Unc Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Unc Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- Can specially designed ads help dual users quit smoking and vaping? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- New tool aims to help breast cancer patients choose reconstruction Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Do 'Zero Sugar' or 'All Natural' labels trick drinkers into thinking alcohol is healthy? Results expected Sep 2026 (estimated)
- New online toolkit aims to boost cancer screening in lynch syndrome families Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Engineered immune cells take on recurrent head and neck cancer Results expected Oct 2026 (estimated)
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Experimental lymphoma combo trial halted early – only 5 patients enrolled
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a new combination of drugs (polatuzumab vedotin plus standard chemotherapy) for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that came back or didn't improve after initial treatment. The trial aimed to see if this mix could shrink tumors better than standard ther…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New breast scan could rival MRI for detecting tumors
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis pilot study compares contrast-enhanced digital breast tomosynthesis (CE-DBT) to standard MRI in 20 women with known breast lesions. Researchers want to see if CE-DBT can give doctors similar confidence in identifying suspicious areas. If it works, it might offer a quicker or…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound technique aims to spot cancer without radiation
Diagnosis Stopped earlyThis study tested a new 3D ultrasound technique called acoustic angiography to improve imaging of breast and thyroid tumors. Researchers planned to enroll 45 people, including healthy volunteers and patients scheduled for biopsy. The study was stopped early due to funding problem…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New scan technique tested for prostate cancer radiation planning
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tested whether combining two types of scans (PSMA-PET and MRI) can help doctors better target radiation for prostate cancer. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and possible. Only 8 people took part before the study was stopped early.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC