Neoplasm of esophagus
MONDO:0021355A neoplasm (disease) that involves the esophagus.
Also known as: esophageal neoplasm, esophageal neoplasms, benign and malignant, esophageal tumor, esophageal tumors, esophageal tumour, esophageal tumours, esophagus neoplasm, esophagus neoplasm (disease)
2194 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 34 tagged with Neoplasm of esophagus itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Neoplasm of esophagus
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Esophageal cancer 408 trials · 787 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Carcinoma of esophagus 75 trials · 504 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant neoplasm of thoracic esophagus 3 trials
- Esophageal melanoma 1 trial
- Malignant neoplasm of cervical esophagus 1 trial
- Esophagus lymphoma 0 trials
- Esophagus sarcoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Malignant neoplasm of abdominal esophagus 0 trials
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Benign neoplasm of esophagus 3 trials
3 sub-types
- Esophageal lipoma 0 trials
- Esophagus leiomyoma 0 trials
- Esophagus squamous cell papilloma 0 trials
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Esophageal neuroendocrine tumor 1 trial · 3 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
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Esophageal granular cell tumor 0 trials
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Neurofibroma of the esophagus 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
Showing the 400 most recently updated of 1045 trials in this tab.
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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 triple punch of immunotherapy and chemoradiation wipe out esophageal tumors before surgery?
Cure Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether giving a combination of two immunotherapies (ipilimumab and sintilimab) along with chemotherapy and radiation before surgery can completely eliminate cancer cells in people with locally advanced esophageal cancer. About 44 adults with resectable esop…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in advanced tumors
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized vaccine created from a patient's own immune cells (dendritic cells) that are trained to attack unique markers on their tumor. It is for people with advanced solid tumors who have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safet…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 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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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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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 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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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 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 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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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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Can a flexible dosing schedule improve esophageal cancer treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab every 2 weeks or every 4 weeks, alongside standard chemotherapy, is safe and effective for Japanese patients with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to find …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • 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 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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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 drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in large trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) in 740 people with advanced solid tumors, including melanoma, lung, breast, and other cancers. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate IM-1617 enters human trials for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IM-1617 in people with advanced solid tumors (cancers that have spread or can't be removed by surgery). The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing that dose in more people to see how well it works and how …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Immunome, Inc. • 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 drug targets tough esophageal cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called I-DXd in 60 people with advanced esophageal cancer that has worsened after prior treatments. I-DXd is designed to attach to cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload to destroy them. The main goal is to see how many patients' tumors shrink or disappe…
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 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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New hope for advanced esophageal cancer: combo therapy trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests new drug combinations (including an antibody-drug conjugate) with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, with or without chemotherapy, for people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. About 298 participants will join to see if…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • 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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Could everyday heart drugs shield cancer patients from Radiation's cardiac toll?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether two common heart medications—atorvastatin (a statin) and lisinopril (an ACE inhibitor)—can prevent or reduce heart damage caused by radiation therapy for chest cancers like breast, lung, and esophageal cancer. About 60 adults receiving chest radiation wil…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug boost the fight against esophageal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is investigating whether an experimental drug called SHR-9839, when used alone or combined with standard chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug, can help people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The study will include about 84 adults aged 18 to…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • 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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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 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 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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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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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 pill combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called zongertinib, which blocks HER2, a protein that fuels cancer growth. It is given alone or with other cancer drugs to adults with advanced HER2+ breast, stomach, or colorectal cancer that has spread and not responded to prior treatm…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • 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 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 hope for tough esophageal cancer: targeted drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called TQB6411 in people with advanced esophageal cancer that has worsened after standard treatments. The drug is designed to target and attack cancer cells. The trial has two parts: first to find a safe dose, then to see if it shrinks tumors. About 10…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • 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 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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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 drug EVOLVE104 takes on tough cancers in early human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called EVOLVE104 in people with advanced bladder cancer or several types of squamous cell carcinoma (lung, esophagus, skin, and others). The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is for pati…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EvolveImmune United, Inc • 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 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 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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Can a direct hit to tumors make immunotherapy work better?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether adding an experimental drug called 2141-V11 to standard immunotherapy is safe for people with advanced esophageal, gastric, or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. Participants receive injections of 2141-V11 directly into their tumors along wi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • 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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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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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 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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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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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 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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New immunotherapy combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called volrustomig, either alone or with chemotherapy, in people with advanced cervical, head and neck, esophageal, or mesothelioma cancers. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. About 257 partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Major trial aims to settle best approach for precancerous esophagus condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two standard approaches for Barrett's esophagus with low-grade dysplasia: regular monitoring with biopsies (surveillance) versus a procedure to remove or burn away precancerous cells (endoscopic eradication therapy). Researchers want to find out which method i…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • 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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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 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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Could an immunotherapy boost help fight stomach cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and ramucirumab) can help people with advanced stomach or esophageal cancer live longer. The study includes 224 adults whose cancer has a specific marker (PD-L1 CPS…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • 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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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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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 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 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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When to treat? new trial aims to optimize therapy for oligometastatic esophageal and gastric cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is looking at the best timing for local treatments like surgery or radiation in people with esophageal or stomach cancer that has spread to only a few spots. All participants first get 4 months of standard drug therapy. Then, depending on their response, they …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo targets esophageal cancer that outsmarted immunotherapy
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers test whether combining sacituzumab tirumotecan and tislelizumab can shrink advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that has worsened after prior immunotherapy. The trial enrolls 28 adults whose cancer is not suitable for surgery or definitive chemoradiation. Parti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • 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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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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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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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 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 targeted therapy combo aims to fight stubborn stomach cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a new targeted drug called sonesitatug vedotin, combined with chemotherapy (capecitabine) and possibly an immunotherapy (rilvegostomig), can help people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that has a specifi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • 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 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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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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Sparing lymph nodes: targeted radiation plus immunotherapy takes aim at esophageal tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a short, focused course of radiotherapy combined with immunotherapy and chemotherapy can shrink locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma before surgery. Participants receive three cycles of camrelizumab plus nab-paclitaxel and carboplati…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • 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 the anesthesia used during surgery influence whether esophageal cancer returns?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether the type of anesthesia given during esophageal cancer surgery affects how long patients stay free of cancer recurrence. Researchers will randomly assign about 1,600 adults with stage 1 to 3 esophageal cancer to receive either propofol-based total intraven…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • 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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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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New drug pumitamig takes on nivolumab in stomach cancer showdown
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two drug combinations for people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that hasn't been treated yet. One group gets pumitamig plus chemotherapy, the other gets nivolumab plus chemotherapy. The goal is to see which combo works b…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called LY4052031, which is designed to deliver a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells that have a protein called Nectin-4. The study includes 420 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors such as bladder, breast, lung, and oth…
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 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 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 radiation drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, LY4257496, that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells with a specific protein (GRPR). It is for adults with advanced solid tumors like breast, prostate, or colorectal cancer that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers? pfizer launches early trial of PF-08046033
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new medicine called PF-08046033 in adults with advanced lung, esophageal, or skin cancers that have spread or can't be removed. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the drug may he…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • 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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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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New smart drug targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called PF-08046876 in about 310 adults with advanced cancers of the bladder, lung, head and neck, esophagus, or pancreas that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is a type of 'antibody drug conjugate' designed to s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • 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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New hope for advanced stomach cancer: experimental drug combos enter human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two new drug combinations for people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. About 210 participants will receive either an experimental antibody-drug conjugate plus chemotherapy, or a stand…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • 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 IDP-001 takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called IDP-001 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including certain lung, head and neck, and other cancers. The trial has two phases: first to check safety and find the right dose, then to see if the drug can shrink tumors. A…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: InduPro, 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 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 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 chemo combo tested to extend life in Hard-to-Treat stomach and esophageal cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a stronger chemotherapy mix (mFOLFIRINOX) works better than the standard mix (FOLFOX) for people with advanced stomach, esophageal, or gastroesophageal junction cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Some participants also receive the immunotherapy dru…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized radiation pulses could boost esophageal cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding a personalized, ultra-precise radiation technique called PULSAR to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy is safe for people with esophageal or gastro-esophageal junction cancer. The study aims to find the best radiation dose that can be given wit…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • 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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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 esophageal cancer: drug cocktail trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests several new drug combinations, with or without the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced esophageal cancer that has continued to grow after standard treatment. About 230 participants will receive different drug regimens to see which are safest and …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • 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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New hope for stomach cancer: experimental drug combo trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests new experimental drugs combined with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. About 160 participants will receive the combination to …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • 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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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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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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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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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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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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Can a Triple-Drug combo wipe out esophageal tumors before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving a combination of adebrelimab, famitinib, and chemotherapy before surgery can eliminate cancer cells in people with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The study enrolls 24 adults with resectable, locally advanced tumors. Participants receive two cy…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Direct-to-Abdomen chemotherapy tame GI cancers that spread?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding paclitaxel directly into the abdomen, alongside standard systemic chemotherapy, is feasible for people with gastrointestinal cancers that have spread to the peritoneal lining. The study includes patients with gastric, colorectal, appendice…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • 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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New combo aims to stall advanced stomach cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called ivonescimab combined with standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX) in people with advanced HER2-negative stomach or esophagus cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if the combination can keep the cancer from growing for at least 6 mo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an investigational drug called CX-801, alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 121 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: CytomX Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: first human trial of FZ-AD004 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, FZ-AD004, for the first time in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors. About 121 adults aged 18 to 75 will take part.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Fudan-Zhangjiang Bio-Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New chemo injection targets tumors directly in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a chemotherapy drug (JNJ-1761981) that is injected directly into tumors in people with solid cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe and effective dose, and to see if adding an immunotherapy (cetrelimab) help…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Enterprise Innovation Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo trial hopes to tackle advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an experimental drug called LM-2417, given alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see early signs of tumor shrinkage. …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: LaNova Medicines Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Fighting virus injected into tumors shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a virus (JNJ-87704916) that is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is being tested alone and with another drug (cetrelimab) in people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatments. The main goals are to check sa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Enterprise Innovation Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BL-B01D1 shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BL-B01D1 in people with advanced stomach or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for any side effects. About 96 adults aged 18 to 75 will take part, and r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug STRO-004 takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called STRO-004 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has three parts: finding a safe dose of STRO-004 alone, testing that dose in more patients, and combining STRO-004 with another d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sutro Biopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental virus and CAR t combo takes on Hard-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called DISP-10 for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal and stomach cancers. The treatment combines a virus (DV-10) with specially engineered immune cells (CAR T cells) to attack cancer. The study ai…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dispatch Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bacteria engineered to starve tumors enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a modified salmonella bacteria, called SGN1, in 70 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The bacteria are designed to grow inside tumors and release an enzyme that breaks down methionine, an amino acid …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Sinogen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bacteria battle cancer: modified salmonella starves tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a modified salmonella bacteria (SGN1) injected directly into tumors. The bacteria are designed to grow inside tumors and cut off their food supply (an amino acid called methionine), causing the tumors to shrink. The trial involves about 70 adults with advanced so…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Sinogen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug ARC101 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called ARC101 in 70 people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (Claudin 6). The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants must have ovarian, testicular, or ot…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Third Arc Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a vaccine teach the immune system to fight HER2-Positive tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests a vaccine made from two HER2 protein fragments in people with advanced breast or esophageal cancers that have spread or cannot be removed. The vaccine aims to train the immune system to recognize and attack HER2-positive tumor cells. Participants receive …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pravin T.P Kaumaya • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: experimental drug E303 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called E303 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The main goals are to check safety and see if the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virus therapy takes on tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a modified virus called OTS-412, given alone or with hydroxyurea and the immunotherapy atezolizumab, in 27 adults with solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bionoxx Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug punch shrink esophageal tumors before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding interferon gamma to the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab, along with chemotherapy, can help shrink tumors before surgery in people with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if this combination increase…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hefei Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat esophageal tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests a new drug called SKB500 in combination with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma that cannot be removed by surgery. The study will evaluate how well the combination shrinks tumors and how sa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug ORB-021 enters early human testing for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether a new drug called ORB-021 is safe and tolerable for people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. About 36 adults will receive the drug through an IV to find the best dose for future studies. The main goal…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Orionis Biosciences Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug tame tumors that resist standard therapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called ONO-7429 in about 80 people with advanced or recurrent solid tumors that have not responded to or cannot tolerate standard treatments. The main goal is to find out whether the drug is safe and tolerable, and to determi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DS1025a takes on advanced solid tumors in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a new drug called DS1025a in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread, cannot be removed by surgery, or have stopped responding to other treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, how the body processes it, and whether it shows any …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: enhertu studied in 20+ tumor types
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the drug T-DXd (Enhertu) in 100 adults with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors who have already tried other treatments and have no good options left. The goal is to see how well the drug works in real-world settings, including how many patients respond and …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets cancers missing key gene
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug combination for people with metastatic solid tumors that lack a gene called MTAP. The drugs, BMS-986504 and pemetrexed, aim to stop cancer cells from growing. The trial will check safety and how well the combo works in 72 participants.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called lunresertib, alone or combined with two other experimental drugs (RP-3500 and Debio 0123), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and check for earl…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Debiopharm International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug ABBV-400 enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests an investigational drug called ABBV-400 in about 300 adults with advanced solid tumors, including liver, pancreatic, breast, and ovarian cancers. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and to check for side effects. Participants receive A…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill outperform chemotherapy in tough esophageal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether an experimental drug called lerotinib can help people with advanced esophageal cancer that has progressed after at least two prior treatments. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either lerotinib or a standard chemotherapy chosen by…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental injection targets tumors directly in new cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called VAX014, which is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study will first find a safe dose of VAX014 alone, then te…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vaxiion Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink advanced solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an investigational drug called SHR-A2102, given alone or with other anti-tumor therapies, in people with advanced solid tumors. The goal is to find a safe and effective dose and see how well it shrinks tumors. Participants must be adults with certain types o…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug candidate SHR-4685 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SHR-4685 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see how the body processes it. About 170 adults aged 18 to 75 with meas…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for minority patients with hard-to-treat stomach and esophageal cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called tislelizumab combined with chemotherapy as a first treatment for people with advanced stomach or esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It focuses on racial and ethnic minority groups in the US, including Black, Hisp…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy where a patient's own T cells are genetically engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells with a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The study includes adults with advanced lung, colorectal, pancreatic, or endometrial cancers …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection YKYY031 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called YKYY031 in 76 people with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at whether the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Beijing Youcare Kechuang Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill hopes to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental daily pill called REC-1245 in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have not responded to or are not eligible for standard therapies. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check if the drug can shrink tumors. About 170 adults wi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own tumor proteins, given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps the immune system attack advanced solid tumors. About 132 people with various advanc…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Dual-Action antibody takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AI-081 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The drug is a bispecific antibody that targets two proteins (PD-1 and VEGF) involved in cancer growth and immune evasion. The trial has two phases: fir…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: APR-1051 enters first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new oral drug, APR-1051, in about 90 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the drug might…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aprea Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could simple Over-the-Counter drugs supercharge cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adjusting common over-the-counter medications can make immune checkpoint inhibitors work better for people with solid tumors. Participants are asked to avoid acetaminophen and cannabis/THC/CBD, while taking aspirin and loratadine (or similar antihistamine…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Val Adams • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on advanced cancers in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new tablet called GW01-200 in 100 people with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Groovy Medicine (Hangzhou) Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New master trial aims to speed up cancer treatments for kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests several cancer drugs in children and young adults with solid tumors. It uses a master protocol to test different drug combinations more efficiently. About 105 participants will receive one of eight drugs, including ramucirumab, cyclophosphamide, and others. The g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, alone or with other immune-boosting drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could chemoradiotherapy replace surgery for esophageal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether patients with esophageal cancer who respond well to initial drug therapy can safely avoid surgery and instead receive chemoradiotherapy to preserve their esophagus. Over 1,000 participants will be randomly assigned to either surgery or organ prese…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Henan Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets genetic weakness in tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new daily pill called TYRA-430 in 100 adults with advanced liver cancer or other solid tumors that have specific genetic changes. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look for signs that the dr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tyra Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New enzyme shot takes aim at Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new drug called N17350, a modified enzyme injected directly into tumors, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the safest and most effective dose, and to see if the drug can shrink or stop tu…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Onchilles Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 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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New immune drug STK-012 takes on tough lung cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called STK-012, which is designed to boost the immune system's ability to fight cancer. It is being tested alone or with standard treatments (pembrolizumab, pemetrexed, carboplatin) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially those with a type of …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Synthekine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered red blood cells fight cancer? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental therapy called WTX-212C, which uses specially engineered red blood cells to treat advanced solid tumors. The study will enroll 24 adults whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and f…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 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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Timing of local therapy may boost immunotherapy in Hard-to-Treat esophageal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether starting local treatments like radiation or surgery early or later alongside immunotherapy improves outcomes for people with esophageal cancer that has spread to a limited number of spots. Participants receive standard chemoimmunotherapy plus local…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial matches cancer drugs to tumor DNA for advanced patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests targeted cancer drugs in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants receive a drug chosen based on the genetic changes in their tumor. The goal is to see if the treatment can stop or shrink the cancer for at lea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted cancer drug STX-478 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called STX-478 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (PI3Kα mutation). The trial has two phases: first, it tests STX-478 alone to find safe doses; then, it combines STX-478 with other cancer drugs like fulvestrant or …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could old drugs beat rare cancers? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThe DETERMINE trial is testing whether drugs already approved for some cancers can help people with rare cancers or common cancers that have rare genetic mutations. It will enroll 825 adults, teenagers, and children whose cancers have specific DNA changes. The goal is to find new…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cutting tool may outperform heat therapy for Barrett's esophagus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called EndoRotor, which mechanically removes the damaged lining of the esophagus, against the standard heat-based radiofrequency treatment for people with Barrett's esophagus who have precancerous cells (dysplasia). The goal is to see if the new meth…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Battle of the scopes: which technique best wipes out Barrett's lesions?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two endoscopic procedures—endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)—for removing visible precancerous lesions in people with Barrett's esophagus. About 331 adults with Barrett's esophagus and early-stage abnormal tissue will…
Sponsor: St. Antonius Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of old drugs takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—gemcitabine, mitomycin C, and thalidomide—given in low, frequent doses to people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can slow tumor growth and improv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sarcoma Oncology Research Center, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with rare TP53 mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called NTS071 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in the TP53 gene (Y220C mutation). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then checking if the drug can shrink tumors. About 220 people who …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Nutshell Therapeutics (Shanghai) Co., LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Radiation to the gut boosts cancer-killing power of immunotherapy in esophageal cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a single, low dose of radiation to the small intestine can make a standard immunotherapy-plus-chemotherapy regimen work better for people with esophageal cancer that cannot be easily removed by surgery. About 43 adults with borderline resectable or…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chuangzhen Chen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer drug pelabresib gets Long-Term safety check in extension trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety and benefits of the drug pelabresib in people with blood cancers, solid tumors, or advanced cancers. It includes up to 50 adults who were in earlier pelabresib studies and are still benefiting from the drug. Some participants who received …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Chemo cocktail aims to boost esophageal cancer surgery success
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether combining the immunotherapy drug adebrelimab with two chemotherapy drugs (nab-paclitaxel and carboplatin) before surgery can help patients with borderline resectable esophageal cancer. The goal is to increase the chance of completely removin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Smart immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment using a patient's own immune cells, called CAR T cells, that are specially designed to target and kill solid tumor cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. It is for adults with certain advanced cancers, including lung, colon, pancreatic, ovari…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called KO-2806, alone or with other cancer drugs, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. About 300 participants wi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kura Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Shorter radiation course for esophageal cancer shows promise in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a shorter, more intense radiation schedule combined with chemotherapy for people with locally advanced esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and feasible, and to reduce side effects like low white blood cell counts. About 60 adults will r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug duo aims to wipe out esophageal tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two drugs (anlotinib and bemocizumab) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. About 25 adults with stage II-IIIB disease will receive the combination, then undergo surgery. The main goal is…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New experimental drug SIM0613 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SIM0613 in about 294 adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug shrinks tumors. The main goals are safety and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New biologic JLM019 enters human testing for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new biologic drug called JLM019 in adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have come back or not responded to treatment. The drug is given as a weekly intravenous infusion, and the main goals are to check its safety, find the right …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jecho Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo aims to shield heart while fighting tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called RC220 given with the chemotherapy doxorubicin in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if RC220 can protect the heart from doxorubicin's sid…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Racura Oncology Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study seeks safer dosing of cancer drug for patients with liver issues
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the cancer drug ASTX727 (decitabine and cedazuridine) works in people with moderate or severe liver problems. About 27 adults with certain blood cancers or solid tumors will take the drug for up to 8 weeks. The goal is to understand how the liver affects t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New study checks if kidney disease affects cancer drug safety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study looks at how the body handles the cancer drug ASTX727 (decitabine and cedazuridine) in people with severe kidney problems compared to those with normal kidneys. It includes 18 adults with acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or solid tumors. T…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Chilling out to fight cancer: cold therapy meets immunotherapy in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether spending time in a cool room (around 18°C for 12 hours a day) can make standard immunotherapy drugs work better for people with solid tumors. Twenty-four adults with various solid cancers will receive cold exposure alongside their usual PD-1/P…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called Risvutatug rezetecan (Ris-Rez) in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The study will give Ris-Rez alone or combined with other cancer drugs like chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Researchers wan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for elderly esophageal cancer patients: immunotherapy without chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tislelizumab in people aged 70 and older with advanced esophageal cancer who are not healthy enough for standard chemotherapy. The drug is given through an IV and aims to help patients live longer and with better quality of life. Researchers will tr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Promising combo aims to wipe out esophageal cancer before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding adalimumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation before surgery can help eliminate esophageal cancer more effectively. About 37 adults with resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma will receive this combination. The main goal is to see how ma…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New combo aims to fix Chemo's lingering side effect in cancer survivors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding all-trans retinoic acid to romiplostim N01 can better raise platelet counts in adults who have low platelets after finishing chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers. About 220 participants will receive either the combo or romiplostim alone for 12…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Engineered T-Cells take on recurrent solid tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment for people with solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard care. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that are genetically modified in a lab to recognize and attack a protein called PRAME found on cancer cel…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Immatics US, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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5-Drug cocktail takes on tough cancers in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a mix of five oral drugs (hydroxychloroquine, metformin, sirolimus, dasatinib, and nelfinavir) in people with advanced solid tumors or prostate cancer that has come back. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can stop the cancer from grow…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: first human trial of ODM-212 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, ODM-212, in about 315 adults with advanced solid tumours that cannot be cured with current treatments. The trial has two parts: first finding a safe dose, then testing that dose in more people. The main goal is to check for side effects and see how th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to ease swallowing in advanced esophageal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether adding a targeted radiation dose and the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with advanced esophageal cancer who have trouble swallowing. The study will enroll 54 adults whose cancer has sprea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New antibody combo takes on advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called DT-7012, alone or with another cancer drug (an immune checkpoint inhibitor), in 125 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. It is an earl…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Domain Therapeutics Australia Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called REGN10597, alone or with another drug (cemiplimab), in people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma and kidney cancer. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors. About 240 participants will receive the drug i…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New radiation 'Lattice' method paired with immunotherapy shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new radiation technique called lattice radiation therapy (LRT) combined with immunotherapy in 30 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. LRT delivers high doses of radiation to small spots inside the tumor while…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink tough stomach cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug ivonescimab to standard chemotherapy can improve tumor shrinkage in people with advanced or metastatic stomach or gastroesophageal cancer. About 88 participants will receive treatment every two weeks. The main goal is…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New drug aims to reactivate Cancer-Fighting genes in solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing valemetostat, a daily pill, in 900 adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific gene changes (like SMARCB1 or ARID1A). The drug works by blocking EZH1/2 enzymes to reactivate genes that normally protect against cancer. The main goal is to see…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop esophageal cancer relapse in phase 3 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding two drugs—toripalimab and capecitabine—after standard chemoradiation can prevent esophageal cancer from coming back. About 242 adults with advanced esophageal cancer who finished chemoradiation without progression will be enrolled. The goal…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo aims to boost esophageal cancer treatment before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with stage I to III esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It tests whether giving a shorter, higher-dose radiation treatment along with chemotherapy (FOLFOX) before surgery can kill more cancer cells. The goal is to see if this approach leads to…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental oral drug called NST-628 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes in the MAPK pathway. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. About 230 partic…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nested Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can extra nutrition boost cancer treatment success?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether intensive nutritional support can help patients with advanced esophageal cancer who are receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy before surgery. About 118 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or extra oral nutrition supplement…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sichuan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New antibody PRL3-Zumab tested against advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called PRL3-zumab in 52 adults with advanced solid tumors. The drug is given by IV every two weeks. Researchers want to see if it can slow cancer growth and how safe it is. Participants must have had no more than three prior treatments and be…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Intra-IMMUSG Pte Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame tough esophageal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab to a short course of chemotherapy and radiation can better control advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 98 participants will receive one of two treatment schedules. The goal is to s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ning Jiang, M.D./Ph.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug ATG-022 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called ATG-022 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Up to 156 participants will receive the drug every three…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Antengene Biologics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New CAR-T therapy aims to outsmart Hard-to-Treat solid cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new approach to CAR-T cell therapy for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, engineered to recognize two cancer-specific targets chosen based on each per…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment using donor immune cells (CAR-NK cells) that are engineered to recognize and attack cancer. The treatment is personalized based on a tumor's unique markers. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other therapies. Th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing NK042, a ready-made natural killer cell therapy made from healthy donors, in 76 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants first receive chemotherapy to prepare their immune system, then an infu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai NK Cell Technology Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Experimental virus therapy takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called VET3-TGI, a virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells. It is being given alone or with the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: KaliVir Immunotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Radioactive antibody targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called 177LuBetaBart in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is a radioactive antibody designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells. The study will enroll about 61 participants and…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Radiopharm Theranostics, Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New daily pill hopes to control advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new daily oral medication called ETX-19477 in about 120 adults with advanced solid tumors, including breast, ovarian, prostate, and other cancers. The drug blocks a protein called PARG to interfere with cancer cells' ability to repair themselve…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: 858 Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Balloon trick during cancer surgery may prevent stomach troubles
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether inflating a small balloon in the pylorus (the valve between stomach and small intestine) during minimally invasive esophageal cancer surgery can prevent delayed stomach emptying, a common complication. About 116 patients will be randomly assigned to recei…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called INV-1120, either by itself or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to find safe doses an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Ionova Life Sciences Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Common diabetes drug may shield kidneys from chemo damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether dapagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can prevent kidney damage caused by platinum-based chemotherapy in people with solid tumors. About 46 participants will receive either dapagliflozin or a placebo for a few days around their chemo session. Researche…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New injection targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called tolododekin alfa (ANK-101) for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is injected directly into the tumor to see if it is safe and tolerable. About 97 adults with various solid canc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ankyra Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Radiation boosts immunotherapy in Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether giving precise, high-dose radiation to all visible tumors (up to 10) can improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. About 28 adults with 3-10 metastases will receive radiation over 3 weeks while…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Botox injection could replace surgery for Post-Esophagectomy stomach issues
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a Botox injection into the stomach valve works as well as a surgical cut to prevent food from emptying too slowly after esophagus removal. About 170 adults having elective esophagectomy will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. Researchers w…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Can a simple stitch stop a common complication after esophageal cancer surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether closing the diaphragm and securing the stomach tube during robotic esophageal cancer surgery can prevent a type of hernia that sometimes occurs afterward. Forty adults with esophageal cancer will be randomly assigned to either the standard approach …
Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at childhood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy for children and young adults with solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells, which are genetically modified in the lab to recognize and attack cancer cells…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Engineered donor cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach using immune cells from healthy donors, engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells. The target is chosen based on each participant's tumor profile. The trial includes 85 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard tre…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Essen Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Could early radiation prevent spine fractures in cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving radiation early to spine tumors that are not yet painful can prevent serious problems like fractures or spinal cord compression. About 74 adults with cancer that has spread to the spine will receive radiation before symptoms get worse. The goal is …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called EBNK-001, made from donor immune cells (natural killer cells), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. Participants receive the cells after chemotherapy to prepare the body, along with low-dose in…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Essen Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New immune therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called RPTR-1-201 in 150 adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be cured with standard treatments. The drug works by helping the body's immune cells attack cancer. The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug shrinks tu…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Repertoire Immune Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New study seeks safer dosing of cancer drug for patients with liver issues
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests the drug pralatrexate in 24 adults with advanced cancer and varying levels of liver function. The goal is to see how the body processes the drug and to find the right dose for people with mild, moderate, or severe liver impairment. Participants receiv…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Acrotech Biopharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New combo attack: virus and supercharged immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new combination treatment for people with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors (like breast, lung, or stomach cancer). Participants receive an injection of a special virus directly into one tumor to help the immune system attack cancer, followed by a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Hope for stomach cancer: new combo trial aims to extend life
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding fruquintinib to the standard drug trifluridine/tipiracil helps people with advanced stomach or gastro-esophageal cancer live longer. About 324 participants who have already tried at least two prior treatments will receive either the combo o…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Federation Francophone de Cancerologie Digestive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could a Once-Daily pill prevent deadly clots in cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two different dosing schedules of the blood thinner apixaban (Eliquis) against no blood thinner in about 996 cancer patients at moderate risk for blood clots. Participants take either 2.5 mg twice daily, 5 mg once daily, or no anticoagulant for 6 months. The g…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Vermont • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Pulse radiation may supercharge immunotherapy against cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding a special type of radiation called adaptive pulse radiotherapy to standard immunotherapy can help treat advanced solid tumors. The study will enroll 35 people who are already receiving or planning to receive immune checkpoint inhibitor…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can supplements and lifestyle coaching improve recovery after cancer surgery? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a personalized program of supplements (vitamin D, mushroom extract, fish oil, probiotics, and whey protein) plus lifestyle coaching can improve recovery and quality of life for people undergoing surgery for lung, stomach, or esophageal cancer…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called TGI-5, given alone or with the immunotherapy nivolumab, in people with advanced solid tumors such as colorectal, liver, lung, and skin cancers. The study aims to find safe doses and check for side effects in about 194 participan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hefei TG ImmunoPharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New combo therapy before surgery shows promise for tough esophageal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach for people with locally advanced esophageal cancer. Participants first receive a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy, then chemoradiation, followed by surgery. The goal is to see if this sequence can shrink tumors more effectively and imp…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost esophageal cancer survival
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new approach for people with a type of esophageal cancer. Participants receive standard chemotherapy followed by a special MRI-guided radiation treatment. The main goal is to find the safest radiation dose and see if this combination can better cont…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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MRI-Guided boost: could a higher radiation dose beat esophageal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether giving an extra, higher dose of radiation guided by MRI can improve outcomes for people with a type of esophageal cancer. About 30 participants will receive standard chemoradiotherapy plus two extra radiation boosts. The main goal is to find t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on hard-to-treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining the targeted drug cabozantinib with immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab, with or without tremelimumab) is safe and effective for people with advanced stomach, esophageal, liver, or colorectal cancer. About 117 adults with stage 3 or 4 disease that c…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Anwaar Saeed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Radiation boost may improve immunotherapy for esophageal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding low-dose or standard radiotherapy to the usual combination of immunotherapy (anti-PD-1) and chemotherapy can help people with metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. About 100 adults who have not had prior treatment will participate. The goa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes on solid tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new cell therapy called GK01, made from a patient's own immune cells, for advanced solid tumors. Fifteen participants will receive GK01 alone or with chemotherapy after surgery. The main goal is to check safety, not yet to prove it works.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Preventive radiation may stop bone metastases from causing fractures
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving radiotherapy early to high-risk bone metastases that are not yet causing symptoms can prevent future bone complications like fractures. About 120 adults with solid tumors and at least three bone metastases will be randomly assigned to either standa…
Sponsor: Cancer Research Antwerp • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New combo therapy may let some esophageal cancer patients skip major surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving chemotherapy plus immunotherapy before treatment can shrink esophageal tumors enough to remove them with an endoscope (a thin tube down the throat) instead of major surgery. About 60 adults with early-stage esophageal cancer will receive two or mor…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New daily pill shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new tablet called ABP1011T in people with advanced solid tumors, including small cell lung cancer and others like esophageal or bladder cancer. Participants take one pill daily in 21-day cycles. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai AB PharmaTech Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New Tumor-Injected drug shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called ONM-501, which is injected directly into tumors, either alone or with the immunotherapy cemiplimab (Libtayo). The study includes 168 adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have not responded to standard treatments. The m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: OncoNano Medicine, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New chemo combo aims to boost survival in tough esophageal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two different chemotherapy regimens one after the other before surgery can help people with esophageal cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes. About 216 adults with resectable cancer will receive either FLOT followed by CROSS or CROSS followe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New combo aims to boost Pre-Surgery treatment for stomach cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new combination of the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab plus standard chemotherapy (FLOT) given before surgery for people with stomach, esophageal, or gastroesophageal junction cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this longer pre-surgery…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Fish oil may help cancer drugs work better in esophageal cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) to standard PD-1 inhibitor therapy helps patients with advanced esophageal cancer. About 142 adults will receive either omega-3 or placebo drops daily for 6 months alongside their cancer treatment. The main goal is…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New cancer drug combo shows early promise in tiny trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study is testing a new drug called WTX212A, alone or with radiation, in 12 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal is to see if it shrinks tumors and is safe. It's a small first step to find out if this approach is worth studying further.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: brigatinib trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called brigatinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 25) with certain ALK-positive cancers, including anaplastic large cell lymphoma and inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors. The goal is to find the best dose and see how safe and effective the drug is.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Princess Maxima Center for Pediatric Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: ERAS-4001 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called ERAS-4001 in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain KRAS mutations. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and find the best dose, either alone or with other treatments. About 200 adults who have no good standard op…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Erasca, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Poop pills plus immunotherapy: new hope for stubborn cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) combined with the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can help people with advanced solid cancers that stopped responding to prior treatment. About 50 participants will receive the combination to see if it can shrink tumors. T…
Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Could a melanoma drug combo tame rare BRAF cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing two drugs, vemurafenib and cobimetinib, already approved for melanoma, in adults with other rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called BRAF V600 mutation. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 3…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New radioactive nanoparticle targets tough tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive drug called 177Lu-SN201 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target tumors using tiny particles. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if it can s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Spago Nanomedical AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a zapping the gut help beat immunotherapy resistance?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a low dose of radiation to the small intestine can help the immune system fight cancers that have stopped responding to immunotherapy. About 48 adults with advanced lung, esophageal, or other solid tumors will receive one radiation session followed by con…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chuangzhen Chen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New Biomarker-Guided cocktail aims to wipe out esophageal cancer before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a personalized treatment plan based on a biomarker (CPS score) can improve outcomes for people with a certain type of esophageal cancer. Participants will receive a combination of the immunotherapy drug serplulimab, chemotherapy, and possibly…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fujian Medical University Union Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:14 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests A2B395, a donor-derived CAR T-cell therapy designed to target cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, or breast cancer that have lost a specific immune marker. The trial has two phases: first to …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Internal radiation boost may help fight esophageal cancer when standard treatment fails
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding high-dose-rate brachytherapy (internal radiation) to the immune therapy drug nivolumab can improve outcomes for people with advanced esophageal cancer that has not been fully controlled by standard chemoradiation. About 60 participants will…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New scan aims to spot hidden cancer spread in stomach and esophageal tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET/CT scan called [¹⁸F]FAPI-74 to see if it can better detect when stomach or esophageal cancer has spread to other parts of the body. About 200 adults with these cancers will receive one dose of the scan tracer and be followed for up to 3 mon…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SOFIE • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple balloon test could catch hidden esophagus cancer risk
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a new office-based test (EsoCheck balloon and EsoGuard lab test) can accurately detect Barrett's esophagus in people who do not have chronic heartburn. Barrett's esophagus is a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer, but it is often missed in peopl…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test aims to catch Cancer's return earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThe ORACLE study watches people who have finished treatment for early-stage solid tumors, such as lung, breast, colon, and pancreatic cancers. Researchers want to see if a blood test called Guardant Reveal can find tiny traces of tumor DNA that might signal the cancer is coming b…
Sponsor: Guardant Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 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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Can repeated MRI scans reveal how tumors respond to radiation?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking multiple MRI scans before, during, and after standard radiation therapy can help doctors see how tumors change. Researchers will enroll people with advanced esophageal cancer, glioblastoma, prostate cancer, vulvar cancer, or pediatric glioma. The g…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • 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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Targeted PET scan spots cancer protein, guiding treatment
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new PET scan that uses a special tracer to find a protein called CLDN18.2 on solid tumors. The goal is to see if this scan can help identify which patients might benefit from treatments that target this protein. About 15 adults with solid tumors will receive th…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 28, 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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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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New blood test could spot six gut cancers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is developing a blood test that looks for tiny genetic molecules called miRNAs, which can signal the presence of several gastrointestinal cancers like liver, pancreatic, and colorectal cancer. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 1,000 adults—half with cancer an…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test aims to detect deadly esophageal cancer before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThe SYNERGY study is developing a blood test that looks for tiny genetic molecules called microRNAs to detect esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) at an early, more treatable stage. Researchers will collect blood samples from 600 adults with and without ESCC to build and val…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which biopsy method best spots early esophageal cancer?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial compares two ways to sample tissue in people with Barrett's esophagus, a condition that raises the risk of esophageal cancer. The standard method takes four small tissue samples every 2 centimeters, while the newer method uses a brush to collect cells over a wider area…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could spot cancer return months before scans
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test that looks for tiny bits of cancer DNA (ctDNA) in people with esophageal, gastric, or pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if it can find signs of cancer coming back or getting worse earlier than current methods. About 34 participants will give…
Sponsor: Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a simple sponge replace endoscopy for esophageal cancer screening?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a new, less invasive way to detect Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer. Participants swallow a capsule attached to a string that expands into a sponge in the stomach, collecting cells as it is pulled back up. The goal is to se…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dyes could catch esophageal cancer earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to find early signs of esophageal cancer in people with Barrett's esophagus. Participants will receive two fluorescent dyes (bevacizumab-800CW and cetuximab-800CW) either by mouth or directly on the esophagus before a standard endoscopy. The goal is to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Thigh MRI may replace grueling exercise tests for surgery patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) scan of the thigh can predict a patient's fitness for major cancer surgery, as an alternative to the standard cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET). Researchers will compare fat levels in thigh muscles from the MR…
Sponsor: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Loyalty cards could spot cancer months earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the things people buy at stores—like pain relievers or digestive aids—could be early warning signs of cancer. Researchers will compare the shopping habits of 2900 people, some diagnosed with cancer and some not, to see if certain purchases happen more …
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New imaging study aims to sharpen esophageal cancer surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests how well PET/CT scans, along with other imaging, can define the exact edges of esophageal cancer before and after treatment. Researchers will compare these images to the actual tumor removed during surgery. The goal is to improve surgical planning and ensure all …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Breath and blood may reveal hidden cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if certain chemicals (oncometabolites) in a person's breath and blood can spot early-stage gastro-esophageal cancer. Researchers will compare samples from 1,000 people, including those with cancer, those with Barrett's esophagus (a precancerous condition), …
Sponsor: KU Leuven • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot 20 cancers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test that looks for DNA signals from 20 different cancers, including lung, breast, and colon cancer. Researchers will see if the test can find cancer early, detect any cancer left after treatment, and catch a relapse before it shows up on scans. The …
Sponsor: Adela, Inc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Swallow a tiny magnet: painless camera could replace endoscopy
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a magnetically controlled capsule endoscope—a tiny camera you swallow—to painlessly screen the esophagus and stomach. Researchers will compare different swallowing protocols to see which gives the best view of the Z-line and other areas. 300 patients already sche…
Sponsor: Bács-Kiskun County Teaching Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 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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Could a fungal drug stop esophageal cancer before it starts?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the antifungal drug itraconazole to standard ablation therapy can prevent esophageal cancer in people with high-risk Barrett's esophagus. About 64 participants will receive either itraconazole or a placebo alongside their usual endoscopic ablation.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 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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Can a herbal oil shield cancer patients from chemo nerve pain?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a topical oil made from aconite can prevent or reduce nerve damage (polyneuropathy) caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients. About 350 adults with solid tumors receiving taxane or platinum chemotherapy will apply the oil or a placebo to their skin twice…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: WALA Heilmittel GmbH • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shingles vaccine put to the test in frail patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the shingles vaccine works in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with cancer or autoimmune diseases. Researchers will measure immune responses and track side effects in 300 adults. The goal is to see if the vaccine can effectively prev…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can a Pre-Surgery boost help cancer patients recover faster?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an 8-week program of nutrition advice, exercise, and psychological support for people with pancreatic or esophageal cancer before they have surgery. The goal is to see if patients can complete the program and if it helps them prepare for surgery. Only 9 patients …
Sponsor: GERCOR - Multidisciplinary Oncology Cooperative Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 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 study tests if a simpler pain block beats epidural for esophageal cancer recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to manage pain after minimally invasive surgery for esophageal cancer: a paravertebral catheter versus the standard epidural. The goal is to see if the paravertebral approach provides similar or better recovery quality by day three. About 506 adults h…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • 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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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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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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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 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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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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A 45-minute chat could change how advanced cancer patients face tough decisions
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers at Singapore General Hospital are testing whether a one-on-one coaching session, called CONCORD, helps patients with advanced cancer prepare for serious illness conversations with their doctors. The session, led by a trained lay coach, covers topics like understanding…
Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone coaching helps cancer patients have tough End-of-Life conversations
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a telephone coaching program called Talking About Cancer (TAC) helps people with advanced cancer and their support person engage in advance care planning, such as having end-of-life conversations and completing advance directives. About 80 patients and th…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing your meals might ease cancer treatment side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if eating only within an 8-hour window each day (time-restricted eating) can reduce treatment side effects and improve quality of life for people with solid tumors starting adjuvant therapy after surgery. Fifty adults will be randomly assigned to follow this eati…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home workouts via video calls could ease cancer side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cancer patients can complete a supervised exercise program from home using video calls. The program includes resistance training with dumbbells and aerobic exercise. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and helps patients maintain functio…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a wakefulness drug beat cancer fatigue? new trial aims to find out.
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether modafinil, a drug that promotes wakefulness, can reduce severe fatigue and thinking problems in people with advanced cancer. About 40 adults with stage III or IV cancer will receive either modafinil or a placebo for a short time. The goal is to see if the…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 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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Prehab before cancer surgery: could exercise and nutrition cut complications?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program of physical therapy, nutritional planning, and psychological support before and after surgery can help patients with locally advanced esophageal, gastroesophageal junction, or stomach cancer recover better. Sixty participants will follow the pro…
Sponsor: Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a nurse-led online therapy beat severe fatigue in advanced cancer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether an online, nurse-guided version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced cancer who are receiving palliative systemic treatment. Participants complete a 12-week online CBT program with support from the…
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Fish oil and band workouts: a new hope against cancer muscle loss?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking omega-3 fish oil capsules and doing simple resistance exercises with elastic bands can help cancer patients maintain muscle mass and strength. It involves 288 adults with various cancers who are at risk of muscle wasting. The goal is to improve phy…
Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Squeeze away chemo pain: gloves and boots may stop nerve damage
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests special gloves and boots that gently squeeze the hands and feet during chemotherapy. The pressure may reduce how much chemo reaches the nerves, possibly preventing pain and numbness. About 142 adults with cancer will try the devices to see if they help avoid nerv…
Sponsor: Luminate Medical, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Card game aims to ease tough End-of-Life talks for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple card game, the Go Wish Game, can help people with advanced blood cancers or solid tumors discuss their end-of-life priorities with doctors. About 75 patients will use the cards to sort what matters most to them, then complete an advance care plan…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can a breathing machine make radiation more accurate?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using CPAP or BiPAP breathing machines can reduce tumor movement during radiation therapy for lung cancer, esophageal cancer, or lymphoma. About 31 adults with advanced but treatable cancers will try these machines during treatment. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New day hospital aims to ease transition for young cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a one-day hospital visit that includes medical, psychological, and social support can help teens and young adults (ages 15-25) feel better after finishing cancer treatment. About 214 participants who have completed treatment for a solid tumor or lympho…
Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Hypnosis may calm cancer patients during radiation
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether medical hypnosis can help reduce anxiety in people with solid tumors who are getting radiation therapy. About 45 moderately to very anxious patients will either listen to relaxing music alone or combine it with hypnosis during their sessions. The goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Cancer patients choose: quick shot or long IV?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with certain cancers prefer getting their immune therapy as a shot under the skin (subcutaneous) or through a needle in a vein (intravenous). About 880 adults who are already eligible for standard treatments like nivolumab or pembrolizumab will …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Diwakar Davar • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Nurse chats could ease cancer kids' suffering
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially trained nurses can help children with cancer and their families by starting conversations about palliative care early. About 120 children recently diagnosed with cancer will be randomly assigned to either receive these nurse-led talks or standar…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Prehab before cancer surgery may boost recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program of targeted exercise and psychological support before cancer treatment (called prehabilitation) can help patients with solid tumors recover better physically and emotionally. Researchers will compare this program to standard care in 125 adults w…
Sponsor: Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Philipp Lenz • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can a simple survey speed up care for advanced cancer patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether electronic surveys can help people with advanced cancer report their symptoms and care needs, so their doctors can connect them to palliative (supportive) care services sooner. About 90 adults with incurable solid tumors will participate. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a cream stop cancer Treatment's ugly side effect?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a cream containing tretinoin (a form of vitamin A) can prevent or reduce the acne-like rash that often occurs in patients taking certain cancer drugs. About 25 adults with advanced solid tumors will apply the cream to one side of their face and a placebo …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could a common supplement supercharge cancer immunotherapy?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether urolithin A, a dietary supplement, can improve the immune system's response to standard immunotherapy drugs in people with newly diagnosed solid tumors like lung cancer or melanoma. 45 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either urolithin A o…
Sponsor: Goethe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Virtual workshops aim to help young cancer patients take control
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether remote health education workshops are feasible for adolescents and young adults with cancer. Participants will attend three online sessions designed to help them manage their disease and treatment. The goal is to see if patients stick with the program and…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to ease swallowing in incurable esophageal cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) to standard palliative radiation can better relieve difficulty swallowing in people with incurable esophageal cancer. The study enrolls 50 patients who have trouble swallowing solid f…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 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 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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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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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 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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Tiny Heart-Vibration patch could predict surgery risks in oesophageal cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a small device called Seismofit that sticks to the chest and measures heart vibrations to estimate fitness in under three minutes. Researchers want to see if it can predict complications like pneumonia and hospital stay length in 164 oesophageal cancer patients u…
Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 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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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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Researchers dig into 4000 patient records to unlock esophageal cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews the medical records of about 4000 people who had surgery for esophageal cancer. The goal is to see how the amount of cancer left at the edges of the removed tissue affects how long people live. No new treatments are given; the study only looks at past informati…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 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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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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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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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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Blood test may predict esophageal cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether changes in DNA markers in the blood can show how well esophageal cancer treatment is working. Researchers will compare these markers with standard CT/MRI scans and tumor markers. The goal is to find a simpler, less invasive way to track treatment respo…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 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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Massive childhood cancer registry launches to unlock better treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that collects health information and leftover tumor or blood samples from up to 75,000 children and young adults with cancer. The goal is to track outcomes and gather data to help doctors find better ways to treat and care for these patients over ti…
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 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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Can surgery for stomach or esophageal cancer cloud the mind?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 130 adults undergoing surgery for stomach or esophageal cancer to see how often they experience postoperative delirium—a state of confusion and disorientation after anesthesia. Researchers will also check whether depression, frailty, poor nutrition, or muscle l…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a swallowed balloon unlock the genetic secrets of esophageal cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research study is investigating how genetics and environmental factors contribute to the development of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer. Researchers will collect samples from the esophagus using a non-endoscopic balloon capsule device, whi…
Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 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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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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Could longer infusions make chemo safer for frail patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel over a longer period (2-3 hours instead of 1 hour) can help cancer patients with low muscle mass achieve safer drug levels. Researchers will compare drug concentrations in 22 women with breast, stomach, or esopha…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New approach aims to make repeat radiation safer for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a standardized method for giving high-dose radiation a second time to people with solid tumors that have come back. It uses advanced imaging to better calculate radiation doses to sensitive organs like the spinal cord and gut. The goal is to track how often se…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict leukemia risk after cancer therapy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates clonal hematopoiesis (CH) — small mutations in blood cells that can arise naturally or after cancer treatment — in adults receiving chemotherapy or radiation for solid tumors like breast, lung, or colorectal cancer. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, …
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer database aims to unlock secrets of the disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a huge registry of information and biological samples from adults with or at risk for many types of cancer, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use this resource to study what causes cancer and how to better prevent, detect, and treat it. The re…
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene-Guided cancer therapy: a new hope for advanced tumors?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 1,000 adults with advanced solid tumors that have progressed after standard treatment. Researchers will use genetic tests to match patients to specific drugs, like Alectinib or Atezolizumab, based on their tumor's gene changes. The goal is to see if this person…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study aims to make allergy testing safer for cancer patients on biologics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing how to safely perform skin allergy tests in people receiving biotherapies for cancers and blood disorders. Researchers will find the highest concentration of each biotherapy that does not cause a skin reaction in 9 out of 10 patients. The goal is to establis…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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770 cancer patients join study to unlock immunotherapy secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 770 adults with advanced solid cancers (like lung, head and neck, melanoma, or bladder cancer) who are receiving immunotherapy. Researchers collect tumor and blood samples over time to find biological markers that predict how well the treatment works or causes s…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists probe immune resistance in tumors to outsmart cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 people with advanced solid tumors whose cancer stopped responding to immunotherapy. Researchers will take a fresh tumor sample and blood tests to compare genetic and immune differences between those who never responded and those who initially improved but …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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500 cancer patients join quest to unlock precision medicine secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting detailed genetic and health information from 500 people with various cancers, including breast, lung, and leukemia. The goal is to create a shared database that helps researchers develop more personalized treatments. Participants provide samples and data,…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Blood biopsy study aims to improve cancer detection and monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at special markers in the blood (called biomarkers) to learn more about how to detect, diagnose, and track solid cancers. Researchers will collect blood samples from 6,000 adults with solid cancer and analyze them alongside standard tests. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Gut bacteria linked to cancer survivor symptoms?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 600 childhood cancer survivors aged 8-18 to understand why symptoms like fatigue, pain, and depression often occur together. Researchers will use questionnaires and stool samples to see if gut bacteria and their byproducts play a role. The goal is to find bette…
Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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10,000 cancer patients join ontario Gene-Mapping effort to personalize care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect and analyze tumor samples from 10,000 adults with advanced solid cancers (like breast, lung, or colon cancer) to create a province-wide gene database. The goal is to help doctors identify which targeted drugs or clinical trials might work best for each …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Personalized radiation: scans could guide higher doses to aggressive tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether a special PET scan (FMISO-PET) can identify oxygen-deprived (hypoxic) areas in esophageal tumors, which are harder to treat. Patients with hypoxic tumors receive a higher radiation dose, while others get standard care. The study aims to see if…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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15,000 cancer Patients' data to unlock surgery secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large database of 15,000 patients with esophageal or gastric cancers in France. Researchers will look back at medical records to see how patients fared after surgery, focusing on how long they stayed cancer-free. The goal is to learn more about survival, …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Feeding tube before cancer surgery may cut risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving extra nutrition through a feeding tube before surgery can lower the chance of complications in malnourished people with esophageal or stomach cancer. About 670 participants will be followed to compare those who get nutritional support with those…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Personalized cancer care: DNA profiling guides patients to best trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study analyzes the DNA of solid tumors from 5,500 cancer patients to find genetic changes that could be targeted by specific treatments. The goal is to use this molecular profile to match patients with appropriate clinical trials. Participants must have a confirmed solid tum…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can Off-Label drugs help when standard cancer therapy fails? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. Researchers will track how well off-label or non-standard therapies work when chosen based on the tumor's genetic profile. The goal is to create a standard way to measure responses…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Heart-Lung check before surgery could flag risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a quick, non-invasive test that measures heart rate and breathing patterns before thoracic surgery can help predict which patients are more likely to have complications after the operation. Researchers will enroll 130 adults undergoing major chest su…
Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New study reveals whether a simple scope test alters cancer care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 160 adults with oesophageal cancer to see if an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) changes their treatment plan after standard scans. Researchers will also interview patients and doctors to understand their views on using EUS. The goal is to learn when this test is m…
Sponsor: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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AI translates doctor speak for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using artificial intelligence (AI) to rewrite medical discharge letters into plain language helps cancer patients better understand their diagnosis, treatment, and next steps. About 150 adults with blood cancer or other cancers will be randomly assigned t…
Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to stop wasting in cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why many cancer patients lose muscle and fat (cachexia), a condition that worsens their health. Researchers will use advanced techniques to analyze samples from 1000 adults with certain cancers. The goal is to find early warning signs and new targets…
Sponsor: China Medical University, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New survey aims to improve care for esophageal patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting survey responses from 1,000 people who have had or will have surgery on their esophagus. The goal is to validate new questionnaires that measure recovery and symptoms. The information will help doctors set expected recovery scores and improve treatment pl…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New catheter study tracks targeted chemo delivery for solid tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 1,000 people with solid tumors who receive chemotherapy through a special catheter called RenovoCath, which delivers drugs directly to the tumor site. Researchers are tracking safety, side effects, and survival over time. The goal is to l…
Sponsor: RenovoRx • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New study tracks immunotherapy patients to uncover Real-World insights
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a detailed database of 651 adults with solid tumors who are starting immunotherapy. Researchers will collect medical and lab information over 5 years to see how well these treatments work in everyday practice. The goal is to learn more about outcomes like s…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Could a simple Height-Based adjustment make tumor ablation safer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how to set the breathing machine (jet ventilator) during a procedure that destroys tumors with heat or cold. The goal is to find the best air pressure setting to keep patients breathing well while the doctor works precisely. About 560 adults having tumor ablat…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New registry to monitor ion beam therapy results
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry study is collecting data from 2,800 cancer patients treated with ion beam therapy (protons and carbon ions) at MedAustron. Researchers will track tumor response, survival, side effects, and quality of life over time. The goal is to better understand the real-world b…
Sponsor: EBG MedAustron GmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Stomach cancer surgery showdown: which operation saves more lives?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical procedures for patients with a specific type of cancer where the stomach meets the esophagus. Half of the 120 participants will have only the upper part of the stomach removed (proximal gastrectomy), while the other half will have the entire stoma…
Sponsor: Nurettin Şahin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Lab-Grown tumor avatars could pick the right cancer drug for each patient
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized approach for patients with advanced liver or colorectal cancers that no longer respond to standard treatments. Doctors take a small sample of the tumor, grow it in the lab as 3D 'organoids', and test different drugs on them to see which works best.…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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AI may predict heart risk in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a machine learning tool to predict heart damage in 600 cancer patients receiving certain chemotherapy drugs (anthracyclines or HER2-targeted therapies). Researchers will collect data over one year to see who develops heart problems. The goal is to creat…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Scientists probe genetic changes when GI cancers spread to brain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at tissue samples from 30 adults with stomach or esophageal cancer that spread to the brain. Researchers compare the genetic markers of the original tumor and the brain tumor to see if they differ. The goal is to better understand how these cancers change when th…
Sponsor: Blokhin's Russian Cancer Research Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New platform aims to predict which cancer treatments will work
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples from people with various advanced or early-stage cancers to train a diagnostic platform called Elephas. The goal is to see how accurately it can predict whether a patient will respond to immunotherapy or chemoimmunotherapy. About 324 participant…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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8,000-Patient study aims to sharpen cancer radiation with Real-Time MRI
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that will follow about 8,000 cancer patients who receive radiation therapy using a special machine called an MR-Linac, which combines an MRI scanner with a radiation beam. The goal is to learn how well this technology works for different cancers, in…
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New imaging combo could sharpen radiation for esophageal cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a combined PET-MRI scan can help doctors plan radiation treatment more precisely for people with esophagogastric cancer. Fifteen participants will receive PET-MRI scans before, during, and after radiation therapy. The images will not be used for thei…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Simple brush test during endoscopy could spot esophageal cancer risk early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether cells collected by brushing the esophagus during a routine endoscopy can be genetically analyzed to better predict cancer risk in people with Barrett's esophagus. Researchers will collect brush samples, biopsies, and blood from 50 patients, the…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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What screening test do you prefer for stomach cancer? researchers want to know
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a 20-25 minute survey to find out which features of diagnostic tests for gastro-esophageal cancer matter most to patients and the general public. Researchers aim to understand preferences and regional differences to improve screening decisions. About 2,200 adults …
Sponsor: KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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20,000 cancer patients to get genetic profiling in hunt for new treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect blood and tumor samples from 20,000 adults with solid tumors to perform detailed genetic analysis. The goal is to find how many patients have at least one genetic change that could be targeted by existing or experimental therapies. This is a research study…
Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Exercise may help immune cells attack oesophageal tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether different levels of exercise before surgery can increase immune cells inside oesophageal cancer tumors. Researchers will measure changes in fitness and immune response in 50 adults with resectable oesophageal adenocarcinoma. The goal is to find the best e…
Sponsor: University of Surrey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New scans may spot heart trouble early in young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether newer imaging techniques like special ultrasound and MRI can detect heart damage earlier in children, adolescents, and young adults who have had cancer treatment. Researchers will follow 400 participants to see how many develop heart problems. The goal is…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Massive german registry to map real-world cancer care for 1,900 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that will collect information from about 1,900 people with advanced cancer of the esophagus or stomach who are receiving palliative treatment in Germany. The goal is to understand what treatments are actually used in everyday practice and how patien…
Sponsor: iOMEDICO AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Proton therapy under the microscope: huge study aims to prove its worth
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering information from 500 cancer patients treated with proton therapy, a type of radiation that may cause fewer side effects than standard radiation. Researchers want to see how well it works in everyday practice and track any side effects. The goal is to build…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Immune clues could predict radiotherapy success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find immune system markers that can predict how well a cancer patient responds to radiotherapy. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 40 adults who have already completed radiotherapy without major side effects. The goal is to personalize future cancer tr…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Researchers track Long-Term risks of viral cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches 50 people who already received a replimune oncolytic immunotherapy for cancers like melanoma or liver cancer. The goal is to check for any delayed side effects over 5 years. No new treatment is given—just regular check-ins to see how patients are doing.
Sponsor: Replimune, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Can a patch catch hidden heart risks better than standard ECGs?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares a continuous heart-monitoring patch with standard electrocardiograms (ECGs) in 60 adults receiving cancer drugs that can cause dangerous heart rhythm changes. The goal is to see if the patch detects problems more accurately and consistently. Participants will …
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New antibody fragments light up tumors in early imaging trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing two new antibody fragments that are designed to attach to a sugar molecule found on many solid tumors. The fragments are labeled with a radioactive tracer so they can be seen on PET/CT scans. The study aims to see where these fragments go in the …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Var2 Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Blood test may predict dangerous immunotherapy reactions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find a way to predict which cancer patients will experience side effects from immunotherapy. These side effects happen when the immune system attacks healthy tissues, similar to autoimmune diseases. Researchers will collect blood samples from 300 cancer patient…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitario Araba • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Cancer blood test research launches at princess margaret
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large collection of blood samples from 2,500 people with or at high risk for cancer. Researchers will use these samples to study liquid biopsies, which are blood tests that may help detect cancer, track treatment response, and spot recurrence. Particip…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Less is more: thousands skip unnecessary cancer scans in landmark study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows over 3,000 people with low-risk Barrett's esophagus who have stopped having routine endoscopic surveillance, as recommended by new guidelines. Researchers will track them for at least 10 years to see if stopping these scopes leads to a rise in serious esophagea…
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Gene-Matching trial aims to outsmart cancer by pairing mutations with drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is analyzing tumor and blood samples from 10,000 adults with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers to find genetic changes that can be targeted by existing drugs. The goal is to see how often these 'actionable' alterations occur and to guide patients toward personaliz…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden GI cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a type of PET scan that looks for a protein called PSMA can find and monitor gastrointestinal cancers, including liver, colon, pancreatic, and bile duct cancers. About 46 adults with newly diagnosed cancer will get the scan before starting standard treatm…
Sponsor: Wuerzburg University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict cancer treatment success?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is collecting blood samples and medical images from 200 people with several types of solid tumors (like lung, head and neck, and esophageal cancers) who are receiving immunotherapy and radiation as part of their standard care. Researchers want to see if c…
Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:42 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock Cancer's immune secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect blood and tumor samples from 1,100 people with various cancers, including head and neck, ovarian, cervical, lung, and brain cancers. Researchers want to learn how immune cells called T cells behave in these tumors. The goal is to better understand why some…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:24 UTC
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Can protein protect muscles during radiation? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how much protein cancer patients eat before, during, and after radiotherapy, and whether that affects their muscle mass and quality of life. Researchers will track 175 adults aged 45 and older undergoing radiation for various tumors. The goal is to understand …
Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:47 UTC
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Liquid biopsy trial aims to personalize GI cancer care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether measuring ctDNA (bits of tumor DNA) in blood or stool can help doctors manage patients with cancers of the digestive tract, including pancreas, colon, and bile duct cancers. Researchers will track survival and see how these markers relate to outcomes…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:00 UTC