Clinical trials are research studies that test whether new medical treatments, devices or strategies are safe and effective. People who volunteer for clinical trials play an active role in their own health care, often gain access to experimental treatments, and help others by improving and advancing medical care. At Providence Cancer Institute, our scientists and physicians work closely together to make clinical trials a regular part of cancer care. Patients may take part in studies initiated by our translational researchers at the Robert W. Franz Cancer Research Center in the Earle A. Chiles Research Institute, in addition to studies sponsored by the National Cancer Institute or pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Our clinical trials team works directly with physicians to identify clinical trials appropriate for their patients’ specific stage of disease. The goals of clinical research vary from trial to trial. Generally, they are designed to:
Find cancer clinical trials available in Oregon in the list below. You may search by keyword or condition/disease, or browse using the page numbers and arrows. Find additional trials by using the search term “Oncology Multiple Tumor Sites". To learn more about a particular trial and qualification criteria, click the trial name and then the listed contact link, or talk with your physician.
High-dose magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guided hypofractionated radiation therapy delivered using daily adaptive dose planning has been shown in...
This phase II/III trial studies the best dose of duloxetine and how well it works in preventing pain, tingling, and numbness (peripheral...
The Pacific Cancer Research Consortium clinical trials are offered at multiple locations throughout Oregon, Washington, Alaska, California, and Idaho. To find a location near you, please contact the Patient Engagement Center at 844-552-2734.
This randomized phase II trial studies how well trastuzumab and pertuzumab work compared to cetuximab and irinotecan hydrochloride in treating...
The purpose of this study is to compare the two approaches for monitoring pancreatic cysts. The study doctors want to compare more frequent...
Radical rectal cancer resection, namely total mesorectal excision (TME), is the cornerstone of the treatment of resectable rectal cancer. In...