Clinical Research Directory

A Phase 1 Study of ATV-1601 in Patients With Advanced Cancer That Have AKT1 E17K Mutations

This is a Phase 1, open-label study to evaluate the safety and tolerability of ATV-1601 administered orally in adults with AKT1 E17K-mutant, advanced solid tumors and also in HR+/HER2- advanced and metastatic breast cancer, with or without fulvestrant.

Prospective Cohort Study of Minimal Residual Disease(MRD) Testing for Early Recurrence Detection in Endometrial and Cervical Cancer

This study aims to evaluate the clinical performance of blood-based Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) testing using circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in patients with endometrial and cervical cancer. The researchers will investigate whether MRD detection can identify cancer recurrence earlier than current standard imaging or clinical methods (providing a "lead time"). Participants will undergo blood collection at specific time points, including at diagnosis, after surgery, and during regular follow-up visits. The study will also assess the correlation between MRD status and survival outcomes, such as Relapse-Free Survival (RFS) and Overall Survival (OS). The goal is to establish a foundation for personalized treatment strategies based on molecular monitoring.

Basket Study of Tucatinib and Trastuzumab in Solid Tumors With HER2 Alterations

This trial studies how well tucatinib works for solid tumors that make either more HER2 or a different type of HER2 than usual (HER2 alterations) The solid tumors studied in this trial have either spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) or cannot be removed completely with surgery (unresectable). All participants will get both tucatinib and trastuzumab. People with hormone-receptor positive breast cancer will also get a drug called fulvestrant. The trial will also look at what side effects happen. A side effect is anything a drug does besides treating cancer.

Ultrasound Transformation of Myomas During Relugolix-Estradiol-Norethisterone Treatment: The MySaturn Study

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors originating from the uterine muscle, affecting up to 70% of women by their 50s. Risk factors include African descent, nulliparity, obesity, and diabetes. While many fibroids are asymptomatic, 25-50% of affected women experience symptoms like heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and pressure-related issues. Accurate diagnosis and differentiation from rare malignant tumors (e.g., uterine sarcomas) remain challenging, particularly before surgery. Ultrasound is the first-line tool for evaluating fibroids, with specific features (e.g., shape, vascularity) helping distinguish benign from suspicious lesions. The MUSA guidelines standardize ultrasound terminology for myometrial assessments. Current treatment options vary based on symptoms and malignancy risk. Among pharmacologic options, the combination of relugolix, estradiol, and norethisterone has shown efficacy in reducing bleeding and pain in symptomatic fibroids, with a favorable safety profile. However, its impact on fibroid morphology and ultrasound appearance is not yet well understood.

Analysis and Optimization of Predictive and Therapeutic Models in Uterine Neoplasms

Evaluation of clinical, therapeutic and prognostic relevance of new experimental results as well as optimization of therapeutic models and development of a new algorithm for therapeutic plan and therapy in patients with uterine neoplasm

Research Project on Reminders and Self-Sampling Can Increase Participation in Gynecology Cell Sampling - Preventive Examination Against Cervical Cancer.

Prevention of cervical cancer with cervical screening is one of the most successful screening activities in medicine. In Sweden, screening was implemented in the 1960s and has since prevented tens of thousands of women from having cervical cancer. Individual invitations to screening result in increased attendance therefore evaluating strategies for reaching women through invitations is particularly valuable. Women who regularly attend screening following an invitation reduce their risk of cervical cancer by as much as 90%. Of the women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer (about 550 women per year in Sweden), as many as 38% did not participate in the screening. Invitations for screening are sent to the entire population in Sweden aged 23-70. The current coverage of screening is 82.9%, which represents the proportion of women ages 23-70 who attend according to recommendations. In addition, many women are sporadic attenders who reduce their risk for cancer somewhat. The highest cancer risk is seen among those women who have never participated as well as women who have had a history of precancerous lesions or HPV infection but have not been followed-up. Cervical cancer is the first form of cancer for which there are approved molecular screening tests (HPV test). Unlike the older screening method (cytology), self-collected samples can be analyzed for HPV (the analysis method is so sensitive that it does not matter if the sample is not optimally taken). Invitations and reminders about cervical screening are sent by letter to the woman's home address (about 3 million letters per year in Sweden). This strategy results in a waste of resources and has a negative environmental impact. Regarding reminders, we have seen in previous research that the effect is not optimal. When sending a physical reminder letter to women who have not participated in more than 10 years (current routine), only 2% of the women invited came for sampling. Reminders with SMS are now standard for many businesses in society, such as car testing or dental appointments. It is inexpensive, saves the environment and there are studies that suggest it is more effective than sending physical letters. In this study, we intend to investigate whether SMS reminders, electronic letters, and physical letters for screening lead to increased participation and thus to a higher proportion of detected, treatable precursors of cervical cancer compared to before.

Evaluation of Toxicity and Outcomes of Different Therapeutic Strategies in Patients With Uterine Neoplasms

The single-center observational study aims to collect data related to the radiation treatment of uterine neoplasms. The purpose of the study is to systematically gather data on radiation treatment in uterine neoplasms in order to evaluate tumor response and potential toxicity in relation to dosages, fractionation, and techniques used, as well as the combination with other therapies and the characteristics of the disease. Additionally, collecting data on both the characteristics of the disease and patients' comorbidities in a large sample may allow for the evaluation of any possible correlation with radiation-induced toxicities, with the aim of being able to predict and prevent them in a personalized manner in the future. Therefore, the study's goal is to evaluate tumor response and any potential toxicity after radiotherapy treatment in relation to treatment settings, dosages, and techniques used, both for new diagnoses and for cases already diagnosed and treated from 01/01/2000 onwards at the Radiotherapy Unit of Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic. The structured collection of data necessary for the evaluation of the objectives will cover the observation period from 01/01/2000 to 15/12/2030, for a total of approximately 5000 patients.

RT for Cervical Adenocarcinoma/adenosquamous Carcinoma

The purpose of this study was to retrospectively analyze patients with cervical adenocarcinoma/adenosquamous carcinoma who had been admitted to our hospital. Approximately 500 cases of cervical adenocarcinoma were planned to be included, summarize the disease characteristics, treatment regimens, and recurrence patterns of the patients, and analyze the association between treatment regimens and recurrence patterns and prognosis.

Retrospective Study of Brachytherapy

Brachytherapy for gynecological cancers will be studied retrospectively.