TUMOR

This trial tested a new device that uses focused sound waves (histotripsy) to break apart solid kidney tumors without any cuts or needles. Twenty adults with small, non-spreading kidney tumors were treated to see if the procedure was safe and could fully cover the tumor. The goal…

This study looked at 78 family caregivers of older adults (70+) with cancer to understand how social and economic factors affect their needs and stress. Researchers measured caregiver burden and other psychosocial factors to see if a personalized support plan could help. The goal…

This study tested a new high-density EEG method to map brain areas involved in movement, sensation, language, emotion, and thinking. It included 122 people with epilepsy, brain tumors, and healthy volunteers. The goal was to improve understanding of brain function and seizure act…

This early-stage study tested a single dose of a new drug called 9MW3811 in 32 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The drug is being developed for lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis) and tumors, but this study did not involve patients with those cond…

This study looked at whether questionnaires filled out by childhood cancer survivors and their parents can accurately track changes in health over time. Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital enrolled 303 survivors aged 8-18 who were at least 2 years off therapy. Th…