British Columbia Cancer Agency
Clinical trials sponsored by British Columbia Cancer Agency, explained in plain language.
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New radiation dose aims to tame eye cancer with fewer side effects
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a medium-dose radiation therapy (12 Gy in 6 sessions) for people with low-grade B-cell lymphoma in the eye area. The goal is to find a dose that controls the cancer better than very low doses but causes fewer long-term side effects than the standard higher dose. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:16 UTC
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One and done? new breast cancer radiation trial could cut treatment time
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single radiation treatment after breast cancer surgery works as well as the usual five treatments. It aims to make care easier for patients who live far from cancer centers. The trial will enroll 60 women aged 40 or older with early-stage breast cancer.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:48 UTC
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Can a stronger radiation dose help patients with bulky metastatic cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares standard palliative radiation (24 Gray in 3 sessions) with a higher dose (27 Gray in 3 sessions) for patients with large metastatic tumors. The goal is to see if the higher dose improves local tumor control and survival. About 20 adults with solid tumors and l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Hand grip strength may reveal hidden clues in pancreatic cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether measuring hand grip strength in adults with pancreatic cancer can give doctors useful information about how the disease and treatment are progressing. About 50 participants will squeeze a handheld device and answer questionnaires during regular clinic …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 03:27 UTC