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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-18Clinical Trial Update: Determinants of End-of-life Place of Care for Children Suffering From Cancer. [NA]
A completed clinical trial update from Rennes University Hospital examining factors that influence the end-of-life place of care for childre…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-17Clinical Trial Update: Parenteral Hydration in Advanced Cancer Patients [NA]
Completed clinical trial on parenteral hydration in advanced cancer patients with results posted in 2015.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-16Clinical Trial Update: A Study of MM-111 in Combination With Multiple Treatments in Patients With HER2 Positive Cancer [Phase 1]
This update reports a completed Phase 1 study of MM-111 in combination with multiple treatments in patients with HER2-amplified cancers (HER…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2015-12-15Clinical Trial Update: Multimedia Training for Family Caregivers in Use of Touch and Massage in Supportive Cancer Care [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial update on multimedia training for family caregivers in the use of touch and massage to support cancer care.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-15Clinical Trial Update: Transitional Growth Hormone (GH) Use in Growth Hormone Deficient (GHD) Cancer Survivors
This clinical trial update discusses the use of transitional growth hormone therapy in cancer survivors with growth hormone deficiency and n…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-14Clinical Trial Update: Investigation of Mass Balance of the Test Drug and Major Metabolites [Phase 1]
Phase 1 mass balance study investigating the test drug and its major metabolites in cancer (neoplasms) patients has been completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-14Clinical Trial Update: The HEALS Project - Health Education and Active Living for Surviving Seniors [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial update for the HEALS project, a health education and active living program for cancer survivors. The study status is …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-10Clinical Trial Update: Lactation Outcomes Among Survivors of Pediatric Cancer
Completed clinical trial update reporting lactation outcomes among survivors of pediatric cancer, sponsored by St. Jude Children's Research …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-09Clinical Trial Update: Antimicrobial Catheter Securement Dressings for the Prevention of Cvc-related Bloodstream Infections in Cancer Patients [NA]
The clinical trial evaluating antimicrobial catheter securement dressings for preventing central venous catheter-related bloodstream infecti…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2015-12-08Clinical Trial Update: Evaluation of the Efficacy of Low-dose Acetylsalicylic Acid on Diarrhea Induced by Anti-cancer Targeted Therapies. [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating whether low-dose acetylsalicylic acid can reduce diarrhea induced by anti-cancer targeted therapies has …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-07Clinical Trial Update: Health Literacy Intervention for Informed Consent of Cancer Patients Considering Clinical Trial Participation [NA]
This document reports the completion and posting of results for a clinical trial evaluating a health literacy intervention to aid informed c…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2015-12-07Clinical Trial Update: Cohort Study of German Hematological / Oncological Wards to Assess the Effect of Contact Precautions on Nosocomial Colonization With Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci
A cohort study in German hematology/oncology wards evaluating whether contact precautions reduce nosocomial colonization by vancomycin-resis…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-04Clinical Trial Update: The Efficacy and Safety of Palonosetron in Preventing the Gastrointestinal Reactions Induced by 3-day Highly Emetogenic Chemotherapy [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial evaluated palonosetron for preventing gastrointestinal reactions from 3-day highly emetogenic chemotherapy; the study has co…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2015-12-03Clinical Trial Update: Prevalence of Malnutrition in Oncology (PreMiO)
The PreMiO trial, sponsored by University of Roma La Sapienza, investigated the prevalence of malnutrition and pre-cachexia in oncology pati…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2015-12-02Clinical Trial Update: Guided Imagery and Music for the Reduction of Side Effects of Chemotherapy in Teenagers [NA]
This entry describes a clinical trial sponsored by the University of Aarhus evaluating guided imagery and music to reduce chemotherapy side …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-11-30Clinical Trial Update: Yoga to Reduce Fatigue in Hospitalized Children Receiving Intensive Chemotherapy [NA]
A pediatric trial evaluating yoga to reduce fatigue in hospitalized children receiving intensive chemotherapy has completed. The document do…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-11-20Clinical Trial Update: RCT Comparing the Analgesic Efficacy of 4 Therapeutic Strategies Based on 4 Different Major Opioids (Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Buprenorphine vs Morphine) in Cancer Patients With Moderate/Severe Pain, at the Moment of Starting 3rd Step of WHO Analgesic Ladder. [Phase 4]
Phase 4 randomized trial compares analgesic efficacy of four opioid strategies (fentanyl, oxycodone, buprenorphine, morphine) for moderate-t…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-11-18Clinical Trial Update: HAI Abraxane With Gemcitabine and Bevacizumab [Phase 1]
Phase 1 trial of hepatic arterial infusion with Abraxane (nab-paclitaxel) plus gemcitabine and bevacizumab in patients with advanced cancers…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-11-17Clinical Trial Update: Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Liver Metastases [Phase 1]
A Phase 1 trial evaluating radiation therapy for liver metastases has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-11-17Clinical Trial Update: Study Using High-Dose Single Fraction Image-Guided Radiotherapy for Metastatic Lesions to Soft Tissue Masses, Lymph Node, or Bone [Phase 1]
Phase 1 trial evaluating high-dose single-fraction image-guided radiotherapy for metastatic lesions in soft tissue, lymph nodes, or bone; th…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2015-11-17Clinical Trial Update: Pilot Study: Cardiovascular Events in High Risk Orthopedic Surgical Patients
A pilot trial evaluating cardiovascular events in high-risk orthopedic surgical patients has been withdrawn.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2015-11-17Clinical Trial Update: Physical Activity Program in Children and Adolescents With Cancer : Assessment of Benefits on Physical, Psychological and Social Health. [NA]
Clinical trial update describing a physical activity program for children and adolescents with cancer and its assessment of physical, psycho…
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FDA approval · 2015-11-13FDA Approved: FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F-18 — Original Application (Cardinal Health 414, LLC)
FDA approved Fluorodeoxyglucose F-18 as a radiopharmaceutical for PET imaging to help identify and evaluate malignant lesions in oncology.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-11-13Clinical Trial Update: The Use of Acupuncture for Treatment of Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN). [NA]
A completed trial evaluated acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in cancer patients.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-11-11Clinical Trial Update: Lapatinib With Sirolimus or Metformin [Phase 1]
Phase 1 trial evaluating the combination of lapatinib with sirolimus or metformin in adults with advanced cancers has been completed.