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Clinical trials sponsored by Georgetown University, explained in plain language.
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New drug combo shows promise in tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new combination of drugs (ABT-888 plus chemotherapy) in 64 people with pancreatic cancer that had spread. The goal was to see if blocking a DNA repair enzyme could make chemotherapy more effective at shrinking tumors. The approach aims to control the disease, …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New software fights surgical infections by tracking hidden bacteria
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a software platform called OR PathTrac that tracks how bacteria spread during surgery. The goal was to help hospitals improve their cleaning and infection control steps to lower the risk of surgical site infections. Over 800 adults having surgery took part. The …
Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC