic leak and diabetes risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a surgery called total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation (TPIAT) in 30 adults with certain pancreatic tumors who are at high risk for a dangerous leak after standard surgery. The procedure removes the entire pancreas and transplants the insulin-making…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug AVZO-1418 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AVZO-1418 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it shrinks tumors. About 480 adults will take part, receiving the drug alone or with other treatments.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough cancers: experimental drug IMGS-001 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called IMGS-001 in about 105 people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or not improved after standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. The study has two parts: first, t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ImmunoGenesis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill shrink advanced solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called ODM-216 in adults with advanced solid tumors, which are cancers that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: the first finds a safe dose, and the second checks how well that dose fights the cancer. Researc…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new immune therapy help frail lung cancer patients live longer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether tarlatamab, a drug that helps the immune system attack cancer cells, can improve survival in people with advanced small-cell lung cancer whose general health is poor. The study includes 57 participants who have already had at least one prior treatment. Re…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AIO-Studien-gGmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Single shot aims to stop liver cancer recurrence
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a single injection of IP-001, given right after standard liver cancer ablation or surgery plus ablation, can help keep the cancer from coming back. About 126 adults with intermediate to high risk of recurrence will be followed for at least two yea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Robert C. Martin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug zanzalintinib aims to shrink thyroid tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests the drug zanzalintinib given before surgery in 45 people with advanced thyroid cancer. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors, making surgery more effective. Researchers will also monitor safety and side effects.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink tumors that resist other treatments?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called FH-006 in 150 people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The goal is to see if FH-006 is safe, tolerable, and can shrink tumors. Researchers will measure how the drug moves through the body and …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with brain spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a daily oral drug called CGT4255 in 100 adults with advanced solid tumors that have ERBB2 genetic changes or HER2 overexpression. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors, including in the brain. The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Cogent Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Belzutifan extension trial aims to extend lives in VHL and advanced cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis extension study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease or advanced solid tumors who are already taking belzutifan in another trial. The goal is to see how long they live and how safe the drug is over the long term. About 450 participants will take belzutifan by …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells engineered to fight brain cancer in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests the safety of a new cell therapy called B7-H3 CAR T cells for children and young adults whose brain tumors have come back or are growing despite standard treatment. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to target a protein (B7-H3) …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Robbie Majzner • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill CT7439 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called CT7439, taken as a capsule, in about 50 people with solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The study will first test CT7439 alone, then in combination with other cancer treatments. The main goals are to ch…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Carrick Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a team of doctors improve lung cancer care for seniors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a team of specialists—including surgeons, oncologists, and geriatricians—can create better treatment plans for elderly lung cancer patients. 2,000 people aged 60-90 will receive personalized care based on their overall health and cancer type. The goal is …
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two drugs, sapanisertib and cabozantinib, together in people with advanced liver cancer that has a specific genetic change (β-catenin mutation). The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can slow or stop tumor growth. About 92 participants wi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for young cancer patients: glofitamab trial targets tough lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called glofitamab, which helps the immune system find and kill cancer cells, in children and young adults (ages 6 months to under 30) whose B-cell lymphoma has come back or not responded to treatment. Some participants receive glofitamab alone, while other…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SKB565 aims to fight advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SKB565 in 180 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or cannot tolerate standard treatments. The trial has three stages to find the safest dose, check how the drug moves through the body, and see if it shrinks tum…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MK-4884 tested for safety in advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called MK-4884 in about 120 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (colorectal, kidney, lung, or bile duct cancer). The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will monitor side effects and how …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Pronged attack shrink liver tumors before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining an immunotherapy drug (iparomlimab/tuvonralimab), targeted radiation, and the drug lenvatinib can improve outcomes for people with intermediate-stage liver cancer that may be removable by surgery. Participants receive the combination bef…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer: Triple-Drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large Phase 3 trial is testing whether a new drug called rilvegostomig, combined with bevacizumab and with or without tremelimumab, can help people with advanced liver cancer live longer. About 1,220 participants who cannot have surgery or other local treatments will be rand…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug VBC101 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called VBC101 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to attach to two cancer-related targets (EGFR and cMET) and deliver a toxic payload directly to cancer cells. The s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: VelaVigo Bio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets HER2 cancers in promising trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called BAY 2927088 (sevabertinib) in about 111 adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 gene mutations. The drug aims to block the abnormal HER2 protein and stop cancer growth. Participants take a 20 mg tablet daily in 3-week cycles u…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough cancers: experimental drug IPN01203 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IPN01203 in about 102 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and stopped responding to immunotherapy. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing low versus high doses to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Parti…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets rare cancer gene in 30-Patient trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called lirafugratinib in 30 adults with advanced solid tumors (excluding bile duct cancer) that have an FGFR2 gene fusion or rearrangement. Participants take the drug regularly and visit the clinic for checkups. The main goal is to see if the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Elevar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink liver tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two drugs (ateganosine and cadonilimab) before surgery can safely shrink liver tumors in people with resectable hepatocellular carcinoma. About 60 participants will receive either one or both drugs before their operation. The main goal is to see if…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for liver metastases: immune booster combined with targeted chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an immune-boosting drug (PDS01ADC) to standard chemotherapy delivered directly to the liver can help people with colorectal, bile duct, or adrenal cancer that has spread to the liver. About 70 adults will receive the drug combination along with a s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can electric pulses boost immunotherapy against tough liver tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding a procedure called irreversible electroporation (IRE) to standard targeted immunotherapy can help people with unresectable liver cancer that has spread into the portal vein. About 60 adults who have already received three cycles of immunotherapy wi…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising drug targets rare childhood cancers in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called lurbinectedin in people aged 10 and older whose solid tumors (like Ewing sarcoma) have returned after standard treatment. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors or delay their growth. Participants must have a specific genetic c…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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BioNTech launches trial of BNT326 for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called BNT326, given alone or with other cancer immunotherapies, in about 980 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back after prior treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it is safe and effective. It is an early-s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texts vs. manuals: new trial aims to help rural cancer survivors kick the habit
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether text-based support can help rural cancer survivors who smoke to quit. Participants will either receive text messages that gradually reduce cigarette use or a self-help manual. The goal is to see which approach works better for long-term smoking cessation.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: tarlatamab trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tarlatamab in people with advanced small cell lung cancer that has worsened after one prior treatment. About 48 participants will receive the drug by IV to see if it helps them live longer. The goal is to find a new option for patients who have limi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets hard-to-treat cancers with missing MTAP gene
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called MRTX1719 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a missing MTAP gene. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 336 participants with cancers like mesothelio…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: expanded access to targeted drug
Disease control Expanded accessThis program provides early access to an experimental drug called ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have already tried at least two prior treatments, including platinum-based chemotherapy. It is for patients who have no other…
Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Roche offers lifeline: continued cancer drug access for trial patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study gives people with cancer continued access to an experimental Roche treatment they were already receiving in a previous trial. It is for patients who still need the drug and cannot get it locally. The goal is to keep providing the treatment and monitor any side effects.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a platform trial match the right drug combo to each tumor?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase I/II platform trial tests several drug combinations, including evorpacept, trastuzumab deruxtecan, zanidatamab, tucatinib, and TTX-MC138, in people with advanced solid tumors, especially metastatic breast cancer. The goal is to find safe and promising regimens that cou…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: QuantumLeap Healthcare Collaborative • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers? first human trial of DS5361b begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called DS5361b, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Ab…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiotherapy and poop pills outsmart liver cancer resistance?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding personalized radiotherapy (PULSAR) and fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) to standard targeted-immunotherapy can reverse resistance in advanced liver cancer. About 64 patients whose cancer stopped responding to first-line treatment will be …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Wang Xin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets rare bile duct cancer gene
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs (pemigatinib and durvalumab) can shrink or control advanced bile duct cancer that has a specific FGFR2 gene change. About 38 adults whose cancer has not responded to prior treatment will receive daily pills and an IV infusion every 3 w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mehmet Akce • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug NEOK001 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called NEOK001 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. NEOK001 is designed to deliver a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells by targeting two specific proteins. The study will first …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: NEOK Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for aggressive lung cancer: phase 3 trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug called BNT327, combined with standard chemotherapy, helps people with advanced small-cell lung cancer live longer compared to another approved drug (atezolizumab) plus the same chemo. About 621 adults who have not yet been treated for their can…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your Cancer's genes pick the right drug? TAPUR study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThe TAPUR study is testing a wide range of targeted cancer drugs in people with advanced solid tumors, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma whose tumors have specific genetic changes. The goal is to see if matching drugs to these genetic variants can shrink tumors or stop them from grow…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: American Society of Clinical Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called NT-175 for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have a specific mutation (TP53 R175H) and a certain immune marker (HLA-A*02:01). NT-175 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental antibody targets childhood cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a drug called codrituzumab in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) whose solid tumors have come back or not responded to treatment and carry a specific protein called GPC3. The main goal is to find a safe dose and see how the body handles the drug…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for rare bile duct cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing two doses (20 mg and 16 mg) of the oral drug futibatinib in 120 people with advanced bile duct cancer that has specific FGFR2 gene changes. Participants must have already tried standard chemotherapy. The study aims to see which dose works better at s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation vs. scalpel: landmark trial seeks best treatment for small liver tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares two treatments for small liver cancer (tumors 5 cm or smaller): surgery to remove the tumor or a precise, high-dose radiation therapy called SBRT. About 312 adults with a single liver tumor will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The st…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug IMA402 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IMA402 in people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or not responded to treatment. IMA402 is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The trial will check if the drug is safe and whether it can shrink tumors.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug slow bile duct tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tivozanib in people with bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and has already been treated with chemotherapy. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the cancer. Participants take tivozanib by …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets two cancer proteins in advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new drug called VBC108 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. VBC108 is designed to attach to two specific proteins (CLDN18.2 and CDH17) found on some cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload to kill them. The study…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: VelaVigo Bio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug boost the power of existing liver cancer therapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called valemetostat to a standard two-drug therapy can help people with advanced liver cancer. The standard therapy combines atezolizumab and bevacizumab, which are already approved for this condition. The study includes adults…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could protect children with cancer from chemo side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called eflapegrastim in 40 children with solid tumors or lymphoma who are receiving chemotherapy. The drug aims to boost white blood cells and reduce the risk of serious infections. Researchers are checking how safe it is and how the body processes it.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug IPN01195 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IPN01195 in about 85 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants must have certain genetic changes in their …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug combo and radiation shrink biliary tract tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of liposomal irinotecan, fluorouracil, leucovorin, and sintilimab, followed by radiation therapy, as a first-line treatment for people with locally advanced biliary tract cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. About 31 participants will…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Patient's own immune cells keep liver cancer at bay?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving patients their own activated T lymphocytes (ATL) after curative treatment for liver cancer can reduce the chance of the cancer coming back. The study enrolls adults with stage I, II, or IIIa hepatocellular carcinoma who have had or will have curati…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Lukas Biomedical Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could make cancer treatment easier for patients with advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to give the drug rilvegostomig as a shot under the skin instead of through an IV. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors who have already tried standard treatments. The goal is to find a dose that works as well as the IV version and to check for si…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Triple-Drug attack on liver cancer enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new experimental drug (BRII-5395) combined with two approved cancer treatments (sintilimab and bevacizumab) in about 21 adults with advanced liver cancer linked to chronic hepatitis B. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, while …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fertility shield: new trial tests triptorelin to save ovaries during chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug triptorelin can protect the ovaries of adolescents and young adults with cancer who are receiving chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can damage the ovaries, making it hard or impossible to get pregnant later. Triptorelin temporarily pauses ovaria…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets lung cancer protein, aims to shrink tumors and extend life
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called Risvutatug rezetecan (Ris-Rez) that targets a specific protein (B7-H3) on cancer cells to stop their growth. It is for adults with relapsed small cell lung cancer who have already tried one prior treatment. About 420 participants will be ran…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called LBL-024 combined with standard chemotherapy (cisplatin, gemcitabine) and bevacizumab in 140 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and control the disease. Participants must be 18–75,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nanjing Leads Biolabs Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney transplant patients with advanced skin cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) along with two anti-rejection medications (sirolimus and prednisone) in kidney transplant recipients who have advanced skin cancer that cannot be surgically removed or has spread. The goal is to …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR t therapy takes on solid tumors in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new immunotherapy called LEU011 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. LEU011 uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to better recognize and attack tumor cells. The study aims to find a safe do…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Leucid Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called casdatifan (AB521) alone or combined with other cancer drugs in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer or other solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 362 participants will take part.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric pulses may fight bile duct cancer without heat
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a technique called irreversible electroporation (IRE) can help people with a type of bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. IRE uses high-voltage electric pulses to create tiny holes in tumor cell membranes, causing the cells to die without t…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Pre-Surgery drug combo boost bile duct cancer survival?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is investigating whether giving a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery, and continuing immunotherapy after, can improve outcomes for people with a rare and aggressive type of bile duct cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive ei…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Time radiation bead treatment extend life in advanced liver cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a procedure called ablative radioembolization, which delivers tiny radioactive beads (Yttrium-90) directly to liver tumors. It is for adults with hepatocellular carcinoma that has spread into the portal vein but is still confined to one lobe of the liver. Th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation beads shrink untreatable liver tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a targeted radiation therapy for people with large, localized liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. Tiny glass beads carrying Yttrium-90 are injected into the liver's blood vessels to deliver a high dose of radiation directly to tumors. Researchers will…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cutting scans, keeping safety: a new streamlined approach to liver cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a streamlined version of radioembolization, a treatment that delivers tiny radioactive beads directly to liver tumors. The standard procedure requires extra imaging beforehand to check for radiation leakage to the lungs, which can delay treatment. For patients wi…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can donor immune cells boost lung cancer remission?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have completed initial chemotherapy plus immunotherapy and have stable or improved disease. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard immunotherapy alone or immunotherapy combined with in…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin First Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new immune drug outsmart Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called STAR0602, which is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. It is being studied in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given alone or combined with chemotherapy, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Marengo Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Custom-Made immune cell vaccine turn the tide against solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a personalized approach to treating advanced solid tumors. Doctors take a patient's own immune cells, train them to recognize that patient's specific cancer mutations, and inject them back under the skin. The goal is to see if these customized cells can safely tr…
Sponsor: ZSky Biotech Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill help keep advanced lung cancer at bay?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether a pill form of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel, taken alongside an immune checkpoint inhibitor, can help people with advanced lung cancer stay stable longer after their first round of treatment. The study includes two groups: one with squamous non-s…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new care pathway aims to get cancer surgery patients home safer and faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large trial tests whether a structured program called RESET can improve outcomes for adults undergoing planned cancer surgery. RESET combines pre-surgery preparation (prehabilitation), enhanced in-hospital recovery practices, and personalized support after discharge. Researc…
Sponsor: Regional Specialist Hospital in Wroclaw • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could MRI replace CT for sharper cancer radiation planning?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) instead of standard CT scans to plan radiation therapy can improve treatment accuracy and reduce side effects. It enrolls adults with prostate, liver, or head and neck cancers who need radiation. Researchers w…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outperform standard immunotherapy in bile duct cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of two experimental drugs (futibatinib and zimberelimab) plus standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced biliary tract cancer live longer compared to current standard immunotherapy combinations. The study enrolls about 784 a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered virus targets Hard-to-Treat cancers from the inside
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental therapy called YH02, a genetically modified virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells. It is given as an injection directly into tumors in people with advanced solid tumors (such as head and neck cancer, breast cancer, or melanoma) that ha…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin First Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemo-loaded microspheres aim to starve liver tumors from within
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a treatment for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Tiny beads called BioPearl microspheres are loaded with the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin and injected into the blood vessels feeding the tumor. The beads block blood flow and release the…
Sponsor: Terumo Europe N.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter radiation after thymic tumor surgery may cut side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a shorter, higher-dose-per-day radiation schedule (hypofractionated radiotherapy) given after complete surgical removal of stage II or III thymic epithelial tumors. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and tolerable, while also checking how well it control…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored rehab program aims to help young adults reclaim life after cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a 16-week rehabilitation program called YATAC, designed specifically for young adults aged 18–39 who have or have had cancer. The program includes physical activity, mental health support, nutrition advice, and help with education or work. Researchers want to see…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise after cancer: could resistance training rebuild bodies?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a closely supervised resistance training program can improve functional mobility, body composition, and strength in people who have been treated for cancer. Participants aged 20 to 89 will follow a structured exercise regimen during or after their cancer …
Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug cocktail aims to stop liver cancer recurrence after surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs, atezolizumab and bevacizumab, given before and after surgery can help prevent liver cancer from coming back. It enrolls adults with a type of liver cancer that can be surgically removed but has a high risk of recurrence. Participants …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fundacion Clinic per a la Recerca Biomédica • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Enhanced ultrasound aims to catch liver cancer earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether advanced ultrasound techniques combined with machine learning can improve the detection and characterization of liver cancer compared to standard ultrasound. The study enrolls 200 adults who have a focal liver lesion visible on ultrasound or are in…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan spots hidden thyroid tumors that resist standard treatment
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special PET scan using a radioactive tracer called 68Gallium-DOTATATE can better detect thyroid cancer that has spread and no longer responds to standard radioactive iodine therapy. About 54 adults with metastatic thyroid cancer will receive one injecti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a digital platform catch liver cancer sooner?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether a digital management platform can help diagnose liver cancer at an earlier stage in people with chronic liver disease. The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 75 with conditions such as chronic hepatitis B. The platform tracks patients and guides stan…
Sponsor: Cai Qingxian • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One blood draw, many cancers: AI model aims to spot tumors early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are developing a blood test that uses DNA methylation patterns and machine learning to detect multiple types of cancer at an early stage. The PROFOUND study collects blood samples from people newly diagnosed with cancer and from people without a confirmed cancer diagn…
Sponsor: Shanghai Weihe Medical Laboratory Co., Ltd. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glowing dye could light up leftover cancer cells at surgery edges
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers at Erasmus Medical Center are testing whether a fluorescent imaging agent can highlight cancer cells on the surface of tumor tissue removed during surgery. The study involves 200 adults with solid tumors who are scheduled for surgery. After the tumor is removed, the d…
Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breath of life: new test could sniff out gut cancers before they spread
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a simple breath test to help detect gastrointestinal cancers—including cancers of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, and bowel—at an earlier stage. The test measures tiny molecules in exhaled breath that may be linked to these cancers. Participants pro…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging agent could sharpen liver cancer detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive tracer called 68Ga-GPC3 that targets a protein found on liver cancer cells. About 40 adults with suspected or confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma will receive both this new tracer and a standard tracer (18F-FDG) for PET/CT scans. Researchers will…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could predict if radioactive iodine will work for thyroid cancer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new PET scan using a special form of iodine called iodine-124 to measure how much radioactive iodine thyroid cancer tumors absorb. The goal is to help doctors decide if standard radioactive iodine therapy is likely to help. About 60 adults with metastatic thyro…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound criteria could replace CT scans for liver cancer Follow-Up
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to use contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) to see if liver cancer treatment (ablation) worked. Researchers will compare the new CEUS criteria with standard CT or MRI scans in 200 adults. If accurate, this could make follow-up safer and easier by avoidin…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer reveal hidden tau in the brain?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a radioactive tracer called 18F-S16/T807 can help diagnose tau-related brain diseases. Tau is a protein that builds up abnormally in conditions like Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative disorders. Researchers will give 500 adults a single injection of …
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A sharper eye for cancer: new PET tracer targets hidden tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a radioactive tracer called 68Ga/18F-PSMA/PSFA can improve PET/CT scans for finding tumors in people with PSMA-related cancers, including prostate and liver cancer. The study will enroll 500 adults with suspected, newly diagnosed, or previously tre…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a brain scan reveal the hidden amyloid behind neurodegenerative disease?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether PET/CT scans using two radioactive tracers, 18F-92/AV45 and 11C-PIB, can detect beta amyloid buildup in the brain. Researchers will enroll 500 adults with suspected or known neurodegenerative diseases linked to amyloid. Each participant receives one injec…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden cancers in PD-L1 patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special type of PET/CT scan that looks for a protein called PD-L1 on cancer cells. The goal is to see if this scan can find tumors and their spread more accurately than standard imaging. About 500 adults with suspected or known PD-L1-related cancers will r…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new imaging tracer may reveal hidden nerve injuries
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an injected tracer called HED, seen on PET/CT or MRI scans, can help diagnose diseases of the sympathetic nervous system, the part of the body that controls automatic responses like heart rate and blood pressure. Researchers will scan 500 adults who have …
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New disposable scope aims to improve bile duct stone removal and diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, single-use scope called the Dragonfly™ Digital Pancreaticobiliary System. It is designed to help doctors see inside the bile and pancreatic ducts during an endoscopy. The study will enroll up to 75 adults with bile duct stones or narrowings (stricture…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could sharpen detection of liver cancer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer called PSMA to get clearer images of liver cancer (HCC). Researchers want to see if this dynamic whole-body scan can better detect new or returning tumors compared to standard methods. Forty adults with liver cance…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer spot liver cancer more clearly?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new radioactive tracer called 18F-X12 for PET/CT imaging in people with suspected or confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common type of liver cancer. The goal is to see if this tracer can accurately detect and stage tumors, and help spot recurrences af…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot 10 cancers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new blood test can screen for many types of cancer at once. Researchers will enroll 24,000 adults aged 45-75 who do not have cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two blood test groups or a control group. The goal is to see how w…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a routine blood clot test predict Cancer's next move?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a common blood test that measures how well blood clots (called TEG) can also act as a biomarker for cancer. Researchers will compare TEG results from patients with several types of cancer (liver, pancreas, bile duct, esophagus, colorectal, and lung) ag…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer light up hidden cancers?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether a new radioactive tracer, called 68Ga-SorB, can help doctors see certain solid tumors on PET/CT scans. The tracer targets sortilin, a protein that is often found on cancer cells. About 50 adults with melanoma, liver, lung, breast, pancreatic, or ovar…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new imaging agent could tell doctors which liver cancers will resist immunotherapy
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether a special PET/CT scan using 18F-fluorocholine, along with a liquid biopsy, can predict how well patients with inoperable liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) will respond to immunotherapy. The study enrolls adults with this type of liver cancer wh…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Queen's Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new test could reveal how radiation affects the liver
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis pilot study explores whether a combination of advanced MRI scans and a blood test called HepQuant DuO can measure liver function in people receiving radiation therapy for liver cancer. The study will enroll about 40 adults with liver cancer or liver metastases. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One drop, many cancers? a rapid test aims to spot cancer signals in blood, urine, or saliva
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study evaluates a rapid test called Methylscape that measures DNA methylation patterns in body fluids like blood, urine, or saliva. The goal is to see if it can detect a cancer signal and even predict where the cancer started, using a single sample. Researchers will compare …
Sponsor: Centro de Tratamiento e Investigación sobre Cáncer, Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood test replace invasive tissue biopsies for cancer genetics?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares a blood test (liquid biopsy) to the standard tissue biopsy for finding genetic changes in advanced solid tumors. The goal is to see if the liquid biopsy can accurately detect the same genetic alterations as the tissue sample. If it works, patients might avoid …
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test aims to catch liver cancer before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test designed to detect liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) early in people who are at high risk because they have cirrhosis. The test looks for specific DNA markers and proteins in the blood that may signal the presence of cancer. Researcher…
Sponsor: Helio Genomics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test aims to spot multiple cancers early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from healthy people, those with benign diseases, and cancer patients to develop a multi-analyte blood test. The test looks for DNA methylation markers that may indicate the presence of various cancers, especially liver cancer. Researchers aim to …
Sponsor: Helio Genomics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized navigation may boost cancer screening in high-risk communities
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving people a personalized report about their cancer risk and screening options helps them complete recommended cancer tests. Adults aged 45 to 74 who are at high risk for lung, breast, colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, or liver cancer are invited to …
Sponsor: Hunan Cancer Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immunotherapy given around liver cancer surgery stop the disease from coming back?
Prevention Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a combination immunotherapy called iparomlimab and tuvonralimab can prevent liver cancer from returning after surgery in patients whose tumors are at high risk of coming back. Participants receive one dose of the immunotherapy before surgery to rem…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cheap statin could slash deadly clot risk in cancer patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a daily statin (rosuvastatin) for one year can safely prevent life-threatening blood clots in people with cancer. Current clot-preventing drugs raise bleeding risks, so a safer option is needed. The trial will enroll 4,000 adults with newly diagnos…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could stop deadly clots in cancer patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called REGN7508 to prevent blood clots in people with solid tumors who are receiving cancer treatment. About 1,120 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The study measures how well the drug prevents clots and checks …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shield nerves from Chemotherapy's side effects?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called SIR2501 in adults with solid tumors who are about to receive paclitaxel-based chemotherapy. The goal is to see if SIR2501 is safe, tolerable, and might reduce the development of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy—a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sironax USA, Inc. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massage during chemo: a new way to fight anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether different types of massage can lower anxiety in cancer patients while they receive chemotherapy. Fifty adults who already have high anxiety and are at least one cycle into chemo will receive massage during their infusion sessions. Researchers will measure…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can zoom therapy ease Cancer's emotional toll? new study tests Meaning-Centered groups
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a virtual, 8-session group therapy program can help cancer patients find meaning and reduce emotional distress. Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center will enroll 72 adults with a history of cancer. Participants will attend weekly 90-minute session…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping thyroid nodules: a Needle-Free alternative to surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tracks 50 people who choose radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for benign thyroid nodules or low-risk papillary thyroid cancer instead of surgery. Researchers will monitor long-term outcomes and quality of life using questionnaires. The goal is to see if RFA is a good alter…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 'Lattice' radiation aims to zap tumor pain better than standard therapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares lattice radiation therapy (LRT) to standard radiation for reducing pain from large solid tumors (at least 5 cm). About 148 adults whose tumors cannot be surgically removed will be randomly assigned to one of the two radiation approaches. The main goal …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame flushing and diarrhea in rare cancer syndrome
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the experimental drug paltusotine can reduce flushing and diarrhea in adults with carcinoid syndrome caused by neuroendocrine tumors. About 141 participants will receive either paltusotine or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The study measures how mu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch workouts aim to beat Post-Chemo fatigue
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized exercise program, tracked by a smartwatch, can help reduce fatigue in people who have finished chemotherapy for certain cancers (breast, colorectal, ovarian, pancreatic, or gastric). About 98 participants will be randomly assigned to either…
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to ease depression and anxiety in cancer and chronic disease patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single injection of RE104 can reduce symptoms of depression or mixed depression and anxiety in people with adjustment disorder caused by a serious medical illness like cancer, ALS, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Reunion Neuroscience Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI app aims to boost cancer Patients' mood and quality of life
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) app can improve quality of life, anxiety, and depression in people with cancer who are already receiving psychotherapy. About 60 participants will be randomly assigned to either get the AI app alongside their usual therapy …
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New IV combo aims to stop chemo sickness in kids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowChemotherapy often causes nausea and vomiting, which is especially hard for children. This study tests a new IV drug called NEPA (fosnetupitant/palonosetron) to prevent these side effects in kids with cancer. The trial has two parts: first, an open-label phase to find the right d…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Helsinn Healthcare SA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a nutrition plan help lung cancer patients stay stronger?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether nutritional support helps people with advanced lung cancer maintain their weight, strength, and quality of life during chemotherapy. The trial enrolls 100 adults with high nutritional risk. Participants receive dietary advice or a structured nutri…
Sponsor: Casa di Cura Dott. Pederzoli • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients suffering from severe diarrhea and colitis from immunotherapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if the drug ustekinumab can control diarrhea and colon inflammation caused by immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients. Ten adults with solid tumors who have moderate to severe symptoms will receive ustekinumab and be monitored for side effects and symptom…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored Pre-Surgery workouts could help seniors with cancer recover faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a 4-week personalized exercise program for people aged 70 and older who are about to have cancer surgery. Participants follow daily exercises at home using a smartphone app. The goal is to see if this approach improves their physical fitness before the oper…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New telehealth program aims to ease depression and fatigue in latino cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a special mental health program called DESCANSO/REST for Spanish-speaking Latino cancer patients who feel depressed, tired, or have trouble sleeping. The program is delivered through telehealth (video or phone calls). Researchers want to see if it is practical an…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests Home-Based exercise and brain games for cancer Survivors' memory woes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing a combined program of mobile health exercise and cognitive rehabilitation for older cancer survivors (age 60+) who have concerns about memory or thinking after treatment. The program uses a smartphone app for exercise tracking and group workshops for b…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lifestyle plan aims to boost Well-Being in lymphoma survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized healthy lifestyle plan can improve quality of life for people who have survived certain types of lymphoma (Hodgkin and some large B-cell lymphomas). Participants must be between 18 and 50 years old and have been in remission for 3 to 10 yea…
Sponsor: Fondazione Italiana Linfomi - ETS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can acupuncture soothe Chemotherapy's lingering nerve pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether a standardized acupuncture protocol can reduce peripheral neuropathy, a common and often lasting side effect of oxaliplatin chemotherapy. Participants are adults with gastrointestinal solid tumors who stopped oxaliplatin-based treatment and still…
Sponsor: GERCOR - Multidisciplinary Oncology Cooperative Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles ease pain for kids with cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a virtual reality helmet during painful medical procedures (like needle sticks or bone marrow tests) can reduce pain in children with cancer. About 74 children aged 6 to 18 will be split into two groups: one gets standard care plus the VR helmet, th…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer injection satisfaction study recruits 700 patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study observes about 700 people with lung or liver cancer who are already receiving atezolizumab as a shot under the skin. Researchers want to see how satisfied patients are with this treatment and how it affects their quality of life. The study does not test a new drug but …
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy targets Cancer-Related depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial at MD Anderson Cancer Center is testing whether psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy can safely help ease depression and anxiety in 30 adults with advanced cancer who are on maintenance therapy. Participants receive either psilocybin or a placebo (niacin) along wi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to cut hospital visits by helping cancer patients speak up
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests an educational program called A-PACT for people with solid tumors who are at high risk of decline. Trained lay health workers coach patients on how to discuss their care goals and end-of-life wishes with their medical team. The study will see if this reduces unpl…
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app could ease neck pain after thyroid surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a WeChat mini program that guides neck rehabilitation exercises can help people recover more comfortably after thyroid surgery. About 200 adults who have had their thyroid removed will either use the app-based program or receive standard care with video i…
Sponsor: Shanghai 6th People's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a buddy system help older cancer patients? new study says maybe
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 4-month coaching program called SONATA that helps older adults (age 60+) with advanced cancer build a support network of family and friends. The goal is to see if this social support makes it easier to stick with treatment and feel better. About 330 patients an…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Walking and memory games may boost brain power in older cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a walking program and cognitive rehabilitation exercises can improve memory and thinking in people aged 65 and older who have finished cancer treatment. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: exercise only, cognitive training …
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can phone Check-Ins ease cancer treatment side effects?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether regular phone check-ins and counseling can help people on oral cancer drugs feel better and avoid hospital visits. 600 patients will be assigned to symptom monitoring alone, or monitoring plus a self-help handbook and phone counseling for anxiety or sadne…
Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New online therapy aims to ease cancer Survivors' mental health struggles
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an online, therapist-guided program to help cancer survivors who have anxiety, depression, or fear of cancer returning. About 400 adults in Sweden who finished cancer treatment at least 6 months ago will take part. The goal is to see which parts of the 10-week on…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an antidepressant calm Chemotherapy's nerve pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether duloxetine, a drug commonly used for depression, can reduce the painful nerve damage that some cancer patients experience after receiving taxane chemotherapy. The study enrolls adults with solid tumors who have at least moderate pain from this side effect…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yan Yang, MD, Ph.D • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New therapy aims to ease spiritual distress in latino cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study adapts a counseling program called Meaning Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos with advanced cancer. The goal is to improve spiritual well-being and quality of life. Researchers will enroll 190 Latino adults with stage III or IV solid tumors to test the program's feasib…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests nerve blocks to ease severe cancer pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks—coeliac plexus block and splanchnic nerve block—to see which one reduces pain better in adults with upper abdominal cancer. Forty-four participants will receive one of the procedures and be monitored for pain, opioid use, and quality …
Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Clot-Busting procedure could ease breathing for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a computer-assisted vacuum procedure to remove blood clots from the lungs is safe and improves quality of life for cancer patients with a moderate-risk pulmonary embolism. About 25 adults with cancer and a confirmed clot in a major lung artery will tak…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to stop chemo sickness in its tracks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called LY3537021 to see if it can better control nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in adults with cancer. About 204 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will track who has no vomiting and does not n…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple activity-based therapy lift depression in older cancer survivors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short psychotherapy called brief behavioral activation (BBA) can reduce depression and anxiety and improve well-being in older adults who have survived cancer. BBA encourages people to set goals and engage in enjoyable or rewarding activities to change …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Free money for cancer patients: $1,000 monthly cash cards tested in new study
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study will give 20 early-stage cancer patients a preloaded cash card with $1,000 each month. The goal is to see if this simple cash support can prevent financial hardship, like debt or missed rent, and improve treatment outcomes. Researchers will measure how many peopl…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple talk could ease cancer Patients' anxiety
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single early meeting with a psycho-oncology counselor can reduce anxiety and depression and improve quality of life in people recently diagnosed with cancer. About 148 patients will be randomly assigned to either receive this counseling plus standard ca…
Sponsor: Lindenhofgruppe AG • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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App-based symptom tracking may cut hospital visits for advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests a supportive web-based app for people with advanced pancreatic, biliary tract, or non-small cell lung cancer who are about to start their first line of chemotherapy. Each week, participants answer questions about their symptoms using the app. If their answers sug…
Sponsor: Inna Chen, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New algorithm aims to keep chemo on track for stomach and colon cancers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special algorithm called PAGODA can reduce unplanned delays during FOLFOX chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers like colon, stomach, and esophageal cancer. About 420 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or the algorithm-gui…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer care goes home: study tests nurse visits to cut hospital trips
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to manage care for 33 cancer patients who take oral chemotherapy at home. Instead of going to the hospital every month just to pick up medicine, a nurse will visit them at home twice in six months. An advanced practice nurse will coordinate everyth…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to ease pain after liver cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks (retrolaminar block vs subcostal TAP block) to control pain after open liver surgery for cancer. The goal is to see which block reduces the need for strong painkillers (opioids) and helps patients recover faster. About 90 adults under…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests coaching to boost Pill-Taking in young cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a tailored coaching program can help adolescents and young adults (ages 15-24) with cancer take their oral medications as prescribed. Participants will work with a coach over four sessions to identify and overcome barriers to adherence, using an electroni…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a virtual buddy system get older cancer patients moving?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a virtual exercise program with peer support helps older adults (60+) with cancer become more active and feel better. Participants are matched with a peer and receive guidance from exercise professionals or just peer support, compared to usual care. Over …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cactus extract could zap cancer pain in new trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a drug called resiniferatoxin (RTX), a chemical from a cactus-like plant similar to hot pepper, for people with severe cancer pain that standard treatments can't control. RTX is injected into the spine to destroy pain-transmitting nerves. The trial in…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heat therapy as a palliative aid: does raising body temperature ease advanced cancer symptoms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a noninvasive treatment called whole-body infrared hyperthermia can help people with advanced solid tumors feel better. The therapy uses infrared energy to raise body temperature in a controlled way, and researchers will track changes in pain, fatigue,…
Sponsor: Zhejiang Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital brain training may ease 'chemo brain' — a trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether two types of home-based digital cognitive training can help cancer survivors who have memory, attention, or thinking problems after chemotherapy. Participants will use either a computer program (BrainHQ) or a virtual reality cognitive training for 10 week…
Sponsor: Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital navigator aims to cut financial toxicity for young adults with cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a hybrid intervention that combines a digital platform (Findhelp.org) with human navigation sessions to help adolescent and young adult cancer survivors manage financial and health-related social needs. Researchers will refine the approach with input from s…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a homeopathic remedy ease cancer treatment fatigue?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a homeopathic product called Encer can reduce fatigue in people with solid tumors who are starting chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either Encer or a placebo, and their fatigue levels are tracked using a que…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Beaura for Para Pharmaceutical Products Trading LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app ease the burden of advanced lung cancer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app called THRIVE can help people with newly diagnosed advanced lung cancer feel better day-to-day. Researchers will compare quality of life, physical and emotional symptoms, and coping skills between app users and those receiving usual care. The…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal pain pump may offer relief for cancer patients when opioids fail
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a small pump implanted in the abdomen that delivers pain medicine directly to the spinal fluid can improve quality of life for people with severe cancer pain that is not controlled by oral opioids. Participants are randomly assigned to get the pump or to …
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study checks cancer Drug's effect on common medications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a cancer drug called pelabresib changes the way the body processes three other medicines: repaglinide (for diabetes), midazolam (a sedative), and a birth control pill. It involves 24 adults with advanced cancers who have no standard treatment options. The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy survivors monitored for years in massive safety study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows over 1,500 children and adults who previously received gene-modified T cell therapy for cancer. Researchers will track side effects, how long the modified cells last, and overall survival for up to 15 years. No new treatment is given—the goal is to understand l…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks thyroid cancer patients outside clinical trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes adults with advanced thyroid cancer who are receiving standard treatments in real-world settings, not in clinical trials. Researchers aim to understand barriers to accessing care and how well patients tolerate and respond to available medications. About 459 pa…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study checks how liver issues affect cancer drug pelabresib
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing the cancer drug pelabresib in 24 people with advanced cancers who also have liver problems. The goal is to see how the liver affects the drug levels in the body. Participants will take the drug daily for 14 days, then have a week off. This resear…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer care at home: what do patients and doctors really think?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study interviews cancer care providers, patients, and caregivers to learn their thoughts and feelings about receiving hospital-level care at home. The goal is to understand what people know and believe about home hospital care, so that future programs can be designed to bett…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial uses DNA tests to match cancer patients to targeted drug cocktails
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis large screening trial enrolls up to 2,900 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or not responded to standard treatment. Researchers use genetic tests on tumor samples to find specific mutations, then assign patients to treatment trials testing drug combinations …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of parathyroid diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 3,000 people who have, are at risk for, or are related to someone with a parathyroid disorder. Researchers will collect medical records, questionnaires, and samples like blood and saliva to learn what causes these conditions and how they change over time.…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new radiation machine cut breath holds for cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether a next-generation radiation delivery system can run a complete treatment workflow while patients hold their breath. The trial enrolls about 20 adults with tumors in the chest or upper abdomen who are already scheduled for stereotactic body radiati…
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock secrets of Immunotherapy's harsh side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, tissue, and medical information from 240 cancer patients who have had serious side effects from immunotherapy. The goal is to store these samples in a national biorepository for future research. By studying these samples, scientists hope to better predi…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek skin samples to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects biological samples—like blood, skin biopsies, and swabs—from people with or at risk for skin diseases, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use these samples to study the causes of skin conditions and explore potential treatments. Up to 700 particip…
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer tissue bank opens to fuel research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue and fluid samples from up to 5,000 cancer patients to help researchers learn more about cancer and develop new tests and treatments. Samples are taken from routine procedures or from extra biopsies done just for research. The goal is to build a resource…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches study to uncover genetic roots of Hormone-Driven high blood pressure in black communities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of primary aldosteronism, a condition where adrenal tumors cause high blood pressure, in Black individuals. Researchers will enroll 1150 participants, including those with difficult-to-control blood pressure or known primary aldosteronis…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI aims to speed up cancer trial enrollment for 70,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building an AI tool called ACTIVATE that scans electronic health records to find cancer patients who may be eligible for clinical trials. Researchers will test whether sending alerts to doctors increases the number of patients starting trials. The goal is to make it…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation aftermath: 700 cancer patients tracked for decades
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows about 700 cancer patients who have already received radiation therapy to understand the long-term side effects and how their disease progresses over time. No new treatments are given—researchers simply collect data from routine follow-up visits. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into endocrine tumors to unlock molecular secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls people with endocrine tumors (such as thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, or pancreatic tumors) who are scheduled for surgery or biopsy. Researchers collect samples of the tumor, nearby healthy tissue, blood, and urine to analyze genetic and molecular changes. The g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists collect tissue to unlock lung cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples and health information from 2000 adults with certain lung and thymic cancers. Researchers aim to better understand these diseases, which could lead to new diagnostic tools and treatments. Participants provide blood, tumor samples, and imaging da…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to close gaps in cancer care for black patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for Black adults newly diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer. It focuses on ensuring patients receive proper biomarker testing and evidence-based care, helping them find and join clinical trials if they choose, and providing easy-to-understand information about the…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New database aims to unlock secrets of metabolic radiotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of medical information and blood samples from 350 adults receiving metabolic radiotherapy for thyroid, prostate, or neuroendocrine cancers. The goal is to provide researchers with valuable data to better understand these treatments. No new …
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost clinical trial awareness among minorities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing an educational program designed to help racial and ethnic minority cancer patients make informed decisions about joining clinical trials. The program involves watching short videos and talking with a patient navigator. Researchers will measure changes in pat…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation technique aims to protect heart in thoracic cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a newer, MRI-guided radiation method (MRgART) is gentler on the heart than standard radiation (LINAC) for people with lung, esophageal, or other chest cancers. About 60 adults will receive radiation and have their heart function checked via MRI and blood …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to bridge the gap in cancer conversations
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a communication tool called TrialTalk™ in cancer clinics. The goal is to see if it helps doctors and patients talk more clearly about treatment options. About 30 patients and their doctors will fill out questionnaires before and after a regular visit. The study f…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare cervical cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry of 750 people with a rare and aggressive form of cervical cancer called neuroendocrine carcinoma. Researchers will collect information from medical records to learn more about the disease, how it is treated, and what happens to patients over time…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can remote training bring better cancer care to underserved communities?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a telementoring program called ECHO can improve the quality of palliative care for advanced cancer patients in underserved areas of Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, India, and Ethiopia. Researchers will train local doctors through online clinics and w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New toolkit aims to fix cancer trial diversity gap
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called SUPPORT that helps Black and Latino cancer patients learn about and join clinical trials. The program includes a website and a navigator who guides patients. Researchers will see if this increases the number of patients referred to and enrolled i…
Sponsor: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can special heart checkups protect cancer patients from their own treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowSome cancer drugs cause rare but serious heart and metabolic problems. This study follows 5,000 cancer patients across several French hospitals who receive a dedicated heart checkup and ongoing follow-up through cardio-oncology programs. Researchers track how many patients benefi…
Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier Pitie-Salpetriere • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests geriatric support for seniors with gut cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a geriatrician (a doctor who specializes in care for older adults) to cancer treatment can improve outcomes for people aged 70 and older with gastrointestinal cancers like stomach, colon, or pancreatic cancer. Researchers will test if an online …
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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EU-Wide survey aims to uncover hidden gaps in mental health support for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses online surveys to explore whether cancer patients and their family members across the European Union have equal access to mental health screening and psychological support. Researchers will analyze responses from 2,000 participants to identify disparities, barrier…
Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver cancer treatments under Real-World scrutiny
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at a single center are observing about 1,000 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who receive systemic therapies. The study tracks overall survival, progression-free survival, and tumor response using standard imaging criteria. It also checks whether hepatitis C dru…
Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple Check-Up before liver surgery save lives in the elderly?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a thorough health assessment before liver surgery can help older patients (70+) have fewer serious complications and recover better. Researchers will give 242 participants a special geriatric evaluation that checks frailty, memory, nutrition, and daily…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound technique aims to avoid needless surgeries in bile duct cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether an improved endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) can better find cancer in lymph nodes of people with bile duct cancer. About 250 patients with presumed resectable cancer will get the enhanced EUS before surgery. The goal is to see how many patients are spared …
Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What do you risk for a chance at remission? cell therapy survey asks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowCell therapies such as CAR-T and TIL therapy are emerging options for advanced solid tumors, but their benefits are uncertain and side effects can be severe. Researchers at Zhejiang University are surveying about 420 cancer doctors and 600 patients in China to learn how each grou…
Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemo ear damage worse for poorer patients, study warns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how platinum-based chemotherapy can cause permanent hearing loss in cancer patients, and whether people from poorer backgrounds are more affected. Researchers will test hearing and thinking skills in 172 patients from North West England before and after treatm…
Sponsor: Lancaster University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can removing the spleen help the liver fight cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are observing people with small liver cancer, cirrhosis, and an overactive spleen who undergo laparoscopic liver surgery combined with spleen removal. The study enrolls 30 adults with low platelet counts and follows them for two years after surgery. It tracks changes …
Sponsor: Northern Jiangsu People's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging study aims to personalize thyroid cancer radiation doses
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests two ways of preparing people with advanced thyroid cancer for a special PET scan that uses a radioactive form of iodine (I-124). The goal is to see which preparation method gives better information for calculating the right dose of radiation therapy. Thirty parti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive global study tracks Durvalumab's Real-World impact on liver cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow about 4,490 adults with liver or bile duct cancer who are receiving durvalumab-based treatment as part of their routine care. Researchers want to see how long patients live and how well the treatment works outside of clinical trials. The goal is to gather r…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists gather tumor samples to unlock new cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples from people with solid tumors who are already scheduled for surgery or biopsy at the NIH Clinical Center. Researchers will use the samples to study the biology of cancer and identify new targets for therapy. Up to 1,800 adults and children (age …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in lung and esophageal cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect tumor, normal tissue, and blood samples from up to 1559 people with cancers of the lung, esophagus, or pleura. Researchers will analyze genetic and epigenetic changes to better understand these diseases and identify potential markers for future treatmen…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer data pooling study aims to connect the dots across trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls adults with cancer or benign tumors who are already participating in other trials at the National Cancer Institute. Researchers will collect and link medical records and research samples from all of a patient's past, current, and future studies. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can protein patterns in stored tumors point to new treatment targets?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study in Vietnam looks at archived tumor samples from patients with several solid cancers, including liver, colorectal, gastric, breast, lung, endometrial, melanoma, and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will measure the presence of two proteins, ENPP1/cGAS and FA…
Sponsor: Tam Anh Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do men and women react differently to immunotherapy? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether men and women experience different side effects from cancer immunotherapy. Researchers will track symptoms and quality of life in 100 adults starting standard immunotherapy. The goal is to better understand how sex and gender influence treatment experi…
Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study maps cancer treatment journeys across latin america
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at medical records of 200 adults in Latin America with a rare and aggressive cancer called neuroendocrine carcinoma. Researchers want to understand how patients are diagnosed, what treatments they receive, and how their disease progresses over time. The goal…
Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to reduce bleeding and clotting risks in cancer surgery patients on blood thinners
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 700 cancer patients who take blood thinners and are scheduled for surgery or medical procedures. Researchers will track how often major bleeding or clotting events occur within 30 days after the procedure. The goal is to see if current blood thinner management …
Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for thyroid cancer genes in families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at families where non-medullary thyroid cancer runs in the family. Researchers want to learn how the disease develops, find genes that might increase risk, and figure out the best way to screen for it early. Participants will have exams, imaging, and blood tests,…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood biomarkers may predict cancer treatment side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study investigates whether certain molecules in the blood, called miRNAs and proteins, change during cancer treatment and whether these changes can signal early signs of heart or lung damage. Researchers will compare blood samples from patients receiving radiation or c…
Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive review of 4,000 liver cancer patients aims to uncover regional trends
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect and analyze medical records from about 4,000 adults diagnosed with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) in Middle Eastern and North African countries between 2015 and 2023. Researchers want to understand what causes the cancer, how it is treated, and wh…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Money for travel and childcare may open cancer trials to more people
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether offering money for things like travel, lodging, and childcare helps more people from different backgrounds join cancer clinical trials. Researchers will track enrollment and retention of 1,200 patients who are already in a cancer trial. They will compa…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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2000 volunteers help create a gold standard for cancer blood tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 2000 people—some with cancer and some without—to create a blinded reference set. Researchers will use these samples to evaluate how well new blood tests can detect many types of cancer early. The goal is to improve the accuracy of…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden cancer clues in families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how genes and the environment contribute to rare tumors and cancer risk in individuals and families. Researchers will collect medical histories, genetic samples, and health data from up to 500 participants of all ages. No treatment is given; the goal is t…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chatbot vs. standard care: which boosts genetic testing in young cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a digital chatbot can help more adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer get genetic counseling and testing compared to standard remote services. About 535 participants aged 18-39 will use either a chatbot or standard telehealth. The goal is to see …
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Guided radiation may shield ovaries in young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new type of adaptive radiotherapy can reduce radiation exposure to the ovaries in young women (ages 18-50) receiving pelvic radiation for cancers like uterine, rectal, or cervical cancer. Using advanced imaging and an AI treatment planning system, resea…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tracking infection markers over time may spot sepsis sooner in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tracking changes in infection markers and blood culture results over time can help detect sepsis earlier and monitor treatment in adults with cancer. Researchers will follow 100 patients with suspected sepsis during their hospital stay and for up to 30 da…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging registry aims to sharpen cancer treatment precision
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect data from 2,000 patients in the Netherlands and France who are receiving standard, minimally invasive cancer treatments like tumor ablation or catheter-based therapies for liver, lung, kidney, or bone cancers. During these procedures, a special CT scanner …
Sponsor: Mark C Burgmans, MD PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple screening help cancer patients get mental health support?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program that screens cancer patients for emotional distress and refers them to mental health services if needed. It involves 50 English- or Spanish-speaking adults with new solid tumor cancers at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. The goal is to see if such a pro…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a workout after cancer treatment help you live longer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether exercise after finishing cancer treatment is linked to better outcomes, like longer survival without the cancer coming back. Researchers will analyze data from 1,000 adult cancer survivors at Memorial Sloan Kettering. The goal is to see if those who ex…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny coil placed inside nose could help surgeons spot hidden brain tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a small MRI coil placed inside the sphenoid sinus during pituitary tumor surgery. The goal is to see if it can provide clearer images of tiny tumors that standard MRI often misses. About 70 adults with pituitary tumors will take part. The coil is inserted through…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers launch major tissue bank to unlock secrets of mesothelioma
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood, urine, tumor samples, and health data from up to 1,000 people with malignant mesothelioma or other cancers that express a protein called mesothelin. Participants will be followed over time to track the course of their disease. The goal is to buil…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New catheter aims to boost radiation to liver tumors while sparing healthy tissue
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special catheter called TriNav can deliver more radiation beads (Y90 microspheres) to liver tumors while reducing exposure to healthy liver tissue. Twenty adults with unresectable liver tumors will receive the standard radioembolization procedure using …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer samples sought to unlock treatment secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and tumor samples from 500 adults with cancer or pre-cancerous conditions. Researchers will use these samples to learn more about how cancers behave and why some respond differently to treatments. Participants provide samples over time and …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No treatment, just samples: new study aims to understand cancer immunity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and other biospecimens from adults with cancer to analyze immune-suppressing cells and genetic changes. Up to 1,750 participants will provide samples before and after chemotherapy. The goal is to better understand how cancer affects the immune system, bu…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study explores how medical info delivery shapes cancer care decisions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the way medical information is presented influences treatment choices for people with advanced cancer. About 400 participants will fill out questionnaires and review made-up case scenarios. The goal is to learn how to better communicate health options to e…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of thyroid nodules and cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people who have or might have a thyroid nodule or thyroid cancer. Researchers want to learn more about how to diagnose and treat these conditions. Participants will have standard medical tests like blood draws and scans, plus some extra research tests. The goal …
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could blood from a cancer's own vein reveal more tumor DNA?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study compares two ways of collecting blood to detect circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in people with liver or pancreatic cancers. Researchers will take blood from a standard arm vein and also from the vein that drains directly from the tumor during a biopsy. The goal is …
Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Yale launches massive blood repository to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from people with cancer or at high risk for cancer to create a large, well-organized repository for research. The goal is to provide scientists with a valuable resource to study cancer through liquid biopsies, which may lead to better detection a…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 3D-Printed molds pinpoint cancer hotspots?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether 3D-printed molds, created from radiological images, can guide pathologists to sample the most informative parts of a removed tumor. Currently, sampling is done by eye, which may miss key regions. The study will compare samples taken with the mold to stand…
Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict and treat cancer wasting better? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at why some people with advanced cancer lose weight and muscle, a condition called cachexia. Researchers will follow 800 patients with advanced lung, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer to see if there are distinct subtypes of cachexia based on symptoms, biomar…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new way to read CT scans may predict which liver surgery patients will develop Life-Threatening failure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a technique called vascular deformation mapping (VDM) to standard CT scans can better predict liver failure after major liver surgery. Researchers will analyze routine preoperative CT images from over 1,000 adults undergoing removal of at least thr…
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict dangerous side effects when combining radiation and immunotherapy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that tracks cancer patients who receive both radiotherapy and molecular therapies, such as immunotherapy. The goal is to better understand how these two treatments interact and to identify how often severe side effects occur. By collecting data from…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tumor DNA mapping may unlock personalized cancer therapies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether analyzing the genetic makeup of a tumor biopsy can help identify advanced cancer patients who might benefit from targeted treatments. Adults with solid tumors who have no standard treatment options will have a biopsy of their lesion for molecular profi…
Sponsor: Ulrik Lassen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden thyroid cancers may be more common in Graves' disease than thought
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how often thyroid cancer is found by accident when people with Graves' disease have their thyroid gland removed. Researchers will track 280 adults having this surgery and examine the removed tissue carefully for any cancer, including tiny microcarcinomas. They…
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI platform aims to unlock Real-World cancer data on a massive scale
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls people diagnosed with cancer to build a large registry using Olivia, an AI-powered health platform. The platform will collect and combine electronic health records and patient-reported outcomes from over 1,000 healthcare systems. The goal is to create a compreh…
Sponsor: Tempus AI • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test spot lymphoma earlier?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers blood and leftover tissue samples from 200 people newly diagnosed with aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including types like diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and T-cell lymphoma. The samples are used to develop and validate blood-based tests that could monitor can…
Sponsor: Natera, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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One dose may not fit all: blood tests could tailor cancer drug dosing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether measuring the amount of certain targeted cancer drugs in the blood can help find the best dose for each patient. It involves adults with advanced digestive cancers like colorectal, liver, and stomach tumors who are already taking these medications. By …
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can modern Radiotherapy's late effects be predicted?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows a large group of children and young adults who received radiation therapy for cancer, to see how their health and quality of life evolve over many years. By collecting medical data and blood samples in a European registry, researchers aim to identify late effec…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can blood tests reveal how liver and bile duct cancers respond to treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 150 adults with liver or bile duct cancer who are receiving standard treatments like surgery, ablation, or chemotherapy. Researchers will collect repeated blood samples before, during, and after treatment to analyze tumor DNA, immune cells, and proteins. The go…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Reading Cancer's genetic playbook: a quest to match patients to the right experimental therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to identify genetic mutations in adults with advanced solid cancers who are being considered for or are already in early-phase clinical trials. By analyzing tumor and blood samples over time, researchers hope to understand how these mutations influen…
Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can chemo and radiation steal fertility? a massive study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study tracks 7,000 men and women with cancer to see how treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy affect fertility. In women, researchers measure a hormone called AMH to gauge ovarian reserve; in men, they analyze sperm quality. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Michael von Wolff • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Artificial intelligence may help decide who gets a liver first
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether artificial intelligence can more accurately predict which patients on the liver transplant waiting list are at highest risk of dying or becoming too sick for surgery. Researchers will follow 630 adults with severe liver disease or liver cancer across five…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI may outsmart current system for liver transplant priority
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis European study is collecting health data from 4,500 adults listed for liver transplantation across 50 centers. The goal is to design and test new AI-based models that predict which patients are most likely to die or become too sick for transplant while waiting. If accurate, …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC