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Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Utah, explained in plain language.
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New drug combo trial for tough pancreatic cancer shows early promise
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two drugs, trametinib and hydroxychloroquine, in 25 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study was stopped early, so r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:57 UTC
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New hope for myelofibrosis patients who failed standard therapy?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called selinexor in 17 people with a rare bone marrow cancer (myelofibrosis) that did not respond to or could not tolerate standard JAK inhibitor treatments. The main goal was to see if the drug could shrink an enlarged spleen by at least 35%. The trial w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:28 UTC
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New ultrasound technique aims to catch kidney transplant trouble sooner
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a special ultrasound that uses a contrast dye to get clearer images of a new kidney after transplant. The goal was to see if this method could help doctors find early signs of problems like rejection or slow function. The study was small (20 people) and was stop…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:10 UTC
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Cancer prevention study for pacific islanders ends early with just 2 volunteers
Prevention TerminatedThis study aimed to see if changing meal timing could lower cancer risk in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women. Only 2 women joined before the study was stopped early. The goal was to find a culturally fitting way to reduce cancer risk factors like obesity and diabetes in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:49 UTC
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Can a Plant-Based pill soothe radiation side effects in prostate cancer?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a supplement called Q-Urol (made from quercetin, bromelain, rye flower pollen, and papain) could reduce prostate inflammation caused by radiation therapy in men with localized prostate cancer. Ten men who had brachytherapy (with or without other radia…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 18, 2026 11:49 UTC
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Massage therapy tested as fatigue fighter for prostate cancer patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether massage therapy can reduce fatigue in men who have had prostate cancer and completed radiation therapy. The trial enrolled 28 men aged 45 and older. Researchers measured fatigue levels and checked for changes in inflammation markers in the blood.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 12:09 UTC