Reproductive system disorder
MONDO:0005039A disease involving the reproductive system.
Also known as: disease of reproductive system, disease or disorder of reproductive system, disorder of reproductive system, genital disorders, reproductive disease, reproductive system disease, reproductive system disease or disorder, reproductive system disorder
8533 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 15 tagged with Reproductive system disorder itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Reproductive system disorder
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Reproductive system neoplasm 0 trials · 4,651 incl. sub-types
9 sub-types
- Reproductive system cancer 4 trials · 4,380 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Female reproductive system neoplasm 27 trials · 2,428 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Male reproductive system neoplasm 1 trial · 2,370 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Prostate neoplasm 124 trials · 2,225 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign reproductive system neoplasm 0 trials · 117 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pituitary tumor 23 trials · 83 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Sex cord-stromal tumor 4 trials · 14 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Brenner tumor 6 trials Sub-types →
- Gonadal tissue neoplasm 0 trials
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Female reproductive system disorder 27 trials · 3,567 incl. sub-types
34 sub-types
- Female reproductive system neoplasm 27 trials · 2,428 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Uterine disorder 18 trials · 1,919 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ovarian disorder 10 trials · 1,388 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Fallopian tube disorder 5 trials · 428 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Menstrual disorder 16 trials · 191 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Vaginal disorder 3 trials · 172 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Female infertility 107 trials · 161 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Vulvar disease 8 trials · 154 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Preterm premature rupture of the membranes 35 trials
- Prolapse of female genital organ 32 trials · 35 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Asherman syndrome 19 trials
- Gynatresia 18 trials
- Vulvodynia 18 trials
- Ectopic pregnancy 15 trials Sub-types →
- Pelvic inflammatory disease 4 trials · 14 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Mullerian aplasia 9 trials · 10 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Granulomatous mastitis 6 trials
- Delayed puberty, self-limited 3 trials
- Allen-Masters syndrome 0 trials
- Bartholin duct cyst 0 trials
- Bartholin's gland disease 0 trials
- Endosalpingiosis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Hymen, imperforate 0 trials
- Isolated partial vaginal agenesis 0 trials
- Longitudinal vaginal septum 0 trials
- Mammary-digital-nail syndrome 0 trials
- Menstrual cycle-dependent periodic fever 0 trials
- Polycystic ovaries-urethral sphincter dysfunction syndrome 0 trials
- Polyp of vulva 0 trials Sub-types →
- Transverse vaginal septum 0 trials
- Uterine cervical aplasia and agenesis 0 trials
- Vaginal atresia 0 trials
- Vulval varices 0 trials
- Vulvovaginal gingival syndrome 0 trials
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Male reproductive system disorder 11 trials · 2,826 incl. sub-types
26 sub-types
- Prostate disorder 16 trials · 2,439 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Male reproductive system neoplasm 1 trial · 2,370 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Penile disorder 3 trials · 194 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Testicular disorder 2 trials · 111 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Male infertility 74 trials · 92 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Scrotal disorder 2 trials · 19 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cryptorchidism 14 trials Sub-types →
- Hydrocele 6 trials Sub-types →
- Epididymitis 2 trials Sub-types →
- Fournier gangrene 2 trials
- Congenital bilateral absence of vas deferens 1 trial Sub-types →
- Hematocele of tunica vaginalis testis 1 trial
- Isolated micropenis 1 trial
- Spermatocele 1 trial
- Benign male reproductive system neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Congenital agenesis of the scrotum 0 trials
- Congenital megaprepuce 0 trials
- Dilated cardiomyopathy-hypergonadotropic hypogonadism syndrome 0 trials
- Diphallia 0 trials
- Epididymis disease 0 trials
- Male genital organ stricture 0 trials
- Male genital organ vascular disease 0 trials
- Male genital tuberculosis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Penoscrotal transposition 0 trials
- Posterior hypospadias 0 trials
- Postorgasmic illness syndrome 0 trials
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Sexually transmitted disease 127 trials · 1,703 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Viral sexually transmitted disease 5 trials · 1,589 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bacterial sexually transmitted disease 8 trials · 113 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Trichomonas vaginitis urogenital infection 7 trials Sub-types →
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Gonadal disorder 3 trials · 1,635 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Ovarian disorder 10 trials · 1,388 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hypogonadism 47 trials · 163 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Testicular disorder 2 trials · 111 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Disorder of sexual differentiation 9 trials · 53 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Precocious puberty 18 trials · 19 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gonadoblastoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Infertility disorder 361 trials · 544 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Female infertility 107 trials · 161 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Male infertility 74 trials · 92 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pregnancy loss, recurrent, 4 14 trials
- SYCE1-related gametogenic failure 0 trials Sub-types →
- Inherited oocyte maturation defect 0 trials Sub-types →
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Physiological sexual disorder 78 trials · 197 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Erectile dysfunction 121 trials · 125 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Pituitary gland disorder 18 trials · 175 incl. sub-types
9 sub-types
- Pituitary tumor 23 trials · 83 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Anterior pituitary gland disorder 1 trial · 60 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hypopituitarism 5 trials · 46 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neurohypophyseal diabetes insipidus 9 trials
- Inappropriate ADH syndrome 5 trials
- Hypophysitis 2 trials Sub-types →
- Necrosis of pituitary 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Empty sella syndrome 0 trials
- Pituitary hypoplasia 0 trials
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Pelvic organ prolapse 125 trials
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Dysplasia of cervix 55 trials · 105 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 75 trials · 104 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Hypospadias 35 trials
5 sub-types
- Hypospadias 1, X-linked 0 trials
- Hypospadias 2, X-linked 0 trials
- Hypospadias 3, autosomal 0 trials
- Hypospadias 4, X-linked 0 trials
- Isolated female hypospadias 0 trials
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Habitual spontaneous abortion 28 trials
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Currarino triad 1 trial
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4 sub-types
- 46,XX sex reversal 4 0 trials
- 46,XY sex reversal 3 0 trials
- Premature ovarian failure 7 0 trials
- Spermatogenic failure 8 0 trials
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Aromatase excess syndrome 0 trials
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Cortisone reductase deficiency 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Cortisone reductase deficiency 1 0 trials
- Cortisone reductase deficiency 2 0 trials
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Diethylstilbestrol syndrome 0 trials
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Estrogen resistance syndrome 0 trials
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Female genital tuberculosis 0 trials
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Hand-foot-genital syndrome 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
Showing the 400 most recently updated of 1747 trials in this tab.
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Can a One-Two radiation punch improve prostate cancer control?
Cure OngoingResearchers are testing a combination of two radiation techniques for men with intermediate or high risk prostate cancer. Participants receive a shortened course of external beam radiation followed by a single high-dose brachytherapy boost, with optional hormone therapy. The tria…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: German Oncology Center, Cyprus • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted radiation aims to cure prostate cancer while sparing healthy tissue
Cure By invitation onlyResearchers in Denmark are testing a targeted radiation technique called focal brachytherapy for men with early prostate cancer. The treatment places radioactive sources directly into the tumor, guided by MRI and ultrasound, to destroy cancer while leaving the rest of the prostat…
Sponsor: Herlev Hospital • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robotic surgery aims to remove prostate through the perineum
Cure CancelledResearchers are testing a robotic approach to remove the prostate through the perineum, the area between the scrotum and anus, in men with localized prostate cancer. The study aims to see if the procedure can be completed safely and effectively using the GelPOINT device and a rob…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells outsmart Drug-Resistant ovarian cancer?
Cure OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental therapy called AB-1015 in people with ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that has stopped responding to platinum-based chemotherapy. AB-1015 uses a patient's own T cells, which are genetically engineered to recognize and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arsenal Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a transplanted uterus make pregnancy possible for women born without one?
Cure OngoingThis trial tests whether a uterus transplanted from a living or deceased donor can allow women with uterine factor infertility to carry a pregnancy and give birth. The study plans to enroll 10 women who will receive a transplant, undergo embryo transfer, and attempt delivery, fol…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a vaccine boost HIV immunity in people already on treatment?
Vaccine By invitation onlyThis phase 1 trial is testing whether an experimental HIV vaccine can safely stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against HIV in people who are already living with the virus and taking antiretroviral therapy. The study involves 30 adults from the Swiss HIV Cohort Stu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Designing an HIV vaccine that avoids the Virus's sneaky tactics
Vaccine OngoingResearchers are studying blood from HIV-positive adults to identify parts of the virus that trigger protective T cells, which fight HIV, while avoiding parts that help the virus infect CD4+ T cells. By comparing these viral components across human and animal AIDS viruses, they ho…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single HPV shot slash cervical cancer in africa?
Vaccine OngoingThis study in Tanzania tests whether one dose of the HPV vaccine works as well as the standard two or three doses in girls aged 9-14. Cervical cancer is a major killer in East Africa, and reducing the number of shots could cut costs and make vaccination more accessible. The trial…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Made vaccine takes on tough prostate cancer
Vaccine By invitation onlyThis early-phase study tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells and tumor markers. It aims to help the immune system attack advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. About 9 to 18 men will receive four doses over eight…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs aimed at halting bone metastases in prostate cancer
Disease control PausedThis study tests a combination of three drugs—radium-223, M3814, and avelumab—in men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy and has spread to the bone. The goal is to see if the combination can slow cancer growth better than radium-223 alone. The…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug JSB462 tested for advanced prostate cancer in japanese patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called JSB462 (Luxdegalutamide) in 15 Japanese men whose prostate cancer has spread to other parts of the body. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Participants take the drug once daily with food.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in preventing High-Risk uterine cancer return
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy (with or without radiation) after surgery can help prevent high-risk endometrial cancer from coming back. About 990 participants who had surgery to remove their uterus and ovaries will r…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to boost growth and health in kids with thalassemia
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at growth problems in children with thalassemia, a blood disorder. Researchers will test a program that includes health education, nutrition plans, exercise, and support to help kids grow better. The goal is to improve height, weight, and overall well-being in 36…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double-Target immunotherapy added to standard care for aggressive cervical cancer
Disease control By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether adding cadonilimab, an immunotherapy drug, to chemotherapy before and after standard chemoradiation can help women with high-risk, locally advanced cervical cancer. The trial enrolls 20 women who have not received prior treatment. Participants rece…
Sponsor: Hubei Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on resistant germ cell tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in 30 adults with relapsed or refractory germ cell tumors. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or lower tumor markers. Participants must have measurable disease and have progressed …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough prostate cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis Phase II trial tests a new drug, JSB462 (luxdegalutamide), combined with a radioactive therapy (Pluvicto) in 138 men with PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has progressed after prior treatments. The study aims to see if the combination works …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to slow prostate cancer spread
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, JSB462, combined with standard therapy (abiraterone) in 150 men whose prostate cancer has spread but still responds to hormone treatment. The goal is to see if the combination lowers PSA levels more effectively and delays cancer growth. Participants w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation approach may offer shorter, safer treatment for recurrent prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a precise, short-course radiation method (SBRT) works as well as a slightly longer radiation approach (hypofractionated radiotherapy) for men whose prostate cancer has come back or spread to a few spots after surgery. About 118 participants will receive o…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called SKB264 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells. The trial includes over 1,400 participants with various …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Klus Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter, stronger radiation beams tested for prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a shorter, more intense radiation treatment (5 sessions) is better than the standard 20-session approach for men with intermediate- or high-risk prostate cancer that hasn't spread. The goal is to improve cancer control while keeping side effects low. Abou…
Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine combo shows promise in ovarian cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment for ovarian cancer that has returned after initial therapy. It combines a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own white blood cells (FRαDC) with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The trial …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets CD46 in aggressive prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing a new drug called FOR46, which seeks out a protein called CD46 on cancer cells, together with enzalutamide, a standard hormone therapy, in men whose prostate cancer has spread and worsened despite prior treatment with abiraterone. The trial aims to find th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Rahul Aggarwal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancer mutation in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ARV-806 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The drug aims to break down the mutated protein that helps tumors grow. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose in small groups, then testing that …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Arvinas Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves vs. prostate cancer: new MRI-Guided treatment tested
Disease control PausedThis study tests a procedure called TULSA that uses MRI images to guide high-energy ultrasound waves to destroy prostate cancer tumors. About 21 adults with early-stage prostate cancer that shows up on MRI will receive this heat-based treatment. The goal is to see if the approach…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a DNA repair blocker), and cediranib (a blood vessel growth blocker)—in different combinations for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer. The phase 1 part finds safe doses, and the phase …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for chinese men with advanced prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tested whether adding enzalutamide (Xtandi) to standard hormone therapy (ADT) helps Chinese men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. 180 participants received either enzalutamide plus ADT or a placebo plus ADT. The main goal was to see how long it…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Astellas (Beijing) Pharmaceutical R&D Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—cabazitaxel (a chemotherapy) and enzalutamide (a hormone blocker)—in people with prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to standard hormone therapy. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can lowe…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer vaccine plus hormone drugs slow prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immune-boosting drug Sipuleucel-T (Provenge) to standard hormone therapy can help men with advanced prostate cancer that is no longer responding to hormones alone. The trial involves 26 participants who will receive either Sipuleucel-T alone or…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a daily aspirin boost ovarian cancer treatment?
Disease control PausedThis early-phase study is testing whether taking a daily 325 mg aspirin alongside standard chemotherapy can reduce immune-suppressing cells in ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal tumors. About 100 women will take either aspirin or a placebo for up to 5 cycles of chemo. The goa…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to preserve immune checkpoint while fighting cancer
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental antibody called ONC-392 in people with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma. The trial gives ONC-392 alone or with pembrolizumab, an approved immunotherapy, to see what doses are safe and how the body pro…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive seeds take aim at prostate cancer without extra hormones
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a one-time procedure called brachytherapy, where tiny radioactive seeds are placed directly into the prostate, can control intermediate risk prostate cancer without needing additional treatments. Three hundred men with specific tumor features (Gleason sco…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World check: do popular kidney stone & BPH devices hold up?
Disease control OngoingThis study is tracking 238 adults who are already scheduled to have a procedure for kidney stones or an enlarged prostate (BPH) using Boston Scientific devices. The main goal is to see how often serious side effects happen with these tools in real-world use. Researchers will also…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in battling recurrent ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a combination of two drugs, veliparib and topotecan, in 88 patients with solid tumors or ovarian cancer that returned after initial treatment. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the drugs shrink tumors. While the treatment aims to control the …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis pilot phase II study tests whether the drugs fulvestrant and abemaciclib can help control low-grade serous ovarian cancer in women with advanced disease. Up to 18 participants will receive the drugs before and after surgery. The goal is to see how many patients achieve a par…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets genetic weakness in advanced prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the drug niraparib to standard therapy (abiraterone and prednisone) can slow cancer growth in men with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer who have specific inherited or tumor gene mutations. About 700 participants are bein…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Steam vs. pills: new study tests better fix for enlarged prostate in sexually active men
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a minimally invasive water vapor treatment (REZŪM) to taking two drugs together for men with an enlarged prostate that didn't get better with one drug. It includes 155 sexually active men aged 45 and older. The goal is to see which approach better improves uri…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough prostate cancer: drug cocktails under trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests different combinations of approved drugs in 196 men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and no longer responds to hormone therapy. The goal is to see which combinations work best to extend life and control the cancer. Participants receive standard hormo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug duo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining two drugs, atezolizumab and bevacizumab, can shrink rare solid tumors like appendix cancer, anal cancer, and mesothelioma. About 133 participants with various rare cancers will receive the drugs intravenously. The goal is to see if the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer combo: does adding chemo after surgery keep cancer away?
Disease control OngoingThis study looked at 612 men with prostate cancer that had been removed by surgery. It compared standard treatment (hormone therapy plus radiation) against the same treatment plus the chemotherapy drug docetaxel. The goal was to see if adding chemo helps keep the cancer from comi…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry to monitor penile implant success in 450 men
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study is a registry that collects real-world information on the safety and effectiveness of Boston Scientific penile implants for erectile dysfunction. It will enroll 450 men who are already scheduled to receive the implant. Researchers will track changes in erectile functio…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug also protect the hearts and prostate of men on hormone therapy?
Disease control OngoingMen with prostate cancer often receive androgen deprivation therapy, which can raise the risk of heart problems and metabolic issues. This trial tests whether adding semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, can control cardiovascular risk factors like weight, blood pressure, and ch…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gel shield could spare prostate cancer patients from radiation damage
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a gel called SpaceIT that is placed between the prostate and rectum before radiation therapy for prostate cancer. The gel acts as a spacer to reduce radiation reaching the rectum, potentially lowering side effects. About 230 adults with low- to intermediate-risk …
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Twice-Daily hormone pill match standard care for CAH?
Disease control CancelledResearchers are testing whether Chronocort, a modified-release hydrocortisone taken twice daily, controls hormones as well as standard glucocorticoid therapy in people aged 16 and over with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The trial assigns participants to either Chronocort or the…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Neurocrine UK Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer drug enzalutamide tested for Long-Term safety in ongoing study
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of the drug enzalutamide in people with prostate cancer who have already been taking it in a previous study and are still benefiting. About 900 participants will continue their current treatment and be monitored for side effects. The goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive bullet targets tough prostate cancer in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA-617 in 469 men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The drug seeks out and delivers radiation directly to cancer cells. Researchers compare it to switching to another hormone th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New CAR-T therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control PausedThis early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called CD70-targeted CAR-T cells in people with advanced solid tumors, including kidney, lung, ovarian, and thyroid cancers. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, engineering them to recognize and atta…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough prostate cancer: radioactive drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a radioactive drug (lutetium-177) alone or combined with newer hormone therapy in 49 men with a specific type of prostate cancer that has stopped responding to standard hormone therapy but hasn't spread on regular scans. The goal is to see if the treatment can lo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new radioactive drug, 225Ac-PSMA-R2, in men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and is no longer responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells that have a specific marker called PSMA. The trial will check…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink prostate tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a new drug (BMS986365) combined with hormone therapy (degarelix) can safely shrink or eliminate high-risk prostate cancer before standard surgery. About 30 participants will receive the combination for several months, then have their prostate removed. The…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called TTX-080, which blocks a protein (HLA-G) that tumors use to hide from the immune system. The study will give TTX-080 alone or combined with other cancer drugs (pembrolizumab, cetuximab, or FOLFIRI plus cetuximab) to abo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tizona Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune drug shows promise in early trial for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called TransCon IL-2 β/γ, which aims to boost the immune system to fight cancer. It is given alone or with other treatments like pembrolizumab (Keytruda) or chemotherapy. The trial includes 320 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Oncology Division A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough ovarian cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug (AZD1775) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine) helps women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer that has stopped responding to platinum-based treatments. About 124 women will be randomly assigned to receive eith…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibiotic vabomere tested in kids with tough UTIs
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the safety of an antibiotic called Vabomere in children aged 3 months to 12 years who have complicated urinary tract infections, including kidney infections. The children receive the medicine through an IV while in the hospital. Researchers monitor for side effec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Rempex (a wholly owned subsidiary of Melinta Therapeutics, LLC) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could antibody shots replace daily HIV pills for kids? new trial begins in botswana
Disease control OngoingThis study in Botswana tests whether giving three powerful antibodies by infusion can help children who started HIV treatment early keep the virus suppressed without taking daily antiretroviral pills. About 41 children aged 2 to 12 will receive the antibodies while stopping their…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare ovarian tumors: targeted drugs under study
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing several targeted drugs in people with rare types of ovarian cancer that have come back or not gone away. The drugs are chosen based on specific biomarkers in each patient's tumor. The goal is to see if these treatments can shrink or control the cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat urinary cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two or three drugs (cabozantinib, nivolumab, and sometimes ipilimumab) in people with advanced genitourinary cancers that have spread. The main goals are to find the safest doses and understand side effects. About 152 adults with vari…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stall prostate cancer in men with PTEN mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding capivasertib to standard hormone therapy (abiraterone plus prednisone and ADT) can slow cancer growth better than standard therapy alone. It includes about 1,000 men with newly diagnosed, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer that has spread and has a …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a hormonal IUD replace surgery for some uterine cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) alone or combined with the drug everolimus can treat precancerous changes or very early-stage endometrial cancer. About 100 women with these conditions will receive the IUD, and some will also take everolimus if the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer: Rina-S faces off against standard chemo in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called Rina-S against standard chemotherapy for people with ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum-based treatments. About 530 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Rina-S or one of four approved chemo drugs. The goal…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food boxes and health coaching aim to tame diabetes in the deep south
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether delivering healthy food boxes, remote health monitoring, and one-on-one coaching can help low-income Black adults with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. The trial enrolls 304 participants in the Deep South and tracks changes in HbA1c level…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a malaria drug help fight cancer? early trial tests new combo
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two drugs together—MK-2206 and hydroxychloroquine—in people with advanced solid tumors, melanoma, kidney, or prostate cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how the combination affects cancer cell growth. About 62 participants will take b…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat endometrial cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a combination of two drugs, cabozantinib and nivolumab, in 82 people with advanced, recurrent, or metastatic endometrial cancer. The goal was to see if the combo could slow or stop cancer growth. Cabozantinib blocks enzymes that help tumors grow, while nivolumab…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene test may help men with prostate cancer skip treatment safely
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a special gene test can help men with low-risk prostate cancer decide to monitor their cancer instead of treating it right away. About 805 men with early-stage prostate cancer will be randomly assigned to have the gene test or not. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called M9466, a PARP1 inhibitor, alone or combined with other drugs in 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and how the body processes the drug. Researchers …
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 combo therapy aims to tame tough prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a multi-drug approach for men with aggressive variant prostate cancer that has spread. First, patients receive chemotherapy (cabazitaxel and carboplatin) plus an immunotherapy (cetrelimab). Then, they are randomly assigned to take either a PARP inhibitor …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart Platinum-Resistant ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called M6620 (berzosertib) to standard gemcitabine chemotherapy helps women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that came back after platinum-based treatment. About 70 participants will receive ei…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug takes aim at ovarian cancers that resist platinum chemotherapy
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental drug called IBI354 in people with ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer that has stopped responding to platinum-based chemotherapy. The trial compares IBI354 given alone with one of four standard chemotherapy drugs chosen by…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to slow bone metastases in prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—olaparib and radium-223—in men with castration-resistant prostate cancer that has spread to bone. Olaparib blocks a protein that helps cancer cells repair themselves, while radium-223 delivers radiation directly to bone tumors. The tria…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced endometrial cancer: three-drug combos tested in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tested three different drug combinations in 349 people with advanced (stage III or IV) or recurrent endometrial cancer. The goal was to see which combination worked best at stopping the cancer from growing or spreading. Participants received either paclitaxel/carboplat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to slow tough prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding talazoparib to enzalutamide can slow the spread of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). About 1,054 men with this advanced cancer are taking either the drug combo or a placebo plus enzalutamide. The study tracks how long…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for men with Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a new drug, BMS-986365, against standard treatments (docetaxel or other hormone therapies) in 960 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The main goal is to see if the new drug delays ca…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stall Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two drugs—cabozantinib (a pill) and nivolumab (an infusion)—in 47 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, a type that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The main goal is to see if the treatment can delay can…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Rana McKay, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug nivolumab tested against tough cervical cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug nivolumab (Opdivo) in 26 women with cervical cancer that has persisted, returned, or spread despite prior treatment. Nivolumab is an immunotherapy that helps the body's immune cells recognize and attack cancer. The study measures how many patien…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive 'Smart Bomb' outsmart advanced prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a new type of targeted radiation therapy, called 177Lu-PSMA-I&T, can slow the progression of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer better than standard hormone therapy. The study enrolls men with prostate cancer that has spread and …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Curium US LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for early prostate cancer return
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new drug called xaluritamig in men whose prostate cancer has returned after initial treatment but has not spread. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable. About 50 participants will receive the drug, and researchers will monitor side effe…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs—trastuzumab deruxtecan (a targeted chemotherapy) and ceralasertib (a drug that may block cancer cell repair)—in people with advanced solid tumors that have a HER2 mutation. The study has two parts: first, finding the sa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to help smokers with HIV kick the habit for good
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a smoking cessation medication (varenicline) combined with tools to help people stick with treatment can improve quit rates for smokers living with HIV. About 340 participants will be followed for 6 months to see if they stop smoking, confirmed by breath …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug target Hard-to-Treat kidney and ovarian cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called DS-6000a (also known as R-DXd) in people with advanced renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) and ovarian tumors. The main goals are to find a safe dose, identify side effects, and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants receive …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tumors in patients with organ failure
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of a drug called veliparib when given with two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed. It includes patients who also have liver or kidney probl…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can fewer, stronger radiation doses spare the bowel in gynecologic cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests whether hypofractionated radiation therapy, which gives higher doses over fewer sessions, is a practical option for people with non-metastatic cervical or endometrial cancer after hysterectomy. Researchers will measure bowel and urinary side effects using p…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets genetic weakness in prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding talazoparib (a targeted drug) to standard hormone therapy (enzalutamide) works better than hormone therapy alone for men with metastatic prostate cancer that has a specific DNA repair mutation. About 600 men are participating. The study mea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat recurrent cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two different drug combinations—olaparib plus vistusertib, or olaparib plus capivasertib—in people with recurrent endometrial, triple-negative breast, ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer. The main goal is to find the safest dose and …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Green tea extract tested to keep prostate cancer in check
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether green tea catechins (GTC) can prevent low-risk prostate cancer from progressing in men on active surveillance. 360 participants will receive either GTC or a placebo daily. The study measures changes in a tumor growth marker (Ki-67) in biopsy samp…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less radiation be better for prostate cancer? new trial investigates
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving a lower dose of radiation in just two sessions can reduce urinary side effects for men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. All participants receive radiation on an MR-Linac, a machine that combines MRI imaging with radiotherapy for precise targ…
Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered t cells take on Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called AB-3028, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T cells) that have been modified in a lab to better attack prostate cancer cells. It is for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, a type that has stopped responding to ho…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Arsenal Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive drug seek out and attack solid tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis early trial tests a radioactive drug called MNPR-101-PCTA-177Lu in adults with advanced solid tumors, including bladder, breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. Participants receive three equal doses by IV over two 12-week cycles. The main goal is to find a safe dose and under…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Monopar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug combination (FPI-2265 and olaparib) in 85 men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to standard hormone therapy. The goal is to see if the treatment can shrink tumors or lower PSA levels by at least 50%. Participants must have tried at …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare sarcomas: targeted pill attacks Cancer's DNA repair
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called niraparib in people with advanced soft tissue sarcoma that has certain DNA repair gene changes. The goal is to see if the drug can stop or slow tumor growth. About 8 adults with inoperable or metastatic sarcoma will take niraparib pills and be monit…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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When waters break early, does acting fast beat waiting?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial studies women whose water breaks before labor starts, a condition called premature rupture of membranes, at 37 to 42 weeks of pregnancy. Half the participants will have labor induced within 24 hours using a vaginal gel, while the other half will wait up to 24 hours for…
Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new fertility drug match the standard for IVF egg retrieval?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether Fang Le Shu, a recombinant FSH drug, works as well as the standard Gonal-F for ovarian stimulation in women undergoing IVF. About 248 infertile women will receive one of the two drugs to stimulate their ovaries. Researchers will compare the number of eggs…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: LG Chem • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a better scan sharpen radiation for prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether two different PET/CT tracers—fluciclovine F18 and 68Ga-PSMA—can better guide radiation therapy planning for men with prostate cancer who have a rising PSA after surgery. The goal is to see if one tracer more accurately spots remaining cancer cells, allowi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer radiation gets a boost: MR-Guided trial aims to halve recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis phase II study tests whether giving an extra-high radiation dose directly to the main prostate tumor, while treating the rest of the prostate with standard SBRT, can reduce the chance of cancer coming back. About 91 men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer will receive fiv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heat therapy aims to burn away cervical precancer
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether applying local heat to the cervix can clear high-risk HPV and treat early cervical precancerous lesions (CIN I and II). Women aged 18-65 with persistent high-risk HPV will receive heat therapy at 44°C for 30 minutes on several days. The study measures whe…
Sponsor: First Hospital of China Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New liposome chemo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests FF-10850, a liposome-wrapped version of the chemotherapy drug topotecan, in 96 adults with advanced solid tumors like ovarian, cervical, and Merkel cell carcinoma. The main goals are to find the safest dose and understand side effects. Researchers hop…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vaccine combo free people with HIV from daily pills?
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether a special T-cell vaccine, combined with an immune-boosting drug (vesatolimod) and two powerful antibodies, can help people with HIV control the virus without needing daily antiretroviral therapy. The trial involves 36 adults who started HIV treatment soon…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can targeted radiation slow prostate cancer that resists hormone therapy?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether high-dose radiation aimed at a few cancer spots can slow the disease in men with prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. Half the participants receive radiation to their metastases, while the other half are watched without immediat…
Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in early ovarian cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug ipatasertib to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and carboplatin) is safe and effective for women with advanced ovarian cancer. The study involves 25 participants with stage III or IV disease. The goal is to find …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy tackles HIV and lymphoma in one shot
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests whether giving gene therapy after standard chemotherapy is safe for people with AIDS-related non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The gene therapy adds anti-HIV genes to the patient's own blood stem cells, aiming to help the body fight HIV. Only 3 participants were enroll…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food as medicine: new study tests meals and coaching for HIV and diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether providing medically tailored meals along with intensive lifestyle coaching can help adults with HIV and type 2 diabetes or prediabetes better manage their weight and blood sugar. About 200 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the meals…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer patients may get a break from hormone shots
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether men whose metastatic prostate cancer has responded very well to hormone therapy can safely pause treatment. About 79 men will stop their medications under doctor guidance to see if their testosterone levels recover and they remain cancer-free for at le…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scaffold aims to stop leakage after prostate surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a special scaffold placed during prostate removal surgery to help men regain bladder control. About 266 men will be randomly assigned to get the scaffold or standard care. The goal is to see if the scaffold reduces urine leakage and improves quality of life over …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Levee Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diet and exercise may keep cancer patients stronger during chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether early, personalized nutritional support and a simple home exercise program can prevent weight loss and improve quality of life in 200 adults with lung, colorectal, ovarian, or pancreatic cancer starting palliative chemotherapy. Participants receive guidan…
Sponsor: Gødstrup Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common diabetes drug slow prostate cancer progression?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding metformin, a common diabetes drug, to standard hormone therapy can delay cancer progression in men with newly diagnosed metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. Half the participants receive metformin alongside androgen deprivation therapy (AD…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB598 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called AB598, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 40 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, bladder, or breast cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the drug helps shr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New telemedicine approach targets alcohol use in HIV patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a telemedicine program that combines brief counseling with cognitive-behavioral therapy can help people with HIV reduce unhealthy alcohol use and improve their overall health. About 308 participants in Alabama will receive either the combined program or b…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—bintrafusp alfa, PDS01ADC, and entinostat—in adults with advanced HPV-related cancers (like cervical, anal, or throat cancer) or certain colon cancers that haven't responded to standard treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising drug may delay prostate cancer spread in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a drug called apalutamide in over 1,200 men with a type of prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy but has not yet spread. The goal was to see if the drug could delay the cancer from spreading to bones or other organs. Participants took ei…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Aragon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo aims to stall prostate cancer growth
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding apalutamide to standard treatment (abiraterone and prednisone) can delay cancer growth in men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. About 982 participants who have not had chemotherapy are randomly assign…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Aragon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding chemotherapy before surgery beat penile cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether giving chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy before surgery improves survival for people with penile cancer that has spread to lymph nodes in the groin. Participants are randomly assigned to receive standard surgery alone, chemotherapy followed by sur…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo could extend life for men with advanced prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding apalutamide (a daily pill) to standard hormone therapy helps men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer live longer and delay disease progression. Over 1,000 participants received either apalutamide plus hormone therapy or a plac…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Aragon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a lab technique mature eggs more gently for IVF?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis pilot trial tests CAPA-IVM, a two-step laboratory process that matures eggs after they are retrieved, as an option for people with good ovarian reserve who need fertility treatment. Researchers will check how many eggs reach maturity, how many fertilize, and whether the meth…
Sponsor: Inception Fertility Research Institute, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Injections vs. scalpel: which straightens Peyronie's curvature better?
Disease control OngoingThis trial asks whether collagenase injections (Xiaflex) or surgery is the better approach for treating Peyronie's disease, a condition that causes penile curvature and pain. About 40 men with curvature of at least 30 degrees will receive either a full course of eight Xiaflex inj…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Charitable Union for the Research and Education of Peyronie's Disease • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new strategy aims to plug gaps in HIV care for people who inject drugs
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a structured improvement strategy, called SAIA, can help syringe service programs in the U.S. deliver more HIV testing and referrals to prevention and treatment services. The study will compare programs using SAIA with those continuing their usual practic…
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Green tea extract may boost fertility in women with fibroids
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a low-caffeine green tea extract (EGCG) can shrink uterine fibroids and improve pregnancy and live birth rates in women aged 18-40 who have been trying to conceive for at least six months. Participants take the extract and are monitored for changes in fib…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart pillbox sends alerts to keep HIV treatment on track
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a smart pillbox that sends text alerts when a person misses their HIV medication. The alerts go to the user, a support person, and a case manager to help them get back on track. The study involves African American men who have sex with men and have trouble sticki…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Lab-Made antibodies give HIV patients a break from daily pills?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether two lab-made antibodies, given as a single infusion, can help control HIV in adults who are starting standard antiretroviral therapy (ART). The trial will see if these antibodies reduce the hidden virus in blood cells and delay the virus from rebounding i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and Other Infections • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can surgery boost control of spread prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether robot-assisted removal of the prostate, along with lymph node dissection, can help control cancer in men with oligometastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer—cancer that has spread to a few spots in the spine or pelvis. Participants have been on hormone…
Sponsor: Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill outsmart resistant prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an experimental oral drug called ODM-208 in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, a type of prostate cancer that has spread and no longer responds to standard hormone therapy. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose and to assess t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Crafted supplement aims to restore testosterone naturally
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether a daily nutritional supplement, designed with artificial intelligence to target gut bacteria, can increase testosterone production in men aged 30-65 with functional secondary hypogonadism—a condition where the body doesn't make enough testosterone despite…
Sponsor: Varol TUNALI • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A kinder, more personal touch may help people with HIV stay in care — a large trial in zambia puts it to the test
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether person-centered counseling and community outreach can help people with HIV who have fallen out of care get back on track. Researchers will work with 3,000 patients in Zambia who are late for appointments or missing viral load tests. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo may slow advanced prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug abemaciclib to standard treatment (abiraterone acetate plus prednisone) can help men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer live longer without their cancer getting worse. About 393 participants will receive either the combin…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted electric pulse treatment spare prostate cancer patients from radical surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a focal treatment called irreversible electroporation (IRE) can control localized prostate cancer as effectively as radical treatments, but with fewer side effects. IRE uses high-voltage electrical pulses to destroy tumor cells while sparing surrounding h…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new chemo schedule tame side effects in prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether giving the chemotherapy drug docetaxel more often but at a lower dose—every 2 weeks instead of every 3 weeks—can reduce severe side effects in men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. All participants also receive the standard c…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jena University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new Fast-Track HIV care model aims to Re-Engage those lost to care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a simplified, accelerated HIV care model called ACCELERATE. It combines rapid telehealth appointments, a pre-approved HIV medication, and a free 30-day starter supply to help people with HIV who have fallen out of care get back on track. The goal is to see if thi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can focused ultrasound replace watchful waiting for prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether focused high-intensity ultrasound (HIFU) can destroy low-risk prostate tumors without the side effects of radical treatments. Men aged 50-80 with a single, low-risk tumor will be randomly assigned to either HIFU or active surveillance (regular mon…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Five sessions instead of twenty-five: could a shorter radiation course transform prostate cancer treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two ways of delivering radiation to the pelvis in men with unfavorable intermediate- or high-risk prostate cancer. One group receives the standard 25 sessions of radiation, while the other receives just 5 sessions with a higher dose per session. The goal is to…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser vs. traditional: which surgery eases prostate symptoms best?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial compares two surgical procedures for men with an enlarged prostate causing urinary obstruction: low power HOLEP, which uses a laser, and TURP, a traditional cutting technique. The goal is to see which approach better relieves lower urinary tract symptoms, measured by c…
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A Two-Pronged immune attack against HPV: could it prevent cervical cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether combining an oral immunomodulator with a vaginal ovule can help the body clear persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a key cause of cervical cancer. About 76 women with low-grade cervical changes will receive either the dual immunothe…
Sponsor: Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking tumor movement during radiation make treatment more precise?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether real-time motion management techniques—like triggered imaging and MLC tracking—can safely reduce the target margins used during radiotherapy for prostate and lung cancer. By adjusting the radiation beam to follow tumor movement, researchers aim to …
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive 'Smart Bomb' shrink resistant prostate tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called PSW-1025, which delivers a radioactive particle (astatine-211) directly to prostate cancer cells. The goal is to see if this targeted approach is safe and tolerable for men with castration-resistant prostate cancer, a form that no lo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Osaka University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cholesterol drugs or hormone therapy shield hearts in endometriosis?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial investigates whether simvastatin (a cholesterol-lowering drug) or Duavee (a hormone therapy) can improve blood vessel function in women aged 18–45 with endometriosis. Endometriosis is linked to higher heart disease risk, possibly due to inflammation. The study measures…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Penn State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can abiraterone acetate improve outcomes for metastatic prostate cancer? a large Real-World study investigates
Disease control OngoingThis study observes how abiraterone acetate tablets work in real-world settings for Chinese men with metastatic prostate cancer. Researchers will track safety, side effects, and effectiveness, including PSA levels and survival. The goal is to understand how well the drug performs…
Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision radiation may tame rising PSA after prostate surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a highly precise, short-course radiation therapy (SBRT) combined with hormone therapy for men whose PSA levels rise after prostate cancer surgery. The goal is to control the cancer while reducing side effects by delivering higher radiation doses in fewer…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Early HIV treatment may shield immune cells from lasting damage
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether starting antiretroviral therapy right away during the first weeks of HIV infection can protect key immune cells from being destroyed. Adults with very early HIV (infected within the last 90 days) receive a combination of dolutegravir and emtricitabine/ten…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lighter immunotherapy schedule keep advanced cancers in check?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is for people with advanced cancers who have already responded well to 6 months of standard immunotherapy. It compares continuing the same drugs at the usual frequency versus giving them every 3 months. The goal is to see if the reduced schedule can prevent cancer prog…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple drug during brain surgery prevent Life-Threatening sodium swings?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether giving a low-dose infusion of desmopressin (dDAVP) during surgery for complex brain tumors around the pituitary gland can prevent dangerously high sodium levels (hypernatremia) in the first 24 hours after surgery. High sodium can cause brain bleeding, sei…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Zhaoyun Zhang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tackling stigma help end HIV? new study tests a dual approach
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a program called Ssinga Nze that combines training for clinic staff with one-on-one support for people living with or at risk of HIV. The goal is to reduce HIV-related stigma and help sex workers in Uganda stick with their HIV prevention or treatment. Researchers…
Sponsor: Makerere University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a placental wrap help men recover erections faster after prostate cancer surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether placing a dehydrated human amnion chorion membrane (dHACM) over the nerves during robot-assisted prostate removal helps men recover erectile function and urinary control sooner. The study enrolls men aged 40 to 80 with localized prostate cancer who have g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital assistant aims to close gaps in hereditary cancer care
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests a digital tool that helps doctors and patients manage cancer risks linked to hereditary syndromes like BRCA-related breast/ovarian cancer and Lynch syndrome. The tool provides personalized recommendations during primary care visits. Researchers compare care gaps,…
Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which endometrioma treatment best protects fertility?
Disease control CancelledThis study compares three common approaches for managing endometriomas (ovarian cysts caused by endometriosis): surgical removal, daily hormone therapy with dienogest, or regular ultrasound monitoring. Researchers will measure how each option affects ovarian reserve—a key marker …
Sponsor: University of Valencia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone blocker aims to pause early puberty in children
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a long-acting injection of leuprolide acetate in children with central precocious puberty, a condition where puberty starts too early. The goal is to suppress puberty-related hormones, slowing or stopping early development. The study includes children aged 4 to 9…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: HanAll BioPharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Fluid-Guiding tech tested in prostate surgery to prevent complications
Disease control OngoingThis study compares standard fluid management to a newer method using the Plethysmography Variability Index (PVI) during prostate surgery for enlarged prostate. The goal is to see if PVI-guided care reduces risks like fluid overload or low blood pressure. Fifty-eight men aged 50-…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to stall ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding durvalumab (an immunotherapy) and olaparib (a targeted drug) to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab can help people with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 1,400 participants are involv…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Silicone splint aims to prevent prolapse from returning after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a custom silicone vaginal splint used daily for 10 weeks after reconstructive surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. The device is placed in the morning and removed at night to support healing. Researchers will compare prolapse recurrence rates and symptoms between w…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug dasatinib shows promise in early HIV control trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether dasatinib, a drug currently used for leukemia, can safely control HIV in people who were infected within the past 3 to 12 months and have not yet taken standard HIV medications. Participants receive either dasatinib or a placebo for 16 weeks. The goal is …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eva Bonfill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a blood injection make prolapse surgery more durable?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into vaginal tissue during prolapse surgery helps improve healing and surgical outcomes. PRP is made from a patient's own blood and contains growth factors that may aid tissue repair. The study compares PRP to a placeb…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Heart-Smart strategies protect men with prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how prostate cancer treatments, especially hormone therapy, affect heart health. It includes two parts: one that follows men over time to track heart problems, and another that tests whether a program of healthy eating, exercise, smoking cessation, and medicat…
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug delay prostate cancer progression?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the targeted drug abemaciclib to standard hormone therapy (abiraterone plus prednisone) can delay cancer growth in men with high-risk prostate cancer that has spread to bones or organs. Participants receive either abemaciclib or a placebo a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests which surgery works best for rectal prolapse in women
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two surgical techniques for women with full-thickness rectal prolapse: a modified rectosacrouteropexy and the standard Wells rectopexy. The goal is to see which method leads to fewer recurrences, fewer complications, and better pelvic floor function. Thirty-si…
Sponsor: Azerbaijan Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texting program aims to help smokers with HIV kick the habit
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether personalized text messages can motivate people living with HIV in Vietnam to quit smoking. Participants receive motivational texts over six months and are encouraged to use a free government quitline that provides nicotine patches. The goal is to see if t…
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Talking it out: new study tests counseling to boost HIV treatment success
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a counseling program for people living with HIV who also face mental health challenges or substance use. The program uses one-on-one sessions to help with medication adherence, stress, and other life issues. Researchers will see if participants complete the progr…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope: drug before surgery may shrink ovarian tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug olaparib, given before surgery, can shrink tumors in women with recurrent ovarian cancer that has come back after at least 6 months. About 71 participants will receive either olaparib or standard chemotherapy before surgery. Researchers will meas…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Microwave zaps prostate cancer while preserving normal function
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a minimally invasive treatment that uses microwaves to destroy only the cancerous part of the prostate, leaving healthy tissue intact. The goal is to control the cancer while avoiding common side effects of full prostate removal, such as urine leakage and erectil…
Sponsor: Osamu Ukimura • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New oral drug aims to tackle Hormone-Driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug, imlunestrant, in people with advanced or metastatic breast cancer that is estrogen-receptor positive (ER+), as well as certain other cancers like endometrial cancer. The drug is given alone or combined with other anticancer therapies. The ma…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Targeted radiation plus hormone therapy shows promise against resistant prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial investigates whether adding a targeted radiation therapy called Lu-PSMA to the standard hormone drug enzalutamide can delay cancer progression in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who have not received chemotherapy. Participants r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Australian and New Zealand Urogenital and Prostate Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Immunotherapy after Chemo-Radiation shows promise for advanced cervical cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the immunotherapy drug TSR-042 can help prevent cervical cancer from returning in patients with high-risk locally advanced disease who have completed standard chemo-radiation. About 134 women will receive TSR-042 as a maintenance therapy to see if it exte…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Grupo Español de Investigación en Cáncer de Ovario • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New program aims to help women with HIV and abuse history
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study is for adult women living with HIV who have experienced intimate partner violence. It tests a program that combines trauma-informed counseling with a safety planning app to improve mental health, HIV management, and safety. The goal is to see if this approach can reduc…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could a Pre-IVF pill boost baby chances for endometriosis patients?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether taking Elagolix, a hormone-blocking drug, before IVF can increase live birth rates in women with endometriosis. About 97 women will receive either Elagolix or a placebo before their IVF cycle. The goal is to see if this pre-treatment improves the …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Promising combo for Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer never got off the ground
Disease control CancelledThis study was designed to test whether a new drug called M4344, combined with the PARP inhibitor niraparib, could be safe and effective for women with recurrent ovarian cancer that had stopped responding to PARP inhibitors. The plan was to enroll women with advanced ovarian, pri…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise against advanced cervical cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a new immunotherapy drug (cadonilimab) to chemotherapy before the usual chemoradiation can shrink tumors better in people with locally advanced cervical cancer. About 29 participants will receive the combination, then standard treatment. The goal i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Zapping just a few spots: new hope for patients with worsening metastatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using highly focused radiation (SBRT) on a limited number of growing cancer spots can help control the disease in patients with metastatic breast or genito-urinary cancers. Instead of switching to a new drug when some tumors start growing, doctors will ta…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Fertility drug showdown: which combo helps women get pregnant faster?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two common fertility treatments—letrozole alone versus clomiphene citrate plus tamoxifen—in 240 women with infertility due to ovulation problems. The goal is to see which approach leads to more ovulations and pregnancies. Participants will be monitored with ul…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sana'a University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can simple tools help cancer survivors live healthier?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests four different tools—coaching, education, text messages, and health coaching—to help cancer survivors improve their diet, physical activity, and weight. About 350 adults who have completed treatment for several cancer types will use these tools for up to 48 weeks…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo attack on returning prostate cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving a radioactive drug (177Lu-PSMA) before precise radiation (SBRT) can better control prostate cancer that has come back in 1 to 5 spots. About 93 men with recurrent prostate cancer will receive either SBRT alone or the drug first, then SBRT. …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Sharper radiation beams aim to tame High-Risk prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a newer, highly precise radiation technique for men with high-risk prostate cancer. The treatment delivers a strong dose to the pelvic lymph nodes while boosting radiation to the prostate itself. Researchers want to see if this approach controls the cancer better…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Fewer trips to the hospital? new cervical cancer radiation trial aims to cut treatment time
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a shorter, higher-dose radiation schedule (hypofractionated) to the standard longer schedule for cervical cancer patients also receiving chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the shorter schedule is just as safe and effective, while reducing the number of hospit…
Sponsor: Siriraj Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame Cushing's disease with fewer side effects
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether adding cabergoline to osilodrostat works better than osilodrostat alone for controlling Cushing's disease. About 50 adults with active Cushing's disease will receive either the combination or the single drug. The goal is to see if the combo can lower cort…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Basrah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Prostate cancer showdown: which hormone therapy plus radiation delays progression best?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial compares two hormone therapies (GnRH antagonist vs GnRH agonist) given alongside radiation for men with very high-risk localized or locally advanced prostate cancer. The main goal is to see which combination better delays cancer progression. The study enrolled …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Heated chemo during surgery may extend life in ovarian cancer relapse
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery can help people with relapsed ovarian cancer live longer. About 415 adults whose cancer returned in the abdomen after initial treatment will take part. The approach aims to control the di…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Prostate cancer drug study pulled before it started
Disease control CancelledThis study aimed to see if giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before radical prostatectomy could reduce lymph node invasion in high-risk prostate cancer patients. Participants would have received three doses of the drug before surgery. However, the study was withdrawn be…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New targeted therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called mirvetuximab soravtansine in people with a specific type of recurrent ovarian cancer that has high levels of a protein called folate receptor alpha. The drug delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells to try to slow or stop the cancer from growi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AGO Research GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New hope for CAH: drug may slash steroid use
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called crinecerfont in adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a genetic condition that requires lifelong steroid treatment. The goal is to see if crinecerfont can safely reduce the daily steroid dose needed while keeping hormone levels u…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise in early ovarian cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two oral cancer drugs, niraparib and neratinib, given together. The first part aims to find the safest dose in people with advanced solid tumors. The second part checks if that dose can keep platinum-resistant ovarian cancer from growing for at least …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Cash and prizes boost HIV pill taking in uganda trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether offering small prizes (phone credit) can encourage young people aged 15-30 with HIV to take their medication every day. 560 participants in Uganda are split into groups with different reward rules. The goal is to see if these low-cost incentives improve a…
Sponsor: RAND • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can a cancer drug help people with HIV pause their daily meds?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether pomalidomide, a drug currently used for multiple myeloma, can help control HIV when people temporarily stop their standard antiretroviral therapy (ART). Thirty-two adults with well-controlled HIV will receive either pomalidomide or a placebo alongside low…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop prostate cancer from spreading
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding enzalutamide to standard hormone therapy and radiation can delay cancer spread in 802 men with high-risk localized prostate cancer. Participants receive either enzalutamide or a conventional anti-androgen alongside hormone therapy and radia…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stall returning prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at men whose prostate cancer has come back in a few spots (oligometastatic) and who have certain gene mutations. It compares standard care (hormone therapy plus radiation) against the same treatment plus a 6-month course of two drugs (niraparib and abiraterone wi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop High-Risk prostate cancer from spreading
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding darolutamide to standard hormone therapy and radiation can delay cancer spread in men with very high-risk localized prostate cancer. About 1,100 men are participating in this phase 3 trial. The goal is to see if the combination helps keep the cance…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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MRI pinpoints prostate cancer recurrence for precision radiation boost
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether using MRI to map the exact location of recurrent prostate cancer after prostatectomy allows doctors to safely deliver a higher radiation dose to the tumor while sparing healthy tissue. The study enrolled 37 men whose PSA levels rose after surgery…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Prostate cancer trial combines four treatments to fight recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of a targeted drug (niraparib), hormone therapy, and precise radiation for men with high-risk or node-positive prostate cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if this approach improves the chance of staying cancer-free for three years. …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New 3D-Guided radiation boost aims to hit prostate tumors more precisely
Disease control OngoingThis small study tests whether a 3D ultrasound system can help doctors place extra radioactive iodine seeds precisely into prostate tumors. Fifteen men with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer will receive the boost during standard brachytherapy. The main goal is to see if …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Immunotherapy before surgery shows promise for aggressive uterine cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before standard surgery can shrink tumors in people with a specific type of uterine cancer (MMRd). Twelve participants will receive 9 cycles of pembrolizumab before their hysterectomy. The goal is to see how man…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Mesh vs sutures: which surgery works best for pelvic organ prolapse?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two types of vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (when organs like the bladder or uterus drop into the vagina). One method uses a synthetic mesh, the other uses standard sutures. About 358 women will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries and f…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can a Nurse-Led program transform Women's health in hong kong?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a nurse-led health program for women aged 45 to 64 in Hong Kong. The program uses a 5-step approach (ask, advice, assess, assist, arrange) to help women manage conditions like high blood pressure, anxiety, and menopause symptoms. Researchers will compare the prog…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Precision radiation combo aims to tame High-Risk prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of hormone therapy, external beam radiation, and MRI-guided internal radiation implants for men with unfavorable-intermediate to very high-risk prostate cancer. The goal is to see if this precise approach causes fewer urinary side effects th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Botox shot during prostate op eases overactive bladder
Disease control OngoingThis study looked at 70 men with an enlarged prostate and overactive bladder symptoms. Some received a Botox injection into the prostate during surgery, while others took standard medication after surgery. The Botox group showed better symptom scores at 12 weeks, suggesting a pot…
Sponsor: Taksim Egitim ve Arastirma Hastanesi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could a sleep hormone help unborn babies grow?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether giving melatonin to pregnant women with a severe form of fetal growth restriction can help their babies. The trial will involve 240 women who will take either melatonin or a placebo nightly. Researchers will track baby growth, pregnancy length, and newbor…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Cancer drug combo trial pulled before it even started
Disease control CancelledThis study was designed to test the safety and effectiveness of two drugs, bemarituzumab and bevacizumab, given together to people with advanced gynecologic cancers (endometrial, ovarian, or cervical) that have a specific protein called FGFR2b. The trial was withdrawn before enro…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Video counseling boosts HIV med adherence in teens, trial tests
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a video-based counseling program for adolescents living with HIV in Malawi. About 1,800 teens and their treatment supporters will either receive the video intervention or standard care. The goal is to see if the videos help teens take their medication regularly a…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New program aims to keep HIV-Positive teens in care as they grow up
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a program called PASEO that helps teenagers with HIV in Lima, Peru, successfully move from pediatric to adult HIV care. The program includes a helper who checks in monthly, peer support groups, education sessions, and mental health support. About 160 teens will t…
Sponsor: Harvard University Faculty of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Fertility drug showdown: which boosts sperm better?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study compares two medications—gonadotropin and clomiphene citrate—to see which better improves sperm health in men with fertility problems. About 500 men with abnormal sperm analysis will be randomly assigned to one of the drugs. The goal is to measure changes in sperm coun…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Szeged University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Gut health fix for HIV fatty liver? early trial tests probiotics
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether taking prebiotic fiber and probiotics can improve fatty liver disease in people with HIV. Researchers believe changes in gut bacteria may contribute to liver problems. The trial involves 63 participants and measures liver fat and gut health ma…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Could a Stop-Smoking drug curb heavy drinking in HIV patients?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests whether giving the smoking-cessation drug varenicline to people with HIV who also have alcohol use disorder is practical and safe. Thirty participants will receive the medication along with support from a pharmacist and psychiatrist. The goal is to see if t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat ovarian cancer: drug duo enters phase 2 trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs, ONC-392 and pembrolizumab, can shrink tumors in people with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. About 58 adults with high-grade serous ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer are taking part. The goal is to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Heated chemo during surgery may boost ovarian cancer survival
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery helps people with stage III ovarian cancer live longer. About 538 participants will be randomly assigned to standard surgery alone or surgery plus the heated chemo. The main goal is to se…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Stem cell shot into ovaries aims to tame perimenopause symptoms
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether injecting special stem-like cells called Muse cells directly into the ovaries can help women aged 28 to 70 who are in perimenopause. The cells may repair tissue, reduce inflammation, and improve hormone balance. Researchers will track safety, hormone l…
Sponsor: Healing Hope International • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could stem cell exosomes restore fertility? new trial tests hope for early ovarian failure
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether exosomes from umbilical cord stem cells can help women with premature ovarian insufficiency (early menopause). The treatment aims to improve ovarian function and quality of life. About 60 women aged 20-39 will receive the experimental therapy,…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Which sling is best for leakage? new trial compares One-Cut vs. Two-Cut methods
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two types of sling surgery for stress urinary incontinence (leaking urine with cough or sneeze) in women who are also having surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. One sling uses a single incision, the other uses two incisions. The trial will enroll 180 women and …
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Shorter, stronger radiation for prostate cancer: a new hope?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests two ultra-high-dose radiation schedules in 31 men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. One group gets five high-dose sessions over a week; the other gets a single massive dose. The goal is to see if these shorter treatments are safe and can control the c…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to halt prostate cancer spread
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to precise radiation (SBRT) can better control prostate cancer that has returned and spread to a few spots (oligometastases). About 96 men with hormone-sensitive prostate cancer will be randomly assigned t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Ovarian cancer hope: new antibody combo aims to delay disease worsening
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding an experimental antibody called oregovomab to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and carboplatin) helps people with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer live longer without their cancer getting worse. About 615 participants who had surger…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: CanariaBio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New device aims to prevent vaginal scarring after cancer radiation
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a special device that combines a vaginal dilator with a drug delivery tube to help prevent vaginal narrowing and scarring after pelvic radiation therapy. About 76 women aged 18-70 who have completed radiation for pelvic tumors will use the device regularly. The g…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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5-Session prostate cancer radiation: a game changer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a very short course of MRI-guided radiation (just 5 sessions) is safe and effective for men with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer. Traditional radiation can take 7-8 weeks, but this approach aims to cut that time dramatically. The trial involves …
Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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A scanner in the operating room could show surgeons exactly where prostate cancer remains
Diagnosis OngoingSurgeons removing a prostate for cancer can struggle to tell cancerous tissue from healthy tissue, and cancer left at the edge of the removed gland is usually found only days later under a microscope. This pilot study at Geneva University Hospitals tests whether a PET/CT scanner …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Self-sampling for cervical cancer screening could make testing easier and more accessible
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether offering a self-sampling HPV test at a clinic increases the number of women who get screened for cervical cancer. Women who are due for screening can choose between a self-sampled test, a clinician-sampled test, or no screening. The study measures how man…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can MRI spot which prostate cancers are safe to watch?
Diagnosis By invitation onlyResearchers at Herlev Hospital are studying whether multiparametric MRI can help doctors decide which men with low-risk prostate cancer can safely stay on active surveillance instead of getting treatment. The trial enrolls 150 men with newly diagnosed low-risk prostate cancer who…
Sponsor: Herlev Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI technique could help men with prostate cancer avoid unnecessary treatment
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether a special type of MRI (multiparametric MRI) can better identify which men with low-risk prostate cancer can safely delay treatment. About 200 men already on active surveillance will receive the MRI, and if suspicious areas are found, they will get ad…
Sponsor: Herlev Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads scans to spot prostate cancer, spare unnecessary biopsies
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study aims to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) model that combines two advanced imaging techniques—multiparametric MRI and PSMA PET/CT—to more accurately diagnose prostate cancer. By analyzing data from up to 1,500 patients, the AI model is designed to identify clinic…
Sponsor: Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI technique could sharpen prostate cancer staging
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a special type of MRI, called multiparametric MRI, can more accurately determine the stage of prostate cancer in people who are newly diagnosed and planning surgery. The goal is to see if this imaging method helps doctors find aggressive cancers and ma…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a special PET scan change the course of prostate cancer?
Diagnosis OngoingResearchers are running a registry to see how a PET scan using PYLARIFY (piflufolastat F18) affects real-world care for men with prostate cancer. The study will follow 500 men for up to 5 years, collecting data every 6 months on their diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. The goal …
Sponsor: Lantheus Medical Imaging • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI dye could spot prostate cancer more clearly
Diagnosis CancelledThis study is testing whether a special MRI contrast called hyperpolarized pyruvate can help doctors see prostate tumors more clearly than standard MRI. About 130 men with prostate cancer will receive the contrast before imaging. The goal is to improve cancer detection and diagno…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive tracer could spot hidden tumors
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a radioactive imaging agent called RAD301 in 9 people: healthy volunteers and patients with pancreatic, lung, esophageal, cervical, endometrial, or ovarian cancer. The goal is to see how safe it is and how it travels through the body. If it works, it …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Radiopharm Theranostics, Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer blood test targets particles shed by tumors
Diagnosis PausedResearchers are studying whether a blood test can detect prostate cancer by finding prostasomes, tiny particles that prostate cancer cells release into the blood. The trial enrolls men with elevated PSA levels or diagnosed prostate cancer who have not yet received treatment. The …
Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could women test for yeast infections at home? a swab test takes on the lab
Diagnosis OngoingResearchers are comparing the SavvyCheck Vaginal Yeast Test, a rapid swab test women use themselves, against standard vaginal yeast culture done in a lab. The study enrolls women with symptoms such as vaginal itching, discharge, soreness, or burning. The goal is to measure how ac…
Sponsor: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive antibody light up hidden tumors on PET scans?
Diagnosis OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental imaging agent called MNPR-101-DFO*-89Zr in people with several types of solid tumors, including bladder, breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. The agent combines an antibody with a radioactive label, which may help PET scans reveal where tu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Monopar Therapeutics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot hidden prostate cancer spread
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares a new radioactive tracer called 18F-DCFPyL with standard tracers to see if it can better detect where prostate cancer has spread in the body. About 96 men with metastatic prostate cancer will receive both tracers and undergo PET/CT scans. The goal is to measur…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot ovarian cancer more clearly
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-phase study is testing a new radioactive tracer called [18F]FTT to see how it moves through the body and how well it lights up ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer on PET scans. Up to 40 women with known or suspected cancer will join two imaging groups. The go…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden prostate cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a radioactive tracer called 18F-DCFPyL can improve PET/CT scans for men with high-risk or recurrent prostate cancer. About 360 men will receive the tracer and undergo imaging to see if it more accurately finds cancer outside the prostate or after …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads prostate scans to catch dangerous cancers and skip needless biopsies
Diagnosis CancelledResearchers at Northwestern University are testing an artificial intelligence tool that reads prostate MRI scans to find suspicious lesions. The goal is to see whether this AI can detect clinically significant prostate cancer as well as or better than the standard PIRADS scoring …
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could reveal hidden prostate cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new imaging agent called 68Ga-FAPI-46, which targets a protein (FAP) found around tumor cells. Researchers want to see where this tracer goes in the body and whether it can highlight prostate cancer on PET scans. About 30 people with prostate cancer who are alr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may sharpen endometrial cancer risk prediction
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether a simple blood test can improve how doctors predict the risk of endometrial cancer returning after surgery. The test looks for tiny bits of tumor DNA and proteins in the blood before and after surgery. By combining this information with the current s…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smarter prostate cancer screening: a blood test that may cut unnecessary biopsies
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether a new blood test called ClarityDX Prostate can better identify men who have clinically significant prostate cancer. The test is given to men aged 40-75 with elevated PSA levels (3 ng/mL or higher) who are already scheduled for a prostate biopsy. Rese…
Sponsor: Nanostics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple ultrasound replace MRI for spotting dangerous prostate cancer?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares two imaging methods—multiparametric ultrasound (mpUS) and multiparametric MRI (mpMRI)—to see which better detects clinically significant prostate cancer in men scheduled for their first biopsy. Participants receive both scans before biopsy, and if either shows…
Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI could help ultrasound spot ovarian cancer earlier
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence can help ultrasound scans better detect ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women. About 100 women with certain types of ovarian cysts will have their ultrasound images analyzed by AI. The goal is to see if the AI can match or be…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Smarter prostate cancer detection: new combo test aims to reduce unnecessary biopsies
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether combining a special MRI analysis (called Habitat Risk Score) with blood and urine tests can more accurately rule out aggressive prostate cancer than the standard MRI reading. About 289 men with elevated PSA or abnormal exams will be enrolled. The goal is …
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Ovarian cancer recurrence detection study pulled before starting
Diagnosis CancelledThis study was designed to see if a blood test called the ROMA score could find ovarian cancer coming back sooner than the usual CA125 test. The goal was to catch recurrences early, which might allow less invasive surgery and improve quality of life. However, the study was withdr…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Period blood may hold key to endometriosis diagnosis
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether a simple menstrual blood sample can help predict endometriosis in women aged 18-40 with symptoms like pelvic pain. Researchers will analyze cells in the blood to find patterns linked to the disease. The goal is to create a test that helps decide if sur…
Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New scan could sharpen radiation targeting for recurrent prostate cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a special PET/CT scan (68Ga-PSMA-11) can help doctors plan more precise radiation for men whose prostate cancer has come back after surgery. About 193 men with a rising PSA level will be randomly assigned to have their radiation plan based on either the n…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Spit test could spot ovarian cancer earlier
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether RNA in saliva can help tell the difference between ovarian cancer, borderline tumors, and benign cysts. Researchers are collecting saliva samples from 746 women before and after surgery. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasive way to speed up diagno…
Sponsor: ZIWIG • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New saliva test aims to simplify endometriosis diagnosis
Diagnosis CancelledThis study was designed to check how well a new saliva test, called Endotest®, can diagnose endometriosis. Researchers planned to test the test's repeatability, how time of day affects results, and sample stability. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no…
Sponsor: ZIWIG • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Saliva test may spare women from unnecessary surgery for endometriosis
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a simple saliva test (Ziwig Endotest) can help doctors make better decisions about managing endometriosis in women with chronic pelvic pain but unclear imaging results. Over 2,500 women will provide a saliva sample, and researchers will compare treatme…
Sponsor: ZIWIG • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Monthly HIV prevention pill could replace daily dose
Prevention OngoingThis large phase 3 trial is testing whether a new oral pill called MK-8527, taken just once a month, can prevent HIV infection as well as the standard daily PrEP pill. About 4,390 people at risk of HIV will be randomly assigned to receive either the monthly pill or daily Truvada …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can testing together again keep male couples HIV-Free?
Prevention By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether repeat couples HIV testing and counseling helps male couples at high risk of HIV. The study enrolls couples who already took part in an earlier testing program. Couples are assigned by chance to either retest together or to individual HIV testing. …
Sponsor: Hunter College of City University of New York • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Village health workers lead new HIV prevention effort in lesotho
Prevention CancelledThis study tests a new program where trained village health workers use tablet-based tools to provide HIV prevention services, including PrEP and emergency PEP, to people at high risk in rural Lesotho. About 380 participants will be enrolled to see if this approach increases mont…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Aspirin shows promise in blocking ovarian cancer for High-Risk women
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether taking aspirin can prevent ovarian cancer in women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations, who are at high risk. About 117 participants will take either aspirin or a placebo daily for up to 2 years before their scheduled risk-reducing surgery. Researchers wil…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Four weeks vs twelve weeks: can a shorter TB prevention course work?
Prevention OngoingResearchers are testing whether a 4-week daily course of isoniazid and rifapentine can prevent active tuberculosis as well as the standard 12-week weekly course in people with HIV who have latent TB infection. The trial enrolls about 2,500 adults in a high TB burden country. Both…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: The HIV Netherlands Australia Thailand Research Collaboration • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can diet and exercise programs cut cancer risk? new study tests lifestyle changes
Prevention OngoingThis study tests different programs to help people at high risk for cancer (such as those with BRCA or Lynch syndrome) or cancer survivors increase their physical activity and eat healthier. The goal is to see which programs work best to reduce cancer risk. About 337 participants…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Peer power: could support groups boost HIV prevention in transgender men?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether peer-led support—either one-on-one, in a group, or both—can help transgender men who have sex with men start and continue taking PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. Participants are randomly assigned to receive standard HIV prevention information, a tai…
Sponsor: Fenway Community Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can couples counseling cut drug use and HIV? new study tests video modules
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether adding a communication skills video and a substance use module to standard couples HIV testing can help male couples reduce drug use and risky sex. About 484 male couples are randomly assigned to receive standard testing alone or with one or both extra mo…
Sponsor: Hunter College of City University of New York • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new strategy to prevent cervical cancer: community follow-up for HPV shots
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether proactive follow-up by community health workers can increase HPV vaccination coverage among adolescent girls in Mali and Côte d'Ivoire. Researchers compare girls who receive home visits and digital reminders to those getting standard outreach. The goal is…
Sponsor: Arsène Brunelle Sandie • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a vaccine stop oral HPV in men with HIV?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether the nine-valent HPV vaccine can prevent long-lasting oral HPV infections in men who have HIV. About 700 men will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The goal is to see if the vaccine reduces new persistent infections with HPV types linked to throat c…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cutting alcohol help stop HIV? vietnam trial tests clinic strategies
Prevention OngoingThis study looks at how to best help HIV clinics in Vietnam offer a short alcohol counseling program to patients who drink heavily. The goal is to reduce risky drinking and lower the chance of spreading HIV. Over 3,200 people living with HIV and clinic staff are taking part to se…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Banking on health: savings accounts may cut HIV risk in kenyan men
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether offering lottery-based rewards for saving money can help Kenyan men reduce behaviors that raise their risk for HIV and other STIs. About 1,500 men aged 18-39 who drink alcohol and have paid for sex in the past will be split into two groups. One group gets…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A monthly ring could put HIV prevention in Women's hands
Prevention OngoingThis early-stage study tests a vaginal ring designed to slowly release two HIV prevention drugs (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine) over 28 days. About 15 healthy women will wear the ring for a month and a placebo ring for another month to compare safety, drug level…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Oak Crest Institute of Science • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can rewards and support keep drug users HIV-Free?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a 24-week program called CoMPASS that uses rewards (contingency management) and extra support to help people who inject drugs take PrEP consistently for HIV prevention. About 526 participants with opioid use disorder will be enrolled. Those who don't stick with P…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Twice-Yearly shot could revolutionize HIV prevention for young women
Prevention OngoingThis study tested two ways to prevent HIV in over 5,000 adolescent girls and young women at risk. One group received a long-acting shot every six months, while others took daily pills. The goal was to see how well each method works to keep participants HIV-free.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can reminders and education prevent cervical cancer? a new trial aims to find out.
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether a program that combines educational materials with electronic health record reminders can increase HPV vaccination rates among children and young adults aged 11–26 in four Appalachian states. The goal is to improve vaccine uptake and ultimately prevent ce…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New web tool aims to boost HIV prevention among men who have sex with men
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing a web-based platform called Jom-TestPlus for men who have sex with men in Malaysia. The platform offers HIV self-testing, real-time online counseling, and help connecting to prevention or treatment services. Researchers want to see if this approach increases…
Sponsor: University of Connecticut • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New app could bridge the gap between HIV Self-Testing and PrEP access
Prevention By invitation onlyThis study is testing a mobile-friendly app called DASH that provides information and guidance about PrEP (a daily pill that prevents HIV) to people who have used an HIV self-test kit. The app helps users explore their values and make informed decisions about starting PrEP, with …
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Mpox vaccine trial targets HIV-Positive adults in DRC
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing whether the MVA-BN mpox vaccine is safe and triggers a strong immune response in 600 adults living with HIV in Kinshasa, DRC. Participants receive two vaccine doses 28 days apart and are grouped by their CD4 count. The goal is to see if the vaccine works wel…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New program aims to protect HIV patients from HPV cancer
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a program to help HIV-positive adults get the HPV vaccine, which can prevent HPV-related cancers. The program gives clinics and staff tools to encourage vaccination. Researchers will track how many people start and finish the vaccine series over two years.
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Quick therapy after rape may stop PTSD before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a short, modified exposure therapy given soon after rape can prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women. About 166 women who have experienced sexual assault will be randomly assigned to either the brief therapy or standard care. The goal is to…
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could a simple HPV test every 5 years replace frequent pap smears?
Prevention OngoingThis study compares two ways to screen for cervical cancer: a Pap smear every 2.5 years versus an HPV test every 5 years. Over 76,000 women aged 25-69 in Australia are taking part, including those who received the HPV vaccine and those who did not. The goal is to see if the less …
Sponsor: VCS Foundation • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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App aims to slash HIV rates in young transgender women
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a mobile app called LifeSkills can lower the number of new HIV infections among young transgender women aged 16-29 in the U.S. About 5,100 participants will use either the app or standard care, and their HIV status will be checked over time. The goal is t…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Phone therapy shows promise for depression in ovarian cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether weekly phone counseling can help identify and treat depression in women with ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer. About 409 participants will either receive phone counseling or standard care with resource lists. The goal is to see which appro…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home workouts may help endometrial cancer survivors shed pounds
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a home-based weight loss program, with or without resistance training, is practical for endometrial cancer survivors. Fifteen participants will follow a program using a workbook, fitness tracker, and coaching calls. The goal is to see if they can lose wei…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One shot of radiation may ease cancer symptoms as well as multiple sessions
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a single session of palliative radiation therapy to the standard multiple sessions for people with gynecologic cancers that have spread. The goal is to see if one treatment can improve symptoms like pain and bleeding and boost quality of life just as well. Abo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind over scalpel: Self-Hypnosis may ease Post-Surgery pain for cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether listening to a self-hypnosis audio before surgery can help women with gynecologic cancer feel less pain and recover faster. About 152 patients having surgery for cancers of the female reproductive system will be randomly assigned to either usual care o…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can red light therapy boost your hormones?
Symptom relief CancelledResearchers are testing whether an 8-week course of Joovv infrared light therapy can change hormone levels in healthy adults. The study measures testosterone in men and estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid-stimulating hormone in women, along with general wellness. Participants use…
Sponsor: ProofPilot • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease mental health struggles and stigma for young HIV-positive men in vietnam
Symptom relief OngoingThis study adapts Project YES+, a behavioral program, to improve mental health and reduce HIV-related stigma for adolescent and young men who have sex with men living with HIV in Vietnam. Eighty participants aged 16-24 will receive individual and group sessions with peer mentors.…
Sponsor: Hanoi Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to reduce shame from chronic illness
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a group counseling program called Healing HEARTS to help people with conditions like obesity, skin disease, cancer, HIV, diabetes, or chronic pain deal with internalized stigma. Participants will either join the counseling program or a peer support group. The goa…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mesh or natural tissue? trial tests best repair for Post-Hysterectomy prolapse
Symptom relief OngoingWomen who develop vaginal vault prolapse after hysterectomy often need surgery, but which operation works best is unclear. This trial randomly assigns 360 women to one of three common repairs: sacral colpopexy using mesh, transvaginal mesh, or native tissue repair. Researchers tr…
Sponsor: NICHD Pelvic Floor Disorders Network • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pre-surgery fitness program tested in elderly cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program of exercise, protein drinks, and mind-body activities like yoga for people aged 65 and older with advanced ovarian or pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if patients can stick with the program while on chemotherapy before surgery. The study is small, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gel shields bowel during prostate radiation – could cut side effects
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests a biodegradable gel called SpaceOAR Vue that is injected between the prostate and rectum before radiation therapy. The gel temporarily pushes the rectum away to reduce radiation damage. About 500 men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer will be randomly assigne…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two prostate pills instead of one: can doubling up on alpha blockers clear urine retention?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers compare two drug strategies for men with urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, also called benign prostatic obstruction. One group receives tamsulosin alone, a standard alpha blocker. The other receives tamsulosin plus silodosin, a second alpha blocker. The…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Proton vs. X-Ray: which prostate cancer treatment is kinder?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two types of radiation therapy for low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer: proton therapy (PBT) and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). Both are thought to be equally effective at treating the cancer, but it's unclear which causes fewer side effec…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New natural gel for bacterial vaginosis passes first safety check
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether LCFA-01, a natural gel containing oleic acid, is safe and comfortable when placed in the vagina. Thirty healthy women aged 18-40 will use the gel and be monitored for side effects, discomfort, and how much of the product enters the bloodstream…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes and Weight-Loss drug help break cocaine addiction?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, is safe and tolerable in adults with cocaine use disorder. The trial includes 40 people who use cocaine often, some of whom also have HIV. Participants receive weekly injections of semaglutide …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app and a health worker ease depression in rural HIV care?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are adapting a mobile health program that pairs the PositiveLinks app with video counseling from a community health worker. The study enrolls 60 people in Florida who have HIV and mild to moderate anxiety or depression. Participants receive either the enhanced counsel…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could fewer radiation sessions be safer for endometrial cancer?
Symptom relief PausedThis study is testing whether a shorter course of pelvic radiation (called hypofractionation) is safe for women with endometrial cancer. The researchers will find the best dose and see if it reduces bowel and urinary side effects. About 100 women who have already had surgery will…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two drugs go Head-to-Head for easing enlarged prostate symptoms
Symptom relief CancelledResearchers are comparing two drugs, naftopidil and tamsulosin, to see which better eases urinary symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia, a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. The study enrolls men aged 50 and older who have moderate to severe urinary symptoms, …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Apsen Farmaceutica S.A. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sitz baths tested as pain relief after pelvic surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether taking warm water sitz baths for 10 minutes each night for a week can reduce pain after pelvic organ prolapse repair. 112 women will be randomly assigned to sitz baths or standard care. The main goal is to measure pain intensity one week after surgery usi…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to restore intimacy after cancer radiation
Symptom relief PausedThis study tests a program that combines pelvic floor physical therapy with coping skills training to help women who have had pelvic radiation for cancer. The goal is to improve sexual function and quality of life. The study involves 12 cancer survivors and focuses on whether the…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to beat cancer fatigue
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether combining exercise, supportive counseling, and a stimulant drug (methylphenidate) can help reduce severe fatigue in prostate cancer patients who are receiving radiation and hormone therapy. About 175 adults with prostate cancer and daily fatigue will b…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to safely target returning prostate cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-stage study tests a high-precision radiation treatment called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for men whose prostate cancer has returned after surgery. The main goal is to find the safest dose by monitoring side effects in 26 participants. The treatment deli…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise coaching may ease fatigue during radiation for endometrial cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a personalized activity coaching program can help women feel less tired during pelvic radiation therapy for endometrial cancer. Sixteen participants will be randomly assigned to receive coaching or usual care. The main goal is to see if the program is pra…
Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A proactive care plan may help men with prostate cancer live better
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests a proactive care model for men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer who are taking the drug apalutamide. The model focuses on four areas: education, prevention, management, and follow-up, to help patients understand their treatment, reduce side effec…
Sponsor: Yonghong Li • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could heat zap fibroids without surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a procedure called microwave ablation can safely and effectively treat symptomatic uterine fibroids in 100 premenopausal women. The procedure uses ultrasound guidance to deliver heat directly to the fibroids, aiming to shrink them and reduce symptoms l…
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a laser beam silence chronic vulvar pain?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial asks whether a special laser, called Er:YAG, can reduce pain in women with vulvodynia—a condition causing chronic pain in the vulvar area without a clear cause. About 92 women who have already tried other treatments for at least three months will receive either real la…
Sponsor: Medical University of Graz • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early sexual health counseling transform breast cancer recovery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial asks whether starting sexual health support early and systematically helps women with localized breast cancer feel better about their sexual well-being compared to waiting until they ask for help. Women aged 18 and older who are beginning treatment with surgery will re…
Sponsor: Center Eugene Marquis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new approach to vulvar pain: could education and behavior change bring relief?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a multimodal treatment for provoked vulvodynia in young women aged 15-23. The treatment includes 11 sessions focusing on education and practical skills for vulvar care and behavioral change. Participants will answer questionnaires during a baseline period and thr…
Sponsor: Region Örebro County • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Faith-Based therapy aims to heal trauma in young women
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests a counseling program called Mpata Yathu ('Our Space') for adolescent girls and young women in Zambia who have experienced gender-based violence and may be living with or at risk for HIV. The program uses problem-solving therapy delivered by trained lay counselors…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app helps cancer patients fight financial toxicity
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests the DISCO app, designed to help cancer patients talk with their doctors about treatment costs. About 254 adults newly diagnosed with breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer will use the app to become more confident in asking cost-related questions. The goal …
Sponsor: Lauren Hamel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a Drug-Coated balloon ease an enlarged prostate without surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests a device called the Optilume BPH Catheter System, a balloon coated with the drug paclitaxel that is inflated inside the prostate to widen the urinary passage. The study enrolls men aged 50 to 80 with moderate to severe BPH symptoms who have not responded well to …
Sponsor: Urotronic Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Foam ultrasound for fertility checks: will women find it comfortable?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study asks women undergoing a HyFoSy (hysterosalpingo-foam sonography) exam as part of an infertility workup to rate their satisfaction and the procedure's tolerability. Participants fill out a questionnaire right after the exam, scoring their overall experience on a 0–10 sc…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pessary system aims to ease pelvic organ prolapse management at home
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new pessary system designed for easier home use in women with pelvic organ prolapse. About 200 women who have never used a pessary will be randomly assigned to either the new system or standard care. The main goal is to see if the new system leads to higher sat…
Sponsor: Medstar Health Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI chatbot could calm nerves before prostate surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether an AI-powered chatbot can help reduce anxiety and improve coping in men about to have prostate cancer surgery. Participants will either receive standard preoperative communication or also have access to a large language model (LLM) that answers their ques…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Testosterone gel trial aims to beat cancer fatigue in older men
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a daily testosterone gel can reduce fatigue and improve sexual function in men aged 55 and older who have cancer and low testosterone. The trial involves 230 participants who will apply either the gel or a placebo for six months. Researchers will mea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Extra numbing shot may ease pain of prostate biopsy
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding an extra numbing injection inside the prostate can reduce pain during a prostate biopsy. Fifty men undergoing the procedure will receive either standard numbing of the skin or the standard plus the extra injection. Pain levels are measured before, …
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liquid vs tablet: which sildenafil form do men prefer?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether men with mild-to-moderate erectile dysfunction are more satisfied with sildenafil in a liquid suspension form compared to tablets that dissolve in the mouth. Researchers will review records of men who took each form for three months. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talk therapy ease the mental burden of HIV? new study tests two approaches
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two types of talk therapy—Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—for HIV/AIDS patients experiencing psychological distress. 72 adults on antiretroviral therapy will receive 8 weekly sessions of either therapy or standard…
Sponsor: Sadia Batool • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Home workouts may boost prostate cancer Patients' Well-Being
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a structured home-based exercise program combining strength and aerobic training can improve quality of life, fitness, and immune function in 150 men with prostate cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to either the exercise program or usual care. Th…
Sponsor: Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Mediterranean diet tested as endometriosis pain relief
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether switching to a Mediterranean diet can reduce pelvic pain in people with endometriosis. Twenty-four participants will either follow the diet for 12 weeks or stick with their usual eating habits. Researchers will measure pain, quality of life, and gut healt…
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Nerve-Sparing radiation may help men keep sexual function after prostate cancer treatment
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a special type of radiation therapy (SAbR) that avoids the nerves involved in erections can help preserve sexual function in men with localized prostate cancer. About 124 men will be randomly assigned to receive standard SAbR or a version tha…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a Web-Based program help aging women with HIV feel better and stay in care?
Symptom relief PausedThis study tests ORCHID, an online skills-building program designed to improve mental health and reduce the risk of dropping out of care for aging women with HIV who also have HPV. The program includes 8 online sessions and optional meetings with a navigator. The study aims to se…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New daily adaptive radiation aims to cut side effects in prostate cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new radiation technique for men whose prostate cancer returns after surgery. Instead of many standard treatments, this approach uses daily scans to adjust the radiation beam precisely, potentially reducing side effects and shortening the number of sessions. Abo…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Remote exercise and education program aims to boost Well-Being in older cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 12-week program of online chair-based exercise and health education, combined with a geriatric assessment, is feasible and helpful for adults aged 65+ with certain cancers and their support persons. The program is delivered remotely, and the study will …
Sponsor: Martine Puts • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Timing is everything: new study aims to ease pain after prostate cancer surgery
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether giving a numbing injection (called a TAP block) early or late during robotic prostate surgery helps reduce pain afterward. About 94 men with prostate cancer will take part. The goal is to find the best timing to lower pain scores and the need for stron…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Corewell Health East • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a Stress-Busting app boost baby chances?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether an online stress management program called Stress Free Now can lower stress and possibly increase pregnancy rates in women aged 18-34 who have been trying to conceive for 6-12 months. Forty women will be randomly assigned to either the program or a …
Sponsor: Courtney D.Lynch, PhD MPH • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New program aims to restore intimacy after prostate surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a personalized rehabilitation program designed to help men recover their sexual quality of life after prostate removal for cancer. About 135 men will take part, with half receiving the program and half receiving standard care. The goal is to see if the program im…
Sponsor: University Hospital Center of Martinique • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New computer tool aims to boost HIV prevention in community clinics
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study tests whether an electronic health record tool can help doctors identify patients at higher risk for HIV and prescribe PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. Researchers will roll out the tool in 2-3 community health centers and compare PrEP prescription rates to …
Sponsor: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Pre-Surgery diet change help prostate cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer can follow a Mediterranean diet before their surgery to remove the prostate. The goal is to see if this diet is practical and well-tolerated. Twelve participants will eat specially prepared meals and then unde…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Education boosts genetic testing in black prostate cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study aims to see if a brief educational session can increase the number of Black men with aggressive prostate cancer who complete genetic testing. Researchers will enroll 50 men who identify as Black or multiracial and have high-risk prostate cancer. Participants will…
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app give prostate cancer patients more control?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers are studying whether a mobile health app called myAria helps adult prostate cancer patients track symptoms, share health data, and feel more empowered during treatment. Participants use the app to log side effects and well-being, complete questionnaires, and view a no…
Sponsor: Constantinos Zamboglou • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Childhood farm life under the microscope: could pesticides raise cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows over 64,000 adults who grew up on farms to see if early exposure to pesticides and other agricultural factors is linked to cancer. Participants fill out an online questionnaire and may provide biological samples. Researchers will track their health over many ye…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict who will benefit from immunotherapy? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking for biological markers (biomarkers) that might predict how well patients with certain types of squamous cell carcinoma respond to a type of immunotherapy called PD-1 inhibitors. Researchers will analyze blood and tumor tissue samples from 800 patients, both …
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple antibiotic dosing schedule be key to STI prevention?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how the body processes doxycycline, an antibiotic, when taken in different ways—either as a single dose or repeated doses (daily or every three days). Healthy adults without any sexually transmitted infections will be randomly assigned to one of these schedule…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: HIV Prevention Trials Network • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a chatbot and teen mentors improve sexual health in Kenya's slums?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a mobile chatbot called AskDoki, which provides age-appropriate sexual health information via WhatsApp, along with trained youth peer leaders (Digital Champions) who help teens access and use the program. About 610 adolescents aged 15-19 living in urban informal …
Sponsor: Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robotic surgery showdown: single port vs. multi port for prostate cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the records of 625 men who had robotic prostate surgery for localized prostate cancer. It compares a newer single-port method with the standard multi-port approach to see which leads to fewer complications and better urinary control. The goal is to gather…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data sought on prostate cancer combo therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches how men with a certain advanced prostate cancer (mCRPC) do when taking the drugs olaparib and abiraterone in everyday medical practice. It will track about 250 patients for up to 2 years to see how long they stay on treatment and what happens next. The goal is …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive farm study tracks Pesticide-Cancer links for decades
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows nearly 90,000 farmers, their spouses, and pest control workers in Iowa and North Carolina over many years. Researchers track their exposure to pesticides and other farm chemicals, then monitor who develops cancer or other diseases. The goal is to identify which…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive NCI study tracks thousands of cancer patients receiving standard care
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study enrolls up to 10,000 cancer patients at the National Cancer Institute who are not on an active treatment research protocol. Participants receive standard medical care, including lab tests and scans, while researchers collect their health information to build a data rep…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy patients monitored for 15 years to spot hidden side effects
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows up to 1,000 adults who previously received gene therapy in a National Cancer Institute study. Researchers will contact participants yearly for up to 15 years to check for any long-term side effects, such as new cancers or nerve problems. No new treatments are g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists watch HIV hideouts during suppression therapy
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at HIV-infected adults who have been on antiretroviral therapy for a long time and have very low virus levels. Researchers want to see if the virus stays stable or changes over time. Participants visit the clinic every six months for blood tests and a special whi…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer screening trial aims to cut deaths
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether regular screening for prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancers can reduce deaths from these diseases. About 154,900 men and women aged 55-74 were randomly assigned to either get screened or receive usual care. Researchers are tracking cancer c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost genetic testing in cancer families
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a website and a genetic family navigator can help more relatives of people with hereditary cancer get genetic testing. About 205 participants will use the online hub and work with a navigator to learn about their cancer risk. The goal is to see if this…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to predict cancer return in Low-Risk patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether molecular testing and lymph node mapping can help predict if low-risk endometrial cancer will return after surgery. About 518 patients with early-stage, low-grade cancer will be followed for two years. The goal is to improve follow-up care by identifyi…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a genetic test and MRI team up to improve prostate cancer treatment choices?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether combining a genetic test called the Genomic Prostate Score (GPS) with MRI scans can help doctors better choose men with prostate cancer for focal therapy, which treats only the cancerous part of the prostate. Researchers will analyze data and tissue sa…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Woman's biological clock also predict her Heart's future?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers at the University of California, San Francisco, are studying whether the pace at which a woman's ovaries age can signal her future risk of heart disease. The trial follows 865 women who were already part of a long-running reproductive health study. Participants underg…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study hopes to outsmart pancreatic cancer by gathering clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects health information and test results from 317 people at high risk for pancreatic cancer, including those with cysts, genetic syndromes, or other risk factors. Researchers aim to build a database to find better ways to detect the disease early or prevent it. No …
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney surgery linked to scrotum swelling? large study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looked at health records of 15,000 males in Ontario, Canada, to see if those who had laparoscopic pyeloplasty (a surgery to fix a blocked kidney) were more likely to later need surgery for a hydrocele (a fluid-filled sac in the scrotum). Researchers compared these pati…
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney cancer surgery may raise risk of scrotal swelling, study suggests
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviewed health records of 40,000 men in Ontario, Canada, to see if those who had kidney cancer surgery (nephrectomy) were more likely to develop a hydrocele—a fluid-filled sac in the scrotum. Researchers compared men who had laparoscopic or open surgery to similar men…
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict who recovers best from radical cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows women who have had pelvic exenteration—a surgery removing the lower colon, rectum, and bladder—for gynecologic cancers like cervical or endometrial cancer. Researchers want to see if factors like tumor size or surgery type affect complications, quality of life,…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can coaching turn rural clinics into One-Stop shops for addiction and infectious disease care?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are testing a coaching program to help primary care clinics in rural West Virginia screen and treat opioid use disorder, HIV, and hepatitis C. The program includes group priority-setting, rapid-cycle improvement coaching, and provider training. Twenty clinics will tak…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can three numbers predict who will fail prostate cancer radiation?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are examining whether the Gleason score, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level, and clinical stage can predict treatment failure, death, and quality of life in men who received radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer. The study reviews medical records and ques…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New web tool aims to help cancer patients make sense of their genes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a web-based education tool called HOPE-Genomics that teaches cancer patients about their genetic test results. About 465 adults with breast, colorectal, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, or prostate cancer are taking part. The goal is to see if the tool helps patients r…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV and oral cancer: what blocks access to care?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study talks to people living with HIV from diverse backgrounds to learn what helps or hinders them from getting oral health care and cancer prevention. Researchers will hold focus groups and use questionnaires to understand barriers and gather ideas for improvement. The goal…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could group prep classes boost pregnancy success?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether group virtual preconception care can improve pregnancy and health outcomes for people with infertility. About 140 patients from Penn Fertility Care will either join biweekly group sessions or receive usual care. Researchers will track blood pressure, weig…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 6-hour online course change how nurses treat HIV patients?
Knowledge-focused CancelledResearchers are testing whether an online HIV stigma training can reduce stigmatizing attitudes and behaviors in nursing students. Third- and fourth-year nursing students will either take this training or a standard HIV epidemiology course. Before and after, the students will com…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer survivors studied for years after surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 2,500 prostate cancer survivors who had surgery at City of Hope. Researchers track their quality of life, side effects, and long-term health for years after treatment. The goal is to learn what survivors experience over time and find ways to improve their care.
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden heart risks in women
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether it's possible to run a larger study that focuses on heart disease in women. Researchers will gather information from 176 women aged 25-55 in Ontario who have had certain female-specific health issues like pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, or…
Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches biobank to unlock DNA secrets of Women's cancers
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study collects blood, urine, and tumor tissue from 500 adults with breast, ovarian, or uterine cancer, plus some of their relatives. The goal is to create a repository of samples for future research on DNA changes that drive these cancers. Participants give samples during ro…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut fungi linked to lung trouble in HIV patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether fungi moving from the gut into the blood can cause inflammation and worsen lung function in people with HIV. Researchers will measure a fungal marker called BDG in blood and urine, and track lung health over three years. The goal is to better understan…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan may forecast prostate cancer relapse
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special PET scan, done before prostate removal surgery, can predict if prostate cancer will come back. About 175 men with high-risk prostate cancer will get the scan, then have surgery, and be followed for up to 5 years. The goal is to see if this scan …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Flaxseed extract studied for PMS relief in midlife women
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether a flaxseed supplement (a type of phytoestrogen) can change how certain genes work and ease premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in women aged 40-55 who are near menopause. About 70 healthy women in Jordan will take either the supplement or a placebo for 12 week…
Sponsor: University of Jordan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI could reveal prostate cancer treatment success in weeks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a special type of MRI scan can show early signs that high-risk prostate cancer is responding to treatment. About 32 men will get the scan before and during therapy, and results will be compared to standard tissue exams after surgery. The goal is to f…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ivan de Kouchkovsky, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robots that feel: new study tests Touch-Sensitive surgery tools
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches how force feedback instruments work during robot-assisted surgeries with the da Vinci 5 system. About 200 adults having hernia, colorectal, thoracic, gynecologic, or partial kidney removal surgery will take part. The goal is to see how these tools help surgeons…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Choice or fixed? study tests how to get better data from young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study enrolls 400 adolescents and young adults (ages 18-39) recently diagnosed with various cancers. Participants are randomly assigned to either choose which health-related questions they answer or receive a fixed set of questions. The goal is to see if giving patients a ch…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple cord blood test may detect fetal infection early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether measuring IL-6 and lactate in cord blood can detect early signs of infection or inflammation in full-term newborns. Researchers will compare 160 women whose fetal heart rate patterns suggest possible inflammation with those whose patterns are normal. I…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV patients over 75: are too many pills harming healthy aging?
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study looks at people with HIV who are 75 or older and take at least five medications regularly. Researchers want to understand how this 'polypharmacy' affects healthy aging and quality of life. They will interview participants and review their medical records to count medic…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can big data unlock better endometriosis care?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are analyzing health records of all women in British Columbia from 2000 to 2021 to understand how endometriosis affects healthcare use. They will link this data to patient registries and biobanks to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of interdisciplinary care, identify p…
Sponsor: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why does cervical cancer persist despite prevention tools? a study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are collecting detailed information from 524 women with cervical cancer across Latin America to understand why the disease remains common despite effective prevention tools. The study will document tumor types and cancer stages at diagnosis. The goal is to build a sol…
Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound tech could rival MRI for prostate cancer monitoring
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares two imaging methods—micro-ultrasound and MRI—for monitoring prostate cancer in men on active surveillance. Researchers will perform biopsies guided by each technique to see which better detects cancer progression. The goal is to determine if micro-ultrasound c…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could childhood trauma shape period pain in adulthood?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study asks whether women who experience painful periods (dysmenorrhea) are more likely to have a history of childhood maltreatment. Researchers will give questionnaires to about 280 women visiting a gynecology clinic for period pain, asking about their symptoms and any past …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test outsmart prostate cancer?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis registry study is collecting blood samples and health data from 1,000 people being evaluated for prostate cancer. The goal is to test the accuracy of a new blood-based test called PROSTest, which looks for genetic signals of prostate cancer activity. Researchers hope this te…
Sponsor: Wren Laboratories LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Are clinics missing advanced HIV cases? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study looks at how often CD4 cell counts are measured when adults in Zambia begin or restart antiretroviral therapy (ART) after a long break. The goal is to see how many people have advanced HIV disease and whether low testing rates prevent proper care. Researchers will asse…
Sponsor: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Jail-Based program aims to boost HIV testing and PrEP access for incarcerated individuals
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines a program in two Boston-area jails designed to make HIV testing and treatment easier for people with opioid use disorder. Researchers will follow about 59 participants who are leaving jail within a month to see if they use HIV services, get tested, or take PrE…
Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests if GPS and MRI can keep men off the operating table
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether giving men with low-risk prostate cancer two extra tests—a genomic test (GPS) and a special MRI—helps them stick with active surveillance (monitoring instead of immediate treatment). Researchers will track 222 men for 18 months to see if these tests im…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A million cancer Patients' genetic data could unlock better treatments
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study aims to collect and analyze genetic and clinical information from up to one million people with prostate, bladder, or kidney cancer. The goal is to better understand tumor biology and how this information can be used to improve treatment decisions and outcomes. Partici…
Sponsor: GenomeDx Biosciences Corp • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Building a biological treasure trove to decode Women's health mysteries
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to build a large collection of biological samples and health information from females aged 7 and older who have not yet reached natural menopause. The goal is to create a resource that researchers can use to investigate a range of women's health issues, including …
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we finally outsmart recurrent yeast infections? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand why some women get recurrent vaginal yeast infections (vulvovaginal candidiasis) and others don't. Researchers will compare the vaginal microbiome, immune markers, and metabolic profiles of women with and without the infection. By identifying key dif…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV and hidden health risks: a major study probes the link
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares over 1,500 people living with HIV to a similar group from the general population to see if conditions like heart disease, COPD, and liver disease are more common or develop faster in those with HIV. Using detailed scans and tests, researchers will measure the …
Sponsor: Susanne Dam Nielsen, MD, DMSc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test clues could sharpen cervical cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether simple blood tests can help predict how aggressive cervical cancer might be. Researchers will measure inflammatory markers in blood samples from women with early-stage cervical cancer and compare them to tumor characteristics. The goal is to see if the…
Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Beyond BRCA: new gene panel could sharpen cancer risk prediction
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is investigating whether testing for a panel of 24 genes, in addition to the well-known BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, can better estimate the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Researchers will analyze genetic samples from people with a family history of these cancers, as wel…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tiny zap during prostate surgery save erectile function?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests whether low-intensity electrical stimulation of nerves near the prostate can help surgeons monitor and preserve erectile function during robot-assisted prostate removal. Twenty men with localized prostate cancer and normal erectile function will receive the stimu…
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Decades of data: how HIV patients fare on Long-Term treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study follows 7,500 adults with HIV who are taking antiretroviral therapy. Researchers track their health over time to understand complications, side effects, and how the infection evolves. The goal is to improve monitoring and care for people living with HIV.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cushing's disease study in western france withdrawn before starting
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to look back at the health of people with Cushing's disease in Western France between 1990 and 2015. The goal was to find out how many patients went into remission and how many had their disease come back after their first surgery. However, the study was w…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vitamin D–IVF link study pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study planned to check whether vitamin D levels affect pregnancy rates in women undergoing IVF. It was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no data or conclusions are available. The idea was to measure vitamin D in blood samples and compare it to IVF outcomes like…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Massive 30-Year Women's health study reveals hidden disease links
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-running study follows nearly 100,000 French women, mostly teachers, since 1990 to understand what factors influence their risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other major illnesses. Participants fill out questionnaires every few years about their lifestyle, medi…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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HIV treatment showdown: could simpler drug regimens reduce inflammation?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at HIV patients over 40 (or those on HIV therapy for over 10 years) who switched to either a three-drug or a two-drug antiretroviral regimen. Researchers will measure markers of inflammation in the blood and track how many patients develop other health conditions…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Does surgery spread cervical cancer cells? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether surgery for early-stage cervical cancer causes tumor cells to enter the bloodstream, which might explain higher recurrence rates seen with certain surgical methods. Researchers will take blood samples from 20 women during their operation to detect circ…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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AI could predict which prostate cancers turn aggressive
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is developing an artificial intelligence model to predict which patients with advanced prostate cancer are at higher risk of developing a more severe form called castration-resistant prostate cancer. The AI will analyze MRI images, biopsy slides, and clinical data from…
Sponsor: Guangxi Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Study aims to see if patient diaries match insurance data
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to see how accurately patients report their own medication and healthcare use in diaries compared to official health insurance records. It planned to include people with diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease, or prostate cancer. However, the study was withdr…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Forgotten side effect: new study tracks leg swelling in men with prostate cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 214 men treated for prostate cancer to see how many develop lower limb lymphedema (leg swelling) and who is most at risk. Participants attend check-ups every three months for 18 months. The goal is to better understand this side effect and its impact on quality…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Genetic clues could personalize prostate cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how genetic differences (SNPs) in prostate cancer patients affect their response and side effects to the drug abiraterone. Researchers will analyze DNA from 600 patients taking abiraterone plus prednisone and bicalutamide. The goal is to find genetic markers t…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Han Xu, M.D., Ph.D., FAPCR, Sponsor-Investigator, IRB Chair • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Keytruda immune response trial aims to unlock cancer clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing how the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) changes immune-related genes and biomarkers in people with advanced solid tumors like head and neck cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and melanoma. Researchers will analyze bloo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Depression's hidden toll on male sexual function revealed
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the severity of depression relates to erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation in 100 married men aged 25–60 in the Sohag region of Egypt. Participants are clinically diagnosed with depression and sexually active. Researchers will use standard questi…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could a stopped period warn of heart trouble? mayo clinic investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at young women with hypothalamic amenorrhea (missed periods for months or years) to see if their condition is linked to early signs of heart disease. Researchers will use Fitbit trackers and questionnaires to measure stress, activity, and diet, along with blood t…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Veteran peers lead fight against opioid overdose
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program where veteran peer workers provide education, healthcare navigation, and social support to 150 veterans with opioid use disorder who are not connected to VA healthcare. The goal is to reduce risky behaviors related to overdose and HIV/HCV infection. Res…
Sponsor: New York University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New program aims to ease HIV stigma for expectant mothers in ghana
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study adapts an existing stigma-reduction program specifically for pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV in Ghana. Researchers will interview 30 women and 20 providers to understand their experiences, then work with stakeholders to tailor the program. Finally, 90 pre…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Which incubator grows better embryos? new trial aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a benchtop incubator helps more embryos reach the blastocyst stage compared to a standard box incubator in people undergoing IVF. 252 participants will have their eggs split and placed in both incubators. The goal is to see which device supports better em…
Sponsor: Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Brain training for HIV patients: a new hope for sharper thinking?
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to see if personalized computer-based brain exercises could improve thinking skills in adults with HIV who have mild memory or attention problems. Researchers planned to enroll 120 people aged 40 and older, giving half of them training focused on their weakest me…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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HIV study seeks clues to brain aging in Long-Term survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 298 older adults with HIV in Zambia to compare brain health between those who have had HIV for a long time (7+ years) and those with a shorter infection (1-2 years). Researchers will track memory, thinking, mental health, frailty, and nerve health over 6 years.…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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AI watches embryo movies to predict IVF success
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study records 30-second videos of embryos from 1,000 IVF patients and uses artificial intelligence to analyze their movement patterns. The goal is to see if these patterns can predict whether an embryo will lead to a successful pregnancy. Participants receive standard care a…
Sponsor: Viable Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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700 women followed for over a decade to see which fibroid treatments last longest
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 700 women for up to 12 years after they had a uterine-sparing fibroid treatment, such as myomectomy or uterine artery embolization. Researchers want to see how long these treatments last before another procedure is needed, and how women's symptoms and qua…
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden cancer in High-Risk prostate patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study involves 400 men with high-risk prostate cancer who have not yet received treatment. Researchers are using a special type of scan called PSMA PET to see if it can find cancer that has spread to lymph nodes or other parts of the body, which standard scans often miss. Th…
Sponsor: General University Hospital, Prague • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Massive ovarian cancer database reveals treatment trends across france
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study collects information from over 13,000 women treated for ovarian cancer at 18 French cancer centers. Researchers will look at patient details, tumor types, and treatments given to see how care has evolved since 2011. The goal is to understand what treatments are used an…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Kidney transplant patients' immune response to common virus tracked after drug switch
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 28 kidney transplant recipients who are switching from one anti-rejection drug (anticalcineurin) to another (belatacept). Researchers want to see how this change affects the immune system's ability to fight the common CMV virus. Participants will have blood tes…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Gene therapy safety check: 400 cancer patients monitored for years
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is a long-term follow-up for 400 people who previously received A2 Bio gene therapy for various solid tumors, including colorectal, lung, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. No new treatment is given; instead, researchers will track participants over time to check for del…
Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study tests HPV vaccine effectiveness and At-Home screening for women with HIV
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how well the HPV vaccine works in women living with HIV and whether self-collected HPV tests can improve cervical cancer screening. About 650 women will use a self-swab kit at home or in the clinic. Those with positive results will get follow-up exams. The goa…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New online program aims to help women with missed periods
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a 10-week online education program for women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA), a condition where periods stop due to stress, low energy, or excessive exercise. The program provides self-guided lessons on stress, nutrition, and exercise. Researchers w…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Massive cancer survival study launched in russia
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at survival rates for people with cancers like melanoma, breast, colon, and lung cancer using data from Russian cancer registries. It includes 100,000 people of any age. The goal is to understand survival trends to help improve cancer care, not to test a new trea…
Sponsor: N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Blood test could revolutionize prostate cancer treatment choices
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study, called PARADIGM, is not testing a new drug. Instead, it looks at whether analyzing DNA from a blood sample can tell doctors which standard treatment—like hormone therapy or chemotherapy—will work best for a patient with metastatic prostate cancer. Researchers will tak…
Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Oxygen clues could unlock better cervical cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find biological markers (biomarkers) that show which cervical cancers have low oxygen levels, making them harder to treat with standard radiation. About 30 patients with advanced cervical cancer will have special MRI scans and tumor biopsies before and during t…
Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study tracks pelvic changes after radiation in women with pelvic cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 72 women with pelvic cancers (anal, cervical, endometrial, rectal, vaginal, or vulvar) who are receiving radiation therapy. Researchers will use pelvic exams and surveys to measure changes in vaginal health, sexual function, and quality of life over two years. …
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Study questions best surgery for High-Risk endometrial cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at 700 patients with endometrial cancer to compare two surgical approaches: minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy) and open surgery (laparotomy). The goal is to see which method is safer and leads to better long-term outcomes, especially for patients at hi…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Scientists dig into the vaginal microbiome to unlock secrets of recurrent yeast infections
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 120 Canadian women to understand why some get repeated yeast infections while others don't. Researchers will compare the vaginal yeast and bacteria of women with their first infection, those with recurrent infections, and those with yeast but no symptoms. Part…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Prison hepatitis c study pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study planned to see if faster testing and treatment for hepatitis C could be given to inmates right when they enter prison. The goal was to start medication sooner to reduce the spread of the virus. However, the study was withdrawn and no one took part.
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Antibiotics for early water break study halted before start
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to see if giving antibiotics to pregnant people whose water broke very early (before 22 weeks) could delay delivery and improve baby health. It was planned for those with a single baby and recent membrane rupture. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New tool could help doctors master colon polyp removal faster
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how doctors in training learn to remove colon polyps using a special tool called EMR-STAT. Researchers will track 42 trainees from multiple centers to see when they become skilled enough. The goal is to set clear standards for training, which could lead to saf…
Sponsor: AdventHealth • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Phone app and edible tags aim to boost HIV pill adherence
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to test a new system that uses tiny silica particles on HIV medication (Biktarvy) and a smartphone app to help people track whether they have taken their pills. The goal was to see if the system is easy to use and accurate over 90 days. However, the study …
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New genetic panel could personalize cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study enrolls 4,000 people with breast, ovarian, or colorectal cancer to test a comprehensive genetic panel. The panel looks for inherited cancer risks and tumor mutations that may affect drug sensitivity. Researchers aim to validate these genetic findings to potentially gui…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Ovarian cancer breakthrough? tumor slices could reveal best drug for each patient
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether thin slices of ovarian tumors, kept alive in the lab, can predict how a patient will respond to chemotherapy. Researchers will take tumor samples from 48 women with advanced ovarian cancer during surgery. They will then expose the slices to different drug…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New program aims to cut HIV risk by fighting stigma for drug users
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests a program called LIFT to help people who inject drugs in Kyrgyzstan face less stigma and lower their risk of HIV. About 80 participants will join peer-led group sessions to build support and learn how to use HIV prevention services. The goal is to see if the prog…
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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HIV data dive: tracking treatment success in sichuan
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at medical records and follow-up data from 10 people living with HIV in four cities in southern Sichuan, China. The goal is to see how well HIV treatment is working by checking virus levels after 12 months. This is an observational study that does not test a new …
Sponsor: Southwest Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Caribbean Men's quality of life under the microscope in prostate cancer study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 304 men in Martinique diagnosed with prostate cancer from 2020 onward. Researchers use digital questionnaires to track changes in quality of life, especially sexual and urinary issues. The goal is to gather data to improve care and reduce health gaps in the Car…
Sponsor: University Hospital Center of Martinique • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic markers in ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is collecting blood and tumor samples from 300 people suspected of having ovarian, endometrial, or cervical cancer. Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic changes that might predict how the cancer behaves. The goal is to better understand these cancers, n…
Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can ovarian freezing help girls with turner syndrome have children later?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at freezing ovarian tissue in girls with Turner syndrome, a condition that often causes early ovary failure and infertility. Researchers want to find out which patients are most likely to have healthy eggs in their tissue by checking their genes, hormones, and me…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Prostate cancer Treatment's heart risks under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 200 men with prostate cancer who are receiving hormone therapy (androgen deprivation therapy) for at least 6 months. Researchers want to understand how this treatment affects the heart over time, and how factors like medical history, race, income, and access to…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Inside the ICU: new study tracks tough pneumonia cases
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 100 adults hospitalized in intensive care units with severe pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma or Chlamydia bacteria. Researchers will track how patients are treated, how long they stay in the hospital, and how many survive. They will also check for antibiotic resi…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC