Biospecimen Collection clinical trials
35 indexed studies · 18 currently recruiting
- RecruitingPHASE3
Active Surveillance, Bleomycin, Etoposide, Carboplatin or Cisplatin in Treating Pediatric and Adult Patients With Germ Cell Tumors
This study looks at how best to treat a type of cancer called germ cell tumours in children and adults. It compares simply watching the tumour after surgery with different chemotherapy treatments to see which works best and causes fewer side effects.
For: Childhood Extracranial Germ Cell Tumor · Extragonadal Embryonal Carcinoma · Germ Cell TumorUnited States · Australia · Canada - Active not recruitingPHASE1
Testing the Combination of Anetumab Ravtansine With Either Nivolumab, Nivolumab and Ipilimumab, or Gemcitabine and Nivolumab in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
This study tests new ways to treat advanced pancreatic cancer. It combines a targeted drug (anetumab ravtansine) with immune-boosting medicines (nivolumab, ipilimumab) and standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine) to see if these combinations are safe and effective.
For: Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma · Stage II Pancreatic Cancer AJCC v8 · Stage III Pancreatic Cancer AJCC v8United States · Canada - RecruitingPHASE1
Studying the Safety and Determining the Optimal Dose of Novobiocin in Patients With Tumors That Have Alterations in DNA Repair Genes
This study is testing a new drug called novobiocin for people with advanced cancers that have specific gene changes. We want to find out the safest dose and if it can help shrink or control cancer by stopping it from repairing damaged DNA.
For: Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm · Unresectable Malignant Solid NeoplasmUnited States · Canada - RecruitingPHASE2
A Study Using Nivolumab, in Combination With Chemotherapy Drugs to Treat Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)
This study looks at combining nivolumab, an immunotherapy drug, with chemotherapy and then radiation for young people with nasopharyngeal cancer. Researchers want to see if this new treatment can fight the cancer effectively, understand its side effects, and potentially reduce radiation for children.
For: Stage II Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8 · Stage III Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8 · Stage IV Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8United States · Canada · New Zealand - RecruitingPHASE2
A Study to Give Treatment Inside the Eye to Treat Retinoblastoma
This study looks at a new way to treat retinoblastoma, a type of eye cancer in children. It combines standard chemotherapy with a special injection of medicine called melphalan directly into the eye. The goal is to see if this new treatment is safe and more effective, especially for tougher cases.
For: Bilateral Retinoblastoma · Childhood Intraocular Retinoblastoma · Group D RetinoblastomaUnited States · Australia · Canada - Active not recruitingPHASE2
Testing Ipilimumab and Nivolumab Combination With or Without Cabozantinib in People >= 18 Years Old With Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma
This study looks at treating advanced soft tissue sarcoma with a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab), alone or with an additional drug called cabozantinib, to see which works best.
For: Locally Advanced Extraskeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma · Locally Advanced Leiomyosarcoma · Locally Advanced LiposarcomaUnited States · Canada - Active not recruitingPHASE3
Immunotherapy (Nivolumab or Brentuximab Vedotin) Plus Combination Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Stage III-IV Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma
This study compares two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab or brentuximab vedotin) when used with chemotherapy for newly diagnosed, advanced Hodgkin lymphoma. It aims to see which combination works best at shrinking the cancer and keeping it away.
For: Ann Arbor Stage III Hodgkin Lymphoma · Ann Arbor Stage III Lymphocyte-Depleted Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma · Ann Arbor Stage III Mixed Cellularity Classic Hodgkin LymphomaUnited States · Canada · Puerto Rico - RecruitingPHASE2
Testing the Addition of BMS-986016 (Relatlimab) to the Usual Immunotherapy After Initial Treatment for Recurrent or Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Cancer
This study looks at adding a new drug, relatlimab, to current treatments for nasopharyngeal cancer that has come back or spread. The aim is to see if this addition can help keep the cancer from growing or spreading for longer.
For: Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma · Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma · Stage IV Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma AJCC v8United States · Australia · Canada - RecruitingPHASE1
Testing the Addition of Sunitinib Malate to Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate (Lutathera) in Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
This study is testing a new combination of treatments for advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours. We want to see if adding sunitinib malate to lutetium Lu 177 dotatate is safe and effective. This research aims to find better ways to fight these specific cancers.
For: Metastatic Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor · Pancreatic Neoplasm · Stage III Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor AJCC v8United States · Canada - Active not recruitingPHASE2
A Study of Revumenib in Combination With Chemotherapy for Patients Diagnosed With Relapsed or Refractory Leukemia
This study looks at a new drug, revumenib, with chemotherapy for babies and young children (under 6) with a type of leukaemia that has come back or isn't responding well to treatment, especially if they have a specific gene change.
For: Recurrent Acute Leukemia of Ambiguous Lineage · Recurrent Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia · Recurrent Acute Myeloid Leukemia Due to Lineage Switch From Acute Leukemia of Ambiguous LineageUnited States · Canada - Active not recruitingPHASE2
Testing the Addition of the Drug Relugolix to the Usual Radiation Therapy for Advanced-Stage Prostate Cancer, The NRG Promethean Study
This study looks at combining a drug called relugolix with usual radiation therapy for advanced prostate cancer that has spread to limited other areas. It aims to see if this combination helps stop the cancer from spreading further compared to radiation alone.
For: Oligometastatic Prostate Carcinoma · Prostate Adenocarcinoma · Prostate Ductal AdenocarcinomaUnited States · Canada - Active not recruitingPHASE2
Metformin for the Prevention of Oral Cancer in Patients With Oral Leukoplakia or Erythroplakia
This study investigates if metformin, a common diabetes drug, can prevent oral cancer in people with white or red patches in their mouth (leukoplakia or erythroplakia). Participants will take either metformin or a dummy pill for 24 weeks.
For: Erythroplakia · Oral LeukoplakiaUnited States · Canada - Active not recruitingPHASE2
Cabozantinib S-malate and Nivolumab in Treating Patients With Advanced, Recurrent, or Metastatic Endometrial Cancer
This study looks at new treatments for advanced endometrial cancer that has come back or spread. It tests if combining two drugs, cabozantinib and nivolumab, works better than nivolumab alone to shrink cancer and help people live longer. This could offer new hope for patients.
For: Advanced Endometrial Carcinoma · Metastatic Endometrial Carcinoma · Recurrent Endometrial CarcinomaUnited States · Canada - Active not recruitingPHASE2
Enasidenib for the Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients With an IDH2 Mutation
This study looks at a new drug, enasidenib, for children and young people (aged 2-21) with a type of blood cancer called Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) that has come back or is hard to treat. It focuses on those with a specific genetic change in their cancer cells.
For: Recurrent Acute Myeloid Leukemia · Refractory Acute Myeloid LeukemiaUnited States · Canada - Active not recruitingPHASE2
Testing the Combination of Olaparib and Durvalumab, Cediranib and Durvalumab, Olaparib and Capivasertib, and Cediranib Alone in Recurrent or Refractory Endometrial Cancer Following the Earlier Phase of the Study That Tested Olaparib and Cediranib in Comparison to Cediranib Alone, and Olaparib Alone
This study is testing different combinations of new drugs (olaparib, durvalumab, capivasertib, and cediranib) for recurrent or hard-to-treat womb cancer. The aim is to find out if these combinations can stop the cancer from growing or spreading more effectively.
For: Endometrial Adenocarcinoma · Endometrial Mixed Cell Adenocarcinoma · Endometrial Serous AdenocarcinomaUnited States · Canada - RecruitingPHASE2
MYELOMATCH: A Screening Study to Assign People With Myeloid Cancer to a Treatment Study or Standard of Care Treatment Within myeloMATCH (MyeloMATCH Screening Trial)
This study helps doctors find the best treatments for people with certain blood cancers like leukaemia. It uses special tests on blood and bone marrow to match patients with personalised treatments or standard care, aiming to improve how cancer treatments are chosen.
For: Acute Myeloid Leukemia · Acute Myeloid Leukemia Arising From Previous Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasm · Acute Myeloid Leukemia Post Cytotoxic TherapyUnited States · Canada · Puerto Rico - RecruitingPHASE3
Testing a Standardized Approach to Surgery and Chemotherapy for Type I Pleuropulmonary Blastoma or the Addition of an Anti-cancer Drug, Topotecan, to the Usual Treatment for Types II and III Pleuropulmonary Blastoma
This study looks at the best way to treat a rare childhood lung cancer called Pleuropulmonary Blastoma (PPB). For Type I PPB, it compares surgery alone to surgery with chemotherapy. For Types II and III PPB, it adds a new drug, Topotecan, to standard treatment.
For: Pleuropulmonary BlastomaUnited States · Canada - Active not recruitingPHASE2
Testing Atezolizumab in People 2-17 Years Old With Clear Cell Sarcoma or Advanced Chondrosarcoma
This study is testing a new medicine, Atezolizumab, for children and young people aged 2 to 17 with certain types of rare cancers: clear cell sarcoma or chondrosarcoma. It aims to see how well the medicine helps the body's immune system fight the cancer.
For: Central Chondrosarcoma, Grade 2 · Central Chondrosarcoma, Grade 3 · Dedifferentiated ChondrosarcomaUnited States · Canada - Recruiting
Studying Health Outcomes After Treatment in Patients With Retinoblastoma
This study looks at the long-term health of children and young people who have had retinoblastoma, a type of eye cancer. By collecting information, samples, and doing eye tests, doctors hope to better understand the cancer, its treatments, and how it affects patients over time.
For: Retinoblastoma · Cancer Survivor · Biological SiblingUnited States · Canada - RecruitingPHASE2
Testing the Effects of Novel Therapeutics for Newly Diagnosed, Untreated Patients With High-Risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia (A MyeloMATCH Treatment Trial)
This study looks at new ways to treat a serious type of blood cancer called AML in people aged 18-59. It compares standard treatment with newer drug combinations to see if they work better at shrinking the cancer.
For: Acute Myeloid Leukemia · Acute Myeloid Leukemia Arising From Previous Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasm · Acute Myeloid Leukemia Post Cytotoxic TherapyUnited States · Canada · Puerto Rico - Active not recruitingPHASE3
A Study to Compare Early Use of Vinorelbine and Maintenance Therapy for Patients With High Risk Rhabdomyosarcoma
This study looks at new ways to treat a type of cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma, which can be aggressive. We're testing if adding a drug called vinorelbine to standard treatment, and then using a 'maintenance' therapy, helps stop the cancer from coming back.
For: Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma · Botryoid-Type Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma · Embryonal RhabdomyosarcomaUnited States · Australia · Canada - RecruitingPHASE2
A Study of Lower Radiotherapy Dose to Treat Children With CNS Germinoma
This study looks at treating children and young adults with a type of brain tumour called germinoma. Researchers want to see if using a lower dose of radiation therapy after chemotherapy can work just as well, but with fewer long-term side effects.
For: Basal Ganglia Germinoma · Diabetes Insipidus · GerminomaUnited States · Australia · Canada - Active not recruitingPHASE2
Gemcitabine Hydrochloride and Cisplatin With or Without Veliparib or Veliparib Alone in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
This study looks at new ways to treat pancreatic cancer that has spread. It compares standard chemotherapy with or without a new drug called veliparib. We're testing if adding veliparib helps stop cancer growth, especially in people with specific genetic changes.
For: Locally Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma · Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma · Stage III Pancreatic Cancer AJCC v8United States · Canada · Israel - Active not recruitingPHASE2
Treatment With Dinutuximab, Sargramostim (GM-CSF), and Isotretinoin in Combination With Irinotecan and Temozolomide After Intensive Therapy for People With High-Risk Neuroblastoma (NBL)
This study looks at combining existing treatments for high-risk neuroblastoma to see if it works better. It's for children and young people who have already had intensive therapy, to help prevent the cancer from coming back.
For: Ganglioneuroblastoma, Nodular · NeuroblastomaUnited States · Australia · Canada - RecruitingPHASE3
Pembrolizumab vs. Observation in People With Triple-negative Breast Cancer Who Had a Pathologic Complete Response After Chemotherapy Plus Pembrolizumab
This study looks at whether some people with early triple-negative breast cancer who had a good response to initial treatment can skip further immunotherapy after surgery. It compares continuing pembrolizumab with just being watched closely to see if both approaches are equally good at preventing cancer from coming back.
For: Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 · Early Stage Triple-Negative Breast Carcinoma · Anatomic Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8United States · Canada · Puerto Rico - Active not recruitingPHASE1, PHASE2
Testing the Addition of Tazemetostat to the Immunotherapy Drug, Pembrolizumab (MK-3475), in Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma
This study is looking into a new treatment for advanced bladder cancer. It combines two drugs, tazemetostat and pembrolizumab, to see if they work better together. Doctors want to find the safest dose and understand how well this combination fights the cancer.
For: Locally Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma · Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma · Stage III Bladder Cancer AJCC v8United States · Canada - RecruitingPHASE3
Testing Shorter Duration Radiation Therapy Versus the Usual Radiation Therapy in Patients With High Risk Prostate Cancer
This study compares two ways to give radiation therapy for high-risk prostate cancer. One uses fewer, stronger treatments (SBRT), and the other is the usual longer course. We want to see if the shorter treatment works just as well to stop the cancer from coming back.
For: Prostate Adenocarcinoma · Stage III Prostate Cancer AJCC v8 · Stage IVA Prostate Cancer AJCC v8United States · Canada · Hong Kong - RecruitingPHASE1, PHASE2
The Pediatric Acute Leukemia (PedAL) Screening Trial - A Study to Test Bone Marrow and Blood in Children With Leukemia That Has Come Back After Treatment or Is Difficult to Treat - A Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Children's Oncology Group Study
This study looks at blood and bone marrow from children and young people with leukaemia that's come back or is hard to treat. It helps doctors understand the leukaemia better, which could lead to improved treatments and new ways to diagnose and care for young patients.
For: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia · Acute Myeloid Leukemia · Acute Myeloid Leukemia Post Cytotoxic TherapyUnited States · Australia · Canada - RecruitingPHASE3
Thoracotomy Versus Thoracoscopic Management of Pulmonary Metastases in Patients With Osteosarcoma
This study compares two types of lung surgery for osteosarcoma that has spread to the lungs. It aims to see if traditional open surgery is better than a keyhole approach for removing cancerous spots. This is a Phase 3 trial, meaning it's a key step in finding the best treatment.
For: Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Lung · Metastatic Osteosarcoma · OsteosarcomaUnited States · Australia · Canada - RecruitingPHASE3
Observation or Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Newly Diagnosed Grade II Meningioma That Has Been Completely Removed by Surgery
This study compares watchful waiting with radiation therapy for people who have had a common type of brain tumour called grade 2 meningioma completely removed. It aims to see if radiation after surgery helps prevent the tumour from returning.
For: Grade 2 Meningioma · Intracranial MeningiomaUnited States · Canada · India - RecruitingPHASE3
Measuring if Immunotherapy Plus Chemotherapy is Better Than Chemotherapy Alone for Patients With Aggressive Poorly Differentiated Sarcomas
This study looks at combining immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) with chemotherapy (doxorubicin) for certain aggressive sarcomas. It compares this combination to chemotherapy alone, hoping to find a better way to stop the cancer from growing and spreading.
For: Metastatic Dedifferentiated Liposarcoma · Metastatic Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma · Stage III Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Trunk and Extremities AJCC v8United States · Canada · Puerto Rico - Active not recruitingPHASE2
Radiation Therapy With or Without Olaparib in Treating Patients With Inflammatory Breast Cancer
This study looks at whether adding a drug called olaparib to standard radiation therapy helps women with inflammatory breast cancer. Olaparib aims to stop cancer cells from repairing themselves. Researchers want to see if this combination improves recovery and survival.
For: Breast Inflammatory CarcinomaUnited States · Canada · Puerto Rico - Active not recruitingPHASE3
Comparing Radiation Therapy to Usual Treatment for Patients With High-Risk Bone Metastases That Are Not Causing Pain, PREEMPT Trial
This study compares adding radiation to usual care for cancer patients with high-risk bone growths that aren't painful. It aims to see if this helps prevent problems like bone breaks better than usual care alone.
For: Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Bone · Metastatic Malignant Solid NeoplasmUnited States · Canada - RecruitingPHASE2
Using Nivolumab Alone or With Cabozantinib to Prevent Mucosal Melanoma Return After Surgery
This study looks at new ways to treat a rare type of skin cancer called mucosal melanoma, found inside the body. It tests if a drug called nivolumab, alone or with another drug called cabozantinib, can stop the cancer from coming back after surgery or help those where surgery wasn't enough.
For: Anal Melanoma · Bladder Melanoma · Cervical MelanomaUnited States · Canada - Active not recruitingPHASE2
Testing the Combination of Two Anticancer Drugs M1774 (Tuvusertib) and Avelumab to Evaluate Their Safety and Effectiveness in Treating Merkel Cell Skin Cancer, MATRiX Trial
This study looks at combining two cancer drugs, tuvusertib and avelumab, for people with advanced Merkel cell skin cancer that hasn't responded to previous treatment. It aims to see if the combination works better than tuvusertib alone to stop the cancer from getting worse.
For: Clinical Stage III Cutaneous Merkel Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8 · Clinical Stage IV Cutaneous Merkel Cell Carcinoma AJCC v8 · Locally Advanced Merkel Cell CarcinomaUnited States · Canada