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Florida Feasibility Study Tests AI-Driven Precision Medicine Platform for Refractory Cancer Patients — xDRIVE Trial Opens

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27 May 2026

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4 min read

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Florida-based feasibility study evaluates xDRIVE platform combining ex vivo drug testing with AI for treatment selection in 210 patients with relapsed/refractory cancers. Focus on underserved populations including paediatric and minority communities.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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