British Columbia Cancer Agency
Clinical trials sponsored by British Columbia Cancer Agency, explained in plain language.
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Tailored surgery could reduce overtreatment for vulvar cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve treatment for vulvar cancer by personalizing surgery based on the tumor's characteristics. Researchers will test whether adjusting surgical margins based on whether the cancer is linked to HPV infection or a p53 mutation leads to better outcomes and few…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Second-Chance radiation zaps returning prostate cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a precise, high-dose radiation treatment for men whose prostate cancer has come back after previous radiation therapy. Doctors use advanced imaging to find the exact spot of the returning cancer and deliver a strong, focused radiation dose directly to that a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New 'Living Drug' trial offers hope for tough blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis is a first-in-human study testing a new personalized cell therapy called CLIC-2201 for adults and children with B-cell blood cancers that have returned or not responded to other treatments. The therapy involves collecting a patient's own immune cells, genetically modifying t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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DNA-Guided cancer treatment trial seeks to match patients with therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a cancer drug called atezolizumab works better when given to people whose tumor DNA analysis suggests they might respond to it. It will enroll about 200 adults with various advanced, incurable solid tumors. Participants will receive the drug every th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Shorter radiation for prostate cancer: is it just as good?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if shorter, more intense radiation treatments are as well-tolerated and effective as the standard, longer course for men with prostate cancer that has spread to a few other spots in the body. It will compare different radiation methods, focusing on side effe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Genetic clues to target pancreatic cancer faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if quickly analyzing the genetic makeup of a pancreatic tumor can help doctors choose the most effective treatment. It will enroll 200 adults with pancreatic cancer that has not spread to distant organs. Participants will receive standard chemotherapy and p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Two shots vs. five: race to find the best prostate cancer radiation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if a very short course of radiation (2 treatments) is as good as the standard short course (5 treatments) for men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. Researchers will compare side effects, quality of life, and cancer control between the two schedul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Precision radiation vs. standard care: a blind test for halting Cancer's advance
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a more precise, high-dose form of radiation (SABR) is better than standard palliative radiation at controlling cancer when it has spread to only a few new spots. About 194 adults with solid cancers that have progressed in up to five locations will be ran…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Could controlling blood sugar help fight pancreatic cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether closely monitoring and managing blood sugar levels might help people with pancreatic cancer respond better to chemotherapy. About 50 participants will use continuous glucose monitors while receiving standard chemotherapy. Half will aim for tight bloo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 05, 2026 13:59 UTC
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Tracking real lives: study aims to cut through the uncertainty of new cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to gather real-world information on how cancer patients feel and how long they live when receiving promising new treatments where the exact benefits and costs are still unclear. It will follow 100 patients, tracking their health outcomes and quality of life throug…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists probe secrets of One-Shot prostate cancer zap
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand exactly how a precise, high-dose radiation treatment works for early-stage prostate cancer. Researchers will observe 100 men receiving this treatment, analyzing changes in their blood, tumor tissue, and gut bacteria before and after. The goal is to l…
Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Decoding Cancer's DNA to find the right drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve treatment for people with advanced or metastatic cancer by analyzing the unique genetic makeup of their tumor. Researchers will sequence the DNA and RNA from a patient's tumor and blood sample to identify genetic 'drivers' of the cancer. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues to beat pancreatic cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand advanced pancreatic cancer better by analyzing the genetic makeup of patients' tumors. Researchers will collect tumor samples and blood from about 190 patients starting chemotherapy to look for patterns in their genes. The goal is to see if these gen…
Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Tracking life and health to fund rare cancer drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect real-world information on how patients with rare cancers or rare genetic changes in their cancer fare when using approved targeted therapies. It will track survival, quality of life, and how well the treatment works. The goal is to gather strong evidenc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC