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Clinical trials sponsored by Georgetown University, explained in plain language.
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New drug combo shows promise in advanced breast cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a two-step treatment for people with advanced breast cancer that cannot be cured by surgery or radiation. First, patients receive a drug called talazoparib alone, then they get talazoparib combined with avelumab. The main goal is to check safety and side effects,…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:55 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: experimental drug MGC018 under study
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called MGC018 in people with a hard-to-treat type of lung cancer (extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer) that has come back or not responded to prior treatment. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors in at least 25% of participants. Patient…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Promising nerve pain drug trial for MGUS patients withdrawn before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test if daratumumab could improve nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) in people with a blood condition called MGUS. Participants would have received weekly injections for two months, then biweekly for four more months. However, the trial was withdrawn before …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:47 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack shows promise against tough skin cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (nivolumab, ipilimumab, and cabozantinib) in people with advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this triple therapy can keep the cancer from growing for at least one year. Participants receive the d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 11:58 UTC
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Video game therapy helps rett syndrome patients control arm movements
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a technology-based motor rehabilitation program for 14 people with Rett syndrome. The goal is to help them use their arms more purposefully while reducing repetitive hand movements. Participants play specially designed games that reward keeping hands apart and re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:50 UTC
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New online tool aims to simplify genetic testing decisions for BRCA families
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether a web-based educational program can help relatives of people with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations understand their genetic testing options. About 240 adults who have a close family member with a BRCA mutation will be randomly assigned to either the online edu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC