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CCS Breakthrough Grant awarded for The Canadian Network for Psychedelic-Assisted Cancer Therapy (CAN-PACT):

CCS Breakthrough Grant awarded for The Canadian Network for Psychedelic-Assisted Cancer Therapy

A new national initiative as been funded by the Canadian Cancer Society, through their Breakthrough Team Grant competition. The Canadian Network for Psychedelic-Assisted Cancer Therapy (CAN-PACT), is bringing together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and people living with advanced cancer to explore the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy.

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The innovative ME17 melanoma trial has opened to enrollment

The innovative ME17 melanoma trial has opened to enrollment

One of the world’s largest randomized clinical trials, investigating the use of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has opened in Canada.

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myeloMATCH precision medicine trials in myeloid leukemias open to patient enrollment

myeloMATCH precision medicine trials in myeloid leukemias open to patient enrollment

The myeloMATCH North American platform study is now open in Canada and comprises a series of clinical trials to treat patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).

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The new MAC30 trial compares two treatments for early-stage breast cancer in premenopausal women

The new MAC30 trial compares two treatments for early-stage breast cancer in premenopausal women

MAC30 has recently opened in Canada and will compare two commonly used treatment choices for premenopausal women with ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer and a low to intermediate risk of recurrence.

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Planned trials

ALC9

Eradicating MRD in Patients with AML prior to Stem Cell Transplant (ERASE)

CE10

VIGOR: Vorasidenib as Maintenance Treatment after First-line Chemoradiotherapy in IDH-mutant Grade 2 or 3 Astrocytoma

CO33

Botensilimab + Balstilimab or Botensilimab Alone vs Best Supportive Care as Therapy in Chemo-refractory, Advanced, Colorectal Adenocarcinoma: The BATTMAN Trial

HE2

STRIDE (durvalumab + tremelimumab) with Lenvatinib vs STRIDE Alone in Patients with Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (SLIDE-HCC)

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MD1

CALMS: Combination Therapy with Luspatercept in Lower Risk MDS CTEP approval: 2024AUG27 (date of US Steering Committee Evaluation)

PAC5

Lanreotide for the Prevention of Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula

SC30

Role of Antibiotic Therapy or Immunoglobulin On iNfections in hAematoLogy Platform Trial - RATIONAL-PT

SC31

Using SMART to optimize the stepped care delivery of TEMPO – a Tailored, dyadic, wEb-based physical activity and self-Management PrOgram for men with prostate cancer and their caregivers (TEMPO)

SR8

NeoAdjuvant-only or Peri-operative cemiplimab in high-grade localised soft-tissue SARcoma (NAPStAR)

ME18

HN14

Delayed Reduced Volume and Dose Elective Ratiotherapy (REVERT) in Patients with HNSCC

MA42

No Chemotherapy in Intermediate-risk HR + HER2- Early Breast Cancer Treated with Ribociclib (NoLEEta)

Recently activated

BLC6

MODERN: An Integrated Phase 2/3 and Phase 3 Trial of MRD-Based Optimization of Adjuvant Therapy in Urothelial Cancer

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BR38

Radiotherapy to Block (CURB2) Oligoprogression In Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

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HN13

Comparing Palliative Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy vs. Palliative Standard Radiotherapy in Patients with Advanced Head and Neck Cancer

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ME17

LND101 for Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Combination with Immune Checkpoint Blockade in Patients with Advanced Melanoma

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PR26

Addition of Docetaxel to Androgen Receptor Pathway Inhibitors in Patients with Metastatic Castration Sensitive Prostate Cancer and Suboptimal PSA Response (TRIPLE-SWITCH)

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SKC1

Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy with Response-Adapted Treatment vs Standard-Of-Care Treatment For Resectable Stage III/IV Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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SRC8

Doxorubicin + Pembrolizumab vs Doxorubicin for Treatment of Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma (UPS) and Related Poorly Differentiated Sarcomas

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workshop on patient engagement in clinical trials

Spring Meeting 2025 - Engaging Patient Representatives in CCTG Clinical Trials

If you are attending the CCTG Spring Meeting #CCTG2025 don't forget to drop by the open workshop and education session on engaging patient representatives in CCTG clinical trials. This accredited workshop takes place on Friday April 25, 10:30-12pm in the Seymour room at the Chelsea Hotel.

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CCS Breakthrough Grant awarded for The Canadian Network for Psychedelic-Assisted Cancer Therapy (CAN-PACT):

CCS Breakthrough Grant awarded for The Canadian Network for Psychedelic-Assisted Cancer Therapy

A new national initiative as been funded by the Canadian Cancer Society, through their Breakthrough Team Grant competition. The Canadian Network for Psychedelic-Assisted Cancer Therapy (CAN-PACT), is bringing together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and people living with advanced cancer to explore the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy.

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SC30 RATIONAL: Role of Antibiotic Therapy or Immunoglobulin On iNfection in hAematoLogy

CIHR funding announced to investigate preventative treatments for infections in patients with hematologic cancer patients with low immune function

The CCTG SC30 (RATIONAL) trial has been successfully funded through the CIHR fall competition for nearly $1.2 million over four years. The study will investigate treatment options for patients with blood cancers and low antibody levels to determine the best supportive care interventions to prevent serious infections. 

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The innovative ME17 melanoma trial has opened to enrollment

The innovative ME17 melanoma trial has opened to enrollment

One of the world’s largest randomized clinical trials, investigating the use of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has opened in Canada.

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