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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-12-13Clinical Trial Update: Study of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Participants With Progressive Locally Advanced or Metastatic Carcinoma, Melanoma, or Non-small Cell Lung Carcinoma (P07990/MK-3475-001/KEYNOTE-001) [Phase 1]
Phase 1 study of pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in participants with progressive locally advanced/metastatic carcinoma, melanoma, or non-small cell…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-12-09Clinical Trial Update: Default Options to Reduce Unnecessary Daily Imaging During Palliative Radiation [NA]
Completed clinical trial evaluating default options to reduce unnecessary daily imaging during palliative radiation.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-12-06Clinical Trial Update: Cefepime vs Ceftazidime as Empirical Therapy for Neutropenic Fever [Phase 4]
A Phase 4 clinical trial comparing cefepime to ceftazidime as empirical therapy for neutropenic fever has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2019-11-29Clinical Trial Update: Study Evaluating Safety & Efficacy of Subcutaneous Methylnaltrexone on Opioid-Induced Constipation in Cancer Subjects [Phase 4]
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating subcutaneous methylnaltrexone for opioid-induced constipation in cancer patients has been withdrawn.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-11-26Clinical Trial Update: Polaris Oncology Survivor Transition (POST) System [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial update for the Polaris Oncology Survivor Transition (POST) System completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-11-08Clinical Trial Update: Combined 18F-NaF/18F-FDG PET/MRI for Detection of Skeletal Metastases [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial investigating combined 18F-NaF/18F-FDG PET/MRI for detecting skeletal metastases in cancer patients; study completed with resu…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-10-30Clinical Trial Update: Online WIC Nutrition Education to Promote Farmers' Market Fruit and Vegetable Purchases and Consumption [NA]
Clinical trial update on online nutrition education to promote fruit and vegetable purchases and consumption among participants; study statu…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-10-21Clinical Trial Update: Study of BEMA™ Fentanyl in the Treatment of Breakthrough Pain in Cancer Subjects [Phase 3]
Phase 3 clinical trial update for BEMA fentanyl in treating breakthrough pain in cancer patients; results have been posted after completion.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-10-09Clinical Trial Update: Safety and Efficacy of Smoked Cannabis for Improving Quality of Life in Advanced Cancer Patients [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial investigating smoked cannabis for quality of life in advanced cancer patients was terminated.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-10-08Clinical Trial Update: An Investigational Immuno-Therapy Study of Experimental Medication BMS-986242 Given in Combination With Nivolumab in Patients With Advanced Cancer [Phase 1, Phase 2]
Phase 1/2 trial of investigational immunotherapy BMS-986242 in combination with nivolumab for advanced cancer; study terminated after result…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-10-04Clinical Trial Update: Study of NGR-hTNF in Combination With Doxorubicin in Solid Tumors [Phase 1]
Phase 1 study evaluating NGR-hTNF in combination with doxorubicin in solid tumors completed; results posted.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-10-03Clinical Trial Update: Psilocybin Cancer Anxiety Study [EARLY_Phase 1]
Early-phase 1 clinical trial evaluating psilocybin for cancer-related anxiety has completed and results posted.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-10-02Clinical Trial Update: Choosing Options for Insomnia in Cancer Effectively (CHOICE): A Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Acupuncture and Cognitive Behavior Therapy [NA]
A completed comparative effectiveness trial comparing acupuncture and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in cancer patients with post…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-10-01Clinical Trial Update: PET Enhanced CT Scan Performance in Cancer [NA]
This entry notes a completed clinical trial evaluating PET-enhanced CT scan performance in cancer, with results posted in 2019.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-09-27Clinical Trial Update: Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM): A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a Psychological Intervention for Cancer Patients [Phase 3]
Phase 3 study evaluating CALM, a psychological intervention for cancer patients with depression, completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-09-25Clinical Trial Update: Study of LYC-55716 in Adult Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Cancer [Phase 1, Phase 2]
Phase 1/2 clinical trial update for LYC-55716 in adults with locally advanced or metastatic cancer has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-09-25Clinical Trial Update: Cannabis Oil for Pain Effectiveness [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial investigating cannabis oil for pain in cancer patients, status currently unknown.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-09-16Clinical Trial Update: Determine the Safety and Efficacy of Oxy/Nal Tablets Compared to Oxy PR in Subjects With Cancer Pain [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial comparing Oxy/Nal tablets to Oxy PR in cancer-related pain completed; results posted in 2019.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-09-13Clinical Trial Update: A Study in Advanced Cancer [Phase 1]
Phase 1 study in advanced cancer has completed with results posted.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2019-09-11Clinical Trial Update: Validation of the Freund Clock Drawing Test to Screen for Cognitive Dysfunction in Cancer Patients
Clinical trial update reporting validation of the Freund Clock Drawing Test to screen for cognitive dysfunction in cancer patients, with com…
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FDA approval · 2019-09-06FDA Approved: MESNA — Supplemental Application (Gland Pharma Limited)
FDA approved a supplemental application for MESNA Injection from Gland Pharma Limited, validating its manufacture and labeling for this gene…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2019-08-28Clinical Trial Update: FDG Uptake in Vaginal Tampons is Due to Urine [NA]
A completed clinical trial investigating FDG uptake in vaginal tampons, concluded to be due to urine rather than tumor activity.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-08-28Clinical Trial Update: Study of Cryoablation for Metastatic Lung Tumors [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating cryoablation for metastatic lung tumors; results posted in 2019.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-08-26Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Samarium on the Relief of Pain Due to Vertebral Metastases [Phase 1, Phase 2]
Phase 1/2 trial investigating the effect of samarium on relief of pain due to vertebral metastases in cancer patients has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-08-09Clinical Trial Update: Notch Inhibitor in Advanced Cancer [Phase 1]
Phase 1 clinical trial update for a Notch inhibitor in advanced cancer; results posted after completion.