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39 articles from the last 30 days matching "Drug"

Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 4

New Recruiting Trial: A Phase Ib/II Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of JL15003 Injection in Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma (rGBM)

Researchers are testing a new drug called JL15003 to see if it can safely treat glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer that has come back after previous treatment. This is an early-stage study that will check both how safe the drug is and whether it helps patients live longer or feel better. The study is now accepting patients and will run starting in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers a potential new treatment option for patients with recurrent glioblastoma, a condition with very limited treatment choices after initial therapy fails.
👁 Watch this spaceglioblastomarecurrent glioblastomaRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: A Single-arm, Prospective Study of a Cladribine-Bridged LABU Conditioning Regimen in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Relapsed/Refractory MDS/AML in Elderly Patients

Researchers are testing a new treatment approach for elderly patients with a type of blood cancer (MDS or AML) that has come back or stopped responding to previous treatments. The study uses a combination of chemotherapy drugs followed by a stem cell transplant from a donor to try to help patients recover. This trial is now actively looking for patients to participate.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers elderly patients with relapsed or refractory MDS/AML a potentially less toxic conditioning regimen before stem cell transplant — cladribine-bridged LABU may improve tolerability compared to standard high-dose approaches in this vulnerable population.
You can act on thisMyelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Read →
Clinical trialCLINICALTRIALSApr 3

Trial Now Recruiting: Understanding of Rare Inflammatory Arthritis in Comparison to Classical Inflammatory Arthritis : Tissular Observations and Immune Infiltrate Characterization : the UTOPIC Project (NCT07302074)

Researchers are looking for 100 people with rare types of joint inflammation to better understand how these conditions develop and damage joints. Some of these inflammatory arthritides occur alongside rare autoimmune diseases like systemic sclerosis, while others develop as side effects from cancer immunotherapy drugs. By studying tissue samples and immune cells from patients, scientists hope to discover why these conditions happen and potentially develop better treatments.

WHY IT MATTERSIf you have rare inflammatory arthritis, systemic sclerosis with joint involvement, or developed joint inflammation after cancer immunotherapy, this trial could help researchers understand your condition better and may lead to more targeted treatments in the future.
You can act on thisSystemic SclerosisInflammatory ArthritisImmune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Inflammatory ArthritisRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: Entrectinib as a Single Agent in Upfront Therapy for Children <3 Years of Age With NTRK1/2/3 or ROS1-FUSED CNS Tumors

Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are testing a drug called entrectinib to treat very young children (under 3 years old) who have brain or spinal cord tumors caused by changes in specific genes called NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, or ROS1. This is a Phase 2 trial, meaning they've already tested the drug in a small group and now want to see if it works well in more patients. The trial is now accepting new patients and is expected to start in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers a targeted treatment option specifically designed for infants and toddlers with NTRK- or ROS1-fused CNS tumors, a group that has historically had very limited treatment options and poor outcomes.
You can act on thisNTRK1-fused central nervous system tumorsNTRK2-fused central nervous system tumorsNTRK3-fused central nervous system tumorsRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: A Phase 1 Dose-escalation Trial of KST-6051 in Participants With Advanced Solid Tumors With Kirsten Rat Sarcoma Viral Oncogene Homolog (KRAS) Mutation

Researchers are testing a new experimental drug called KST-6051 in patients with advanced solid tumors (cancers that form in organs or tissues) that have a specific genetic mutation called KRAS. This is an early-stage study (Phase 1) that will test different doses of the drug to find the safest and most effective amount. The trial is now accepting patients and is expected to start in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers patients with KRAS-mutated solid tumors access to a novel targeted therapy before it becomes widely available, potentially providing a treatment option for cancers that are often difficult to treat.
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Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: Study of Silevertinib With Temozolomide for the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed GBM With Unmethylated MGMT and EGFRvIII

Researchers are looking for patients with a specific type of brain cancer called glioblastoma (GBM) to test a new drug combination. The study will test a drug called silevertinib combined with temozolomide in patients whose tumors have certain genetic features (unmethylated MGMT and EGFRvIII). This is an early-stage study to see if this combination works better than current treatments.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial targets newly diagnosed GBM patients with unmethylated MGMT and EGFRvIII mutations—a subgroup with historically poor prognosis—and offers access to a potentially more effective treatment combination before it becomes widely available.
You can act on thisglioblastomaglioblastoma multiformeRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: Evaluation of RBS2418 in Combination With Tremelimumab Plus Durvalumab in Participants With Advanced Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Researchers are testing a new combination of three drugs (RBS2418, tremelimumab, and durvalumab) to treat advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. This is an early-stage clinical trial (Phase 2) that is currently accepting patients. The study aims to see if combining these drugs works better than existing treatments.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers eligible patients with advanced unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma access to a novel three-drug combination that may provide a new treatment option beyond current standard therapies.
💬 Ask your doctorhepatocellular carcinomaRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: A Phase 1 Study of EPI-326 in EGFR-mutant NSCLC and HNSCC

Researchers are testing a new experimental drug called EPI-326 in people with two types of cancer: non-small cell lung cancer and head and neck cancer, both caused by mutations in the EGFR gene. This is an early-stage study (Phase 1) to see if the drug is safe and how much patients can tolerate. The study is currently accepting new participants and is expected to start in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers access to a novel EGFR-targeted therapy for patients with EGFR-mutant lung or head and neck cancers who may have limited treatment options or resistance to current therapies.
💬 Ask your doctorEGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancerEGFR-mutant head and neck squamous cell carcinomaRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: Evaluation of Xaluritamig in Adults, Adolescents and Children With Relapsed or Refractory Ewing Sarcoma (EWS)

Researchers are testing a new drug called Xaluritamig to treat Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone cancer that has come back or stopped responding to previous treatments. This is an early-stage study (Phase 1) that will include children, teenagers, and adults. The study is now accepting patients and is expected to start in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers a potential new treatment option for patients with relapsed or refractory Ewing sarcoma, a rare pediatric cancer with limited treatment alternatives after standard therapies fail.
You can act on thisEwing sarcomaRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: Phase 3 Study of LUM-201 in Children With Growth Hormone Deficiency

Lumos Pharma is testing a new drug called LUM-201 in children who don't produce enough growth hormone naturally. This Phase 3 trial is the final stage of testing before the drug might be approved by the FDA. Researchers are actively recruiting children to participate and see if this treatment helps them grow taller.

WHY IT MATTERSThis is now actively recruiting children with growth hormone deficiency — families interested in potentially accessing LUM-201 before FDA approval should check eligibility requirements and contact the trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
You can act on thisGrowth Hormone DeficiencyRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: Etoposide, Prednisone, Vincristine, Cyclophosphamide, and Doxorubicin (DA-EPOCH) With or Without Rituximab Plus Recombinant Erwinia Asparaginase (JZP458) for the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Ph Negative B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia or T Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Researchers are looking for patients with a type of blood cancer called acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) to test a new treatment combination. The study will test whether adding a drug called JZP458 to standard chemotherapy works better than chemotherapy alone. This trial is just starting and will recruit patients beginning in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis Phase 2 trial is now actively recruiting newly diagnosed ALL patients without the Philadelphia chromosome, offering access to an investigational asparaginase formulation (JZP458) that may have improved tolerability compared to standard asparaginase.
You can act on thisB-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemiaT-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemiaRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: A Study to Compare Elritercept With Epoetin Alfa to Treat Anemia in Adults With Very Low, Low, or Intermediate Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Who Need Regular Blood Transfusions

Researchers are testing a new drug called elritercept to see if it works better than a standard treatment (epoetin alfa) for anemia in adults with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)—a blood disorder where the bone marrow doesn't make enough healthy blood cells. People in this study have low, very low, or intermediate risk MDS and need regular blood transfusions. The trial is now accepting patients.

WHY IT MATTERSThis Phase 3 trial is actively recruiting adults with MDS who require transfusions, offering access to an investigational treatment that may reduce their dependence on blood transfusions.
You can act on thisMyelodysplastic SyndromesRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: A Phase 1 Study of PRT12396 in Participants With Select Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Prelude Therapeutics is testing a new drug called PRT12396 in people with certain blood cancers called myeloproliferative neoplasms. This is an early-stage study (Phase 1) to see if the drug is safe and how it works in the body. The study is now accepting patients and is expected to start in April 2026.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers access to a potentially new treatment option for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms who may have limited alternatives, particularly if they have specific subtypes targeted by this drug.
💬 Ask your doctorMyeloproliferative neoplasmsPolycythemia veraEssential thrombocythemiaRead →
Clinical trialUNITERAREApr 3

New Recruiting Trial: Immunotherapy (Nivolumab and Ipilimumab) With and Without a Live Biotherapeutic Product (EXL01) for the Treatment of Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer

Researchers are testing a new combination treatment for advanced kidney cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. The treatment combines two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) with an experimental live biotherapeutic product called EXL01. This Phase 1 trial is now accepting patients to see if adding EXL01 to the standard immunotherapy improves outcomes.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers metastatic renal cell carcinoma patients access to a novel combination approach that may enhance the effectiveness of existing immunotherapies by incorporating a live biotherapeutic product.
You can act on thismetastatic renal cell carcinomaRead →
Clinical trialCLINICALTRIALSApr 1

Trial Now Recruiting: Dabrafenib and/or Trametinib Rollover Study (NCT03340506)

This is a continuation study for patients who are already taking the cancer drugs dabrafenib and/or trametinib and have done well on them. If your doctor thinks you're still benefiting from these medications after your original trial ends, you may be able to keep taking them through this new study. The study is looking for about 100 patients with various types of cancer including melanoma, lung cancer, and brain tumors.

WHY IT MATTERSThis rollover study allows patients whose cancers are responding well to dabrafenib and/or trametinib to continue access to these drugs after their original trial ends, rather than losing treatment.
You can act on thisMelanomaNon-Small Cell Lung CancerHigh Grade GliomaRead →
Clinical trialCLINICALTRIALSApr 1

Trial Now Recruiting: Clinical Study To Further Evaluate The Efficacy Of Dabrafenib Plus Trametinib In Patients With Rare BRAF V600E Mutation-Positive Unresectable or Metastatic Solid Tumors (NCT05868629)

Researchers are testing a combination of two cancer drugs called dabrafenib and trametinib in patients with rare tumors that have a specific genetic change called BRAF V600E. This is a phase IV study, which means the drugs have already been approved and doctors are gathering more information about how well they work. The study will include children (age 1 and up) and adults, and is currently looking for 40 patients to participate.

WHY IT MATTERSIf you have a rare solid tumor with a BRAF V600E mutation and your doctor has already recommended dabrafenib plus trametinib treatment, this trial offers an opportunity to participate in research that could help future patients while receiving the same treatment your doctor planned for you anyway.
You can act on thisBRAF V600E mutation-positive unresectable solid tumorsBRAF V600E mutation-positive metastatic solid tumorsRead →
Clinical trialCLINICALTRIALSApr 1

Trial Now Recruiting: Observational Study of Responses to Treatments in Advanced Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumors (NCT07374692)

Researchers are testing a new technology called SmartMatch that helps doctors find the best cancer medicines for patients with rare brain and spinal cord tumors. The technology works by taking a small piece of tumor removed during surgery and testing it against different drugs to see which ones work best. The study wants to see if SmartMatch can complete this analysis and give doctors a report within 3 weeks of surgery. This trial is looking for 80 patients with various types of brain tumors.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers patients with recurrent or advanced brain tumors access to personalized drug testing that could identify the most effective treatment for their specific tumor type within weeks of surgery.
You can act on thisRecurrent Central Nervous System TumorsBrain CancerGliomasRead →
Clinical trialCLINICALTRIALSMar 27

New Clinical Trial: Targeted Therapy and Avelumab in Merkel Cell Carcinoma (NCT04261855)

Researchers are testing a new combination treatment for metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare type of skin cancer. The study combines a drug called avelumab with either a radioactive therapy or radiation treatment. The trial is currently enrolling patients and aims to see if this combination is safe and effective at fighting the cancer.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers patients with metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma access to a novel combination therapy that may provide additional treatment options beyond standard care, though enrollment is currently closed.
💬 Ask your doctorMerkel Cell CarcinomaMetastatic Merkel Cell CarcinomaRead →
Clinical trialCLINICALTRIALSMar 27

New Clinical Trial: A Phase 2 Study of T-DXd in Patients With Selected HER2 Expressing Tumors (NCT04482309)

Researchers are testing a cancer drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in patients with several types of rare and uncommon cancers that have a specific protein marker called HER2. The study includes seven different cancer types in the first part, including bladder, bile duct, cervical, uterine, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers. This drug has already shown promise in breast and stomach cancers, and doctors want to see if it works in these other cancer types too.

WHY IT MATTERSThis trial offers patients with HER2-positive rare cancers like biliary tract, cervical, endometrial, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer access to a targeted therapy that has demonstrated effectiveness in other cancer types—potentially providing a new treatment option where few exist.
💬 Ask your doctorbladder cancerbiliary tract cancercervical cancerRead →
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