Metastatic neoplasm
MONDO:0024883A tumor that has spread from its original (primary) site of growth to another site, close to or distant from the primary site. Metastasis is characteristic of advanced malignancies, but in rare instances can be seen in neoplasms lacking malignant morphology.
Also known as: metastatic disease, metastatic neoplasm, metastatic tumor, metastatic tumour
1414 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 218 tagged with Metastatic neoplasm itself.
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Sub-types of Metastatic neoplasm
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Metastatic malignant neoplasm 748 trials · 1,265 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm in the brain 267 trials
- Metastatic carcinoma 22 trials · 168 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neoplastic meningitis 82 trials
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm in the spinal cord 38 trials
- Metastasis from malignant tumor of colon 27 trials
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm in the colon 18 trials
- Metastatic malignant neoplasm in the eye 1 trial
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can your own immune cells fight advanced cancer?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Replacing the whole liver: a radical bid to outlast colorectal cancer
Cure Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether liver transplantation can extend survival for adults with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed or destroyed by local treatments. About 260 participants aged 18 to 65 will receive a new liver from a deceased or living d…
Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver tumors targeted directly: old pump, new drug
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Can zapping liver and lung tumors boost treatment for nasopharyngeal cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether adding CT-guided thermal ablation of liver or lung metastases to standard systemic therapy improves tumor response in people with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The trial enrolls 138 adults whose primary tumor was cured but who later developed up to fiv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smaller dose of this cancer drug still work? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests speedy radiation after spine surgery to beat cancer spread
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests giving radiation therapy (SBRT) to the spine soon after surgery, while patients are still in the hospital, instead of waiting 2-4 weeks. The goal is to see if this faster approach is safe and helps control cancer growth in the spine. About 50 adults with cancer t…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered t cells take on brain tumors in first human test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new type of immunotherapy for adults with brain metastases from various cancers. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to better target and attack tumor cells. The main goals are to see if the approach is safe and feasible in 1…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new infusion drug shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Beijing StarMab Biomed Technology Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch could alert doctors to brain cancer complications before they worsen
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a consumer smartwatch (Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch) can continuously monitor people with leptomeningeal metastasis, a condition where cancer spreads to the fluid and membranes around the brain and spinal cord. The watch collects data on movement a…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized cancer treatment: matching drugs to tumor DNA may delay disease worsening
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation spare the brain while fighting cancer in the spinal fluid?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a type of radiation called brain-avoidant proton craniospinal irradiation (BRAVO-pCSI) in people with leptomeningeal metastases, a condition where cancer spreads to the fluid and lining around the brain and spinal cord. The study includes adults with breast cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing of radiation for brain tumors under scrutiny in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving focused radiation before surgery (neoadjuvant) or after surgery (adjuvant) works better to keep brain metastases from coming back. About 68 adults with 1 to 12 brain tumors will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Doctors will track t…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One shot: could a single radiation dose control metastatic cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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.
Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Direct-to-Brain chemo route outsmart resistant lung cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial is testing whether giving the chemotherapy drug thiotepa directly into the spinal fluid—via a small device called an Ommaya reservoir—can help control cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord (leptomeningeal metastases) in people with …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Misted chemotherapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat abdominal cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping resistant spots: radiation may buy more time for lung cancer patients on targeted drugs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether precisely targeted radiation (SBRT) can stop or slow the growth of a few resistant spots in metastatic lung cancer patients who are already on targeted therapy (TKI). About 60 adults with EGFR or ALK mutations will receive radiation to those spots, and do…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill reach the brain and fight tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an oral drug called JBI-778 in people with brain metastases, leptomeningeal disease, or recurrent high-grade glioma. The drug is designed to block a protein that may help tumors grow. The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Jubilant Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser zaps spine tumors without open surgery – new study launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a laser treatment for tumors that have spread to the spine. The goal is to see if the laser can control tumor growth as well as traditional surgery, but with less risk. About 25 people with spine tumors will receive the laser treatment and be followed with MRI sc…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Blood test may let cancer patients take safe breaks from immunotherapy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: Natera, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation technique may spare spine patients from surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a precise, MRI-guided radiation treatment for people with cancer that has spread to the spine and is pressing on the spinal cord. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough to avoid surgery. About 24 adults with solid tumors like breast, prostate, or lung cancer will…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo strategy takes on Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether alternating two targeted chemotherapy drugs—sacituzumab govitecan and trastuzumab deruxtecan—can help people with HER2-low triple-negative breast cancer that has spread. About 260 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the altern…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with deadly brain cancer: targeted drug trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called tovorafenib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 39) newly diagnosed with aggressive brain tumors (high-grade glioma or DIPG) that have specific genetic changes. The goal is to see if the drug can help them live longer. About 79 participants will…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Preventive radiation may stop bone events before they start — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether giving radiation therapy early — before symptoms appear — can reduce the risk of bone complications (like fractures or spinal cord pressure) in people with solid tumors that have spread to the bone. Participants have bone lesions that are consider…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Henri Becquerel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug deliver a toxic payload directly to cancer cells?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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 …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou MacroLink Biopharmaceutical LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer pill enters first human tests
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: InSilico Medicine Hong Kong Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data may reveal Pluvicto's true impact on advanced prostate cancer survival
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how effective the drug Pluvicto (177Lu-PSMA-617) is in treating men with a type of advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy and has spread to other parts of the body. Researchers will analyze medical records from over 1,000 patients …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart T-Cell engager aims to outsmart tumors in first human test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kangabio AUSTRALIA LTD PTY • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 30-Day blood thinner regimen prevent clots after spine cancer surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingPeople who have spine surgery for cancer that has spread are at high risk for dangerous blood clots in the legs or lungs. Currently, blood-thinning medicine is stopped when patients leave the hospital. This trial tests whether taking apixaban (Eliquis) by mouth for 30 days after …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: James Bayley • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug KIVU-305 takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kivu Bioscience Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could removing the primary tumor boost survival in stage IV breast cancer with Bone-Only spread?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether surgically removing the primary breast tumor, followed by standard systemic therapy, improves survival compared to systemic therapy alone in women with stage IV breast cancer that has spread only to a single bone site. The study enrolls women aged …
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted pill holds promise for rare salivary gland cancer that spreads
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug zanzalintinib in people whose adenoid cystic carcinoma (a rare salivary gland cancer) has returned or spread. Despite initial surgery and radiation, about half of patients experience recurrence, and current treatments offer limited benefit. Parti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost surgery success in colon cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive nanoparticles target cancer in the Brain's lining
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a radioactive drug called Rhenium-186 NanoLiposome (REYOBIQ) given directly into the brain's fluid space, combined with whole brain or proton radiation. It is for people with leptomeningeal metastases, where cancer has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision radiation may better control spine tumors without extra risk
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a highly targeted radiation technique called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) against standard radiotherapy for people whose cancer has spread to the spine but has not yet compressed the spinal cord. The goal is to see if SBRT can better prevent tumor growth…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Inhaled mRNA therapy takes on solid tumors in first human trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests an inhaled mRNA immunotherapy for adults with advanced lung cancer or solid tumors that have spread to the lungs. The treatment is given as a dry powder through an inhaler. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose, with 60 participants …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at brain tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new cell therapy called QH101 for people with solid tumors that have spread to the brain, spinal cord, or surrounding membranes. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells designed to better recognize and attack cancer cells. The main goals are to…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a pill help the liver regrow and make more cancer surgeries possible?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug targets hard-to-treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Haihua Yuan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to outsmart tumors by targeting two immune pathways
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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 …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: FutureGen Biopharmaceutical (Beijing) Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Engineered NK cells take on tough cancers in first human test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Genovn Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Second radiation for breast cancer recurrence: a new hope?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New hope for tough colorectal cancer: Triple-Drug combo enters human trials
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—S-531011, fruquintinib, and pembrolizumab—in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The cancer type is called MSS or pMMR, which typically does not respond well to immunotherapy alone. Th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Center Hospital East • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug 'Unmasks' cancer cells to immune system in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug (non-cationic peptide-CD47 siRNA) in about 9 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The drug works by blocking a 'don't eat me' signal on cancer cells, helping the immune system recognize and attack t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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MRI-Guided radiation shows promise for brain tumors in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests a new type of radiotherapy that uses daily MRI scans to precisely target brain metastases from lung cancer. The approach, called MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy, adjusts the radiation dose based on real-time tumor changes. Researchers hope it will improve…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to control breast cancer brain metastases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining brain radiation with a targeted drug (dalpiciclib) and hormone therapy can help control breast cancer that has spread to the brain in people with HR-positive/HER2-negative disease. About 46 participants will receive the combination and be follow…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Virus cocktail takes on tough liver tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether injecting an oncolytic virus (H101) directly into liver tumors, along with radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, can shrink or control colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery. The stu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jun Huang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer patients with brain-spread disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of the drug zorifertinib plus chemotherapy delivered directly into the fluid around the brain and spine. It is for people with a specific type of lung cancer (NSCLC with EGFR mutation) whose cancer has spread to the lining of the brain and s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can early radiation stop cancer bone breaks?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New study aims to prevent bone fractures in liver cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether starting denosumab early, along with a standard immunotherapy, can prevent bone problems like fractures or spinal cord compression in people with liver cancer that has spread to the bones. About 50 adults with liver cancer and bone metastases will be r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Surgery plus drugs may extend life in advanced liver cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether surgically removing the main liver tumor, followed by standard immune-based drug therapy, can help people with liver cancer that has spread to other organs live longer. About 280 adults with resectable liver tumors and at least one metastasis will be r…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop liver cancer spread in its tracks
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding targeted radiation or other local treatments to standard drug therapy can help people with liver cancer that has spread to a few spots outside the liver. All 400 participants first receive a combination of the immunotherapy sintilimab and t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New drug RC288 targets Hard-to-Treat tumors in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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 …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: RemeGen Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New radiation therapy targets tough lung cancer tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Chemo shot straight into tumor could cut side effects
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Vermont • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New cancer pill HLX97 enters first human tests
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Henlius Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New drug QLS5308 enters human testing for advanced cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets breast cancer brain metastases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to boost immune attack on tough cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New combo attack on metastatic tumors shows promise in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Li Min • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New drug ITC-6146RO enters first human tests for tough cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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 …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: IntoCell, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New combo targets lung cancer brain tumors in 60-patient trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a higher dose of furmonertinib alone works better than a standard dose combined with chemotherapy for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutated) that has spread to the brain. About 60 adults who have not had prior treatment will be enrolled…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Promising drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cervical cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests a combination of two drugs—Utidelone and Toripalimab—in people with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. All 32 participants will receive the same treatment, and doctors will monitor tumor shrinkage …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhongnan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle lung cancer brain metastases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of two drugs (Sac-TMT and a third-generation EGFR-TKI), with or without radiation, in 45 people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutated non-squamous NSCLC) that has spread to the brain and stopped responding to previous treatment.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Radioactive seeds aim to boost tumor control in patients with 6-10 metastases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Li Min • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New trial tests best way to zap large brain tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial will compare two radiation approaches for people with large brain metastases (tumors that spread from other cancers). One group gets a single high-dose radiation before surgery; the other gets five smaller doses of radiation alone. The goal is to see which meth…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Maciej Harat • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New injection after liver ablation aims to stop colorectal cancer in its tracks
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new drug called IP-001, injected into the liver after standard heat-based tumor destruction, can help prevent colorectal cancer from coming back. About 717 adults with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver will be randomly assigned to rece…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Immunophotonics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to cut blood transfusions in bone tumor surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving a combination of intravenous iron, erythropoietin (EPO), and tranexamic acid before bone tumor surgery can improve hemoglobin levels and reduce the need for blood transfusions compared to usual care. The trial enrolls 160 adults with anemia or iron…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Tang Xiaodong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: china launches massive drug trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart lung cancer resistance
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Pearl Biotechnology Limited Liability Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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3D-Printed spine implant aims to rebuild bones after tumor removal
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a custom 3D-printed implant designed to rebuild the spine after removing a tumor. The implant is less rigid than traditional ones, which may help bone grow better and reduce sinking. Researchers will follow 18 adults for safety and how well the implant fuses with…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New radioactive drug aims to halt bone metastases in advanced cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Chengdu Syncor Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Custom mRNA vaccine takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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 …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Shenzhen Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:21 UTC
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New drug targets breast cancer in the brain
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called SHR-A1811 in 51 women with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to the brain or the lining of the brain and spinal cord. The drug is given either through a vein or directly into the spinal fluid. The goal is to see if it is safe and can shrin…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:54 UTC
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Fewer days of radiation may control brain tumors just as well
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial compares two radiation schedules for people with 1 to 5 brain metastases from cancers like melanoma, kidney, or sarcoma. One group gets radiation on days 1, 3, and 5; the other on days 1, 2, and 3. The goal is to see if the shorter schedule controls tumor growt…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Paul Strauss • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:49 UTC
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Brain scan breakthrough: amino acid PET may solve a tricky diagnosis dilemma
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a type of PET scan that tracks amino acids can accurately tell apart radiation necrosis (dead tissue from treatment) from tumor regrowth in people who have had radiation for brain metastases. About 80 patients who already received this PET scan will have …
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal fluid DNA test could personalize brain cancer therapy
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether analyzing tumor DNA in cerebrospinal fluid can help doctors make better treatment decisions for people with malignant brain tumors or brain metastases from lung or breast cancer. Participants undergo a standard spinal tap or fluid collection, and the f…
Sponsor: Alireza Mansouri • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging method aims to sharpen brain tumor diagnosis
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether combining PET scans with amino acid tracers and MRI can more accurately diagnose brain tumors and tell if they are growing or just reacting to treatment. Researchers will follow 270 adults with primary or secondary brain tumors, comparing the new imag…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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AI could spot cancer in bones faster
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests an artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to detect bone lesions on whole-body PET/CT scans. Researchers will enroll 180 adults with suspicious bone findings to see how well the AI can tell benign from malignant lesions, and predict tumor type, genetics, and…
Sponsor: Shanghai 6th People's Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Faster, cheaper scans could revolutionize cancer radiation planning
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a special CT scan (dual-energy CT) can be as good as MRI for mapping tumors and healthy organs before radiation therapy. Researchers will enroll 80 people with brain, bone, head/neck, or lung cancer. If DECT works well, it could save time and money co…
Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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SAMe supplement may shield liver from chemo harm
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), a natural supplement, can prevent liver injury caused by the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin. About 30 adults with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver will take SAMe pills daily for 3-6 months alongside their c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could early palliative care reduce aggressive End-of-Life cancer treatments?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Starving brain tumors of blood before surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingSome brain tumors, including meningiomas, hemangioblastomas, and certain metastases, have a rich blood supply that makes surgical removal difficult and risky. This study tests whether blocking the tumor's feeding blood vessels with a catheter procedure before surgery reduces blee…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single radiation dose ease bone pain as well as five?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a single, higher dose of radiation (8 Gy) can relieve pain from bone metastases as effectively as a standard course of five smaller doses (20 Gy total). The study includes adults with cancer that has spread to the bones and who have significant pain.…
Sponsor: Oman Ministry of Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cool cap may save hair during powerful cancer treatment
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a stronger radiation dose ease bulky tumors better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping pain away: new device could help kids with cancer ditch pain pills
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a device called Scrambler Therapy to relieve nerve pain in children with cancer that has spread to the bone. The treatment is non-invasive and aims to lower pain levels and reduce the need for pain medications. About 70 children who can describe their pain will t…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new capsule ease bone metastasis pain without opioids?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an experimental drug called VC004 for people with moderate-to-severe pain caused by cancer that has spread to the bones. About 26 adults will receive either a low or high dose of VC004 or a placebo capsule, and researchers will track changes in daily pain scores …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu vcare pharmaceutical technology co., LTD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fighting cancer wasting: can diet and exercise make olanzapine work better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Kantonsspital Winterthur KSW • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can remote check-ins and telehealth improve quality of life for advanced cancer patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cement-and-ultrasound combo aims to soothe bone pain in advanced cancer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special glass-based bone cement, used with ultrasound during surgery, can safely stabilize bones and reduce pain in people with advanced cancer that has spread to the pelvis. Eight adults aged 18 to 80 with painful pelvic bone tumors will receive the tr…
Sponsor: Liao Yun • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New study tests if tiny probes can slash cancer pain without heavy drugs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could a tiny ear device beat cancer fatigue?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: University of Vermont Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Exercise program aims to boost strength and quality of life in advanced breast cancer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a supervised exercise program combining resistance training and walking can improve physical function, fitness, and quality of life in women with stage IV breast cancer. 78 women currently on medical treatment will be randomly assigned to either the exerc…
Sponsor: State University of Londrina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Chef-Approved diet may help cancer patients keep muscle and strength
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: Gali Perel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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200 cancer patients to help map clinic care processes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking symptoms improve care for children with advanced cancer?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study aims to understand how symptoms like pain, fatigue, and nausea change over time in children with advanced cancer. Researchers will ask children aged 8 to 18 and their caregivers to complete surveys about symptoms and overall health. The goal is to identif…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain surgery safety: live signal monitoring may shield speech, movement, and sight
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Odense University Hospital are testing whether monitoring brain signals during tumor surgery can help preserve functions like movement, speech, and vision. The project includes a randomized trial comparing surgery with and without motor signal monitoring, plus obse…
Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A 17-point quiz may reveal which older cancer patients need extra care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Expert tumor board may extend survival in brain metastases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether having a team of cancer specialists review each case can improve outcomes for adults with advanced brain metastases. Participants' treatment plans are discussed by a multidisciplinary tumor board, which may recommend surgery, radiation, systemic therap…
Sponsor: John L. Villano, MD, PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mapping the hidden toll: how breast cancer brain metastases affect daily life
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 200 adults with stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to the brain or spinal lining. Participants fill out questionnaires about their symptoms, thinking abilities, and physical function over time. The goal is to track how symptoms change and how treatments affe…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 30-hour e-learning course equip family doctors to deliver better palliative care?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: University of Coimbra • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood clot marker may predict immunotherapy success in advanced skin cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a routine blood test measuring D-dimer levels can predict if the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab will control advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Researchers will follow 116 patients starting cemiplimab in regular care, comparing disease control …
Sponsor: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer trial aims to crack the code of who benefits from immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Press record: new study tests if audio of doctor visits helps cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-Time nerve monitoring during spine surgery could predict bladder and bowel function
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether monitoring sacral reflexes during surgery can predict nerve function afterward. Patients undergoing sacrectomy for pelvic bone cancer or spinal procedures will have their reflexes tracked in real time. The goal is to help surgeons make decisions and prepa…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden cancer left behind after liver surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether a special 3D MRI scan, called magnetic resonance elastography (3D-MRE), can detect microscopic tumor remnants at the surgical margin after liver cancer removal. Current methods only examine the removed tissue, not the remaining liver. Researchers w…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New model aims to predict jaw bone disease before it strikes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is developing a way to predict who might develop a serious jaw bone condition called medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) after dental procedures. Researchers are following adults who have taken bone-strengthening drugs like bisphosphonates or denosumab …
Sponsor: Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI aims to speed up brain scan reports for urgent cases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an AI tool called MIDI that quickly spots problems in brain MRI scans. The goal is to see if it helps doctors report urgent scans faster, so patients get treatment sooner. Over 100,000 adults will take part across multiple NHS sites in the UK.
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing is everything: new study seeks best sequence for brain metastases treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study looks at adults with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. Researchers want to see if getting radiation and immunotherapy 30 days apart or closer together changes how long the brain tumors stay stable and how long patients live. Partici…
Sponsor: Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Artificial intelligence could spot hidden cancer spread before It's too late
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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5,000-Patient study to unlock immunotherapy secrets for lymph node cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New study seeks to predict who walks again after cancer paralysis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 150 adults with paralysis from spinal tumors who undergo surgery to relieve pressure on the spinal cord. Researchers track how well patients recover movement, bladder and bowel function, and quality of life over one year. The goal is to identify factors that he…
Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Robot revolution: Single-Port surgery could mean faster recovery for chest patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New RNA test aims to solve the mystery of wandering tumors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New study aims to predict bleeding and clotting risks in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC