Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, explained in plain language.
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Promising combo tackles rare stomach cancer before and after surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of chemotherapy drugs and an immunotherapy drug (sintilimab) given before and after surgery for a rare type of stomach cancer called HER2-negative hepatoid adenocarcinoma. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and improve outcomes. A…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:22 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: targeted radiation plus immunotherapy tested as maintenance
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new combination treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) whose tumors have a specific marker (SSTR). After completing standard first-line therapy, participants will receive a targeted radioactive drug ([225Ac]Ac-DOT…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:20 UTC
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New hope for breast cancer patients with brain tumors: targeted drug under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well a drug called Trop-2 ADC (sacituzumab govitecan) works for breast cancer patients whose cancer has spread to the brain. Researchers will track 100 patients from multiple hospitals to see if the drug shrinks brain tumors and how safe it is. The goal is…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for esophageal cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called adebrelimab (SHR-1316) combined with chemotherapy for people with a type of esophageal cancer that can be surgically removed. The treatment is given before and after surgery to see if it helps shrink tumors and prevent cancer from coming back. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New combo aims to beat esophageal cancer without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab and chemotherapy can shrink esophageal tumors enough to avoid surgery and keep the esophagus intact. About 283 adults with resectable esophageal squamous cell cancer will receive the treatment before an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for rare stomach cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of three drugs (RC48, chemotherapy, and an immunotherapy) given before and after surgery for a rare stomach cancer called hepatoid adenocarcinoma. The goal is to see if this approach can completely eliminate the tumor before surgery and prevent it f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New PET probe aims to spot kidney cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new PET imaging probe designed to detect clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a common type of kidney cancer. The probe targets a protein called CAIX, which is found in high levels on these cancer cells but not on most normal tissues. The goal is to see…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:21 UTC
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New PET scan probe could spot hidden tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new imaging probe called 89Zr-s-C1 that attaches to a protein (MUC18) found on many solid tumors. The goal is to see if this PET/CT scan can find tumors that standard scans miss. About 20 adults with newly diagnosed or recurrent solid tumors will receive the pr…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:19 UTC
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Bladder cancer detection gets a sharper eye
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive tracer called [68Ga]N188 to see if it can better detect bladder cancer on PET scans. About 20 adults with urothelial carcinoma, including those with advanced or recurrent disease, will receive the tracer and undergo imaging. The goal is to measu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:19 UTC
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New scan could predict breast cancer drug success
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a special PET scan that uses a radioactive tracer to see how well breast cancer patients respond to a type of drug called an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC). The goal is to see if changes in tracer uptake can predict treatment success. About 50 adults with HER2-pos…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:15 UTC
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New PET scan spots hidden tumor marker to guide targeted therapy
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new PET imaging method to detect a protein called CLDN18.2 in solid tumors. The goal is to identify patients who might benefit from treatments that target this protein. About 15 adults with solid tumors will receive a special tracer and then have a PET/CT scan.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 26, 2026 02:14 UTC
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Herbal hope: can a traditional remedy ease lung cancer recovery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, called modified Bufei decoction, can reduce common symptoms like cough, tiredness, and shortness of breath in people aged 65 and older who have had lung cancer surgery. About 174 participants will receive either t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Lung cancer breakthrough: DNA test may spare patients unnecessary chemo
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with early-stage lung cancer who had surgery and have no detectable tumor DNA in their blood. Half will get standard follow-up care, and the other half will have regular DNA tests and imaging instead of immediate extra treatment. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:11 UTC