Institut Cancerologie De L'ouest
Clinical trials sponsored by Institut Cancerologie De L'ouest, explained in plain language.
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Could metformin boost radiation for recurrent prostate cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a precise, high-dose radiation treatment (SBRT) combined with the diabetes drug metformin for men whose prostate cancer has come back in the same area after previous radiation. The goal is to find the safest and most effective radiation dose. About 44 men who had…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:59 UTC
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New scan could spot aggressive breast cancer spread
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of PET scan to see if it can better detect where triple-negative breast cancer has spread in the body. Researchers will compare this new scan to the standard one in 12 patients. If successful, it could help doctors choose more personalized treatments.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:09 UTC
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Pepper power: could a chili pepper patch beat pills for chemo nerve pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a capsaicin patch (made from chili peppers) works better than the standard drug duloxetine for nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. About 274 adults with ongoing pain in their hands and feet will be randomly assigned to one treatment for 5 weeks. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:11 UTC
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Can a computer predict chemo success in breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a computer algorithm that can predict whether a breast cancer tumor will completely disappear after chemotherapy given before surgery. Researchers will collect medical images, lab results, and genetic data from 300 early-stage breast cancer patients. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:10 UTC
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New blood test may predict deadly clots in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a simple blood test can predict blood clots in people with certain cancers (lung, pancreas, stomach, or brain). Clots are a major risk for cancer patients and can be life-threatening. Researchers will track 200 patients for 12 months to see if changes …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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Computer models aim to predict lung cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 200 people with advanced lung cancer to build computer models that can predict how well a treatment will work. Researchers will gather medical, imaging, and lifestyle data to understand why some patients respond to therapy while others do…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:57 UTC