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Clinical trials sponsored by Georgetown University, explained in plain language.
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Scientists test novel combo against Tough-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing the safety and initial effectiveness of a new two-drug combination (NEROFE plus doxorubicin) for patients with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic markers (KRAS mutation and ST2 protein). The main goal is to find the safest dose and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 22:41 UTC
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New drug aims to shield patients from Chemo's hidden damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing if a drug called azeliragon can protect the heart and brain from damage caused by chemotherapy in women with early-stage breast cancer. Researchers will give azeliragon alongside standard chemotherapy to about 48 participants to see if it's safe …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 22:40 UTC
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New hope for rare chest cancer patients after other treatments fail
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a drug called sacituzumab govitecan can help control advanced thymoma and thymic carcinoma in adults whose cancer has continued to grow despite previous treatments. Participants will receive the drug through an IV every three weeks until their cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Major health trial tests best way to help smokers quit during cancer screening
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the most effective way to help people quit smoking when they come in for lung cancer screening. Researchers will compare two different phone-based support programs—one run by a state quitline and one run directly by the health system—for 1,188 current smok…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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New combo therapy tested for lung cancer patients with HIV
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) to standard chemotherapy is safe and effective for treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer in people who also have HIV. It will enroll 18 adults with stage IV lung cancer who are on st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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New drug duo tested for Tough-to-Treat cervical cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether combining two existing drugs, pembrolizumab and lenvatinib, can help control advanced cervical cancer that has worsened after standard treatment. It will involve about 35 women to see if the combination shrinks tumors and for how long. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New hope for AML patients who Can't get transplants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a drug called CPX-351 can help keep acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in remission for patients who have already achieved remission but are not eligible for a bone marrow transplant. The goal is to see if giving this drug as ongoing 'maintenance' therapy …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Could less radiation be enough for some throat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a gentler radiation treatment for people with HPV-positive throat cancer who have already had surgery. Researchers want to see if using a lower radiation dose and targeting only the neck (instead of the original tumor site too) works as well as the standard,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Phone app aims to shield cancer survivors from painful mouth problems
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a 6-month telehealth program using smartphones can help cancer survivors prevent painful mouth sores and gum disease, improve their quality of life, and reduce body-wide inflammation. It will compare this program to usual care in 100 cancer survivors…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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New attack on tough lung cancer: shrink tumors first, then operate
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a specific treatment plan for people with a hard-to-treat form of advanced lung cancer that has spread to distant lymph nodes. The goal is to see if giving a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy drugs *before* surgery can shrink the cancer enough to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:27 UTC
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Major trial aims to keep people on HIV prevention drugs
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best ways to help people in Malawi continue taking HIV prevention medication. It will test a package of support strategies at clinics and community centers, focusing on helping people stay on either daily pills or a newer long-acting injection. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Online tool aims to ease tough symptoms for thyroid cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special website can help adults who have had thyroid cancer feel better after radioactive iodine treatment. Researchers want to see if the website, which offers education and symptom management tips, improves patients' overall well-being compared t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can a website cure sleepless nights for cancer survivors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an online program can help Black men who have survived prostate cancer and are struggling with insomnia. It will compare a structured internet therapy program to a simple educational website. The main goal is to see if the online approach is practica…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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New tool aims to help women decide on breast MRI screening
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a decision support tool to help high-risk Black and Latina women make informed choices about whether to add a breast MRI to their annual mammogram. Researchers will compare the tool against standard care in 80 participants. The goal is to see if the tool imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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New website aims to cut confusion for thyroid cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special website helps people recently diagnosed with a moderate-risk thyroid cancer make a more informed decision about radioactive iodine treatment. About 408 participants will be randomly assigned to either use this interactive decision aid websi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC