University Of Washington

This phase II study tested the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 9 people with untreated follicular lymphoma or marginal zone lymphoma. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow the disease. However, the trial was terminated early, so we have very l…

This small study tested whether giving the drug sacituzumab govitecan before surgery could help people with a rare type of muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The drug targets cancer cells and delivers chemotherapy directly to them. Only 4 people took part before the study was stoppe…

This early-stage trial tested a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, aldesleukin (IL-2) and pembrolizumab, in 6 people with advanced kidney cancer that had spread. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. The study was terminated ear…

This study tested a dye called tozuleristide that makes oral cancer cells glow under special light during surgery. The goal was to help surgeons see and remove all cancer while sparing healthy tissue. The trial included 8 adults with oral cavity cancer or high-grade dysplasia. Th…

This small pilot study tested whether applying acupressure to the ear could help improve appetite and prevent weight loss in people with advanced stomach, esophagus, or pancreatic cancer. The approach uses small adhesive pellets placed on specific ear spots to stimulate the nervo…

This study tested two educational programs for parents with late-stage cancer who have children aged 5 to 17. The programs were designed to improve parent-child communication and boost parents' confidence in managing the impact of cancer on their children. The goal was to reduce …

This study looked at whether adding technology to standard collaborative care helps cancer patients with depression. It involved 297 adults receiving cancer treatment who had significant depression symptoms. The approach used care managers and a psychiatrist to coordinate treatme…

This study offered genetic testing to men whose prostate cancer had spread to other parts of the body. Researchers looked for inherited gene changes linked to cancer risk and asked participants about their thoughts on testing. The goal was to learn if this approach works well and…

This study looked at whether special MRI scans can detect early signs that anti-HER2 therapy is working in women with HER2-positive breast cancer. Thirteen participants received one dose of trastuzumab before surgery, and researchers compared MRI changes to immune cell levels in …

This study tested a decision aid to help older adults with early dementia or depression and their families talk about safe firearm storage. Only 5 people took part before the study ended early. The goal was to see if the tool was easy to use and could help improve storage safety,…

This study looked at whether a specific gene mutation (HSD3B1) changes how well the hormone therapy letrozole works in postmenopausal women with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Researchers measured changes in tumor markers before and after treatment. The trial was e…

This study tested a special type of scan (SPECT/CT) to see how well it measures liver function in people with liver cancer who are getting radiation or surgery. The goal was to learn if this scan can help doctors see which parts of the liver are working well before, during, and a…