Cancer Research Uk
Clinical trials sponsored by Cancer Research Uk, explained in plain language.
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Could a breast cancer drug combo treat rare tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests two drugs, trastuzumab and pertuzumab, already approved for breast cancer, in people with rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called HER2 amplification or mutation. About 30 adults and children with various rare or hard-to-treat cancers will receive …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:58 UTC
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Could a common cancer drug help rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests atezolizumab, a drug already approved for several cancers, in people with rare cancers that have high tumor mutational burden (TMB) or microsatellite instability (MSI). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing for at least 24 wee…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Could a lung cancer drug work for other rare tumors? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests capmatinib, a drug already approved for certain lung cancers, in adults with rare cancers that have specific MET gene changes. About 30 participants will receive the drug to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing for at least 24 weeks. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could a lung cancer drug treat other rare tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a drug called entrectinib (Rozlytrek) in people with rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called a ROS1 gene fusion. The drug is already approved for some lung cancers, and researchers want to see if it can help shrink or control other tumor type…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:57 UTC
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Could a melanoma drug combo tame rare BRAF cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing two drugs, vemurafenib and cobimetinib, already approved for melanoma, in adults with other rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called BRAF V600 mutation. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 3…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to unleash immune system on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug, UCB4594, in people with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to standard treatments. The drug is a monoclonal antibody that targets a protein called HLA-G on cancer cells, potentially helping the immune system attack them. The stud…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:47 UTC
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Could a lung cancer drug work for rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called alectinib, already approved for some lung cancers, in people with rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called ALK. About 30 adults, teens, and children with ALK-positive cancers will receive alectinib to see if it shrinks tumors or stops…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Could old drugs beat rare cancers? DETERMINE trial opens doors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether drugs already approved for some cancers can help people with rare cancers or common cancers that have rare genetic changes. It includes adults, teenagers, and children whose cancer has a specific mutation and who have no good standard treatment left. The …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 05, 2026 12:09 UTC