Clinical trials: Cancer Prevention
Skin Cancer
Using Technology to Scale-Up an Occupational Sun Protection Policy Program
Comprehensive approaches that combine sun protection policy and education for outdoor workers can reduce their risk for skin cancer by reducing their exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation on the job.
- Trial name
- SSW-T (NCT03278340)
- Testing
- Sun Safe Workplaces - Technology, Sun Safe Workplaces -In Person
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,644 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Klein Buendel, Inc.
Cognitive Function
Ca:Mg Ratio and Cognitive Function
Between 2000 and 2015, mortality due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) increased by 123%. No drugs have yet been approved to stop or slow the progression of AD.
- Trial name
- NCT04196023
- Testing
- Magnesium glycinate
- Volunteers
- 129 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Cancer, General Research Use
Connect for Cancer Prevention Study (Connect)
Background: The National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, has partnered with nine health care systems across the U.S. to establish the Connect for Cancer Prevention Study.
- Trial name
- NCT04609072
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Lung Cancer Prevention
Mobile Lung Cancer Screening
Lung cancer screening using low-dose CT (LDCT) has been shown to reduce mortality in high-risk populations. In 2022, the French National Cancer Institute (INCa) issued guidelines recommending screening for individuals aged 50-74…
- Trial name
- MobILYAD (NCT07015151)
- Testing
- Low-dose Chest CT Screening, Spirometry, Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 4,312 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Prevention, LARS - Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Exercise to Prevent LARS (Low Anterior Resection Syndrome)
The main aim of this randomized study will be to determine the effectiveness of pelvic floor exercises on the incidence or severity of LAR syndrome in patients after mini-invasive rectal resection.
- Conditions
- Prevention, LARS - Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Rectal Cancer
- Trial name
- CH1 (NCT06519006)
- Testing
- Pelvic floor exercise
- Where
- Slovakia
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- F. D. Roosevelt University Hospital
Peripheral Neuropathy, Breast Cancer
Efficacy of Metformin as Preventive Treatment in Paclitaxel Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Patients
At present, there are no FDA-approved treatments for chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. Discrete neuro anti-inflammatory effects of metformin support its repurposing as a neuroprotective agent in patients with neurodegenerative…
- Trial name
- NCT05351021
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Lung Cancer (Diagnosis)
Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study for the Development and Evaluation of Risk Stratification Tools for Lung Cancers and Their Postoperative Recurrences Using Multimodal Clinical, Radiological, Tissue and Longitudinal Biological Phenotyping Among People at Risk of Lung Cancer
Interventional study with minimal risks and constraints, involving annual assessment of the prevalence and incidence of lung cancer using low-dose contrast-free thoracic CT scans, immunological, inflammatory, metabolic, blood…
- Trial name
- LUCA-pi COHORT (NCT07042867)
- Testing
- biobanking, low dose scan
- Volunteers
- 900 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Oral Mucositis
Effect of Cold Application and Artificial Saliva in the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis
the Objectives of this clinical trial is : 1. To determine the effect of Cold Application for preventing of chemotherapy-Induced oral mucositis in cancer patients. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT07297472
- Testing
- cold application, Artificial Saliva
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karbala University
Dementia, Mild, Accidental Falls
Development of Pressure Sensor Based Dementia and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults
The goal of this intervention program is to test the effectiveness of pressure sensor based dementia and fall prevention program for improving cognitive and physical functions of community dwelling older adults.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Mild, Accidental Falls, Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT06664229
- Testing
- Fall and dementia prevention exercise
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 205 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sunmi Song
DNA Methylation
DNA Methylation and Cancer Prevention: Duration and Intensity of Exercise
Specific aim 1. Using a fully crossed 2 (intensity) X 2 (duration) design, the investigators will demonstrate a dose-response relationship between volume of aerobic exercise and changes in DNA methylation over four months among…
- Trial name
- GEM (NCT02032628)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 276 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
Gastric Cancer, Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Helicobacter Pylori Eradication for Gastric Cancer Prevention in the General Population
The aim of this study is to define the role of H. pylori eradication in the prevention of gastric cancer and its precursors in the context of a population-based endoscopic screening program.
- Trial name
- HELPER (NCT02112214)
- Testing
- 10-day bismuth-based quadruple therapy
- Where
- 11 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 5,224 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Center, Korea
Epithelial Ovarian Cancer
Prevention of Ovarian Cancer in Women Participating in Mammography
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of systematic identification and genetic counseling referral on rates of bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (surgery to remove both fallopian tubes and ovaries) in women…
- Trial name
- NCT01851109
- Testing
- genetic counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 458 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Colorectal Cancer
Lifestyle Intervention Among Participants of the French Colorectal Cancer Screening Program
The investigators propose a randomized controlled trial to develop and evaluate the impact of promoting advice on diet and lifestyle recommendations for cancer prevention at colorectal cancer screening among individuals who may…
- Trial name
- LIFE-SCREEN (NCT04257526)
- Testing
- Diet and lifestyle advice following a positive FIT test and diagnostic colonoscopy.
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Agency for Research on Cancer
Cervical Cancer
HPV Screening With Triage by HPV Genotyping Versus Visual Inspection With Acetic Acid
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women in sub-Saharan Africa, despite the existence of effective prevention and screening methods.
- Trial name
- NCT05385406
- Testing
- HPV genotyping, Visual inspection after application of acetic acid
- Where
- 2 sites in Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 5,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prof. Patrick Petignat
Colorectal Cancer
Decision Aid to Technologically Enhance Shared Decision Making
Physicians face a challenge in promoting colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) in the face of multiple competing demands. A decision aid (DA) that clarifies patient preferences and improves decision quality could aid shared decision…
- Trial name
- DATES (NCT01514786)
- Testing
- Colorectal Web
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 570 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Hematological Malignancies
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Infusion as Prevention for Graft Rejection and Graft-versus-host Disease
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Infusion as Prevention for Graft Rejection and Graft-Versus-Host Disease After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation With Nonmyeloablative Conditioning from HLA-mismatched PBSC or cord blood: a Pilot…
- Trial name
- NCT00504803
- Testing
- Mesenchymal stem cell infusion
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Liege
Colorectal Cancer
Scope Pilot Research Study
Colorectal cancer is a major public health concern in Alberta. Colorectal Cancer is the fourth most common diagnosed cancer and second overall in terms of cancer deaths in Canada.
- Trial name
- SCOPE (NCT00893503)
- Testing
- colonoscopy
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,248 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Breast Cancer Prevention
Breast Cancer Prevention Education
We will develop and evaluate a community-based approach for disseminating comparative effective reviews (CERs) about breast cancer prevention to African American women.
- Trial name
- NCT01299623
- Testing
- Comparison of evidential versus non-evidential education on women's breast cancer prevention behaviors
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 366 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Cervical Cancer
Podcasting Cervical Cancer Prevention for AAW
For African American women (AAW) in Houston, cervical cancer mortality is disproportionate to their racial and ethnic counterparts.Most notably, lack of human papillomavirus (HPV) screening, vaccination, and later diagnosis…
- Trial name
- NCT05359913
- Testing
- Cervical cancer podcast for African American women
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Houston
Prostatic Hyperplasia
Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatment and Cancer Prevention
Treatment of patients with prostatic hyperplasia with topical papaverine.
- Trial name
- NCT03064282
- Testing
- papaverine
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Manchanda Medical Clinic