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Clinical trials sponsored by Unicancer, explained in plain language.
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New drug shows promise in slowing rare bone cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug regorafenib can slow or stop the growth of bone sarcomas that have spread to other parts of the body. About 163 adults with advanced osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, chondrosarcoma, or chordoma will receive either regorafenib or a placebo. The main g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:51 UTC
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Promising drug combo targets breast cancer brain metastases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug tucatinib to two standard breast cancer treatments (pertuzumab and trastuzumab) can help people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread to the brain and is growing despite current therapy. About 53 adults whose cancer has progress…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:50 UTC
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Could a pinpoint radiation blast slow bone cancer spread?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding a high-dose, precise type of radiation called SBRT to usual treatments (like hormone therapy or chemo) can delay cancer progression in people with 1 to 5 bone metastases from breast, lung, or prostate cancer. About 168 adults aged 18-75 with goo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:48 UTC
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Radiation-Free path for Low-Risk breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether women aged 50 and older with a very low-risk type of early breast cancer (DCIS) can avoid radiation therapy after lumpectomy. The goal is to see if the cancer stays away without radiation, reducing unnecessary treatment and side effects. About 295 part…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:47 UTC
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Triple threat: new combo aims to extend life in advanced lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding radiation to a standard immunotherapy-plus-chemotherapy regimen can improve survival in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. About 327 participants with stage IIIB/IV disease will receive pembrolizumab and chemotherapy, with or …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:43 UTC
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Blood test finds hidden cancer; new drug aims to stop it
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is for people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (HR+, HER2-low). First, a blood test looks for leftover cancer DNA after one month of standard hormone therapy and a CDK4/6 inhibitor. Those with positive results then receive trastuzumab deruxtecan, a targete…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for aggressive breast cancer: hormone combo may rival chemo
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether a hormone therapy plus abemaciclib works as well as chemotherapy for women with ER+/HER2- breast cancer that has spread to organs like the liver or lungs. About 180 participants will receive either standard chemo or the hormone combo. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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New combo attack on brain melanoma: radiation plus drugs show promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a precise type of radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) to a three-drug combination (binimetinib, encorafenib, and pembrolizumab) can better control melanoma that has spread to the brain in people with a specific BRAF gene mutation. Ten adults with…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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New hope for frail lung cancer patients: maintenance drug aims to keep disease in check
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a drug called durvalumab can help frail patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer keep their disease from getting worse after standard chemotherapy and radiation. About 100 participants who are older, have a weaker health status, or couldn't get …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:52 UTC
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New hope for bladder cancer patients: drug may help avoid bladder removal
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who cannot have their bladder removed due to age, health issues, or personal choice. After standard chemo-radiation, participants receive the drug atezolizumab to help keep the cancer from coming back. The goal is to co…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:56 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for aggressive bone cancer
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding the drug mifamurtide to standard chemotherapy after surgery helps people with high-risk osteosarcoma (a type of bone cancer) live longer without the cancer coming back. The study includes 60 patients aged 2 to 50 with newly diagnosed, aggressive os…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Could a tailored mammogram schedule beat the One-Size-Fits-All approach?
Prevention OngoingThis large international study is testing whether a personalized breast cancer screening plan, based on each woman's individual risk, works better than the standard screening schedule. Over 53,000 women aged 40-70 are taking part. The goal is to see if the personalized approach c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:48 UTC
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New hope for chemo patients: drug may stop nerve pain
Prevention TerminatedThis study tests whether the drug riluzole can prevent nerve damage caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in people with stage II or III colorectal cancer. About 80 adults will receive either riluzole or a placebo during their chemotherapy. The goal is to see if riluzole reduces the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC