Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

This study is testing whether some patients with early-stage breast cancer who have an exceptional response to chemotherapy can safely avoid surgery. It aims to see if a non-surgical approach leads to similar cancer control as the standard surgery. The trial will enroll 84 patien…

This study is testing whether a spinal fluid test can predict if advanced lung cancer will spread to the brain. Researchers will collect spinal fluid and blood from 40 patients with stage III or IV non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if tumor DNA in the spinal fluid ca…

This study is testing a new, non-medication tool called the Buckeye Quit Stick to help people with lung cancer quit smoking. The device is designed to replace the physical habit of holding and smoking a cigarette, which can be a major barrier to quitting. Researchers will enroll …

This pilot study aims to see if offering focused upper body massage after radiation treatments can help breast cancer patients. It will test if the massages reduce muscle and joint pain, improve arm and shoulder mobility, and enhance overall quality of life during treatment. The …

This study is testing a phone app called FOCUS that teaches coping skills to help people with advanced cancer manage common symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. It aims to make this support more accessible to patients living in rural areas who may have …

This study uses virtual reality to understand how the physical condition of a neighborhood—like litter, graffiti, or abandoned buildings—affects people's stress and anxiety. Researchers will compare participants' heart rate and anxiety when viewing a virtual version of their own …