Institut Bergonié
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut Bergonié, explained in plain language.
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise against sarcoma in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug retifanlimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with resectable soft-tissue sarcoma. About 66 participants will receive either chemotherapy alone or chemotherapy plus retifanlimab.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Lung cancer combo therapy trial pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test a three-part treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Patients would receive chemotherapy before, during, and after radiation therapy. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Cancer combo study pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study was planned to test two drugs, Ezabenlimab and BI 907828, in people with advanced solid tumors like sarcoma, lung cancer, and breast cancer. The goal was to see if the combination could control the disease for at least 24 weeks. However, the study was withdrawn before …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:08 UTC
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New Ultrasound-Guided biopsy could prevent dangerous surgery for uterine tumors
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a special biopsy done with ultrasound guidance before surgery can correctly tell if a uterine tumor is cancerous or not. It involves 19 women aged 35 and older who have suspicious uterine tumors. The goal is to avoid risky surgical procedures if the tu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New tech care plan aims to boost quality of life for seniors with cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new care plan that uses technology to help doctors better manage the health of older adults (70+) who have cancer and other medical conditions. The goal is to see if this approach improves their quality of life after 6 months. About 720 people with breast, lung…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New monitoring method may ease pain after ovarian cancer surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether using a special monitor (ANI) during ovarian cancer surgery to guide pain medicine can lower the chance of chronic pain three months after the operation. About 126 women having open surgery for ovarian cancer will be randomly assigned to standard care or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:51 UTC
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Pain after breast cancer surgery: study seeks clues in mind and social life
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to understand why some women develop chronic pain after breast cancer surgery. Researchers planned to track psychological and social factors in women undergoing mastectomy or lumpectomy. The goal was to help doctors better plan treatment and improve quality of li…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 23, 2026 22:04 UTC
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Hidden muscle loss may affect ovarian cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study checks for muscle loss (sarcopenia) in 25 women with advanced ovarian cancer before they start chemotherapy. Using CT scans, researchers want to see how common this condition is and if it affects treatment timing. The goal is to better understand how muscle health rela…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Focused ultrasound breast tumor trial withdrawn before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if focused ultrasound could destroy breast tumors before mastectomy. It was planned for women with invasive breast cancer who needed a mastectomy. However, the study was withdrawn and no one took part.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can an online tool help older cancer patients stay connected to their care team?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study tests whether elderly cancer patients (65 and older) can use an online tool to regularly report symptoms and quality of life during treatment. Over 3 months, patients fill out weekly questionnaires on side effects and two longer surveys on well-being. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Prostate cancer protein study pulled before enrolling a single patient
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to measure specific proteins (chemokines) in the blood, urine, and tumors of men with prostate cancer to see how they change over time. It planned to include men starting new treatments like hormone therapy or chemotherapy. However, the study was withdrawn…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:52 UTC
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New study tracks cancer risk in rare genetic condition
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study follows 430 people with Cowden's disease (a PTEN gene mutation) to better understand their risk of developing cancer. Researchers will track how many participants get cancer over time. The goal is to improve monitoring and care for this high-risk group.
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:51 UTC
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Experts unite to make cancer trial results easier to compare
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study brings together cancer experts to agree on standard definitions for key measurements used in cancer clinical trials, such as how long patients live without their cancer getting worse. Currently, different trials define these measurements in different ways, making it ha…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:54 UTC
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Elderly sarcoma surgery: what happens after?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 25 people aged 70 and older who had surgery for soft tissue sarcoma in their leg. The goal is to see how the surgery changes their physical function and quality of life. Researchers use questionnaires to track recovery and identify factors that predict better o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:29 UTC