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Clinical trials sponsored by Georgetown University, explained in plain language.
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (tiragolumab, atezolizumab, and bevacizumab) in people with advanced non-squamous non-small-cell lung cancer that has already been treated. The goal is to see if this mix can shrink tumors or slow the disease. About 29 adults with spe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:00 UTC
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New hope for bile duct cancer: drug combo shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three chemotherapy drugs (fluorouracil, leucovorin, and nanoliposomal irinotecan) in people with advanced biliary tract cancer that has worsened after standard treatment. The goal is to see if this new mix can stop the cancer from growing for at …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:58 UTC
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Nerve damage drug study for MGUS patients withdrawn before starting
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to see if the drug daratumumab could help people with a blood condition called MGUS who also have nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy). Participants would have received weekly injections for two months, then every other week for four more months. However, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:57 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: experimental drug MGC018 under study
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called MGC018 in people with a type of advanced 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…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:56 UTC
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Can a website replace genetic counseling for BRCA families?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to see if a web-based educational program can help relatives of people with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations make informed decisions about genetic testing. About 240 men and women who are first- or second-degree relatives of a BRCA mutation carrier will be randomly assign…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 18:42 UTC
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Walking for wellness: new study targets HIV and metabolic syndrome
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a six-month, home-based walking program can improve blood sugar, cholesterol, and body measurements in people with and without HIV who have metabolic syndrome. About 50 adults will gradually increase their walking as tolerated. The main goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC