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Clinical trials and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 150 clinical trials run by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute that are recruiting, in United States. By phase: Phase 2 (47), Phase 1 (21), Phase 1/2 (12), Early Phase 1 (5). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Botensilimab + Balstilimab before surgery for early MSS rectal cancer
This study tests whether giving a single dose of botensilimab followed by balstilimab can shrink MSS/pMMR early rectal tumors so some patients can avoid surgery.
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LLM-generated serious illness summaries for cancer patients getting hospitalized
This trial tests whether sending an AI-generated serious-illness summary to a patient’s clinicians at hospital admission helps reduce hospital days for adults with solid tumors.
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Wearable cooling device to ease hot flashes in men on ADT for prostate cancer
A randomized test to see if the Embr Wave wearable can reduce hot flashes in men with prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy.
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Clonal Hematopoiesis Effects with Chemo and Radiation in Solid Cancers
This study tests whether clonal hematopoiesis affects outcomes for adults with solid cancers who are receiving chemotherapy or radiation.
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AYA Sarcoma Survivors: Personalized Exercise Program Pilot
This pilot tests a personalized 12-week exercise program for adolescents and young adults with sarcoma to see if a triage tool can connect them with the right rehabilitation and exercise services.
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Isatuximab, Iberdomide, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone Induction in New Myeloma, Followed by Adaptive Consolidation and Maintenance for Transplant-Eligible Patients
This study tests a combination therapy for newly diagnosed, transplant-eligible multiple myeloma patients to see if risk- and response-guided maintenance and consolidation can improve outcomes.
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SMARCA4/2 Inhibitor for POU2F3-Positive Small Cell Lung Cancer
This trial tests FHD-286, a SMARCA4/2 inhibitor, in people with POU2F3-expressing small cell lung cancer who have already had platinum therapy.
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Acupuncture and Exercise for EV-Pembro–Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
This study tests whether adding acupuncture to a gentle virtual exercise program helps reduce chemotherapy-induced nerve problems in bladder cancer patients taking EV and pembrolizumab.
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Support tool for women with HR+ breast cancer on long-term endocrine therapy
This study tests a SHIELD web- and app-based portal to help women with hormone receptor–positive breast cancer manage symptoms while on long-term endocrine treatment.
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Elacestrant for ER-positive uterine sarcomas
This trial tests whether the oral drug elacestrant can slow or stop growth in people with advanced estrogen receptor–positive uterine sarcomas.
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Ficerafusp alfa plus pembrolizumab before surgery for resectable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
This trial will test whether giving ficerafusp alfa together with pembrolizumab before surgery helps people with PD‑L1–positive, resectable, high‑risk head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
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Comparing biotin-labeled and 51‑chromium–labeled red blood cells after autologous transfusion
This test tries to see if biotin-labeled red blood cells can replace radioactive 51Cr-labeled cells to measure red blood cell recovery and survival in healthy adults who donate and receive their own blood.
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Triple-drug approach for AML using eganelisib with azacitidine and venetoclax
This early-stage trial tests whether adding eganelisib to azacitidine and venetoclax can be safe and show signs of benefit in adults with acute myeloid leukemia.
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Pemigatinib for advanced SDH‑deficient GIST
This trial will try the oral drug pemigatinib in adults with advanced SDH‑deficient GIST to see if it controls tumor growth and what side effects occur.
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Cosibelimab for tough CSCC in kidney transplant recipients or blood cancers
This trial tests cosibelimab in people with advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma who have a kidney transplant or certain blood cancers to see if it is safe and helpful for them.
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Precise Exercise Regimen for Cancer Care: a small pilot in stage II/III NSCLC
This pilot tests the PERCC exercise program to see if it’s feasible for adults with stage II–III non-small cell lung cancer who are planned for neoadjuvant therapy and surgery.
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Neoadjuvant HIF-2α inhibitor with or without PD-1 antibody for resectable clear cell kidney cancer
This trial tests whether casdatifan alone or combined with zimberelimab can shrink tumors in people with resectable clear cell kidney cancer before surgery.
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B7-H3 CAR T cells for recurrent brain tumors in kids and young adults
This early-phase trial tests a personalized CAR T-cell therapy called B7-H3 CAR T for children and young adults with recurrent or progressive brain tumors.
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B7-H3 CAR T cells for relapsed or refractory solid tumors in children and young adults
This study tests a new B7-H3 CAR T cell therapy to see if it is safe and can help kids and young adults whose solid tumors have come back or stopped responding to standard treatments.
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Dose-modified cancer therapy for people with Duffy null phenotype
This pilot study tests whether using Duffy null-specific dosing guidelines can reduce dose changes and prevent neutropenic fever in people with Duffy null who are treated for multiple myeloma or triple negative breast cancer.
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On-Trac: Online training to manage anxiety after cancer
This program will try an online CBT- and ACT-based education plus brief coaching to help adult cancer survivors manage ongoing anxiety.
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Lifileucel (TIL) plus chemotherapy and IL-2 for advanced cutaneous squamous cell and Merkel cell carcinoma
This trial will try lifileucel (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) combined with lymphodepleting chemotherapy and interleukin-2 in adults with unresectable or metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma or Merkel cell carcinoma who have previously received immunotherapy.
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AI-driven tool to match cancer trials using EHRs
A cancer trial matching tool uses artificial intelligence with electronic health records to help doctors find and suggest suitable trials for adult cancer patients at Dana-Farber.
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ALL Backbone in AYAs
Aims to see if a chemotherapy regimen can safely and effectively treat newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-negative ALL in adolescents and young adults.
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Capecitabine with or without elacestrant for ER-positive advanced breast cancer
This trial will try adding elacestrant to capecitabine to see if it helps people with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer that stopped responding to CDK4/6 inhibitors.
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Elacestrant plus trastuzumab deruxtecan for HR-positive, HER2-low or HER2-ultralow metastatic breast cancer after CDK4/6 and endocrine therapy
This trial tests whether combining elacestrant with trastuzumab deruxtecan helps people with HR-positive, HER2-low or HER2-ultralow metastatic breast cancer that progressed after CDK4/6 inhibitor and endocrine treatment.
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Targeting measurable residual AML with tagraxofusp plus azacitidine and venetoclax
This trial tests whether adding tagraxofusp to azacitidine and venetoclax can safely help control measurable residual acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults who are in remission but still have detectable disease.
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Individualized surveillance mammography for older breast cancer survivors
This project tests a shared decision-making toolkit to help breast cancer survivors aged 80 and older decide whether to continue routine surveillance mammograms.
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Combining sasanlimab, palbociclib, and axitinib for metastatic kidney cancer
This test tries a combination of sasanlimab, palbociclib, and axitinib in people with advanced or metastatic clear cell or translocation renal cell carcinoma to see if it works and is safe.
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Germline testing for inherited risk of myeloid blood cancers
This research will test whether a germline genetic test (MyeloGen Gene Panel) can find inherited changes linked to myeloid blood cancers in adults who have been diagnosed.
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Cryocompression to prevent taxane-induced nerve damage in the arms and legs.
This study tests whether cooling and pressure applied to the arms and legs during taxane chemotherapy can prevent or reduce numbness, pain, or weakness from peripheral neuropathy in adults with breast or gynecologic cancer.
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Mosunetuzumab to clear minimal residual disease in CLL and SLL.
This trial will try mosunetuzumab, alone or with a BTK inhibitor, to clear minimal residual disease in people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma.
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Prolonged Naxitamab with irinotecan, temozolomide, and sargramostim for relapsed or refractory neuroblastoma
This trial will test whether giving the immunotherapy Naxitamab more slowly, along with irinotecan, temozolomide, and sargramostim, reduces infusion side effects for people with relapsed or refractory neuroblastoma.
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Expanded regulatory T cells plus low-dose IL-2 for steroid-refractory chronic GVHD
This trial tests whether a single dose of expanded regulatory T cells given with daily low-dose IL-2 can help children and adults with chronic GVHD that did not improve with steroids.
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Pacritinib for relapsed or refractory Waldenström macroglobulinemia
This trial will test whether the oral drug pacritinib can safely reduce disease and symptoms in adults whose Waldenström macroglobulinemia has returned or did not respond to prior treatment.
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DT2216 with weekly paclitaxel for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
We are testing whether adding DT2216 to weekly paclitaxel is safe and tolerable for people with recurrent platinum‑resistant ovarian cancer.
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ACT Lung Health Program to help Chinese and Korean American smokers quit
This trial tests a counseling and educational program to help Chinese and Korean American smokers at high risk for lung cancer quit smoking.
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Toripalimab plus carboplatin and docetaxel before surgery for sinonasal cancer
This study tests whether giving toripalimab with carboplatin and docetaxel before surgery helps people with locally advanced sinonasal cancers.
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Program to support patients with advanced gastrointestinal and gynecologic cancers
This study is testing a new support program to see if it can help people with advanced gastrointestinal and gynecologic cancers feel better and need less hospital care.
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Breaking up long sitting periods to improve heart health and reduce chemo side effects in adults with lymphoma on R-CHOP or POLA-R-CHP
This trial will test whether a 12-week program that interrupts long periods of sitting helps newly diagnosed adults with lymphoma receiving R-CHOP or POLA-R-CHP chemotherapy improve heart health and reduce chemotherapy side effects.
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Testing a web application to help patients with acute leukemia
This study is testing a new web app to see if it can help people with acute leukemia find and join clinical trials more easily.
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Bendamustine–Rituximab–Cytarabine plus Zanubrutinib induction followed by zanubrutinib/rituximab with or without sonrotoclax maintenance for newly diagnosed mantle cell lymphoma
This trial tests whether giving zanubrutinib with a bendamustine‑rituximab‑cytarabine induction and then continuing zanubrutinib with rituximab, with or without sonrotoclax, helps people with newly diagnosed mantle cell lymphoma stay in remission longer.
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Supportive care intervention for low-income children with high-risk neuroblastoma
This study is testing a new supportive care program for low-income children with high-risk neuroblastoma to see if it helps them and their families feel better during treatment.
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Evaluating Ivonescimab for advanced salivary gland cancers
This study is testing a new treatment called Ivonescimab to see if it can help people with advanced salivary gland cancers feel better and improve their health.
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Early treatment for high-risk Clonal Cytopenia of Undetermined Significance
This study is testing if an early treatment with a new oral medication can help people with high-risk Clonal Cytopenia of Undetermined Significance feel better and stay healthier over three years.
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Blood test for screening EGFR positive lung cancer in at-risk populations
This study is testing a new blood test to see if it can help find EGFR positive lung cancer early in healthy people from East Asian and Latinx backgrounds who are at risk and can't have regular screenings.
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Reducing fatigue in adults with ovarian cancer on PARP inhibitors
This study is testing a tele-health program called REVITALIZE to see if it can help reduce fatigue and improve daily life for adults with ovarian cancer who are taking PARP inhibitors.
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Testing a new drug combination for treating relapsed or refractory sarcomas in adolescents and young adults
This study is testing a new combination of drugs to see if it can help adolescents and young adults with tough-to-treat sarcomas feel better and improve their chances of recovery.
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Using Belzutifan to treat recurrent clear cell ovarian carcinoma
This study is testing if a new targeted therapy called Belzutifan can help people with recurrent clear cell ovarian cancer feel better and manage their disease.
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Injecting flu vaccine into skin cancer tumors before surgery
This study is testing whether injecting the flu vaccine into skin cancer tumors before surgery can help boost the body's immune response against the cancer in people with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
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Roginolisib with venetoclax and rituximab for relapsed or refractory CLL
This trial will test whether adding roginolisib to the standard venetoclax plus rituximab treatment helps people with relapsed or refractory CLL get deeper and longer remissions.
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Using RP2 to prevent oral cancer in high-risk patients
This study is testing if an injected immune therapy called RP2 can help prevent oral cancer in patients who are at high risk due to precancerous conditions.
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Exercise and nutrition program for older cancer survivors and their support person
This study will see if a 6-month virtually supervised versus unsupervised home exercise and healthy diet program helps older cancer survivors and their support person improve thinking and physical function.
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Improving heart health through nutrition for childhood cancer survivors
This study is testing a nutrition program to see if it can help childhood cancer survivors improve their heart health.
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Evaluating elranatamab for patients with relapsed or refractory AL amyloidosis
This study is testing a new treatment called elranatamab to see if it can help people with relapsed or refractory AL amyloidosis feel better and manage their condition.
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Prehabilitation program for patients with rectal cancer
This study is testing a prehabilitation program to see if it helps people with rectal cancer feel better before surgery compared to standard care.
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Combination treatment for relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma
This study is testing a new combination of three medications to see if it can help people with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma feel better.
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Testing Troriluzole for recurrent glioblastoma treatment
This study is testing if Troriluzole can help people with recurrent glioblastoma feel better when given before and after surgery compared to just after surgery.
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Testing a new communication tool for ovarian cancer patients and their caregivers
This study is testing a new communication tool to see if it helps ovarian cancer patients, their caregivers, and doctors work better together in planning care.
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Treatment for HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer using two investigational drugs
This study is testing if using two new drugs one after the other can help people with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer live longer and feel better.
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Evaluating a blood test for early cancer detection in military veterans
This study is testing a new blood test to see if it can help find different types of cancer early in military veterans.
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Combining Elotuzumab and Iberdomide with Dexamethasone for Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
This study is testing a new combination of Elotuzumab, Iberdomide, and Dexamethasone to see if it helps people with relapsed multiple myeloma who have already tried another treatment.
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Understanding the in-home hospice experience for breast cancer patients
This study looks at how to improve hospice care for breast cancer patients at home by checking in with them and their caregivers through telehealth to see what works best.
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Testing axatilimab with olaparib for advanced HER2-negative breast cancer with specific gene mutations
This study is testing a new drug called axatilimab combined with olaparib to see if it helps people with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer who have specific gene mutations.
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Home blood transfusions for people with advanced blood cancers in hospice
The study will test whether offering home blood transfusions to adults with advanced or relapsed blood cancers who are eligible for hospice helps improve quality of life, mood, and end-of-life care.
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Combining Pembrolizumab with chemotherapy for newly diagnosed brain lymphoma
This study is testing if combining Pembrolizumab with chemotherapy can help people who have just been diagnosed with brain lymphoma feel better and improve their treatment outcomes.
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Enhancing diversity in clinical trial enrollment through community engagement
This study is trying to see if getting feedback from patients and community members can help make clinical trials for blood cancer and leukemia more inclusive and diverse.
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Improving sleep for children undergoing stem cell transplants
This study is testing a program to help children getting stem cell transplants sleep better in the hospital by giving families tools to create a more restful environment.
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Evaluating a blood test for early cancer detection in high-risk individuals
This study is testing a blood test that aims to find different types of cancer early in people who are at higher risk for developing the disease.
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Sequential therapy for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer
This study is testing whether giving a specific order of HER2-targeted drugs can help people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer feel better and live longer.
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Investigating Azenosertib for Uterine Serous Carcinoma
This study is testing a new drug called Azenosertib to see if it can help people with persistent or recurring uterine serous carcinoma.
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Comparing Letrozole/Abemaciclib to Pembrolizumab for Endometrial Cancer Maintenance
This study is testing whether a combination of letrozole and abemaciclib can help people with advanced or recurring endometrial cancer feel better compared to taking pembrolizumab alone after their initial chemotherapy.
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Fixed-duration treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia with pirtobrutinib and obinutuzumab
This study is testing a year-long treatment combining two medications, pirtobrutinib and obinutuzumab, to see if it helps people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia feel better.
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CIML NK cell therapy for recurrent ovarian cancer
This study is testing a new treatment using special immune cells to see if it can help people with recurrent high-grade ovarian cancer feel better and improve their health.
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Combining revumenib with standard chemotherapy and targeted therapy for acute myeloid leukemia
This study is testing a new treatment combining revumenib with standard chemotherapy and another targeted therapy to see if it helps newly diagnosed patients with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia.
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Feasibility of the PediRISE program for families of children with cancer
This study is testing a support program for families of children recently diagnosed with cancer who are struggling financially to see if it helps them better than regular care.
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Combination treatment for advanced head and neck cancer
This study is testing a new combination treatment for people with advanced head and neck cancer to see if it can boost their immune response and help fight the disease.
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Managing cardiovascular risks in prostate cancer patients starting hormone therapy
This study is testing a program to help men with prostate cancer manage heart health risks when they start hormone therapy.
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Exercise program for young patients with colorectal cancer undergoing chemotherapy
This study is testing whether an exercise program can help young patients with colorectal cancer feel better during chemotherapy and improve their treatment results.
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Datopotamab deruxtecan for treating breast cancer that has spread to the brain
This study is testing a new drug called datopotamab deruxtecan to see if it can help people with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain.
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CIML NK cells combined with venetoclax for treating acute myeloid leukemia
This study is testing a new treatment using special immune cells and a medication to see if it can help people with acute myeloid leukemia feel better.
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CIML NK cell therapy to prevent relapse after stem cell transplant
This study is testing if a new type of immune cell therapy can help prevent relapse in people with certain blood cancers after they receive a stem cell transplant.
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Understanding treatment for older patients with advanced bladder cancer
This study is testing a new way to help older patients with advanced bladder cancer who can't take certain chemotherapy drugs by using a survey to see how well treatments work and how they affect their quality of life.
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Screening for pancreatic cancer in high-risk individuals
This study is testing if combining blood tests and symptom checks with regular screenings can help find pancreatic cancer earlier in people who are at higher risk because of their genetics.
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Integrated Smartphone Tool to Help Manage Malignant Pain
A smartphone app called I-STAMP is being tested to help adults with advanced cancer see if it can better manage their pain and track their medications.
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Evaluating Glofitamab Alone or with Other Treatments for Richter's Transformation
This study is testing if a new treatment called Glofitamab, alone or with other medications, can help people with Richter's Transformation from Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia feel better.
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Exercise program to improve health in men with metastatic prostate cancer
This study is testing whether a 16-week exercise program can help men with metastatic prostate cancer feel stronger and healthier while they are receiving treatment.
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Helping young cancer survivors manage stress and build resilience
This study is testing a program that helps young cancer survivors manage stress and build resilience through coaching and education delivered via a mobile app or video.
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Examining exercise training effects during immunotherapy in lung cancer patients
This study is testing whether a 12-week exercise program can help people with advanced lung cancer feel better while they are receiving immunotherapy.
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Combining pembrolizumab with CAR T-cell therapy for recurrent primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma
This study is testing if adding pembrolizumab to CAR T-cell therapy can help people with recurrent primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma feel better and live longer.
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Using belumosudil to prevent or treat bronchiolitis obliterans in stem cell transplant patients
This study is testing if a new medication called belumosudil can help prevent or treat bronchiolitis obliterans in patients who have recently had a stem cell transplant.
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Glofitamab and Polatuzumab with R-CHP for high-risk diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
This will test whether adding the immunotherapies glofitamab and polatuzumab to standard R-CHP chemotherapy helps adults with previously untreated high-risk diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
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Testing a new drug combination for HER2-positive inflammatory breast cancer
This study is testing a new combination of two drugs to see if they can safely and effectively treat people with stage III HER2-positive inflammatory breast cancer who haven't had treatment before.
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Epcoritamab plus rituximab as first treatment for follicular lymphoma
This trial tests whether adding epcoritamab to rituximab is safe and effective as the first treatment for adults with untreated follicular lymphoma.
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CB-103 combined with lenvatinib or abemaciclib for NOTCH-activated adenoid cystic carcinoma
This study tests whether combining the NOTCH inhibitor CB-103 with either lenvatinib or abemaciclib can slow tumor growth in adults with NOTCH-activated advanced or metastatic adenoid cystic carcinoma.
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Comparing two prostate cancer treatments for quality of life
This study is testing whether two prostate cancer treatments, Relugolix and Leuprolide, can help improve the quality of life for men with localized or recurring prostate cancer.
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High-Intensity Interval Exercise for Young Adult Survivors of Pediatric Brain Tumors
This study is testing whether a 16-week online high-intensity exercise program can improve the physical and mental health of young adult survivors of childhood brain tumors.
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Combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy for head and neck cancer treatment
This study is testing if combining an immunotherapy drug with chemotherapy before and after surgery can help people with head and neck cancer do better.
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Exercise program for multiple myeloma patients before stem cell transplant
This study tests if a home-based exercise program can help people with multiple myeloma get stronger and healthier before they have a stem cell transplant.
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Combining VS-6766, Abemaciclib, and Fulvestrant for HR+/HER2-negative Breast Cancer
This study is testing if a new drug called VS-6766, when combined with two other medications, can help people with hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer feel better.
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Understanding inherited risk factors for lung cancer
This study is trying to understand how genetic factors affect the risk of lung cancer in people with little tobacco exposure, especially those with family histories of the disease.
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Telehealth exercise program for older women with breast cancer
This study is testing if a telehealth exercise program with protein support can help older women with breast cancer feel better during and after chemotherapy compared to a regular health education program.
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Treatment for male breast cancer using endocrine therapy
This study is testing different combinations of hormone therapy for men with early to mid-stage breast cancer to see which one works best compared to the usual treatment.
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Testing Teclistamab for high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma
This study is testing if Teclistamab can work better than a mix of Lenalidomide and Dexamethasone for people with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma.
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Collecting data to predict cancer risk in at-risk populations
This study is trying to collect samples and health information from people at higher risk of cancer to see if they can find signs that help predict cancer early on.
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Improving access to cancer trials for underrepresented minorities
This study is trying out a new program to help people from underrepresented backgrounds with advanced cancers learn about and access genomic testing for clinical trials.
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Resistance exercise and protein supplementation for pancreatic cancer patients
This study is testing if a combination of resistance exercise and protein supplements can help pancreatic cancer patients starting chemotherapy improve their muscle mass, physical function, and overall quality of life.
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Using light therapy to prevent mouth sores in patients getting stem cell transplants
This study is testing if a special light therapy can help prevent mouth sores in patients getting stem cell transplants.
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Exercise program to improve heart health in Black men with prostate cancer on hormone therapy
This study is testing whether a special exercise program can help improve heart health and overall well-being in Black men with prostate cancer who are receiving hormone therapy.
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Venetoclax treatment for high-risk blood cancers in young patients
This study is testing a new combination of a drug called venetoclax with chemotherapy to see if it helps young patients with high-risk blood cancers feel better while keeping side effects low.
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Understanding lung cancer in young adults
This study is trying to learn more about the causes of lung cancer in young adults under 45 to help improve how we screen and treat this rare condition.
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Combination of zanubrutinib and venetoclax for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia
This study is testing if combining the drugs zanubrutinib and venetoclax can help adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia who have already been treated feel better and manage their disease.
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Exercise program to help cancer patients during chemotherapy
This study tests if a 16-week online exercise program can help women with ovarian or endometrial cancer feel better during their first round of chemotherapy.
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Using scalp cooling to prevent hair loss in metastatic breast cancer patients
This study is testing if using a scalp cooling system during chemotherapy can help prevent hair loss in people with metastatic breast cancer.
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Genomic profiling of blood and bone marrow samples from children and young adults with blood cancers
This study is testing how analyzing the genes in blood and bone marrow samples from kids and young adults with blood cancers can help doctors make better treatment decisions.
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Testing Paxalisib for recurrent primary central nervous system lymphoma
This study is testing a new drug called Paxalisib to see if it can help people with recurrent primary central nervous system lymphoma feel better and manage their condition.
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Tailored treatment for HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer using blood tests
This study is testing a new way to tailor treatment for people with HPV-related throat cancer by using blood tests to see if adjusting their radiation and chemotherapy can improve their outcomes.
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Comparing two treatments for early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer after surgery
This study is testing whether a new treatment combining T-DM1 and trastuzumab can help people with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer feel better and live longer after surgery compared to a standard treatment.
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Early treatment of metastatic adenoid cystic carcinoma with focused radiation therapy
This study is testing if starting focused radiation therapy early can help people with a specific type of cancer that has spread to a few places feel better and live longer compared to standard treatment.
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Combination treatment for mantle cell lymphoma
This study is testing a combination of three drugs to see if they can help people with mantle cell lymphoma that has come back or hasn't been treated yet.
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Combining weight loss surgery with hysterectomy for obese women with endometrial cancer
This study is testing whether combining weight loss surgery with a hysterectomy can help obese women with endometrial cancer get better results and improve their health.
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Using nanoparticles with MR-guided radiation therapy for lung and pancreatic tumors
This study is testing if a new type of nanoparticle can make radiation therapy more effective for people with lung tumors and advanced pancreatic cancer.
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Sacituzumab govitecan plus enfortumab vedotin for metastatic urothelial cancer
This trial tests whether combining sacituzumab govitecan and enfortumab vedotin, with pembrolizumab in some patients, helps people with metastatic urothelial carcinoma who have progressed after platinum chemotherapy and PD‑1/PD‑L1 inhibitors.
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New approach to stem cell transplant for high-risk leukemia patients
This study is testing a new type of stem cell transplant for high-risk leukemia patients to see if it can help them recover better and avoid complications.
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Improving cancer care for older adults with gastrointestinal cancers
This study is testing a new way to improve cancer care for older adults with gastrointestinal cancers by adding special consultations to their treatment plans.
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Improving treatment for inflammatory breast cancer
This study is testing if using a special dye and a radioactive substance can help doctors find important lymph nodes during surgery for people with inflammatory breast cancer.
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Tracking daily steps in older thoracic surgery patients
This study tests whether older patients having thoracic surgery are willing to wear a Fitbit to track their daily steps in the week before their surgery.
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Using T-DM1 with chemotherapy and radiation for HER2-positive salivary gland cancer after surgery
This study is testing if adding a new drug called T-DM1 to regular chemotherapy and radiation can help people with HER2-positive salivary gland cancer stay cancer-free after surgery.
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Understanding Li-Fraumeni Syndrome and TP53 Variants
This study is trying to understand cancer risks in people with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome or TP53 gene changes to help improve prevention and treatment options.
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Testing Sacituzumab Govitecan with or without Pembrolizumab for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
This study is testing whether a new cancer drug called Sacituzumab Govitecan, alone or with another drug called Pembrolizumab, can help people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer that hasn't been treated before.
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Atezolizumab and sacituzumab govitecan to prevent recurrence in triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests whether combining sacituzumab govitecan with atezolizumab can prevent cancer from coming back in people with triple-negative breast cancer who have residual disease after pre-surgery chemotherapy and detectable circulating tumor DNA.
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Combination therapy for recurrent primary central nervous system lymphoma
This study is testing a new combination of three medications to see if it can help people with recurrent primary central nervous system lymphoma feel better after their previous treatments didn't work.
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Using MRI scans to monitor cancer treatment response during radiation therapy
This study is testing if regular MRI scans can help doctors see how well radiation therapy is working for patients with advanced cancers like glioblastoma and esophageal cancer.
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Using pembrolizumab to treat pediatric liver cancer
This study is testing if the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can help children and young adults with liver cancer feel better and improve their condition.
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Using MRI to guide radiation therapy for various cancers
This study is testing if using MRI scans to adjust radiation therapy can help people with different types of cancer, like pancreatic and lung cancer, feel better and control their tumors more effectively.
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Testing a microdevice for drug screening in skin lesions of T-cell lymphoma
This study is testing a small device that delivers cancer drugs directly into skin lesions to see if it helps people with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma or peripheral T-cell lymphoma.
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Understanding Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
This study is collecting tissue samples and medical information from people with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia to see what causes the disease and find better treatments.
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CIML NK cell infusion for relapsed myeloid disease after stem cell transplant
This trial tests whether giving cytokine‑induced memory‑like (CIML) natural killer cells together with low‑dose IL‑2 can help adults (≥18) and teens (≥12) whose AML, MDS, MPN, or JMML has returned after a stem cell transplant.
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Lowering radiation and chemotherapy after surgery for HPV-related throat cancer
This study is testing if giving less radiation and chemotherapy after surgery can still effectively treat people with HPV-related throat cancer while reducing side effects and improving their quality of life.
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Evaluating new methods for staging and prognosis in malignant pleural mesothelioma
This study is testing a new way to better understand the stage and outlook of malignant pleural mesothelioma by looking at tissue samples from patients to help doctors make more informed treatment decisions.
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Abemaciclib plus letrozole with optional metformin, zotatifin, or gedatolisib for ER-positive endometrial and low-grade serous ovarian cancer
This treatment plan tests whether adding the CDK4/6 drug abemaciclib to the hormone drug letrozole, with or without metformin, zotatifin, or gedatolisib, can help people with ER-positive endometrial cancer or low-grade serous ovarian cancer.
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Combination treatment for BCR-ABL positive B-cell leukemia and chronic myeloid leukemia
This study is testing a new combination treatment for people with BCR-ABL positive B-cell leukemia or chronic myeloid leukemia to see if it helps them feel better and works well with existing medications.
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Using Abemaciclib to treat certain cancers with specific genetic changes
This study is testing if a new cancer drug called Abemaciclib can help people with advanced tumors that have certain genetic changes slow down or stop their cancer growth.
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Personalized vaccine for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia
This study is testing a new personalized cancer vaccine for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia who haven't had treatment yet, to see how well it works and if it's safe.
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Combining SL-401 with Azacitidine or Venetoclax for treating blood cancers
This study is testing if combining a new treatment called SL-401 with existing drugs azacitidine or venetoclax can help people with certain blood cancers feel better and improve their outcomes.
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Individualized treatment for Glioblastoma using new drugs
This study is testing new drugs for people with glioblastoma to see if they work better than the standard treatment.
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Understanding genetic risks for thyroid cancer
This study is trying to find out if certain genes passed down in families can increase the risk of thyroid cancer by looking at the family and medical histories of people with thyroid cancer or nodules.
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Assessing molecular changes in blood cancers
This study is trying to see how changes in blood samples from people with early blood cancers can help us understand their condition better and find new treatment options.
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Using vitamin D to treat colon cancer
This study tests if taking high doses of vitamin D before surgery can help people with early-stage colon cancer or liver metastases feel better and improve their treatment outcomes.
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Creating a tumor bank for families with multiple blood cancers
This study is trying to collect samples from families with multiple blood cancers to see if there are specific genetic factors that make them more likely to develop lymphomas.
Quick answers
How many clinical trials run by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are recruiting right now?
150, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in United States. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 2: 47, Phase 1: 21, Phase 1/2: 12, Early Phase 1: 5. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
A list is a starting point. Tell us your situation in your own words and we'll rank the studies that match and explain why. It's free and needs no account.