THORACIC CANCER

This study aims to make repeat high-dose radiation therapy safer for people whose lung cancer has returned or who develop a new tumor in the chest. Researchers will follow 500 patients in Denmark to collect detailed data on side effects and survival. The goal is to create better …

This study is testing a new robotic surgery system, the Medtronic Hugo, for removing chest cancers. It will enroll 50 patients to see how safe and effective the system is for these operations. The main goals are to see how often surgeons need to switch to a different method durin…

This study is testing whether a new oral drug called TNG462 is safe and effective when combined with other cancer drugs for people with advanced pancreatic or non-small cell lung cancer. The trial will involve about 183 adults whose cancers have specific genetic changes (MTAP los…

This study is testing whether a virtual mind-body program can help reduce fatigue and improve quality of life for people undergoing cancer treatment. The program includes online classes like yoga, meditation, and fitness sessions that patients can do from home. Researchers want t…

This study is testing if a specific type of nerve block, called an erector spinae block, can help reduce pain and the need for strong opioid painkillers after lung surgery. It involves 70 adults having lung surgery, often for cancer. The goal is to see if this block, which is saf…

This study aims to collect detailed information from 12,000 patients diagnosed with lung and other chest cancers. It will track their health, treatments, and quality of life over many years to understand what factors lead to better or worse outcomes. The goal is to build a powerf…

This study aims to understand why cancer patients feel extreme fatigue and nerve pain during standard chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Researchers will observe 125 patients with various cancers, collecting blood and stool samples to look for biological markers linked to thes…

This study tests a support program designed to help Black, Latino, and older adult cancer patients overcome barriers to getting genetic testing. Genetic testing is often required to qualify for newer, targeted cancer treatments and clinical trials. The program includes a patient …