The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute, explained in plain language.
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Experimental combo targets lung cancer that resists First-Line immunotherapy
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a combination of an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) and a gene therapy (ADV/IL-12) in 13 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had worsened after initial immunotherapy. The main goal was to check safety and see if the combination cou…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:10 UTC
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Experimental combo for aggressive breast cancer shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of chemotherapy, an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab), and gene therapy (IL-12) in 8 women with a tough-to-treat type of breast cancer (triple negative) that had stopped responding to standard treatment. The goal was to see if the combination coul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Knee exercise study halted early – too few volunteers
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a knee isometric exercise program could reduce anterior knee pain and improve function better than standard physical therapy. It planned to enroll adults aged 18-65 with knee pain lasting 4 weeks to 12 months. However, the study was terminated early aft…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:05 UTC
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Rabies shot safety checked in kids – study stopped early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to check the safety of a rabies immune globulin product (HyperRAB) in children up to 17 years old who received it after an animal bite. Researchers tracked side effects for up to 30 days. The study was stopped early, but the information gathered helps doctors und…
Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:53 UTC