National Cancer Institute, Naples
Clinical trials sponsored by National Cancer Institute, Naples, explained in plain language.
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New drug targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat uterine cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called Inavolisib in about 48 women with advanced endometrial cancer that has a specific change in the PIK3CA gene. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. Participants will take the drug and be monitored for response and si…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Naples • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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AI to the rescue: smarter fluids during cancer surgery could mean fewer complications
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether artificial intelligence can guide how much fluid patients receive during major cancer surgery to keep their blood pressure more stable. About 176 adults having long cancer operations will be randomly assigned to either AI-guided fluid management or standa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Naples • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:49 UTC
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Can cannabis ease cancer symptoms? new trial seeks answers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a balanced THC/CBD cannabis extract to standard pain treatment can reduce symptom burden in 156 adults with advanced solid tumors. Participants will receive either the cannabis extract or a placebo for 8 weeks, and researchers will measure changes …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Naples • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:42 UTC
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New study to see if combining cancer and blood vessel surgery helps patients live longer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well a special type of surgery that removes cancer along with affected blood vessels works for people with advanced gynecologic cancers. Researchers will track 130 patients over 5 years to see how long they live and how long it takes for the cancer to come…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Naples • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:57 UTC