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Clinical trials sponsored by Unicancer, explained in plain language.
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New attack on tough liver cancers: boosting immunotherapy with targeted chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a targeted chemotherapy infusion directly into the liver's blood supply improves the effectiveness of two immunotherapy drugs for advanced liver cancer. It will involve 196 adults in France with a high amount of liver tumor. The goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 21:25 UTC
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One drug, five cancers: trial aims to widen use of promising treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an existing cancer drug called zanidatamab can help treat several different types of advanced solid tumors that share a specific genetic alteration in the HER2 gene. The trial will enroll 105 adults with advanced endometrial, colorectal, head & neck,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: trial tests immune drug vs. chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if an immunotherapy drug called dostarlimab works better than standard chemotherapy as a first treatment for adults with certain rare, advanced cancers that have spread or cannot be surgically removed. About 120 participants will be randomly assigned to rece…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Major trial aims to spare thousands from Chemo's harsh side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large study is testing if a targeted pill called ribociclib can safely replace chemotherapy for certain patients with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. It will enroll nearly 4,000 women who would typically be offered chemotherapy after surgery. The goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help cancer patients live better and stay out of the hospital?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a digital health app to standard cancer care helps patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer. About 472 patients starting their first treatment will either use the app to report symptoms and get advice or receive standard care alone…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Cancer treatment breakthrough: rapid test matches patients to best immunotherapy before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests personalized immunotherapy treatments given before cancer surgery. It uses a rapid blood and tumor test called PORTRAIT to match each patient with the treatment most likely to work for their specific cancer. The goal is to shrink tumors, make surgery easier, and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New shot at melanoma: doctors test direct tumor injections to fight cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new approach for treating stage III melanoma that can be surgically removed. Researchers are injecting two immunotherapy drugs directly into the tumor before surgery, hoping this will be more effective and cause fewer body-wide side effects than standard I…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Blood test could transform Follow-Up care for throat cancer survivors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new strategy for monitoring people after treatment for HPV-positive throat cancer. It uses a simple blood test that looks for traces of HPV DNA to check if the cancer might be coming back. The goal is to see if this test can help doctors schedule fewer rou…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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New drug duo aims to stop aggressive breast Cancer's return
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with triple-negative breast cancer who still have cancer cells after initial chemo-immunotherapy and surgery. It tests if adding the pill capecitabine to the immunotherapy pembrolizumab after surgery is better at preventing the cancer from coming back tha…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients who Can't tolerate standard chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a different chemotherapy combination for people with advanced colorectal or stomach cancer who have a specific enzyme deficiency (DPD deficiency). This deficiency makes standard chemotherapy drugs too toxic. Researchers want to see if this new combination is…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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New drug combo trial aims to shrink tough stomach cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a new drug called ivonescimab to standard chemotherapy helps shrink tumors better in people with advanced stomach or esophageal cancer. It will enroll 88 adults whose cancer has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to see i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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New Two-Pronged drug challenges standard chemo in fight against tough bile duct cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new drug called ivonescimab works better than standard chemotherapy for people with advanced bile duct cancer whose first treatment has stopped working. It will involve 72 patients who previously took part in a related screening study. Participants…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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New Triple-Threat attack on breast Cancer's most devastating spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a combination of three drugs to treat a serious complication where HER2-positive breast cancer spreads to the fluid-filled lining around the brain and spinal cord. It aims to see if this approach can help patients live longer and improve their neurological s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Trial asks: can some breast cancer patients safely skip harsh chemo?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a personalized treatment plan for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. It aims to see if patients whose tumors have high levels of certain immune cells can safely avoid or receive less chemotherapy after surgery. The goal is to control the cancer while…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:26 UTC
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Virtual coach aims to cut breast cancer risk for High-Risk women
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing an online program designed to help women at high risk for breast cancer lower their risk through lifestyle changes. The program includes a webinar and a personalized virtual visit to create a prevention plan. Researchers want to see if women find the program…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Researchers track 400 cancer patients to unlock treatment secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect real-world treatment and survival information from 400 patients with metastatic colorectal cancer that has a specific BRAF gene mutation. Researchers will gather medical records and biological samples during normal cancer care to better understand how t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 21:25 UTC
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AI predicts swelling risk to guide breast cancer treatment choices
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help patients and doctors make better decisions about breast cancer radiotherapy. The tool calculates a patient's personal risk of developing arm swelling (lymphedema) after treatment. Researchers will see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to make cancer drugs work better for more people
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis international study aims to find better ways to predict which patients with advanced breast, lung, bladder, or stomach cancer will benefit from a newer type of targeted cancer drug called antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Researchers will collect blood and tumor samples from …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC