Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, explained in plain language.
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New drug cocktail aims to boost survival in tough bone cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding four drugs (gefitinib, trametinib, disulfiram, and sunitinib) to standard chemotherapy helps people with osteosarcoma that has spread live longer. About 45 participants with newly diagnosed or advanced disease will be enrolled. Researchers will als…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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New drug duo aims to shrink high-risk prostate tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug (BMS986365) combined with hormone therapy (degarelix) can safely shrink or eliminate high-risk prostate cancer before surgery. About 30 adults with localized high-risk prostate cancer will receive the drug combo for a few months, then have thei…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Immune activator 2141-V11 shows promise in prostate cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called 2141-V11 that helps the immune system find and kill prostate cancer cells. It is given as an injection directly into the tumor, either alone or with standard hormone therapy. The goal is to see if this approach can completely eliminate cancer or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New immune cocktail targets tough stomach cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a mix of immune cells (agenT-797) and three immunotherapy drugs (botensilimab, balstilimab, ramucirumab) plus chemotherapy (paclitaxel) for people with advanced stomach, esophageal, or gastro-esophageal junction cancer that has worsened after one prior treatment.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to halt rare cancer growth
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether two drugs, mirdametinib and palbociclib, can safely control advanced liposarcoma that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. About 54 adults with this rare cancer will receive different doses to find the best balance of safety and effectiveness. The …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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New hope for rare lymphoma: drug targets Cancer's survival signal
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug ruxolitinib in people with T or NK cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. Ruxolitinib blocks a protein that helps these cancer cells survive, which may shrink the tumors. About 83 adults will take part to see if the drug can cont…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New drug shrinks lung tumors before surgery in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan before routine surgery can shrink tumors in people with a specific type of lung cancer (HER2-amplified or HER2-mutated non-small cell lung cancer). About 14 adults with stage II to IIIB lung cancer will receive the d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could an arthritis drug boost chemo for lung cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding certolizumab (an anti-inflammatory drug) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can shrink stage II-III lung cancers more than chemo alone. About 60 adults with operable lung cancer will receive the combination, then have surgery to remove any rem…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack aims to wipe out CLL and SLL
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of three drugs (zanubrutinib, obinutuzumab, and venetoclax) can make chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) undetectable in the body. About 230 adults who have not had prior treatment for these blood cancers w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:42 UTC
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New scan may spot hidden cancers in bladder and skin patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special PET scan called 68Ga PSMA-PET/CT can find cancer spots in people with advanced bladder cancer or melanoma that has spread. About 20 participants will get both the new scan and the standard scan to compare. The goal is to see if the new scan…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:48 UTC
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Glowing dye could help surgeons spot hidden breast cancer cells
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new dye called pHLIP ICG that makes breast cancer cells glow during surgery, helping surgeons see and remove all cancer. About 55 adults with early-stage breast cancer will get the dye before surgery. The goal is to see if this method is safe and improves cance…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:39 UTC
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Diet and supplements tested to halt blood cancer before it starts
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a plant-based diet, omega-3 and curcumin supplements, or a placebo can change gut bacteria in people with early blood conditions called MGUS and smoldering multiple myeloma. The goal is to see if these changes might help prevent the conditions from tur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:40 UTC
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Can music soothe cancer anxiety as well as therapy?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of virtual therapy—music therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy—to see which better reduces anxiety in people who have had cancer. Researchers will enroll 368 adult cancer survivors with ongoing anxiety. The goal is to find out if personal traits l…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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One hour to ease cancer distress: new study tests quick counseling
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single 60-minute counseling session can reduce anxiety and depression in breast cancer patients who are waiting for ongoing therapy. Twenty participants will try the session and report how helpful it was. The goal is to see if this quick support can imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Could skipping a stent or using a drug speed up bladder cancer recovery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at two common practices after bladder cancer surgery: using a ureteral stent (a tube to drain urine) and giving a drug called alvimopan to help the bowels work again. The goal is to see if avoiding stents reduces urinary tract infections and if alvimopan shortens…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Can weight loss drugs help endometrial cancer patients during chemo?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tirzepatide and semaglutide (weight loss drugs) are practical and safe for endometrial cancer patients who are overweight, obese, or have diabetes and are receiving chemotherapy. About 36 adults will take weekly doses for 24 weeks. Researchers will track …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:13 UTC
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Can a vaginal moisturizer ease breast cancer side effects?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Revaree Plus, a vaginal moisturizer, can improve vaginal dryness in women with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. About 60 participants who have completed primary cancer therapy or are on maintenance treatment will use the product for 8 weeks. The g…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:39 UTC
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What do caregivers of rare disease patients really need?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study asks informal caregivers (family or friends) of people with Erdheim-Chester disease and similar conditions about their supportive care needs. Researchers will use a questionnaire to measure quality of life and identify areas where caregivers need more help. The goal is…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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New survey aims to better understand Cancer's impact on young people
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a questionnaire called PRO-AYA, designed to measure health and well-being in adolescents and young adults (ages 15-39) with cancer. Researchers want to see if the questions are reliable and make sense in both English and Spanish. About 120 participants will …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Anesthesia mystery: scientists probe sudden blood pressure drops during surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people experience low blood pressure after receiving general anesthesia for surgery. Researchers will monitor heart function and blood flow in 250 adults before and after anesthesia. The goal is to identify key changes that lead to this comm…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:38 UTC
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Global database launches to track bone metastasis outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a database of health information from 500 adults with painful bone metastases that have spread from other cancers. Researchers will track participants over time to learn more about the disease and how different treatments affect survival. The goal is to gat…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:37 UTC
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Lymphedema patients: does surgery improve your life?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how lymphedema patients' quality of life changes over time, comparing those who choose surgery (a lymph node transfer) with those who choose non-surgical care. Researchers will follow 600 adults aged 18 to 80 with arm or leg swelling. The goal is to understand…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:04 UTC