Hematopoietic and lymphatic system neoplasm

This phase II trial tests whether adding the drug axatilimab to standard care can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 72 blood cancer patients receiving a stem cell transplant. GVHD occurs when donor cells attack the patient's body, causing serious symptoms. Axatilimab is…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, talazoparib and temozolomide, can shrink tumors in people with rare cancers that have spread. The study includes 14 participants with advanced rare solid tumors, such as pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma, who have …

This phase 2 trial tests the drug selpercatinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change called a RET alteration. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Only one participant has been…

This phase 2 trial tests the drug vismodegib in 34 patients with advanced solid tumors, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma that have specific mutations in the SMO or PTCH1 genes. Vismodegib works by blocking a protein involved in cell growth. The main goal is to see if the drug can sh…

This study tests a drug called copanlisib in people whose cancers have a specific genetic mutation (PIK3CA). The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 35 adults with advanced…

This phase 1 trial is testing a new imaging tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46 to see where it collects in normal and cancerous tissues. About 30 people with various solid tumors or blood cancers will receive the tracer and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The goal is to understand how the tr…

This early-stage trial tests whether the drug ruxolitinib can prevent chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) in 42 adults who had a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. Doctors use a blood test to find patients at high risk for cGVHD and then give them ruxolitinib to block t…

This study tests whether giving patients a transplant of healthy gut bacteria (from donated stool) can prevent severe graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. GVHD is a serious complication where donor immune cells attack the patient's body. The trial involv…

This study tests whether a daily broccoli seed and sprout extract (BSSE) can boost firefighters' natural ability to remove cancer-causing toxins from their bodies. Firefighters are often exposed to harmful chemicals like benzene, which increases their cancer risk. 72 firefighters…

This study tests whether a probiotic called Lactobacillus plantarum can prevent a serious complication called graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) in the gut of children receiving a donor stem cell transplant. About 173 children with blood cancers or other conditions are taking the p…

This pilot study explores how four different meditation practices—breathing only, focused attention only, mindfulness only, and a combination of all three—affect relaxation in cancer survivors. Many cancer patients experience stress and anxiety, and meditation may help reduce dis…

This study tests a program called ASCENT that helps cancer survivors manage pain using an educational guide and coaching from community health workers and pain care managers. The goal is to improve pain control and lower the risk of opioid misuse. About 660 adults with cancer-rel…

This study tests whether inhaling lavender aromatherapy oil can reduce anxiety and pain for cancer patients undergoing a bone marrow biopsy. About 45 adults with cancer will be asked to use the oil during the procedure. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free approach is som…

This study tests whether a group retreat using psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can safely reduce anxiety and depression in people with incurable cancer. Participants will receive a pharmaceutical-grade psilocybin along with guided discussions to help them ga…

This trial tests a mindfulness program that blends stress-reduction techniques with Christian principles to improve well-being in Black adult cancer survivors. Participants take part in a silent mindfulness retreat, focus groups, interviews, and questionnaires. The study measures…

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can improve symptoms like pain, anxiety, and fatigue in patients receiving a bone marrow transplant. About 28 adults will be randomly assigned to either VR sessions or standard care during their hospital stay. The goal is to see…

This phase 3 trial tests whether bupropion, a drug used for depression and smoking cessation, can reduce fatigue in 422 cancer survivors. Participants have stable disease or no evidence of cancer and report moderate to severe fatigue. They receive either bupropion or a placebo, a…

This 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…

This study follows nearly 1,900 cancer patients who tested positive for COVID-19. Researchers collect blood samples, medical records, and images to see how the virus impacts their cancer treatment and overall health. The goal is to learn which factors make COVID-19 more severe in…

This study enrolls 50 adults with any type of cancer to test whether watching a video and reading a handout improves their knowledge and beliefs about cancer clinical trials. Participants complete a survey before and after the educational materials to measure any change. The goal…

This study follows 549 children, teens, and young adults with cancer to see how their immune systems respond to COVID-19 vaccines. Researchers collect blood samples to measure protective antibodies. The goal is to learn how cancer and its treatment affect vaccine effectiveness, a…

This observational study at Mayo Clinic looks at how immunotherapy drugs affect balance and hearing in cancer patients. Researchers will test 50 adults before and during treatment to see if their vestibular (balance) system changes over a year. The goal is to better understand si…

This study aims to find out how often cannabis withdrawal happens and how severe it is in patients with blood cancers who are hospitalized for a bone marrow transplant or CAR-T therapy. Researchers will track symptoms like mood changes and physical discomfort using a standard que…

This study surveys 1,200 incarcerated women at a Florida prison to understand their cancer screening history, awareness, and barriers. The goal is to use this information to create a digital education module on cancer screening for prisons. No treatment or intervention is given; …

This study looks at whether training and support can help cancer clinics give special check-ups (called geriatric assessments) to patients aged 65 and older who are starting a new cancer treatment. These check-ups help find and address health issues, support needs, and daily life…

This study looks at how photobiomodulation (a type of light therapy) affects mouth sores and other oral symptoms in patients receiving a stem cell transplant. Researchers will track pain, taste changes, and dry mouth in about 6 patients. The goal is to gather information to impro…