Oncology Institute Of Southern Switzerland
Clinical trials sponsored by Oncology Institute Of Southern Switzerland, explained in plain language.
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Could a common antibiotic help fight colorectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the antibiotic metronidazole can lower the amount of a specific bacteria (Fusobacterium nucleatum) in colorectal cancer tumors. About 40 adults with untreated colorectal cancer will take metronidazole before surgery. Researchers will compare bacteria leve…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Diet and exercise program tested in advanced prostate cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a personalized diet and exercise program is practical for men with metastatic prostate cancer who are already receiving hormone therapy. Researchers will enroll 30 participants to see how many stick with the program. The goal is to understand if life…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Blood biomarkers may predict prostate cancer therapy success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for markers in the blood that could help doctors predict how well prostate cancer treatments will work. Researchers will collect blood samples from 600 men at different stages of prostate cancer to measure certain immune cells and other substances. The goal …
Sponsor: Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:05 UTC
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Gene mapping may speed up access to experimental cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the genetic makeup of tumors from 40 adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma. The goal is to use this information to better match patients with early phase clinical trials. Participants provide a tissue sample from a past surgery or biopsy, but no new tr…
Sponsor: Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC