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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2019-02-07Clinical Trial Update: FOCUS:Families OverComing Under Stress [NA]
The FOCUS: Families OverComing Under Stress trial conducted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has completed, studying effects related to cancer…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-02-06Clinical Trial Update: Comparative Effectiveness of AKYNZEO® and Standard of Care (Including EMEND®) for the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) in Cancer Patients [Phase 4]
Phase 4 clinical trial update comparing AKYNZEO (netupitant/palonosetron) with standard of care (including EMEND) for preventing chemotherap…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-02-05Clinical Trial Update: Dual Energy Computed Tomography (CT) in Finding Bone Metastases in Patients With Cancer
A clinical trial evaluating dual-energy CT to detect bone metastases in cancer patients has been terminated.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2019-02-05Clinical Trial Update: Perceptions of Cell and Gene Therapies (CGT) for the Treatment of Cancer
A completed ClinicalTrials.gov study evaluating perceptions of cell and gene therapies for cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-02-04Clinical Trial Update: Dose Evaluation of MK-1966 in Combination With SD-101 in Participants With Advanced Malignancies (MK-1966-001) [Phase 1]
Phase 1 dose-evaluation of MK-1966 in combination with SD-101 in participants with advanced cancers was terminated. Results have been posted…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2019-02-01Clinical Trial Update: Self-acupressure for Cancer-related Symptom Cluster of Insomnia, Depression, and Anxiety: a Feasibility Study [NA]
This entry notes a feasibility study evaluating self-acupressure to address the cancer-related symptom cluster of insomnia, depression, and …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-01-29Clinical Trial Update: Tool for the Detection of Oncogeriatric Fragility in Patients Aged ≥75 Years Undergoing Oncological Treatment.(D-FOG)
This clinical trial update reports completion of a study evaluating a tool to detect oncogeriatric fragility in patients aged 75 and older u…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-01-25Clinical Trial Update: CEPPPIA Pilot. Experimental Center of Participative and Individualized Predictive Prevention in Auvergne [NA]
The CEPPPIA Pilot trial at University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand has completed. The study encompassed chronic conditions including cardiovas…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2019-01-24Clinical Trial Update: Acceptability and Feasibility Study of Patient-specific 'Tumouroids' as Personalised Treatment Screening Tools
Completed study evaluating patient-specific tumor organoids (tumouroids) as a personalized tool for screening cancer treatments, focusing on…
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EMA safety_alert · 2019-01-23No new patients should start treatment with Lartruvo after study shows cancer medicine does not prolong life
EMA advises that no new patients should start treatment with Larotrectinib? wait: article states Lartruvo (avelumab? actually Lartruvo is ol…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-01-23Clinical Trial Update: Telemonitoring of Geriatric Cancer Patients Using Handheld Devices [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating telemonitoring of geriatric cancer patients using handheld devices.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2019-01-23Clinical Trial Update: Application Software in Dosage Adjustment for Advanced Cancer Patients With Pain [Phase 1, Phase 2]
This is a Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating software-assisted dosage adjustment for pain management in advanced cancer patients, with oxyc…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-01-22Clinical Trial Update: Serious Illness Communication Project [NA]
This is a completed trial under the Serious Illness Communication Project, sponsored by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, studying communica…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-01-22Clinical Trial Update: Improvement of Information to Cancer Patients' Caregivers [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating methods to improve information provided to caregivers of cancer patients.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-01-18Clinical Trial Update: A Fish Oil Supplement to Maintain Body Weight in Patients With Disease-Related Weight Loss [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial evaluating a fish oil supplement to maintain body weight in patients with cancer-related weight loss (cancer cachexia) has com…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-01-18Clinical Trial Update: A Study of LY2584702 With Erlotinib or Everolimus in Participants With Solid Tumors [Phase 1]
A Phase 1 trial evaluating LY2584702 combined with erlotinib or everolimus in patients with solid tumors was terminated, and results have be…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-01-18Clinical Trial Update: A Study of LY2584702 in Participants With Advanced Cancer [Phase 1]
Phase 1 study of LY2584702 in participants with advanced cancer was terminated; results were posted on 2019-01-18.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2019-01-17Clinical Trial Update: Prevention of Febrile Neutropenia by Synbiotics in Pediatric Cancer Patients [Phase 2]
Phase 2 pediatric trial assessing whether synbiotics can prevent febrile neutropenia in children with cancer.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2019-01-10Clinical Trial Update: VOICE: Values and Options in Cancer Care [NA]
Clinical trial update for VOICE: Values and Options in Cancer Care, a completed study with results posted in 2019.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-12-27Clinical Trial Update: Study to Find a Safe Dose and Show Early Clinical Activity of Weekly Nab-paclitaxel in Pediatric Patients With Recurrent/ Refractory Solid Tumors [Phase 1, Phase 2]
A pediatric Phase 1/2 study assessed the safety and early activity of weekly nab-paclitaxel in children with recurrent or refractory solid t…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-12-19Clinical Trial Update: The Evaluation of Curative Effect on Treatment of Tumor Above Thalidomide Combined With Megestrol [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial evaluating thalidomide combined with megestrol for curative effect on tumors.
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FDA approval · 2018-12-17FDA Approved: MESNEX — Supplemental Application (Baxter Healthcare Company)
The FDA approved a supplemental application for MESNEX (mesna) from Baxter Healthcare Company. The action relates to the approved use of MES…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-11-20Clinical Trial Update: Apixaban for the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Cancer Patients [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial update evaluating apixaban for prevention of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-11-19Clinical Trial Update: Mobile Application for Improving Symptoms and Adherence to Oral Chemotherapy in Patients With Cancer [NA]
Clinical trial update on a mobile app designed to improve adherence and manage symptoms for cancer patients undergoing oral chemotherapy, wi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2018-11-14Clinical Trial Update: Study of SNX-5422 in TP53 Null Cancers [Phase 2]
Phase 2 trial of SNX-5422 in TP53-null cancers was terminated; results posted in 2018.