In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of alpelisib (Piqray) in hormone receptor-positive (HR+) -human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) breast cancer (BC). They found that alpelisib significantly improved survival in patients with PIK3CA mutations. Some background Breast cancer (BC) types can be...
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Looking for participants with advanced colorectal cancer to test a new immunotherapy
In a nutshell This phase 1 trial is examining the effectiveness of personalized tumor antigens (PTA) in the treatment of different advanced tumors. The main outcomes to be measured will be side effects and disease control. This study is being conducted in Arizona, California, Louisiana and New Jersey, US. The details While the tumor cells are growing,...
Read MoreLooking for participants with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer to test a new immunotherapy
In a nutshell This phase 1 trial is examining the effectiveness of personalized tumor antigens (PTA) in the treatment of different advanced tumors. The main outcomes to be measured will be side effects and disease control. This study is being conducted in Arizona, California, Louisiana and New Jersey, US. The details While the tumor cells are growing,...
Read MoreLooking for participants with metastatic melanoma to test a new immunotherapy
In a nutshell This phase 1 trial is examining the effectiveness of personalized tumor antigens (PTA) in the treatment of different advanced tumors. The main outcomes to be measured will be side effects and disease control. This study is being conducted in Arizona, California, Louisiana and New Jersey, US. The details While the tumor cells are growing,...
Read MoreLooking for patients with BRAF positive inoperable colorectal cancer to test a new treatment combination
In a nutshell This phase 1/2 trial is examining the best dose and side effects of a combined treatment with encorafenib (Braftovi), cetuximab (Erbitux) and nivolumab (Opdivo). The main outcome to be measured will be the tumor response to the treatment. This trial is being conducted in Texas, US. The details Colorectal cancer is one of the leading...
Read MoreComparing the effectiveness of various treatments for high-risk prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of current treatment options for high-risk prostate cancer (PCa). It found that RP is the preferred treatment option for these patients. Some background Prostate surgery (RP) is a common treatment option for high-risk PCa. Radiation therapy (RT), androgen deprivation therapy...
Read MoreEvaluating enzalutamide to treat metastatic prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study aimed to examine the effectiveness and safety of enzalutamide (Xtandi) in metastatic prostate cancer. This study found that enzalutamide was associated with longer progression-free and overall survival compared to standard of care. Some background Enzalutamide is an anti-androgen medication....
Read MoreLooking for participants with advanced colorectal cancer to test a new combined treatment
In a nutshell This phase 1/2 trial is examining the effectiveness of liposomal irinotecan (LI; Onivyde) and rucaparib (Rubraca) in treating patients with advanced colorectal cancer. The main outcome to be measured will be the toxicity and tumor response to the treatment. This trial is being conducted in Arizona, Georgia, Minnesota, and Utah, US. The...
Read MoreLooking for patients with breast cancer to trial a new chemotherapy drug combined with targeted therapy
In a nutshell This phase 2 trial will investigate the effects of tesetaxel combined with targeted therapy drugs in advanced breast cancer (BC). The main outcomes will be the overall response rate (ORR) and progression-free survival (PFS). This trial is recruiting in Boston, MA and East Setauket, NY. The details Some...
Read MoreLooking for patients with breast cancer to trial a new chemotherapy drug combined with targeted therapy
In a nutshell This phase 2 trial will investigate the effects of tesetaxel combined with targeted therapy drugs in advanced breast cancer (BC). The main outcomes will be the overall response rate (ORR) and progression-free survival (PFS). This trial is recruiting in Boston, MA and East Setauket, NY. The details Some...
Read MoreLooking for patients with advanced melanoma to test a new drug
In a nutshell This phase 1 trial will investigate the safety of an experimental drug, XmAb22841 (XmAb), to treat advanced cancer. The main outcome will be the safety and tolerability of XmAb. This study is recruiting in Georgia and Texas, USA. The details Advanced cancer can be difficult to treat. New drugs are being developed to...
Read MoreLooking for patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer to test a new drug
In a nutshell This phase 1 trial will investigate the safety of an experimental drug, XmAb22841 (XmAb), to treat advanced cancer. The main outcome will be the safety and tolerability of XmAb. This study is recruiting in Georgia and Texas, USA. The details Advanced cancer can be difficult to treat. New drugs are being developed to address this....
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