CCTG has opened the anticipated international brain cancer study CCTG CE9 (LUMOS2) - joining forces with the Australian Cooperative Trials Group for Neuro-Oncology (COGNO) to make enrollment accessible to Canadian patients.
Radiotherapy to Block (CURB2) Oligoprogression In Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
STRIDE (durvalumab + tremelimumab) with Lenvatinib vs STRIDE Alone in Patients with Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma (SLIDE-HCC)
Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy with Response-Adapted Treatment vs Standard-Of-Care Treatment For Resectable Stage III/IV Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The CCTG ES3 NEEDS international esophageal cancer clinical trial is now opened in Canada. The study is investigating whether delaying surgery for patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus is as good as the current treatment.
Eradicating MRD in Patients with AML prior to Stem Cell Transplant (ERASE)
VIGOR: Vorasidenib as Maintenance Treatment after First-line Chemoradiotherapy in IDH-mutant Grade 2 or 3 Astrocytoma
Delayed Reduced Volume and Dose Elective Ratiotherapy (REVERT) in Patients with HNSCC
CALMS: Combination Therapy with Luspatercept in Lower Risk MDS CTEP approval: 2024AUG27 (date of US Steering Committee Evaluation)
Selective Index Node Resection vs Lymph Node Dissection after Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy for Stage IIIB-D Melanoma The Multicentre Selective Lymphadenectomy Trial-3 (MSLT-3)
Lanreotide for the Prevention of Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula
The HE2 clinical trial is now open to enrollment and will investigate whether adding an oral anti-angiogenic drug to an existing intravenous immunotherapy combination is more effective than the immunotherapy combination alone for people with liver cancer who have not received prior treatment. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a deadly cancer with limited survival on current systemic treatments. Although there are regimens available, outcomes remain suboptimal. This trial seeks to improve survival for patients with advanced HCC by leveraging a synergistic approach between current treatments.
Congratulations to Dr. Lesley Seymour, CCTG’s IND Program Director and Deputy Director, on being named a Fellow in the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS). Election to the Academy is one of the highest honours in the Canadian health sciences community, recognizing individuals for their exceptional contributions to advancing health research, policy, and care.
The CCTG SR.8 (HARMONY) clinical trial has been awarded almost 1.5 million through the CIHR spring Project Grant Program. A phase III study that addresses a significant unmet need in the treatment of high-risk soft-tissue sarcoma (STS). Despite the current standard treatments that include surgery and radiation therapy (RT), half of STS patients develop metastases. Innovative treatment strategies are needed to improve the effectiveness of treatment and improve outcomes for this patient population.
The recently opened BR38 clinical trial is exploring whether adding stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) to the current treatment of immunotherapy (with or without chemotherapy) can improve outcomes for patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and limited disease progression (oligoprogression).
One of the world’s largest randomized clinical trials, investigating the use of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has opened in Canada.
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).
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.
Role of Antibiotic Therapy or Immunoglobulin On iNfections in hAematoLogy Platform Trial - RATIONAL-PT
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)
NeoAdjuvant-only or Peri-operative cemiplimab in high-grade localised soft-tissue SARcoma (NAPStAR)
LoTam: Low-Dose Tamoxifen for Patients with Molecular Low-risk Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Feasibility and Acceptability of Collecting Sociodemographic Data in CCTG Trials
No Chemotherapy in Intermediate-risk HR + HER2- Early Breast Cancer Treated with Ribociclib (NoLEEta)
LUNA-2: LND101 in Unresectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Randomized Phase II Trial
RAINBO-ORANGE: Treatment of Endometrial Cancer Based On Molecular Features
We are pleased to welcome Lesley Beaton as the new patient representative supporting the Gastrointestinal Disease Site Committee.
Lesley lives in Vancouver, BC, and brings both scientific and personal experience to her role. She spent more than three decades working in microbiology and regulatory compliance with Health Canada, gaining a scientific perspective on healthcare systems.
Please join us in welcoming Catherine Caule, who is the new patient representative supporting the Hematology Disease Site Committee.
Catherine is a long-time health advocate based in Ottawa, Ontario, and a 25-year member of the Lymphoma Support Group of Ottawa. After being diagnosed with advanced Hodgkin Lymphoma and participating in a clinical trial for relapsed disease, she became a passionate voice for patient-centered care and equitable access.
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.
