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Clinical trials sponsored by Georgetown University, explained in plain language.
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Triple-Drug cocktail targets tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests whether adding tiragolumab to the standard combination of atezolizumab and bevacizumab can shrink tumors in people with advanced non-squamous lung cancer that has worsened after prior treatment. The trial enrolls 29 adults whose tumors have certain geneti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 23:34 UTC
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New hope for bile duct cancer: targeted chemo combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 study is testing a combination of three drugs—nanoliposomal irinotecan, fluorouracil, and leucovorin—in 48 adults with advanced biliary tract cancer that has progressed after initial chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if the treatment can stop the cancer from grow…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:59 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and rituximab, in people whose chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has come back or stopped responding to previous treatments. The goal is to see how well the combo works at shrinking or controlling the cancer. About 25 adult…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: drug MGC018 under trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called MGC018 in people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer that has come back or not responded to treatment. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors in at least 25% of participants. Patients receive the drug through an IV every 28 da…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New hope for tough pancreatic cancer: drug duo tested
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, BXCL701 and pembrolizumab, in 22 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if this treatment can stop the cancer from growing for at least 18 weeks. Participants must have already tried one prior treatm…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to halt advanced melanoma in its tracks
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (nivolumab, ipilimumab, and cabozantinib) in 14 adults with advanced melanoma that cannot be surgically removed. Participants receive the triple therapy for 12 weeks, then switch to two drugs for up to 2 years. The goal is to see how …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:53 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in advanced breast cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a two-step treatment for advanced breast cancer that cannot be cured with surgery or radiation. First, patients receive a drug called talazoparib alone, then both talazoparib and avelumab together. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, wh…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 01, 2026 18:04 UTC
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Gaming therapy aims to reduce repetitive hand movements in rett syndrome
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether personalized computer games can help people with Rett syndrome use their arms more purposefully and reduce repetitive hand movements. Fourteen participants will play games that reward them for separating their hands and reaching for targets. The training …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 23:33 UTC
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Walking away from metabolic risks: HIV study tests simple step solution
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a home-based walking program can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and body measurements in people living with HIV who also have metabolic syndrome. Fifty participants will gradually increase their walking over six months. The main goal is to see if the p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Can a website replace genetic counseling 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 are close relatives of someone with a BRCA mutation will take part. Participants will either use t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 11:57 UTC