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Acute chest syndrome
MONDO:0005632A vaso-occlusive crisis of the pulmonary vasculature occurring in patients with sickle cell disease. It is characterized by the presence of a new radiodensity on a chest radiograph accompanied by fever, cough, sputum production, dyspnea, or hypoxia.
Also known as: ACS
52 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New camera could save hearts: OCTAVE trial tests smarter stent placement
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether using a special camera (OCT) inside the heart's arteries during a heart attack procedure leads to better outcomes than the standard X-ray method. About 3000 people having a heart attack will be randomly assigned to one of the two approaches. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital Skejby • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Robot trainer aims to keep seniors on their feet during hospital stays
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether robot-assisted leg exercises can prevent older patients from losing strength and independence during a hospital stay. 488 patients aged 65 and older will either receive robot-guided training or standard care. The goal is to see if the robot helps them wal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:52 UTC
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New bedside heart test could slash ER wait times for chest pain
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a quick, point-of-care blood test for heart damage can give results faster than standard lab tests for people with chest pain in the emergency room. Researchers will compare the time it takes to get test results and how long patients stay in the ER. Th…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New breath test could replace painful lung scopes
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to see if a simple, non-invasive breathing test can accurately measure the acidity (pH) in the airways, which is often abnormal in lung diseases. Researchers will compare results from this breath test with standard methods in 150 healthy volunteers and people with…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden links between body diseases and metabolism
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches 200 people with lung, gut, or hormone diseases over time using special brain scans (PET). It aims to see how these diseases change brain activity and whether those changes can predict tumor return, spread, or survival. No new treatment is tested—just observatio…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC