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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2008-03-03Clinical Trial Update: Impaired Immunity in Patients With Cancer: Influence of Cancer Stage, Chemotherapy, and Cytomegalovirus Infection [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating immune impairment in cancer patients, analyzing how cancer stage, chemotherapy, and cytomegalovirus infect…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-12-28Clinical Trial Update: Dynamic Area Telethermometry (DAT) as an Imaging Modality in Patients With Cancer [NA]
This entry notes the completion of a clinical trial evaluating Dynamic Area Telethermometry as an imaging modality in patients with cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2007-11-30Clinical Trial Update: Trial of Levofloxacin as Prophylaxis After Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation (SCT) [Phase 2, Phase 3]
An update on a Phase 2/3 trial evaluating levofloxacin as prophylaxis after allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-10-31Clinical Trial Update: A Feasibility Study of Smoking Cessation Program in Radiation Oncology [NA]
A completed feasibility study evaluating a smoking cessation program in patients receiving radiation oncology care.
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EMA guidance · 2007-10-23Public Statement: Epoetins and the risk of tumour growth progression and thromboembolic events in cancer patients and cardiovascular risks in patients with chronic kidney disease
EMA public statement warning about risks associated with epoetins, including tumor progression, thromboembolic events in cancer patients, an…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-09-19Clinical Trial Update: Benefit of Lidocaine Perfusion in Cancer Related Visceral Pain Resistant to Morphinics [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 clinical trial is evaluating lidocaine perfusion for cancer-related visceral pain resistant to morphine. The current status of the…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-09-06Clinical Trial Update: Switching From Morphine to Oral Methadone Plus Acetaminophen in the Treatment of Cancer Pain [Phase 2, Phase 3]
This document reports on a Phase 2/3 clinical trial evaluating switching cancer pain management from morphine to an oral methadone plus acet…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-08-06Clinical Trial Update: A Study of the Safety and Effects of ADH-1 Given Intravenously as a Single Agent [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial assessing the safety and effects of ADH-1 given intravenously as a single agent in cancer; the study has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-08-03Clinical Trial Update: Health eCommunities - The Impact of Listservs on Cancer Patients
Completed study evaluating how Health eCommunities listservs affect cancer patients, assessing engagement and perceived impact.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2007-06-26Clinical Trial Update: A Pharmacokinetic Study of Actinomycin-D and Vincristine in Children With Cancer [Phase 4]
A Phase 4 pharmacokinetic study of actinomycin D and vincristine in children with cancer, provided as a clinical trial update.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-03-28Clinical Trial Update: Study of Noni in Cancer Patients [Phase 1]
Phase 1 study of Noni in cancer patients has completed; the update does not provide results.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2007-01-05Clinical Trial Update: Association Between Schizophrenia and Cancer
This completed clinical trial studied the association between schizophrenia and cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2006-12-27Clinical Trial Update: PET/CT to Identify "Vulnerable" Arterial Plaque [NA]
A clinical trial update describes using PET/CT to identify vulnerable arterial plaque. The study is sponsored by Rambam Health Care Campus a…
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FDA approval · 2006-12-21FDA Approved: FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F18 — Supplemental Application (THE FEINSTEIN INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH)
FDA approved a supplemental application for Fludeoxyglucose F18, a PET imaging radiopharmaceutical, expanding its regulatory status.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2006-12-05Clinical Trial Update: An Open-Label Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Atiprimod Treatment for Patients With Advanced Cancer [Phase 1, Phase 2]
An open-label Phase 1/2 trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of Atiprimod in patients with advanced cancer, sponsored by Callisto Pharma…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2006-11-17Clinical Trial Update: Hypercoagulability and Thromboembolic Risk in Patients With Malignant Disease, Evaluated by Thrombelastograph (TEG®)
An ongoing clinical trial evaluating hypercoagulability and thromboembolic risk in patients with malignant disease using thrombelastography …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2006-11-14Clinical Trial Update: Evaluation of Iron Supplementation During Darbepoetin Alfa Treatment in Prophylaxis of Severe Anaemia Chemo-Induced [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 study evaluating iron supplementation during darbepoetin alfa treatment to prevent chemotherapy-induced severe anemia has been ter…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2006-10-26Clinical Trial Update: Analgesic Effect in Children of Low-Dose Ketamine for Mucositis Treated by Patient-Controlled Analgesia With Morphine [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 pediatric trial evaluating the analgesic effect of low-dose ketamine for mucositis in cancer patients treated with patient-control…
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FDA approval · 2006-10-25FDA Approved: NEULASTA — Supplemental Application (Amgen, Inc)
The FDA approved a supplemental application for NEULASTA (pegfilgrastim) submitted by Amgen.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2006-10-11Clinical Trial Update: The Effects of Case Management in a Medicaid Managed Care Plan [NA]
Clinical trial update on the effects of case management in a Medicaid managed care plan, with no specific drug or disease focus reported.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2006-09-14Clinical Trial Update: Cancer Related Fatigue in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
Clinical trial update focused on cancer-related fatigue in patients receiving chemotherapy.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2006-09-11Clinical Trial Update: Randomised Study to Compare the Effect of r-Hu-EPO Administration With Transfusion of Red Blood Cell Concentrates and Also With the Administration of Polyvitamins in Anemic and Tired Patients Presenting a Bad Prognostic in Middle Course [Phase 3]
Phase 3 randomized trial comparing r-Hu-EPO with red blood cell transfusion and with polyvitamins in anemic, tired patients with poor progno…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2006-09-04Clinical Trial Update: Hematotoxic Effects of Particulate Exposure
A completed NIEHS-sponsored clinical trial investigated hematotoxic effects of exposure to particulates in the cancer setting.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2006-09-04Clinical Trial Update: Pesticides--Health Fertility and Reproductive Risk
A completed NIEHS clinical trial evaluating fertility and reproductive risks from pesticide exposure is summarized, highlighting association…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2006-08-25Clinical Trial Update: Home-Based Symptom Monitoring: Its Impact on Cancer Care Team Behaviors and Patient Outcomes
This clinical trial update describes a study on home-based symptom monitoring and its impact on cancer care team behaviors and patient outco…