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This trial is testing an experimental therapy called IOV-5001, which uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) to attack cancer. The study involves adults with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, col…

This trial tests whether a drug called carfilzomib, given directly to the liver through an implanted pump, is safe for people whose colon, adrenal, or bile duct cancer has spread to the liver and persists after prior pump therapy. Participants receive weekly infusions of the drug…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a lower dose of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given less often, can still control cancer in people with various advanced or metastatic cancers. The goal is to see if a cheaper, more accessible regimen works as well as the standard high-co…

This early-stage trial is testing an investigational drug called SM2275 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have progressed after standard treatment or for which no standard therapy exists. The study aims to find the safest dose, understand how the drug behave…

This study tests whether drugs chosen to match specific DNA mutations in a patient's tumor can delay cancer worsening better than standard treatments. About 280 adults with metastatic or unresectable solid cancers will be randomly assigned to receive either DNA-matched therapy or…

This study tests a single, high-dose radiation treatment guided by MRI for solid tumors that have spread. It aims to see if the treatment is safe and can control tumors outside the brain and spine. The trial will enroll 25 adults with 1 to 3 metastases, each no larger than 5 cm.

This phase 3 trial tests a new method called PIPAC that delivers chemotherapy as a pressurized mist directly into the abdomen during a minimally invasive procedure. It compares this approach plus standard intravenous chemo (FOLFIRI) to standard chemo alone for people with appendi…

This trial investigates whether a sensitive blood test (Signatera) can detect when it is safe to pause immunotherapy in people with advanced solid tumors like lung cancer, melanoma, and colorectal cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to either continuous standard immunother…

This early-phase trial is testing an experimental antibody-drug conjugate called MC002 in adults with advanced solid tumors, such as esophageal or lung cancer, that have progressed after standard treatments. MC002 is designed to target a protein found on cancer cells and deliver …

This early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called ISM5939, taken as a pill, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study will first test the drug alone, then in combination with chemotherapy (cisplatin or doce…

This early-phase trial tests an experimental drug, KGX105, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. KGX105 is designed to activate immune T-cells specifically within the tumor, potentially reducing side effects. The study will assess sa…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called KIVU-305 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The main goal is to find a safe dose and see if the…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether giving two drugs—Zanzalintinib and Retifanlimab—before surgery can help patients with early-stage colon cancer. The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 80 with a type of colon cancer called pMMR that can be removed surgically. Participants receiv…

This trial tests a drug called HRX215 in 80 adults with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. Before surgery to remove liver tumors, patients often get a procedure (PVE) that blocks blood flow to the tumor area to encourage the healthy part of the liver to grow. HRX215 …

This study tests a drug called Trastuzumab Rezetecan in 15 adults with advanced solid tumors that have the HER2 protein. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants get the drug by IV every 3 weeks. This is for people whose cancer has worsened after other treat…

This study tests a new drug called FG-B901, a bispecific antibody that targets two immune proteins (PD-L1 and CD40) to activate the immune system against tumors while reducing side effects. It is given alone or with chemotherapy to 264 adults with advanced solid tumors that have …

This early-phase trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own natural killer (NK) cells that have been genetically modified to produce IL-15, a protein that hel…

This study tests whether giving a second, focused course of radiation to the breast is safe and effective for women whose breast cancer has returned more than a year after initial treatment. About 30 participants will receive accelerated partial breast irradiation. The goal is to…

This study tests whether giving radiation early to bone spots where cancer has spread can prevent complications like fractures or spinal cord pressure. About 90 adults with solid cancers that have spread to up to five bones will either get standard care or standard care plus radi…

This study tests a new drug called RC288 in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if it shrinks tumors. About 326 adults aged 18 to 75 with good overall health will take …

This study tests a new treatment called Y-90 FAPI for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has stopped responding to standard therapies. The treatment delivers radiation directly to cancer cells by targeting a protein found on tumor-supporting cells. The goal is t…

This early-stage trial tests injecting the chemotherapy drug cisplatin directly into lung tumors using a thin tube with a camera. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and can kill more cancer cells while causing fewer side effects than standard IV chemo. The study will enr…

This early-stage trial tests a new oral drug called HLX97 in 138 people with advanced solid tumors (breast, prostate, or lung cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug can slow tumor g…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called QLS5308 in about 192 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and cannot be removed by surgery or radiation. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participants m…

This early-phase trial tests whether combining the targeted drug trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) with precise radiation (SRS) is safe for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to the brain. Up to 20 participants will receive the drug by IV every three weeks along…

This early-stage trial tests a combination of two drugs—peginterferon alfa-2b and an anti-PD-1 antibody—in about 60 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Resear…

This study tests a new way to treat people with many metastatic tumors, including at least one large one. It combines two local treatments—freezing (cryoablation) and placing tiny radioactive seeds—to better control the cancer. The goal is to see if this personalized approach wor…

This early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called ITC-6146RO in about 102 adults with advanced or metastatic cancers (like prostate, lung, or breast cancer) that have not improved with standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then checking …

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding image-guided radioactive seed implants to standard cancer therapy can improve disease control in patients with 6 to 10 metastatic tumors. About 120 adults with solid tumors that have spread will be randomly assigned to receive either standa…

This study tests several new anti-cancer drugs and technologies in 600 people with rare solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. Participants will receive treatments matched to their tumor's unique genetic profile. The goal is to see if these therapies are safe and shr…

This study tests two experimental drugs, ANS014004 and PLB1004, given together to people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR mutation-positive NSCLC). The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing, especially…

This study tests a new drug combination (QLC5513 plus QL1706, with or without platinum chemo) in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to see if the treatment can shrink tumors and to check its safety. About 290 participants will take part, and the study…

This clinical trial tests a new drug called BPR-6023021, which is a radioactive compound designed to target bone. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread to the bone and who have no other standard treatment options. The study will enroll 195 participants to e…

This early-phase trial tests a personalized mRNA vaccine called RH125 in 36 people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The vaccine is custom-made based on each patient's tumor mutations and is given alone or with a PD-1 blocker. The main goals …

This study looks at whether bringing in palliative care early during an unplanned hospital stay can reduce aggressive treatments at the end of life for people with advanced cancer. About 493 adults with metastatic digestive, gynecological, ENT, or sarcoma cancers will be randomly…

This study tests if a special cooling cap can reduce hair loss in people with advanced solid tumors who are receiving a type of chemotherapy called antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). About 102 women will be split into two groups: one gets the cooling cap during treatment, the other…

This study compares standard palliative radiotherapy (24 Gray in 3 sessions) with a higher dose (27 Gray in 3 sessions) for people with large metastatic tumors. The goal is to see if the higher dose improves tumor control without more side effects. About 20 adults with solid tumo…

This trial tests whether adding a structured nutrition and exercise program to the standard appetite-stimulating drug olanzapine can improve quality of life in people with advanced solid tumors who have poor appetite. Participants are randomly assigned to receive olanzapine alone…

This trial tests a program that combines palliative care with remote monitoring and telehealth to better support people with advanced cancer. Participants complete questionnaires and physical exams, and their care is tailored to their needs. The study includes 300 adults with met…

This study looks at whether interventional radiology—a minimally invasive technique using needles or probes—can reduce pain and improve daily life for people with advanced or metastatic cancer. About 125 adults whose cancer has spread and who are expected to live at least 3 month…

This study tests whether a small, non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear can help reduce fatigue in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. Thirteen adults with advanced cancer and significant fatigue will use the device at home for 60 minutes daily over six week…

This study tests whether personalized cooking and food guidance can help slow muscle loss in people with advanced cancer who are on chemotherapy. About 200 adults will be split into two groups: one gets standard nutrition care plus exercise advice, and the other gets the same plu…

This study looks at how cancer care is provided in oncology and supportive care clinics. Researchers will collect feedback from 200 adults with advanced solid tumors to better understand and improve care delivery. The goal is to help doctors learn from patient experiences, not to…

This study evaluates whether the G8 screening tool can accurately identify frailty and predict early death in adults aged 70 and older who are newly diagnosed with solid tumors. Researchers will assess 250 participants via phone or video calls, using a comprehensive geriatric ass…

This trial explores whether a training program for general practitioners can improve how primary care clinics deliver palliative care to adults with advanced cancer, COPD, heart failure, or kidney disease. One family health unit will use the new approach—a 30-hour e-learning cour…

This study enrolls 275 people with advanced solid tumors to test a new approach: using a rapid, detailed analysis of each patient's tumor and immune system to guide treatment choices. The goal is to improve the success rate of immunotherapy, which currently helps only 20-30% of p…

This study looks at whether audio recording a clinic visit helps advanced cancer patients remember what their doctor said and share it with family. About 200 patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center will be asked to record part of their visit and later report if it was useful. The g…

This study will test an artificial intelligence system designed to give early warning of cancer spreading to other parts of the body. Current imaging can only see larger tumors, but this AI analyzes routine scans and patient data to detect signs of microscopic spread. Researchers…

This study looks at how well immunotherapy shrinks tumors and lymph node metastases in 5,000 people with various cancers. Researchers will track changes in tumor and lymph node size after treatment and explore factors like beta-blocker use that might affect results. The goal is t…

This study will test a new single-port surgical robot, called SHURUI, for chest surgeries like removing lung tumors or mediastinal masses. About 40 adults aged 18-75 who need these surgeries will take part. The goal is to see if the robot is safe and works well, with hopes of les…

This study enrolls 30 people with cancer that has spread (metastasized). Researchers take a sample of the tumor and analyze its RNA to see if they can predict where the cancer originally started. No treatment is given; the goal is to see how accurate the RNA test is at identifyin…

This observational study will measure how well the body breaks down blood clots in 150 cancer patients (with blood cancers or solid tumors) who also have clotting issues. Researchers will take extra blood samples during routine care to look for markers that might predict bleeding…