ONCOLOGY

This early-stage trial tested a new treatment called SUPLEXA in 46 adults with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that had spread. The main goal was to check if the therapy is safe and tolerable when given repeatedly through an IV. Researchers also looked for signs that the t…

This study tested a smartphone app called iGAME that uses game-like features to encourage people with low back pain, breast cancer, or depression to be more active and sit less. 48 adults who were sedentary joined the trial. The goal was to see if the app could help them change t…

This study looked at how well anti-HER2 drugs work in Egyptian women with HER2-positive breast cancer, an aggressive type. Researchers followed 80 patients to see if single or combination therapy improved survival and safety. The goal was to understand real-world effectiveness in…

This study tested a device called ivWatch® on 2,400 cancer patients getting chemotherapy through a vein. The device watches for fluid leaking out of the vein, which can damage skin and tissue. The goal was to see if it could spot leaks earlier than a nurse could. If successful, i…

This study tested whether asking advanced cancer patients to fill out a symptom questionnaire online before their doctor visit could help connect them to palliative care sooner. 40 adults with stage IV cancer participated, completing surveys about their quality of life and sympto…

This study tested whether a personalized cognitive training program could help breast cancer patients manage 'chemobrain'—memory and thinking problems caused by chemotherapy. Fifty newly diagnosed patients were split into two groups; both received standard advice, but one group a…

This study tested a mobile health program that combines music and breathing exercises to help parents caring for a child newly diagnosed with cancer. Sixty caregivers used the program on their phones to see if it could boost resilience, reduce stress, and improve quality of life.…

This study tested a mobile app designed to help children aged 9 to 16 who recently finished cancer treatment manage their symptoms. The app also provides personalized support for their caregivers. The goal was to see if the app is easy to use and helpful for families during early…

This study looked back at medical records of 7 people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer (stage N3) to see if removing neck tumors before radiation helps prevent cancer from coming back or spreading. The goal was to understand if certain imaging features predict recurrence and i…

This study looked at whether a special walking platform, designed to prevent falls and help with standing, could be used by older cancer patients (over 70) while they were in the hospital. The goal was to see if patients would use it enough to make it a practical option. The stud…

This study looked at 1,250 adults with advanced cancer who visited the emergency room. Researchers checked medical records to find factors linked to survival in the next 90 days. The goal is to help doctors identify patients who need extra support or palliative care sooner.

This study looked at how bevacizumab (Avastin), a drug used to treat advanced colorectal cancer, affects blood vessels. Researchers measured artery stiffness and blood pressure in 13 patients before and after 4 months of treatment. The goal was to better understand the drug's sid…