Acute disease
MONDO:0020683Disease having a short and relatively severe course.
Also known as: acute disease, acute diseases, disease, acute
4756 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 23 tagged with Acute disease itself.
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Sub-types of Acute disease
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Acute leukemia 124 trials · 2,246 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Acute lymphoblastic leukemia 508 trials · 1,319 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Acute myeloid leukemia 1,098 trials · 1,194 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Leukemia, acute, X-linked 0 trials
- Subacute leukemia 0 trials
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Acute respiratory failure 153 trials · 588 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Acute respiratory distress syndrome 298 trials · 417 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pulmonary edema 27 trials · 32 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neonatal respiratory failure 13 trials
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Acute kidney injury 415 trials
1 sub-type
- Acute kidney tubular necrosis 2 trials
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Acute myocardial infarction 200 trials · 370 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- ST-elevation myocardial infarction 222 trials
- Acute subendocardial myocardial infarction 32 trials
- Acute anterolateral myocardial infarction 2 trials
- Acute inferolateral myocardial infarction 0 trials
- Acute inferoposterior infarction 0 trials
- Strictly posterior acute myocardial infarction 0 trials
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Acute coronary syndrome 298 trials
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Acute stress disorder 57 trials · 157 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Combat disorder 101 trials
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Acute pancreatitis 101 trials · 113 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Acute necrotizing pancreatitis 20 trials
- Acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis 0 trials
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Encephalitis 26 trials · 96 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Infectious encephalitis 3 trials · 50 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune encephalitis 32 trials · 33 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis 9 trials
- Meningoencephalitis 6 trials
- Limbic encephalitis 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Paraneoplastic isolated brainstem encephalitis 0 trials
- Post-vaccinal encephalitis 0 trials
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Acute lung injury 90 trials
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Acute graft versus host disease 86 trials
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Acute diarrhea 10 trials · 42 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Dysentery 12 trials · 33 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Acute cholangitis 7 trials · 42 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Acute cholecystitis 35 trials
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Poliomyelitis 28 trials · 39 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Postpoliomyelitis syndrome 11 trials
- Acute nonparalytic poliomyelitis 0 trials
- Paralytic poliomyelitis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Acute opioid poisoning 36 trials
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Acute transplant rejection 36 trials
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Acute chest syndrome 30 trials
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome 30 trials
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Acute bronchiolitis 19 trials
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Recurrent acute pancreatitis 19 trials
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Acute liver failure 18 trials
1 sub-type
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Acute myocarditis 15 trials · 16 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Toxic myocarditis 2 trials
- Giant cell myocarditis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Acute quadriplegic myopathy 14 trials
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Sudden hearing loss disorder 0 trials · 14 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Sudden sensorineural hearing loss 14 trials
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Acute pyelonephritis 13 trials
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Acute intestinal ischemia 12 trials
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Acute transverse myelitis 11 trials
2 sub-types
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Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus 11 trials
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Acute pericementitis 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Acute apical periodontitis 8 trials
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Acute cystitis 7 trials
1 sub-type
- Acute gonococcal cystitis 0 trials
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Acute mountain sickness 7 trials
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Acute tonsillitis 7 trials
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Acute pharyngitis 6 trials
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Acute laryngitis 1 trial · 6 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Croup 5 trials
- Acute epiglottitis 0 trials
- Viral laryngitis 0 trials
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Acute intermittent porphyria 5 trials
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Acute urate nephropathy 4 trials
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Subacute bacterial endocarditis 4 trials
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Acute cor pulmonale 3 trials
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Encephalopathy, acute, infection-induced 2 trials · 3 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
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Acute orbital inflammation 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Orbital cellulitis 3 trials
- Orbital osteomyelitis 0 trials
- Orbital periostitis 0 trials
- Orbital tenonitis 0 trials
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Acute hepatitis B virus infection 2 trials
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Alcohol sensitivity, acute 2 trials
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Acute thyroiditis 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Subacute thyroiditis 2 trials
- Subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis 1 trial
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Acute closed-angle glaucoma 1 trial
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Acute endophthalmitis 1 trial
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Acute flaccid myelitis 1 trial
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Acute hypotension 1 trial
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Acute idiopathic urticaria 1 trial
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Acute lichenoid pityriasis 1 trial
1 sub-type
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Acute radiation syndrome 1 trial
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Purulent acute otitis media 1 trial
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Subacute delirium 1 trial
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Acute conjunctivitis 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Acute contagious conjunctivitis 1 trial
- Angelucci syndrome 0 trials
- Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis 0 trials
- Conjunctival folliculosis 0 trials
- Pseudomembranous conjunctivitis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Serous conjunctivitis except viral 0 trials
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Acute proliferative glomerulonephritis 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Crescentic glomerulonephritis 1 trial
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Marburg acute multiple sclerosis 0 trials
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Acute ackee fruit intoxication 0 trials
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Acute adrenal insufficiency 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome 0 trials
- Bilateral massive adrenal hemorrhage 0 trials
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Acute annular outer retinopathy 0 trials
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Acute bilirubin encephalopathy 0 trials
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Acute cervicitis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Acute gonococcal cervicitis 0 trials
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Acute cholinergic dysautonomia 0 trials
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Acute dacryoadenitis 0 trials
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Acute dacryocystitis 0 trials
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Acute diffuse glomerulonephritis 0 trials
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Acute endometritis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Acute gonococcal endometritis 0 trials
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Acute ethmoiditis 0 trials
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Acute eustachian salpingitis 0 trials
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Acute fatty liver of pregnancy 0 trials
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Acute female pelvic peritonitis 0 trials
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Acute frontal sinusitis 0 trials
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Acute gonococcal epididymo-orchitis 0 trials
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Acute gonococcal prostatitis 0 trials
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Acute hepatitis C virus infection 0 trials
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Acute hydrops keratoconus 0 trials
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1 sub-type
- Acute canaliculitis 0 trials
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Acute insulin response 0 trials
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Acute interstitial pneumonia 0 trials
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Acute laryngopharyngitis 0 trials
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Acute macular neuroretinopathy 0 trials
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Acute mast cell leukemia 0 trials
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Acute maxillary sinusitis 0 trials
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Acute motor axonal neuropathy 0 trials
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Acute neonatal citrullinemia type I 0 trials
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Acute otitis externa 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Acute infection of pinna 0 trials
- Acute perichondritis of pinna 0 trials
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Acute papillary necrosis 0 trials
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Acute pure sensory neuropathy 0 trials
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Acute retinal necrosis syndrome 0 trials
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Acute retrobulbar neuritis 0 trials
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Acute rheumatic heart disease 0 trials
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Acute salpingitis 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Acute gonococcal salpingitis 0 trials
- Acute salpingo-oophoritis 0 trials
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Acute sensory ataxic neuropathy 0 trials
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Acute sphenoidal sinusitis 0 trials
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Acute transudative otitis media 0 trials
3 sub-types
- Acute sanguinous otitis media 0 trials Sub-types →
- Acute serous otitis media 0 trials Sub-types →
- Blue drum syndrome 0 trials Sub-types →
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Acute tympanitis 0 trials
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Seminal vesicle acute gonorrhea 0 trials
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Subacute bursitis 0 trials
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Subacute glomerulonephritis 0 trials
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Can a calming drug make cord blood transplants safer?
Cure PausedResearchers are testing whether adding abatacept to standard immune-suppressing drugs can prevent severe graft-versus-host disease after a double umbilical cord blood transplant. The trial enrolls people with blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Leland Metheny • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered cells beat relapsed blood cancers?
Cure By invitation onlyThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental cell therapy called HY035 in people with CD7-positive blood cancers that have returned or not responded to standard treatment. The goal is to see if the therapy is safe and can help achieve remission. Participants receive a single…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a second drug wipe out hidden leukemia cells?
Cure OngoingThis trial tests whether adding rituximab to the standard drug cladribine can eliminate leftover cancer cells in people with hairy cell leukemia, a rare blood cancer. Half the participants receive both drugs at the start, while the other half get rituximab later only if needed. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells outsmart Hard-to-Treat blood cancers?
Cure OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental cell therapy for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has returned or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to recognize …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arcellx, Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take aim at cancer and viruses in one shot
Cure OngoingThis study tests a new type of immune cell therapy for people with CD19-positive leukemia or lymphoma who have had a stem cell transplant. The cells are specially designed to both recognize and kill cancer cells (through a CD19-targeting antibody) and fight three common viruses (…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New west nile vaccine enters first human tests
Vaccine OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new vaccine called HydroVax-001B WNV to see if it is safe and triggers an immune response against West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease. About 30 healthy adults aged 18 to 49 will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The study will comp…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One shot, six protections: could a single vaccine replace multiple infant shots?
Vaccine OngoingThis trial tests a new vaccine called LBVD, which combines protection against six diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, polio, and Hib. The study enrolls healthy infants around 6 to 8 weeks old who receive three doses at 6, 10, and 14 weeks of age. Researche…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: LG Chem • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shigella vaccine shows promise in human trial
Vaccine OngoingThis study tests a new vaccine called Shigella4V2 to see if it can protect people from shigellosis, a severe diarrheal disease. About 120 healthy adults will receive either the vaccine or a placebo and then be exposed to the bacteria in a controlled setting. The goal is to see if…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: LimmaTech Biologics AG • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to shield vulnerable groups from COVID-19
Vaccine OngoingThis study tests whether extra COVID-19 vaccine doses are safe and work well for people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV, organ transplants, or blood cancers. Around 960 participants will receive different booster schedules to see which one boosts their protec…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Monash University • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New maintenance treatment aims to keep favorable risk AML in remission
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a maintenance therapy using a hypomethylating agent (HMA) can help prevent relapse and improve survival in people with favorable risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 77 participants who are already in remission after initial treatment will receive HMA…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells aim to beat back tough leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving patients with hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) a special type of immune cell—called a cytokine-induced memory-like natural killer (NK) cell—after a stem cell transplant can improve their chances of staying cancer-free. About 60 ad…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Could your own cells heal kidneys after heart surgery?
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether a patient's own modified white blood cells can help kidneys recover faster after acute injury from heart surgery. About 98 adults will receive either the cell therapy or a placebo. The goal is to see if the treatment shortens recovery time and is safe.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M2RLAB SL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug blinatumomab aims to boost leukemia survival in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug blinatumomab to standard chemotherapy helps adults with a newly diagnosed type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) live longer and stay cancer-free longer. About 488 participants are randomly assigned to rece…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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New antibody takes aim at Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new antibody drug called Hu8F4 in 72 people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can slow or stop cancer growth. Researchers will also track how long patients live …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Family-Based program reduce depression and abuse in young nepali wives?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a 9-session program called MILAP for young married women (ages 15-24) in Nepal who have experienced intimate partner violence. The program involves the woman, her husband, and her mother-in-law, aiming to reduce depression, violence, and PTSD. 900 participants wi…
Sponsor: Possible • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lupus skin lesions: drug trial targets stubborn cases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called litifilimab for people with lupus-related skin disease that didn't get better with standard antimalarial pills. About 450 adults with active skin lesions will receive either the drug or a placebo every 4 weeks for 24 weeks, then everyone gets the dr…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for chinese patients with severe transplant complication: ruxolitinib trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug ruxolitinib in 36 Chinese adults and teens (12+) who have severe graft-versus-host disease after a stem cell transplant and did not improve with steroids. Participants take ruxolitinib pills daily for up to 56 days. The main goal is to see how many patie…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to wipe out lingering leukemia before transplant
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of venetoclax and azacitidine can clear measurable residual disease (MRD) in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who still have or develop leftover cancer cells after initial chemotherapy, and before a stem cell transplant. Abou…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Grupo Cooperativo de Estudio y Tratamiento de las Leucemias Agudas y Mielodisplasias • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug RVU120 gets extended trial for ongoing patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study offers continued RVU120 treatment to up to 10 patients with advanced solid tumors, acute myeloid leukemia, or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome who are already benefiting from the drug in an earlier trial. The main goal is to monitor safety and see how long patients c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ryvu Therapeutics SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New camera could save hearts: OCTAVE trial tests smarter stent placement
Disease control By invitation onlyThis 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…
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital Skejby • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug TAK-243 targets tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study is testing a drug called TAK-243 in people whose acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome has come back or is not responding to treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and check for side effects. The trial is currently on hold.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an HDAC inhibitor wipe out residual leukemia cells?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are studying whether the drug chidamide can help keep high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in remission when used as maintenance therapy. The trial enrolls adults with specific genetic features and measurable residual disease who are not receiving a stem cell transp…
Sponsor: Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for older leukemia patients with gentler drug combo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new two-drug combination (ASTX727 and venetoclax) in adults with acute myeloid leukemia who are 75 or older, or have health issues that make standard strong chemotherapy too risky. The goal is to see if the drugs work well together and can control the leukemia.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of four drugs (ibrutinib, fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, and obinutuzumab) as the first treatment for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have a specific genetic marker (mutated IGHV gene). The goal is to see if this combo can achieve…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat leukemia: targeted pill combined with chemotherapy enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug called SNDX-5613 alongside standard intensive chemotherapy in people newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has specific genetic changes (KMT2A, NPM1, or NUP98). The study aims to see if the combination is safe and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Syndax Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug ibrutinib shows promise against rare leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug ibrutinib in 44 people with hairy cell leukemia that has come back after treatment. Ibrutinib works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells grow. The main goal is to see how many patients achieve remission within 32 weeks.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Adult leukemia patients get Kid-Style chemo combo in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of chemotherapy drugs typically used in children can be safe and effective for adults aged 18 to 60 with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The study aims to see if this 'pediatr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered donor cells aim to beat blood cancer without severe side effects
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way to treat children and young adults with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Doctors take blood cells from a family donor, remove certain T cells that can cause a harmful immune reaction, and then transplant the modified cells. The goal i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Target CAR T-Cells take on tough lymphomas
Disease control By invitation onlyThis early-phase trial is testing a new type of immunotherapy called tri-specific CAR T-cells that target three proteins (CD19, CD20, CD22) on cancer cells. It is for adults with B-cell lymphomas that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The study will enroll 1…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop leukemia relapse after transplant
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining venetoclax and azacitidine after a stem cell transplant can prevent leukemia from returning in high-risk patients. About 100 adults aged 18-75 with certain types of acute leukemia who are in remission after transplant will receive the dr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug acalabrutinib takes on standard combo in untreated CLL
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial compares the drug acalabrutinib to a combination of chlorambucil and rituximab in people with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The study includes 155 participants and measures how long the cancer stays under control (progression-free sur…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental CART123 therapy targets tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a personalized cell therapy called CART123 for people with certain blood cancers (like AML or MDS) that have not responded to standard treatments. Each patient's own immune cells are modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells. The main goa…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Czech Republic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs tested for tough leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs — bortezomib, sorafenib, and decitabine — in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), especially those who are older or have hard-to-treat forms. The main goal is to find the safest dose and see how well patients tolera…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy targets FLT3-Mutated leukemia in frail patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—gilteritinib, venetoclax, and azacitidine—in people newly diagnosed with a fast-growing form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a FLT3 gene change. Participants are older or have other health issues that prevent them from receiv…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia? early trial of ABBV-453 begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called ABBV-453, given with another cancer drug (obinutuzumab), in adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has come back or stopped responding to other treatments. About 60 participa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibiotic vabomere tested in kids with tough UTIs
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the safety of an antibiotic called Vabomere in children aged 3 months to 12 years who have complicated urinary tract infections, including kidney infections. The children receive the medicine through an IV while in the hospital. Researchers monitor for side effec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Rempex (a wholly owned subsidiary of Melinta Therapeutics, LLC) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug trio overcome venetoclax resistance in leukemia?
Disease control By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether a combination of homoharringtonine, lisaftoclax, and azacitidine can help adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) whose disease stopped responding to venetoclax-based treatment. The trial plans to enroll 73 participants and give them the three dru…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug help patients with rare gene changes?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug olaparib in 14 adults with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome that has returned or not responded to treatment, and whose cancer has a specific change in the IDH gene. Olaparib is a pill that may block enzymes cancer cells need to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy aims to stop blood cancer relapse in tough-to-treat patients
Disease control CancelledThis early-phase study tests a new cell therapy called BSB-2002 in adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to at least two prior treatments. The main goals are to check safety and see if it can prevent the cancer from coming …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BlueSphere Bio, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could dead donors provide Life-Saving bone marrow?
Disease control OngoingThis early study is testing whether bone marrow from deceased donors can be safely used for transplants in people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Twelve patients will receive the transplant along with chemotherapy or radiation. The main goal is to see if the new ma…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ossium Health, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 30-Plant drink ease PTSD? new trial tests Gut-Brain link
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether drinking a beverage made from 30 different organic vegetables daily for four weeks can improve gut microbiome diversity, reduce inflammation, and ease PTSD symptoms in adults diagnosed with PTSD. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either…
Sponsor: Colorado State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney transplant patients: extended drug trial targets rejection
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study offers kidney transplant patients with antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) the chance to receive felzartamab for up to 4 more years. AMR occurs when the immune system attacks the new kidney. The main goal is to check long-term safety and monitor kidney health through bio…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New monthly shot aims to stop second heart attacks
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new monthly injection called ziltivekimab in 10,000 people who recently had a heart attack. The goal is to see if it can lower the risk of having another heart attack, a stroke, or dying from heart disease. Participants will receive either the study drug or a p…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare leukemia: Anthracycline-Free combo trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of drugs (venetoclax plus azacitidine, decitabine, or cytarabine) without traditional anthracycline chemotherapy in 40 adults newly diagnosed with a specific genetic subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (CBFβ::MYH11-positive). The goal is to see if thi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cord blood stem cells aim to tame COVID-19 lung crisis
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether infusions of cord blood stem cells can help people with moderate to critical COVID-19 pneumonia. The trial includes 65 adults with COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Researchers will compare stem cell treatment plus standard care…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare leukemia: targeted pill tackles relapse
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a pill called venetoclax for people whose hairy cell leukemia has returned after prior treatment. The drug blocks a protein that cancer cells need to survive. About 20 adults will take venetoclax to see if it shrinks tumors and improves blood counts, with the goa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental antibody called epcoritamab, which helps the immune system target and kill cancer cells. It is being tested alone or with other drugs in about 194 people with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or Richter's syndrome. The goal i…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to outsmart relapsed blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab to the chemotherapy drug decitabine is safe and tolerable for people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. About 54 p…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chilling the body to save the lungs: new trial for ARDS
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether gently cooling the body (to 34-35°C) combined with muscle-paralyzing drugs can help people with severe lung injury (ARDS) recover. About 340 adults on ventilators will be randomly assigned to cooling plus paralytics or usual care. The main goal is to see …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an antibody called epcoritamab in 666 people with B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The drug is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The study looks at safety, the right dose, and how well the drug works.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot shows promise against tough lymphoma in japanese study
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a drug called epcoritamab in about 78 Japanese adults with B-cell lymphoma that has returned or not improved after standard treatment. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then checking how well the drug works alone or with other chemotherapy.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called SEA-CD70, alone or with standard drugs azacitidine and venetoclax, in people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. About 178 participants will b…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an old malaria drug help fight severe COVID-19?
Disease control CancelledThis Phase 3 trial tests whether hydroxychloroquine, given alone or with azithromycin, can improve outcomes for adults hospitalized with moderate to severe COVID-19 lung disease. Participants receive hydroxychloroquine for 10 days, and some also get azithromycin for 5 days. Resea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Apsen Farmaceutica S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Time infusion aims to build cancer killers inside the body
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests a new gene therapy called INT2104 in 10 adults with B-cell cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy is given as a single IV infusion and works by instructing the body to create its own cancer-fighting T cells and natural killer…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kite, A Gilead Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame deadly fat levels in the blood
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests two experimental injections, HRS-7249 and SHR-1918, in 108 adults with severely high triglycerides who are at high risk of acute pancreatitis. The study aims to see if these drugs can safely lower fat levels in the blood and reduce the chance of a pancrea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered t cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new approach for adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) that has returned or not responded to standard treatment. Researchers take a patient's own T cells, modify them in the lab to recognize and attack leukemia cells, and infuse th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cell injection calm the gut after a stem cell transplant?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether adding an experimental cell therapy called Amimaitosai to standard steroids can treat severe gut inflammation that sometimes occurs after a stem cell transplant. The study enrolls people with blood cancers who develop this condition, called gastrointestin…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug hit the mark in Hard-to-Treat blood cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called IMGN632 in people with certain blood cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia and blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm. The drug is designed to find and attack cancer cells that carry a protein called CD123 on their surface. R…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo offers hope for older AML patients who Can't tolerate chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining venetoclax with ASTX727 can help control acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in two groups: patients whose cancer returned or didn't respond to prior treatment, and older adults newly diagnosed who cannot handle strong chemotherapy. The drugs work toge…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo in one liposome beat AML at first try?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot trial tests whether Vyxeos, a liposomal formulation combining two chemotherapy drugs, can effectively treat newly diagnosed low- or intermediate-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults aged 18 to 70. Some participants also receive Mylotarg, an antibody-drug conjuga…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shaare Zedek Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack aims to wipe out blood cancer cells
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—zanubrutinib, obinutuzumab, and venetoclax—in people with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), or mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). The goal is to see if the combo can make …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could removing certain immune cells prevent a deadly transplant complication?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether removing a specific type of immune cell (naive T cells) from donor stem cells can prevent chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in children and young adults with blood cancers. GVHD occurs when donor cells attack the patient's body after a stem cell tr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored breathing support may reduce lung injury in ECMO patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether personalized ventilator settings can reduce lung injury in adults with severe respiratory failure who are on ECMO (a heart-lung machine). Researchers will use esophageal manometry or electrical impedance tomography to tailor the ventilator's positive pres…
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to keep leukemia in check longer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two different drug combinations in people with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). About 600 participants will receive either acalabrutinib plus venetoclax or venetoclax plus obinutuzumab. The goal is to see which com…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 'Sandwich' strategy aims to stop leukemia relapse
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment plan for adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) who cannot or choose not to have a donor stem cell transplant. The approach uses a 'sandwich' strategy: first, patients receive two types of CAR T-cells (targeting CD22 and CD19), th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an enzyme blocker boost leukemia chemotherapy?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests whether adding the experimental drug calaspargase pegol-mknl to standard chemotherapy can safely help adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Researchers aim to find the highest tolerable dose and watch for side effects. They will also t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to get more heart patients into rehab
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a personalized 12-week cardiac rehabilitation program, offered in a safety net clinic, helps more heart patients attend rehab compared to the usual referral to an outside program. Researchers will enroll 100 adults who have had a heart attack, surgery, or…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a One-Time immune cell infusion help older leukemia patients avoid harsh chemo?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a personalized cell therapy for adults aged 60 and older with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who are in first remission. Researchers take a patient's own immune cells, modify them in the lab to recognize and attack leukemia cells, and infus…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision radiation may make stem cell transplants safer for leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way to deliver radiation before a stem cell transplant for people with leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. Instead of radiating the whole body, the new method targets only the bone marrow and lymph nodes, which may reduce damage to healthy organs. The goa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common supplement shield the heart from reperfusion injury?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether L-carnitine, a natural compound, can reduce the damage that occurs when blood flow is restored to the heart after a heart attack. Researchers will give L-carnitine to patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who undergo angioplasty, and me…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart chemotherapy outsmart resistant T-Cell cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called OBI-3424 in people with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma that has returned or not responded to treatment. The drug is designed to become active mainly inside cancer cells that produce a specific enzy…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in battling blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether a combination of two targeted drugs, ibrutinib and venetoclax, works better than the current standard therapy (chlorambucil plus obinutuzumab) for adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have not yet been treated. The main goal is to se…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple threat: new drug combo aims to beat CLL in younger patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding venetoclax to a standard two-drug regimen (ibrutinib and obinutuzumab) helps younger patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) live longer without their cancer getting worse. The study involves 720 participants who have not yet …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can lower doses of ibrutinib still control CLL? new trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study is testing whether adjusting the dose of ibrutinib—either by starting lower or reducing it when side effects occur—can still effectively control chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in people who have not yet been treated. Some participants will receive ibrutinib…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted therapy challenges standard chemo for younger CLL patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether a combination of ibrutinib (a targeted drug) and rituximab works better than standard chemotherapy (FCR) for younger patients with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma. About 529 people took part. The main goal was t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug safety tracked in ongoing rollover trial
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study monitors long-term safety in 120 cancer patients who are already benefiting from treatments like JNJ-75348780, safimaltib, or ibrutinib in earlier trials. Participants have blood cancers, solid tumors, or prostate cancer. The goal is to track serious side effects over …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy could let some CLL patients stop treatment
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares the usual two-drug therapy (ibrutinib plus obinutuzumab) against a three-drug combo that adds venetoclax in older adults (65+) with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The goal is to see if the extra drug keeps the cancer away longer and whether pa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough blood cancers? early trial of JNJ-89853413 begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called JNJ-89853413 in 64 people whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS) have come back or stopped responding to treatment. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, with a second part looking a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Major CLL study tests which drug combo works best for seniors
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people aged 65 and older who have chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that hasn't been treated yet. It compares three treatment plans: a standard chemo-immunotherapy (bendamustine plus rituximab), a targeted therapy plus immunotherapy (ibrutinib plus rituximab), …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets tough leukemia mutations
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called bleximenib combined with other leukemia treatments for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has specific genetic changes (KMT2A or NPM1). The main goals are to find the best dose and check for side effects. About 196 partici…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody therapy targets blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called JNJ-80948543 in people with non-Hodgkin lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia whose cancer has returned or not responded to other treatments. The drug works by redirecting the body's T-cells to attack cancer cells. The main goals …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug ABBV-319 takes aim at Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an investigational drug called ABBV-319 in about 154 adults with certain B-cell cancers (diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, or chronic lymphocytic leukemia) that have returned or not responded to standard treatments. The study has two…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could tame lupus skin flares
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called IMVT-1402 in people with lupus-related skin rashes (subacute or chronic cutaneous lupus) that haven't gotten better with standard treatments. About 56 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, then all get th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Immunovant Sciences GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can less be more? new study tests lower drug dose to keep leukemia at bay
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a lower dose of the drug venetoclax can be safely given to adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are already in remission. The goal is to reduce severe side effects like low white blood cell counts while still preventing the cancer from coming back…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells beat tough B-Cell cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a type of engineered immune cell therapy called 19(T2)28z1xx CAR T cells in adults with B-cell cancers that have returned or not responded to treatment. The main goal is to find the highest dose that causes few or mild side effects. Researchers will also check wh…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug regimen beat the standard for stem cell transplant complications?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a drug called cyclophosphamide (PTCY) can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) better than the current standard, ATG, in patients receiving stem cell transplants from unrelated donors. GVHD is a serious complication where donor immune cells attack the…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: DKMS gemeinnützige GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New chemo combo aims to stop leukemia return after transplant
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests giving two chemotherapy drugs, clofarabine and melphalan, before a donor stem cell transplant in 72 patients with leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome in remission. The goal is to prevent the cancer from coming back after the transplant while causing fewe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new type of immunotherapy for patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) that has returned or not responded to treatment. Researchers take a patient's own (or a donor's) T-cells, modify them in…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo attack on leukemia: chemo plus targeted drug shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is studying a combination of chemotherapy (Hyper-CVAD) and the targeted drug dasatinib, with or without a donor stem cell transplant, in 97 adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The goal is to see how well this approa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy targets tough childhood leukemia
Disease control CancelledThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called CLL-1 CAR-T for children aged 3 to 18 with acute myeloid leukemia that has come back or not responded to standard therapy. Ten participants will receive an infusion of their own modified immune cells after chemotherapy. The main…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New CLL drug acalabrutinib takes on ibrutinib in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether acalabrutinib is as effective as ibrutinib for people with high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have already tried other treatments. About 533 participants will receive either acalabrutinib or ibrutinib pills. The main goal is to see h…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Acerta Pharma BV • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Target CAR t cells take on tough blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called TriCAR19.20.22 T cells for people with certain blood cancers (non-Hodgkin lymphoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia) that have returned or not responded to standard treatments. The ther…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising new combo targets Hard-to-Treat infant leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug (revumenib) combined with standard chemotherapy for infants and young children with a specific type of leukemia (KMT2A-rearranged) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and works better than…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo takes aim at relapsed leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called tegavivint, given together with the chemotherapy decitabine, for people whose leukemia has returned or not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find the safest dose and to watch for side effects. Only 9 adults with…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug outperform chemo for a common blood cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares three treatment approaches for people with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL): a standard chemo-immunotherapy (obinutuzumab plus chlorambucil), a newer targeted drug (acalabrutinib) combined with obinutuzumab, and acalabrutinib alo…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Acerta Pharma BV • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Three-Drug cocktail targets untreated leukemia in early trial
Disease control PausedThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding a drug called iadademstat to the standard combination of venetoclax and azacitidine is safe and tolerable for adults with untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 45 people with intermediate- or high-risk AML will take part. T…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart resistant leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs, cladribine and venetoclax, in 20 adults with a specific form of acute myeloid leukemia (monocytic AML) that has stopped responding to or returned after standard treatment. The goal is to see if this new combo can shrink or elim…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy flotetuzumab tested in kids with Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a drug called flotetuzumab in children and young adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to standard treatment. Flotetuzumab is an immunotherapy designed to help the body's immune cells find and attack cancer c…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two oral drugs, olutasidenib and ziftomenib, together in 20 adults with a specific form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The first part finds a safe dose; the second checks if that dose helps control the…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for older AML patients: targeted radiation combo enters human testing
Disease control PausedThis early-phase study tests a new three-drug combination for adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot receive standard chemotherapy. The treatment includes a targeted radiation antibody (lintuzumab-Ac-225) plus two oral drugs (venetoclax and ASTX-727).…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug attack outsmart resistant leukemia?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called iadademstat to the approved leukemia drug gilteritinib can help people with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The study focuses on patients …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Oryzon Genomics S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for rare leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, vemurafenib (a pill) and obinutuzumab (an infusion), in 30 people with previously untreated hairy cell leukemia. The goal is to see how many patients achieve a complete response, meaning no signs of cancer after treatment. Participants…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for blood cancer patients: experimental drug BGB-16673 enters phase 3 trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing an experimental oral drug called BGB-16673 against standard treatments (bendamustine plus rituximab or high-dose methylprednisolone plus rituximab) in 150 people with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymp…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple care bundle may shield kidneys after major surgery
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a structured bundle of supportive care measures—such as careful fluid management, blood pressure control, and medication adjustments—can lower the risk of persistent severe acute kidney injury in patients who develop moderate or severe kidney injury withi…
Sponsor: University Hospital Muenster • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug duo keep High-Risk blood cancers at bay after transplant?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is exploring whether combining two drugs, selinexor and azacitidine, can help prevent relapse in people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who carry a TP53 mutation and have already undergone a stem cell transplant…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Liping Dou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Four-Drug cocktail erase traces of Hard-to-Treat leukemia?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a sequence of four drugs—bendamustine, obinutuzumab, zanubrutinib, and venetoclax—can eliminate minimal residual disease in people with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The study enrolls about 42 adults whose CLL has…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: German CLL Study Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug Combo's Long-Term safety under scrutiny in blood disease patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows patients who have already been taking ruxolitinib alone or with panobinostat in earlier trials and are still benefiting. Researchers will track side effects over time to see how safe these drugs are for long-term use. About 296 participants with conditions like…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ketamine may shield patients from PTSD after critical care
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study follows about 1,756 adults who were part of a larger trial and received either ketamine or etomidate during emergency intubation. Researchers want to see if ketamine can reduce PTSD symptoms one year later, since it may block the brain's formation of traumatic memories…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop blood cancer relapse after transplant in kids
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two drugs, decitabine and filgrastim, after a stem cell transplant can help prevent blood cancers like AML and MDS from coming back in children and young adults. About 37 participants will receive the drug combination for up to 6 cycles. The main g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Franziska Wachter • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tailored chemotherapy tame leukemia in down syndrome?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adjusting chemotherapy based on a child's early response can improve outcomes for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome in children with Down syndrome. After the first round of treatment, patients are placed into risk group…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn childhood leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a personalized cell therapy called tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah) in children and young adults with high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia who still have detectable cancer cells after initial chemotherapy. The treatment involves collecting the patient…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device aims to limit heart damage during heart attacks
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new device called enVast that removes blood clots from heart arteries during a severe heart attack (STEMI). About 148 adults with large clots will either get standard care or standard care plus the enVast device. The goal is to see if the device reduces the siz…
Sponsor: Vesalio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lower drug dose after transplant may cut infections without losing protection
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a lower dose of the drug cyclophosphamide, given after a stem cell transplant from a partially matched donor, can reduce serious infections in the first 100 days while still preventing graft-versus-host disease (a common complication where donor cells att…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which strategy wins for heart attack patients with multiple blocked arteries?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates the best way to treat people who have a heart attack and also have other narrowed arteries. It compares doing an immediate procedure to open those other arteries, guided by a pressure wire, versus waiting and using a heart scan to decide later. The goal is…
Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to find best breathing support for kids with ARDS
Disease control PausedThis study looks at two different ways to use ventilators for children with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a serious lung condition. The goal is to see which method helps children recover faster and breathe better. About 160 children will take part, and the results w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple IV fluids may shield kidneys during new heart ablation technique
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving extra fluids (saline) through an IV during and after a heart procedure called pulsed field ablation can prevent acute kidney injury. The procedure is used to treat atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm problem, but can sometimes harm the kidne…
Sponsor: Beijing Anzhen Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could dropping aspirin after a heart attack save hearts?
Disease control OngoingThis trial asks whether giving only ticagrelor (a blood thinner) after a heart attack, instead of the usual ticagrelor plus aspirin, is just as safe and might reduce bleeding and heart muscle damage. About 200 people who had a type of heart attack called STEMI and underwent a ste…
Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple drug tame the dangerous side effects of CAR-T cancer therapy?
Disease control CancelledThis study tests whether giving the drug anakinra early can prevent severe cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in children and young adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) who are receiving CAR-T cell therapy. Participants receive anakinra at the first sign of fever,…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Kevin McNerney • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can gentle oscillations help premature babies breathe better?
Disease control CancelledThis trial tests whether adding gentle oscillations to standard nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) improves breathing support for newborns with respiratory distress syndrome. Premature infants who need NCPAP will be randomly assigned to receive either oscillatory N…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can calming the immune system save Kids' livers?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether two drugs that calm the immune system—high-dose steroids or anti-thymocyte globulin—can help children with sudden, severe liver failure survive without needing a liver transplant. About 163 children aged 1 to 17 will be randomly assigned to receive one of…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney transplant patients facing rejection
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ALXN2030 in 45 adults who have had a kidney transplant and are experiencing antibody-mediated rejection (AMR). The goal is to see if the drug can help resolve signs of rejection seen on a kidney biopsy after one year of treatment. Participants w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo save failing kidney transplants?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding tocilizumab to standard care can slow the decline in kidney function for people who have chronic antibody-mediated rejection after a kidney transplant. Half of the 50 participants will receive tocilizumab plus standard care, while the …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Gene-Targeted pill turn the tide against a rare blood cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an oral drug called AG-120 (ivosidenib) in adults with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or a related early form of leukemia that carries a specific IDH1 gene mutation. The drug is designed to block the mutated enzyme that drives abnormal blood cell growth. Res…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Groupe Francophone des Myelodysplasies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill turn the tide against a bone marrow disorder?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an oral drug called enasidenib (AG-221) in people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who have a specific genetic change called an IDH2 mutation. The drug is designed to block the mutated enzyme and help restore normal blood cell production. Participants rec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Groupe Francophone des Myelodysplasies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for older leukemia patients: targeted combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study is for adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (CD123+ AML) who cannot receive standard strong chemotherapy. It tests a new drug, tagraxofusp, added to two other drugs (venetoclax and azacitidine) to see if it helps more people achieve complete remission.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New hope for lupus skin sufferers: Long-Term drug trial launches
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests the long-term safety of the drug litifilimab in adults with lupus skin disease (CLE) that didn't improve with standard antimalarial treatment. About 322 participants who completed a prior study will receive injections every 4 weeks for up to 2 years (or 5 years i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks Acalabrutinib's Real-World success in CLL patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 192 people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in Spain who started taking acalabrutinib for the first time. Researchers want to see how many patients stay on the drug for at least 24 months and how it works in different groups, like those new to treatment …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Clot-Sucking catheter save the gut in a medical emergency?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether a catheter that suctions out blood clots can restore blood flow to the intestine in people with acute mesenteric ischemia, a life-threatening blockage of the artery feeding the gut. Participants will undergo thrombus aspiration, and if needed, laparo…
Sponsor: Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rural heart patients get virtual lifeline to top specialists
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a telehealth system can help people in rural areas get better heart care. It connects local emergency services and clinics with heart experts at a major medical center. About 215 adults with heart symptoms will take part. The goal is to see if this app…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive therapy targets stubborn leukemia in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new radioactive drug called [177Lu]Lu-PentixaTher in people with acute leukemia that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The drug seeks out and delivers radiation directly to leukemia cells that have a specific marker (CXCR4). The main goals …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood cancer drug ASTX727 gets extended trial for ongoing patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study offers continued treatment with the drug ASTX727 to adults with acute myeloid leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, or myelodysplastic syndromes who were already benefiting from it in earlier studies. The main goal is to monitor long-term safety. About 332 partici…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart attack survivors: could a new shot clear your clogged arteries?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if a drug called inclisiran can reduce fatty plaque buildup in the arteries of people who recently had a heart attack and have high cholesterol. About 318 adults will receive either inclisiran or standard care, and doctors will use special imaging to measure plaq…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tailored antibiotic regimen shorten endocarditis treatment without risk?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether a shorter course of antibiotics, tailored to each patient's response, can safely treat bacterial endocarditis. Standard treatment lasts 4-6 weeks, but this study tests a personalized approach based on factors like fever and blood tests. The goal is…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Pen-Sized shot stop a heart attack in its tracks?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a drug called selatogrel, which people inject themselves at the first sign of a heart attack. The goal is to see if it can prevent death or reduce heart damage. The trial involves 25,000 people who recently had a heart attack and have other risk factors. Particip…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Viatris Innovation GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug combo stop repeat heart attacks?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a PCSK9 inhibitor (a powerful cholesterol-lowering drug) to high-intensity statin therapy can prevent future cardiovascular events in people who have recently had a heart attack or unstable angina and underwent a stent procedure. About 1,200 partic…
Sponsor: Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo aims to wipe out leukemia cells in younger patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, ibrutinib, added to standard chemotherapy (FCR) for younger patients with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The goal is to see if this combination can clear all signs of leukemia from the bone marrow (called MRD-negative complete response)…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus drug enpatoran tested for long-term safety
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of enpatoran, an experimental drug for lupus. About 379 people who completed a previous 24-week study will take different doses of enpatoran or a placebo for up to 194 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and hel…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can pressurized oxygen boost cord blood transplants?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving patients hyperbaric oxygen (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) after an umbilical cord blood stem cell transplant helps the donated stem cells grow faster. The trial enrolls people with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma who lack …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a sleep apnea machine keep heart patients out of the hospital?
Disease control CancelledThis study investigates whether diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP therapy early, while patients are still in the hospital for heart problems, can reduce the chance of being readmitted within 30 days. The trial enrolls adults with heart failure, heart attac…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug aims to clear hidden leukemia before transplant
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the targeted drug inotuzumab ozogamicin can eliminate minimal residual disease (MRD) in adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) before they receive a stem cell transplant. Participants have either Philadelphia chromosome-positive or -negativ…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stenting unstable plaques: a new way to prevent second heart attacks?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at 600 people who had a major heart attack and have other narrowings in their heart arteries that are not severe but look unstable. Half will get a stent plus medication, and half will get medication alone. The goal is to see if stenting these unstable plaques re…
Sponsor: Fundación EPIC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart attack aftermath: new imaging method may spot hidden danger zones better than standard tests
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether using a special camera inside the arteries (optical coherence tomography, or OCT) is better than standard pressure-wire measurements for deciding which non-blocked arteries need stenting in people who have just had a heart attack. About 1,425 participants…
Sponsor: Centro per la Lotta Contro l'Infarto - Fondazione Onlus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to stop hospital stays from robbing seniors of independence
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a program called TAKE CARE, designed to prevent older adults (75+) from losing their ability to perform daily activities after a hospital stay. The program uses e-health tools, staff training, and environmental changes to address six common causes of hospital-rel…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New method aims to help premature babies breathe easier without a breathing tube
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether giving surfactant (a natural substance that helps lungs stay open) through a small airway device placed above the vocal cords, along with standard breathing support (CPAP), is better than CPAP alone for late preterm and early term infants with respiratory…
Sponsor: Sharp HealthCare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to tame rare brain inflammation
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests satralizumab, an injected drug, in 120 people with NMDAR or LGI1 encephalitis—rare conditions where the immune system attacks the brain. The goal is to see if the drug improves disability and reduces the need for rescue treatments. Participants receive ei…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to tackle rare leukemia
Disease control By invitation onlyThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two drugs, rituximab and zanubrutinib, in people with hairy cell leukemia or its variant. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink or eliminate the cancer. Participants take zanubrutinib pills daily and receive rituximab infus…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bnai Zion Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dissolving stent could change heart disease treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a new type of heart stent called Freesolve, which is made of magnesium and dissolves over time, to a standard permanent metal stent. About 1,859 people with coronary artery disease will receive one of the two stents. The goal is to see if the dissolving stent …
Sponsor: Biotronik AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could help kidney transplant patients fight rejection
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called efgartigimod, given as a shot under the skin, for people who have antibody-mediated rejection after a kidney transplant. The trial includes 30 adults who received a kidney at least 6 months ago and have signs of rejection. Participants will receive …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for AML patients? quizartinib trial targets Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the drug quizartinib to standard chemotherapy helps adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that lacks a specific genetic mutation (FLT3-ITD). About 700 participants will receive either quizartinib or a placebo alongsi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered t cells with a kill switch aim to make stem cell transplants safer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new approach for people receiving a stem cell transplant from a partially matched family donor. The donor's immune cells (T cells) are modified in the lab to include a 'suicide gene' that can be activated by a drug if the cells attack the patient's body, causin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Suicide Gene-Equipped t cells aim to make stem cell transplants safer
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether specially modified T cells from a partially matched donor can help patients recover their immune system faster after a stem cell transplant. The T cells are engineered with a 'suicide gene' that allows doctors to destroy them if they cause graft-versus-ho…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app replace the gym for heart rehab?
Disease control CancelledThis trial tests whether a home-based tele-rehabilitation program is as effective as traditional center-based cardiac rehabilitation for people who have recently had a heart attack (acute coronary syndrome). Participants will either complete 20 sessions at a rehab center or 20 se…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to control rare leukemia without harsh chemo
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding ivosidenib (a targeted pill) to standard azacitidine helps adults with a specific IDH1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot have intensive chemotherapy. About 146 participants receive either the combo or a placebo plus azacitidin…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Childhood leukaemia trial seeks best chemo cocktail
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates the best way to treat children with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) by comparing different chemotherapy drugs and doses. It tests whether adding up to three doses of the targeted drug gemtuzumab ozogamicin to standard chemo is safe and effective. The study a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia trial pulled before it started: safer transplant prep remains untested
Disease control CancelledThis trial was designed to test a milder conditioning regimen using a radioactive antibody (90Y-Epratuzumab) followed by chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant for adults with CD22-positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The goal was to find the safest dose that still cont…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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CAR T-Cell therapy takes on tough blood cancers in japanese trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a single infusion of KTE-X19, a CAR T-cell therapy, in 25 Japanese adults whose mantle cell lymphoma or B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia has returned or not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see how well it shrinks tumors and how safe it is…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Kite, A Gilead Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New combo aims to boost survival in older AML patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a two-drug combination (pevonedistat plus azacitidine) against azacitidine alone in 302 older or unfit adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot have standard intensive chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if the combination …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: PETHEMA Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a common asthma drug shield newborns from kidney damage?
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests whether the drug theophylline can prevent kidney injury in newborns who experienced oxygen deprivation at birth (HIE) and are receiving cooling therapy. Thirty infants will receive one or two doses of theophylline within 18 hours of birth. The main goal is …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Promising combo offers hope for older AML patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tested whether adding venetoclax to azacitidine helps people with untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot receive standard chemotherapy. About 443 adults took part, with two-thirds receiving the drug combo and one-third getting a placebo plus azacitid…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug could save transplanted kidneys from rejection
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called felzartamab in people who received a kidney transplant and later developed antibody-mediated rejection (AMR), where the immune system attacks the new kidney. The drug targets immune cells that make harmful antibodies, aiming to reduce kidney damage …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a common Alzheimer's drug prevent delirium relapse in poisoning patients?
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether rivastigmine, a drug used for Alzheimer's, can prevent delirium from coming back after initial treatment with physostigmine for anticholinergic poisoning. About 42 people aged 10 and older with controlled delirium will receive either rivastigmine or a pla…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Gut feeling: personalized bacteria may ease PTSD symptoms
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving people with PTSD a personalized mix of gut bacteria (called pharmabiotics) can help their mental health. The researchers will track changes in PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, and thinking skills over 14 days. The goal is to see if fixing the…
Sponsor: Uzhhorod National University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: drug combo targets hidden cancer cells
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called uproleselan combined with two standard chemotherapy drugs for children and teens with acute myeloid leukemia or related blood cancers that have returned or not responded to treatment. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps c…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Balloon or stent? major trial tests safer option for clogged heart arteries
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a drug-coated balloon is as safe and effective as a drug-eluting stent for people with large coronary artery disease. About 1,400 participants from multiple countries will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The goal is to see which approac…
Sponsor: B. Braun Medical Industries Sdn. Bhd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Could Immune-Boosting drugs treat certain psychosis?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and rituximab can help people with psychosis caused by antibodies attacking the brain. 70 participants with acute psychosis and specific antibodies receive either the immunotherapy or a placebo. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Cambridge • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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One-Size-Fits-All oxygen may be outdated: new trial tests personalized targets
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether giving each patient on a ventilator a personalized oxygen target (based on their unique health data) leads to better outcomes than standard care. Researchers will compare death rates and time spent on the ventilator between the two groups. The trial …
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for T-ALL: drug clears hidden cancer cells after chemo
Disease control CancelledThis study tests the drug daratumumab in adults with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) who still have tiny amounts of cancer cells (called minimal residual disease, or MRD) after standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if daratumumab can clear these leftover cells and…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Blood cancer drug venetoclax gets Long-Term safety check
Disease control OngoingThis study gives venetoclax to people with certain blood cancers who already benefited from it in earlier studies. The main goal is to track side effects and safety over a longer period. About 165 participants will continue taking the drug to see how well it works and how safe it…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Promising COVID-19 treatment trial pulled before it began
Disease control CancelledThis study was designed to test whether an inhaled drug called ZYESAMI could help people with severe COVID-19 avoid getting worse and needing a ventilator. It was a Phase 3 trial, meaning it was in the final stage of testing. However, the study was withdrawn before any participan…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: APR Applied Pharma Research s.a. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Lymphoma patients get continued access to experimental drug in Long-Term safety study
Disease control OngoingThis study offers ongoing treatment with the drug CC-122 (Avadomide) to 12 people with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma who have already been taking it for over 5 years in earlier trials and are still seeing benefits. The main goal is to monitor long-term safety and serious side effects. Par…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New combo therapy for AML enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called cusatuzumab alongside usual treatments for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot have intensive chemotherapy. The main goal is to check the safety and side effects of the combination. About 61 participants will receive …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: OncoVerity, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat blood cancers: experimental drug imetelstat tested in phase 2 trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called imetelstat in 46 adults with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes or acute myeloid leukemia that did not improve after standard therapy. The goal is to see if the drug can improve blood cell counts and control the disease. Participants …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: GCP-Service International West GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New trial aims to stop leukemia relapse after transplant
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two different chemotherapy and radiation regimens given before a stem cell transplant for adults aged 40-70 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in remission. The goal is to see if a stronger regimen (using total body irradiation and cyclophosphamide) can r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a 14-Day Anti-Inflammatory shot stop heart failure after a heart attack?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a drug called anakinra, which reduces inflammation, can help prevent heart failure in people who have just had a heart attack. About 84 participants will receive daily injections of anakinra or a placebo for up to 14 days. The goal is to see if blocking i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a targeted drug beat standard care for shock in liver patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a drug called Angiotensin II can raise blood pressure more effectively than standard medications in people with liver cirrhosis who have septic shock. Researchers will measure how well the heart and blood vessels work together over 24 hours. The trial inv…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for older blood cancer patients: smarter transplants aim to cut relapse
Disease control OngoingThis clinical trial is testing different treatment strategies to improve outcomes for older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who are getting a stem cell transplant. The study compares a new pre-transplant drug (Vyxeos) with stan…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New imaging technique could save lives after heart attacks
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two ways to decide which blocked arteries to stent in heart attack patients who have multiple blockages. One method uses standard X-ray images; the other uses a computer analysis of those images to measure blood flow. About 1,800 patients will be randomly assi…
Sponsor: University Hospital of Ferrara • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Shorter treatment course may ease side effects for AML patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way of giving two drugs—venetoclax and azacitidine—to adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are not healthy enough for standard chemotherapy. Instead of the usual 7 days of azacitidine, this approach uses only 5 days per cycle to try to reduce infect…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Leipzig • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Major CLL trial tests which drug combo works best for new patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares three treatment approaches for people with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL): continuous ibrutinib alone, a fixed-duration combination of venetoclax plus obinutuzumab, or a fixed-duration combination of ibrutinib plus venetoclax. …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: German CLL Study Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New study pits scope against scalpel for pancreatic cleanout
Disease control CancelledThis study was designed to compare two ways to treat walled-off necrosis (a pocket of dead tissue) caused by severe pancreatitis. One method uses a scope through the mouth to clean out the pocket, the other uses surgery through the stomach. The goal was to see which approach work…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers: pirtobrutinib takes on standard therapy
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study compares a new oral drug called pirtobrutinib (LOXO-305) against two standard treatment combinations (idelalisib plus rituximab or bendamustine plus rituximab) in 238 adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma who have already been t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Loxo Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Italian study tracks how long CLL patients stay on acalabrutinib in daily practice
Disease control OngoingThis observational study follows 151 Italian adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who started taking acalabrutinib between May 2021 and April 2022. Researchers want to see how long patients continue the drug and why they might stop, providing real-world insights beyond …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo therapy offers hope for tough leukemia cases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment for adults with a type of leukemia (T-ALL) that has come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment combines an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) with a targeted drug (venetoclax) and chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combin…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fujian Medical University Union Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New nutrition strategy aims to speed recovery after abdominal surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a structured nutrition plan for 300 ICU patients who had abdominal surgery and cannot eat normally. The plan includes IV nutrition, oral supplements, and a device to measure calorie needs. Researchers will track infections, ICU stay length, and muscle loss to see…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo therapy targets tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called bexmarilimab, given together with standard treatments, for people with certain blood cancers (MDS, CMML, or AML). The goal is to first find a safe dose and then see if the combination helps shrink or control the cancer. About 181 adults are taki…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Blood cancer drug safety tracked over 5 years
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of the drug pirtobrutinib in people with certain blood cancers, like chronic lymphocytic leukemia or non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It includes 13 participants who already benefited from the drug in an earlier study and will continue treatment ever…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to save tiny lungs
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding budesonide (an anti-inflammatory) to standard surfactant treatment helps extremely preterm babies avoid chronic lung disease or death. About 642 infants born before 29 weeks or weighing under 1000 grams will receive either the combo or surf…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NICHD Neonatal Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Cooling the heart during a heart attack: a trial that never got started
Disease control CancelledThis study planned to test whether cooling the body before and after opening a blocked artery could help people having a heart attack. It was designed to include 80 patients at up to 15 hospitals. However, the trial was withdrawn before anyone was enrolled, so we have no informat…
Sponsor: ZOLL Circulation, Inc., USA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Diabetes drug could shield heart muscle during angioplasty
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether empagliflozin (Jardiance), a diabetes drug, can reduce the 'no-reflow' phenomenon—when blood flow fails to fully restore after angioplasty—in 162 heart attack patients. Participants receive a loading dose before the procedure and daily doses for 3…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chavez • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New cell therapy aims to tame deadly transplant complication in kids
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called MC0518 (made from donor cells) in children who have severe graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) after a stem cell transplant and did not get better with steroids. GvHD happens when the donor's immune cells attack the child's body. The trial com…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: medac GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New study tests powerful cholesterol drug right after heart attacks
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding evolocumab (Repatha) to standard care helps people who recently had a heart attack reach very low LDL cholesterol levels and avoid death or unplanned heart-related hospital stays. About 2,166 participants with STEMI or NSTEMI will be randomly assig…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Pancreas removal plus islet transplant: a new hope for chronic pancreatitis pain?
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 433 people with chronic pancreatitis who undergo a surgery called TPIAT, where the entire pancreas is removed to stop pain and the patient's own insulin-producing islet cells are infused back to lower diabetes risk. Researchers track pain relief, quality of lif…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a combination of three drugs (homoharringtonine, venetoclax, and azacitidine) in 40 adults newly diagnosed with a rare and aggressive leukemia called mixed-phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL). The goal is to see if this drug combo can safely help more patients achiev…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Clot-Sucking catheter may boost heart attack outcomes
Disease control OngoingThis study compares using a manual clot-removal catheter (Export) before standard balloon angioplasty versus angioplasty alone in 300 heart attack patients with completely blocked arteries. The goal is to see if removing the clot first improves blood flow and reduces in-hospital …
Sponsor: National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pakistan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could freezing dangerous heart plaque stop a heart attack?
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests a new freezing treatment for people who recently had a heart attack or unstable chest pain. The treatment uses a special balloon to freeze high-risk plaque in the heart's arteries that could rupture and cause another heart attack. The goal is to stabilize t…
Sponsor: Cryotherapeutics SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Heart monitor could make blood thinners safer for heart attack patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether an implantable heart monitor with remote follow-up can help doctors decide when to prescribe blood thinners to patients who have had a heart attack and developed new atrial fibrillation. The goal is to reduce bleeding complications compared to the standar…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de PAU • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could a simple drug cut dangerous blood pressure swings in liver transplants?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a drug called Angiotensin II can help control blood pressure during liver transplant surgery, reducing the need for other strong blood pressure medicines. It involves 50 adults with severe liver disease who are receiving a liver from a deceased donor. The…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Tailored cocktail aims to wipe out CLL in young High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a personalized approach for young adults (18-65) with high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who haven't been treated before. Patients first get a combination of venetoclax and obinutuzumab, then their treatment is adjusted based on whether cancer c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost survival in kids with aggressive lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding four doses of rituximab to an intensified chemotherapy regimen improves outcomes for children and teens with advanced B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma or B-cell acute leukemia. About 200 participants in China will receive the new treatment, and research…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Children's Cancer Group, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New hope for blood cancer patients: using mismatched donors for transplants
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant using donors who are not a perfect match for patients with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Doctors give special drugs after the transplant to help prevent the donor cells from attacking the patient's body. The goal is to see if th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Targeted radiation shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called iopofosine I 131 in people with certain blood cancers (like Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, multiple myeloma, and lymphomas) that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The drug delivers radiation directly to cancer cel…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cellectar Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New trial aims to slash COVID-19 deaths and ventilator use
Disease control OngoingThis study tests several experimental treatments at once in critically ill COVID-19 patients who need high-flow oxygen or a ventilator. The goal is to quickly find which treatments can reduce deaths and shorten the time patients need breathing support. About 1,500 adults in the h…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: QuantumLeap Healthcare Collaborative • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can stem cells restore hearing? early trial aims to find out
Disease control By invitation onlyThis early-phase study is testing whether stem cell therapies and experimental drugs can help repair inner ear damage in people with hearing loss or tinnitus. Researchers will monitor 120 adults over time using hearing tests and symptom surveys. The goal is to see if these regene…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Truway Health, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New pill could outshine chemo for common blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the targeted drug zanubrutinib works better than the standard chemo combination of bendamustine plus rituximab for people with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). About 590 participants who cannot tole…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to wipe out leukemia cells in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding daratumumab, an antibody that targets a protein on leukemia cells, to standard chemotherapy can clear all signs of cancer in adults with very high-risk T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL). About 31 patients aged 18-65 will receive t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New stem cell mix aims to make transplants safer for blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a new treatment called Orca-T for people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia. Orca-T is a special mix of stem cells and immune cells from a matched donor, designed to reduce a serious side effect called graft-versus-host disease. The study compares …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Orca Biosystems, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Heart pump before angioplasty may limit attack damage
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if using a temporary heart pump (Impella CP) for 30 minutes before opening a blocked artery can reduce heart muscle damage in people having a severe heart attack. About 527 adults with a first-time anterior heart attack are enrolled. The goal is to see if this ap…
Sponsor: Abiomed Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can a daily antibiotic keep kids with leukemia safer from infection?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia a daily antibiotic called ciprofloxacin can reduce bacterial infections during the first month of chemotherapy. About 313 children in the UK are taking part. The goal is to see if this approach works be…
Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf CAR t therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new type of CAR T cell therapy, called ALLO-501A, made from donor cells (not the patient's own). It is for adults with large B-cell lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma that has come back or not responded to other treatments. The …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Allogene Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Heart attack recovery gets a digital boost: pharmacists take the lead
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new care model for people who have had a heart attack. It uses digital tools and specially trained pharmacists to help manage health after leaving the hospital. The goal is to reduce the risk of another heart attack or death. The study involves 1,633 adults in …
Sponsor: National University Heart Centre, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Cool roofs may cool minds: trial targets Heat-Driven anxiety
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether painting roofs with a special reflective coating can lower indoor temperatures and improve mental health. About 800 people in Ahmedabad, India, who live in homes with poor insulation will be randomly assigned to get a cool roof or not. Researchers will me…
Sponsor: Aditi Bunker • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Can adding venetoclax let CLL patients pause therapy?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding venetoclax to standard BTK inhibitor therapy can help people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) achieve very deep remission. The goal is to see if patients can then safely stop all treatment for a period. The study involves 118 ad…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New study aims to help cancer survivors manage other health problems
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way for cancer doctors and primary care doctors to work together to help cancer survivors manage other health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. About 800 adults with certain cancers and at least one of these conditions will …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Which PEEP level saves preemie lungs? major trial seeks answer
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two ways of giving breathing support (PEEP) to very premature babies right after birth. One method uses a steady pressure, the other starts high then lowers it. The goal is to see which approach reduces the chance of death or chronic lung disease. Over 900 bab…
Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Heart clot showdown: new blood thinner vs. old standard in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a newer type of blood thinner (DOA) works better than the standard one (VKA) for dissolving dangerous blood clots inside the heart. About 340 adults with such clots will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The goal is to see which drug redu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Triple drug cocktail aims to wipe out CLL in first treatment
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a combination of three drugs—acalabrutinib, venetoclax, and obinutuzumab—as an initial treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The goal is to see if this combo can make the cancer undetectable in the bone marrow after 15 cycles of therapy. The s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Heart attack procedure under review: does PCI save more lives?
Disease control OngoingThis study tracks over 1,300 heart attack patients who received a procedure called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), which opens blocked heart arteries. Researchers want to see if PCI reduces major heart problems like death, another heart attack, or the need for more proc…
Sponsor: Kaiyang Lin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New stent under observation for heart attack patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well the GENOSS stent works in real-world patients who have had a heart attack or unstable chest pain (acute coronary syndrome). Researchers are tracking heart-related events like death, heart attacks, and the need for repeat procedures. The study involves…
Sponsor: Genoss Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new treatment for people with certain B-cell blood cancers (lymphoma, ALL, or CLL) that have returned or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses the patient's own T cells, which are modified in the lab to recognize and attack cancer ce…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Sleep apnea treatment after stroke may save lives
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using a CPAP machine to treat sleep apnea shortly after an ischemic stroke can reduce the risk of another stroke, heart attack, or death within 6 months. It also looks at whether CPAP improves overall recovery and brain function. Over 3,000 participants a…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New hope for blood cancer patients: triple therapy aims to keep disease in check longer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a new targeted drug (pirtobrutinib) to a standard two-drug combination (venetoclax and rituximab) can help people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma live longer without their cancer getting worse. About 600 adults who h…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Loxo Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Blood test may cut bleeding risk for heart patients on strong meds
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a blood test can help doctors safely lower the dose of strong blood thinners (P2Y12 inhibitors) in people who recently had a heart attack or stent. The goal is to reduce bleeding complications without raising the risk of another heart attack or stroke. Ab…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Fundación EPIC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New hope for leukemia patients allergic to key chemo drug
Disease control Expanded access (ended)This study offers Erwinase, a different form of chemotherapy, to children and adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who have had allergic reactions to standard L-asparaginase drugs. The goal is to provide a safe treatment option for those who cannot use the usual medicat…
Sponsor: Phoenix Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New pill could outshine chemo for common blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a new oral targeted drug, pirtobrutinib, against a standard chemo-immunotherapy combination (bendamustine plus rituximab) in people with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma. About 309 participants will be randomly assig…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Loxo Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New study tracks leukemia Drug's Real-Life impact
Disease control OngoingThis study follows about 100 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are already prescribed venetoclax by their doctors in Israel. Researchers will track how long patients live and how many achieve remission during routine care. The goal is to understand the drug's real-worl…
Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Experimental Cell-Drug combo takes on tough leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether a new immune cell therapy called CART123, given together with the drug ruxolitinib, is safe for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The study will enroll 12 adults who have no other c…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Gene-Edited super cells take on childhood leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment for children aged 6 months to 16 years whose acute myeloid leukemia has returned. The therapy uses donor immune cells that have been gene-edited with a technique called base editing to better target and kill leukemia cells. The main go…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Compassionate use study offers AML patients continued access to experimental oral chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study gives a small group of adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) continued access to an oral form of the chemotherapy drug azacitidine after they finished a previous trial. The main goal is to track any side effects and see how safe the drug is over a longer period. Abo…
Sponsor: Hikma Pharmaceuticals LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Could a quicker dose Ramp-Up make CLL treatment easier?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) can safely increase their dose of the drug venetoclax faster than the usual 5-week schedule. About 40 participants with newly diagnosed or returning disease will be grouped…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough leukemia in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new combination of two drugs (gemtuzumab ozogamicin and gilteritinib) for adults with a specific genetic form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The trial aims to see if the combination is safe and helps control th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Stem cell therapy for COVID-19 lung damage trial pulled before it began
Disease control CancelledThis early-stage study aimed to test whether infusing donor stem cells could help people recover from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by COVID-19. The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. The approach was based on e…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BioCardia, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Heart surgery drug showdown: can vasopressin save more kidneys?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares vasopressin to the standard drug noradrenaline for managing blood pressure after heart surgery. The goal is to see if vasopressin reduces the number of patients who develop acute kidney failure or die. About 840 adults having scheduled heart surgery with a hea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Herbal mix plus tenofovir shows promise for hepatitis b control
Disease control ApprovedThis study looks at whether a combination of four herbs (Phyllanthus urinaria, Adenosma glutinosum, Eclipta prostrata, and ascorbic acid) plus the drug tenofovir can help control hepatitis B over the long term. The treatment aims to strengthen the immune system and reduce virus l…
Sponsor: Nguyen Thi Trieu, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can a drug break improve CLL treatment for frail patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether older, frail patients with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can safely stop taking the targeted drug acalabrutinib after 18 months and then restart it if their disease comes back. The goal is to reduce long-term side effects and the risk of…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: French Innovative Leukemia Organisation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Canadian study monitors Venetoclax's Real-World impact on AML
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well the drug venetoclax works for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot handle strong chemotherapy. About 210 people across Canada will take venetoclax pills daily as part of their normal care. Researchers will track their overall survival a…
Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes aim at High-Risk leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 pilot study is testing whether combining two drugs, ibrutinib and daratumumab, can improve outcomes for people with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that has a p53 gene problem. The 29 participants will take ibrutinib daily and receive daratu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: French Innovative Leukemia Organisation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy targets tough leukemia
Disease control PausedThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called CT0991, which uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) to fight acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard therapy. The study involves 24 adults aged 18-75 and aims to check saf…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: He Huang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New chemo combo aims to boost leukemia survival after transplant
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs, fludarabine and treosulfan, given before a stem cell transplant in adults aged 40-65 with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in remission. The goal is to see if this conditioning regimen improves the chance of being aliv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Donor immune cells show promise against returning blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new treatment for people with certain blood cancers (lymphoma or leukemia) that have returned after a stem cell transplant. Researchers take immune cells called T cells from the original stem cell donor, modify them to recognize and attack cancer ce…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New stem cell method aims to cut transplant risks for blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant method that removes certain immune cells (T and B cells) from donated stem cells before giving them to patients with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. The goal is to help the new cells grow (engraft) while reducing the risk of graft-…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New transplant method aims to cut dangerous immune reaction in half-matched donors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant method that removes certain immune cells from the donor's blood to lower the chance of graft-versus-host disease (GvHD), a serious complication. It involves 3 patients with blood cancers or non-cancerous blood disorders who lack a perfectly…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new type of immune therapy for people with certain blood cancers (CLL, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma) that have come back or not responded to treatment. Researchers take a patient's own T cells, add a special receptor that targets a protein called kappa on canc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Ambulance injection could change heart attack care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a single injection of zalunfiban given in the ambulance to people having a severe type of heart attack (STEMI). The goal is to see if the drug improves blood flow and reduces complications like death, stroke, or heart failure within 30 days. About 2,463 participa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: CeleCor Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Heart attack patients get early drug to cut risk of another attack
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving evolocumab, a powerful cholesterol-lowering drug, very early during a heart attack hospital stay can reduce the chance of another heart attack, stroke, or death. About 6,000 adults hospitalized for a heart attack are randomly assigned to receive ev…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Could a common steroid make AML treatment easier to tolerate?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis early-phase study tests whether adding the steroid dexamethasone to standard low-intensity chemotherapy is safe and tolerable for adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot have intensive chemo. About 20 participants will receive the combination over…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Vermont • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: experimental vaccine-like therapy aims to prevent relapse
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called galinpepimut-S (GPS) in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in remission after second-line treatment. The goal is to see if GPS can help keep the cancer from coming back longer than the best available standard treatments. …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sellas Life Sciences Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized therapy where a patient's own immune cells are genetically modified to recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a protein called CD19. It includes adults with certain types of leukemia, lymphoma, or chronic lymphocytic leukemia that…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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French study aims to perfect leukemia treatment for kids
Disease control OngoingThis French study looks at 2,044 children and teens with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) to find the best way to give the drug pegaspargase. Some patients get one large dose, while others get two smaller doses. The goal is to see which schedule works better and causes fewer si…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:21 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…
Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:52 UTC
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Could umbilical cord stem cells save lungs in ARDS?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a single infusion of stem cells from donated umbilical cords can help people with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a severe lung condition often seen in intensive care. The study first finds a safe dose, then randomly gives either stem cells or…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Belfast Health and Social Care Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Can a common blood pressure pill prevent heart attacks after kidney failure in the ICU?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether irbesartan, a blood pressure medication, can reduce the risk of major heart problems and kidney disease in people who had acute kidney injury while in the intensive care unit (ICU). About 500 adults aged 18-75 will take either irbesartan or a placebo for …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:26 UTC
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Could two blood thinners save more hearts after bypass?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two blood thinners (ticagrelor plus aspirin) against aspirin alone after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in people who recently had a heart attack or unstable angina. Over 2,200 participants are being followed for 12 months to see if the dual therapy re…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:23 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to wipe out stubborn leukemia cells
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding cirmtuzumab to venetoclax can clear remaining leukemia cells in people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who still have detectable disease after standard treatment. Only 5 participants are enrolled, and the main goal is to see if the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:46 UTC
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One-Hour heart attack test could save lives and slash ER wait times
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares two blood test schedules for diagnosing heart attacks in the emergency room: the standard 3-hour test and a newer 1-hour test. Over 64,000 adults with chest pain will be enrolled to see if the faster test is just as safe and accurate. If it works, patients cou…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your smartwatch could soon warn you before you crash
Diagnosis By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether combining data from wearables and remote monitors can predict a sudden health decline within 72 hours. The study will follow 10,000 adults aged 18 to 90 and collect signals such as heart rhythm, oxygen levels, temperature, gait, sleep, voice, and c…
Sponsor: Truway Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI spot kidney damage before it strikes after heart surgery?
Diagnosis OngoingAcute kidney injury is a common and serious complication after heart surgery, affecting up to half of patients and raising the risk of death and chronic kidney disease. Researchers are building a machine-learning model that uses perioperative data from 70,000 adults who had cardi…
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI plus ultrasound could catch heart and lung decline before it turns critical
Diagnosis By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether artificial intelligence can combine ultrasound images with routine health data to track changes in a person's physiology over time. The study enrolls adults with heart, lung, kidney, or blood vessel conditions, as well as healthy volunteers. The go…
Sponsor: Truway Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CT scan could spare many heart attack patients from invasive procedures
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial tests whether a coronary CT angiography (CCTA) scan can safely identify heart attack patients who do not need invasive angiography. About 300 patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) will undergo CCTA before the standard invasive test. The goal is …
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pocket-Sized ECG could spot heart attacks in minutes
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a compact 3-lead ECG device can accurately detect acute coronary syndrome (heart attack) in adults arriving at the emergency department with chest pain. Participants receive a HeartBeam ECG recording within 10 minutes of the standard 12-lead ECG. The goal…
Sponsor: HeartBeam, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New rapid blood test could cut hospital referrals for chest pain
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new rapid blood test that can detect heart damage in about an hour, right in emergency primary care clinics. Researchers will enroll 2,500 adults with chest pain across six Norwegian clinics to see if the test safely rules out heart attacks and reduces hospital…
Sponsor: University of Oslo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney injury detection tool for heart surgery patients pulled before testing
Diagnosis CancelledThis study aimed to see if an ultrasound score called VEXUS could help detect acute kidney injury in adults after heart surgery. About 20% of patients develop this complication, which raises the risk of death. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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10-Minute Finger-Prick test could revolutionize heart attack diagnosis
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new finger-prick blood test that measures troponin levels in about 10 minutes, compared to the usual 2-hour lab test. Researchers hope it will help diagnose heart attacks faster and reassure patients who are not having one, allowing them to be discharged s…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Rapid COVID test vs. gold standard: study aimed to see if cheap antigen tests work for contact tracing
Diagnosis CancelledThis study planned to compare a rapid antigen detection test against the standard PCR test for diagnosing COVID-19 in people who were close contacts of infected patients but had no symptoms. The goal was to see if the quick, inexpensive antigen test could reliably identify contag…
Sponsor: Juan Fernando Masa Jiménez • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New heart scan could spare patients from invasive artery checks
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether a special heart scan (dynamic SPECT) can accurately detect remaining blockages in heart arteries after a heart attack, compared to the current standard invasive procedure (FFR). Sixty adults with multiple blocked arteries will receive both tests one …
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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AI reads your Heart's electrical signals to find hidden blockages
Diagnosis OngoingThis study enrolls 800 patients having heart attacks to test an artificial intelligence model that reads standard 12-lead ECGs. The AI aims to detect which artery is blocked and how severely blood flow is reduced, at the moment of a heart catheterization. If accurate, this could …
Sponsor: Powerful Medical • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New magnetic heart test could speed up heart attack diagnosis in ER
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether a device called magnetocardiography (MCG) can quickly and accurately tell if chest pain is caused by a heart attack. Researchers at Mayo Clinic will use the MCG scanner on 1,000 emergency room patients with chest pain and compare its accuracy to stan…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New urine test could spot kidney danger in ICU patients early
Diagnosis OngoingThis study involves 800 adults in intensive care who provide urine samples to test a new lab test called ProNephro AKI (NGAL). The goal is to find the right cutoff value that best identifies patients at risk for moderate to severe acute kidney injury within 48-72 hours. The test …
Sponsor: BioPorto Diagnostics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New camera inside heart arteries could improve stent placement
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether using a special camera called optical coherence tomography (OCT) during heart artery procedures helps doctors make better decisions and get better results. About 3,200 people with various heart conditions will be included. The goal is to see if OCT gui…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:21 UTC
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Heart attack diagnosis revolution? new method could save lives
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new way to classify heart attacks based on whether a coronary artery is fully blocked (occlusion) or not, instead of the traditional ST-elevation vs non-ST-elevation method. Researchers will compare outcomes in 6,000 patients to see if the new approach leads to…
Sponsor: Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can diet and exercise programs cut cancer risk? new study tests lifestyle changes
Prevention OngoingThis study tests different programs to help people at high risk for cancer (such as those with BRCA or Lynch syndrome) or cancer survivors increase their physical activity and eat healthier. The goal is to see which programs work best to reduce cancer risk. About 337 participants…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which vaccine schedule keeps children protected longest?
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests different vaccination schedules for Japanese encephalitis in healthy children starting at 8 months old. Researchers compare how well each schedule triggers and maintains protective antibodies through age 6, including the effect of booster doses. The study also mo…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Liaoning Chengda Biotechnology CO., LTD • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple breath test after a heart attack could prevent dangerous bleeding
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether routinely screening heart attack patients for H. pylori, a common stomach bacteria, can prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The bacteria can cause ulcers that bleed, especially when patients take blood thinners after a heart attack. Researchers will …
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new care routine aims to shield aging hearts and minds in the ICU
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether a structured prevention bundle can reduce delirium in adults aged 70 and older admitted to a cardiac intensive care unit (CICU). Participants are randomly assigned to either usual care or the bundle, which includes daily pain checks, avoiding sedatives wh…
Sponsor: Tel Aviv Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart surgery patients may get kidney protection from old iron drug
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a drug called deferoxamine can prevent acute kidney injury in adults undergoing heart surgery. The drug works by removing excess iron, which is thought to damage the kidneys during surgery. About 320 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Computer alert aims to stop kidney damage before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a computer program that spots early signs of acute kidney injury can improve patient care. Hospitalized adults at risk are randomly assigned to get an early kidney specialist visit or standard care. The goal is to see if early specialist advice can preven…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New device aims to prevent kidney failure after heart surgery
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a device called RenalGuard can prevent acute kidney injury in 300 adults undergoing heart surgery. The device monitors and manages urine output during and after surgery. Half the patients will get RenalGuard, the other half standard care. Researchers will…
Sponsor: CardioRenal Systems, Inc. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Could a gentler tonsil surgery work as well as full removal?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers compare two surgeries for adults with recurrent acute tonsillitis: full tonsil removal (tonsillectomy) and partial tonsil removal (tonsillotomy). The trial enrolls 250 adults who have had at least five tonsillitis episodes in one year or three per year for two years. …
Sponsor: Tejs Ehlers Klug • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Exercise and diet may ease fatigue in CLL patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether exercise and weight management can help reduce fatigue in people who have had chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). About 30 adults aged 18-85 with CLL will take part. Participants will be randomly assigned to start the program right away or after a wait…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can virtual walking trick the brain into easing chronic pain?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether a virtual walking program can reduce chronic pain and psychological distress in people with severe mobility impairment, mostly from spinal cord injuries or polio. Participants wear a head-mounted display and use a controller to guide an avatar thro…
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to bridge depression care gap for MS patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a smartphone app called MS CATCH that lets people with multiple sclerosis regularly report their mood to their neurologist. The goal is to improve how doctors screen and treat depression in MS. About 100 adults with MS and mild-to-moderate depression are taking p…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Nine-Week group program help blood cancer patients grow through trauma?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers in Greece are testing a nine-session group program called TRANSFORM for people who have finished treatment for blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. The program combines teaching, reflection, coping exercises, and mindfulness to see whether it can spa…
Sponsor: University of West Attica • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple drink help clear confusion in hospitalized seniors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a proprietary amino acid drink given twice daily for up to 4 days to older adults (60+) hospitalized with infections who have delirium. 20 participants get the drink, 20 get standard care, and 20 non-delirious controls are observed. The goal is to see if the drin…
Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Service dogs put to the test for veteran PTSD relief
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether trained service dogs can help reduce PTSD symptoms in military veterans. 150 veterans who already qualified for a service dog are randomly assigned to receive one or to a waitlist. Researchers track their PTSD severity, depression, and overall well-bei…
Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer drug beat CLL fatigue? small trial hopes to find out
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether ruxolitinib (Jakafi) can reduce fatigue in people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who are not yet ready for standard treatment. Ten participants will take the drug and report their fatigue levels using a simple questionnaire. The goal is …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Antibiotics may not be needed for mild diverticulitis, new US trial suggests
Symptom relief CancelledThis trial tests whether people with mild diverticulitis can be safely treated at home with just pain medicines (ibuprofen and acetaminophen) instead of antibiotics. 556 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either pain medicines alone or pain medicines plus an antibi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Faith-Based therapy aims to heal trauma in young women
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests a counseling program called Mpata Yathu ('Our Space') for adolescent girls and young women in Zambia who have experienced gender-based violence and may be living with or at risk for HIV. The program uses problem-solving therapy delivered by trained lay counselors…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can rewriting your life story improve mental health? small trial tests new therapy
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a therapy called RETELL that helps people with severe mental illness explore and reshape their life stories. The goal is to improve personal recovery, quality of life, and identity. Twenty adults with conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or PTSD will …
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Beat the stress: drumming groups offer hope for parents of autistic kids
Symptom relief OngoingThis small study tests whether group drumming sessions can improve emotional well-being for parents of autistic children. Ten parents will take part in drumming groups and report changes in anxiety, depression, and feelings of belonging. The goal is to see if making music togethe…
Sponsor: Arizona State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a thyroid hormone boost oxygen in severe lung failure?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether giving a thyroid hormone (T3) directly into the lungs can safely improve oxygen levels in adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a severe lung condition. About 68 critically ill patients on ventilators will either receive the hormone or s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Service dogs may boost PTSD therapy for veterans
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether having a psychiatric service dog makes prolonged exposure therapy work better for veterans with PTSD. About 216 veterans who already qualify for a service dog will be randomly assigned to get the dog right away or later. The goal is to see if the dog h…
Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New clinic aims to break the cycle of useless tests for fatigue sufferers
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new, team-based rehabilitation program for 125 working-age adults with persistent physical symptoms and chronic fatigue. The program includes doctors, therapists, and counselors who work together to help patients manage their symptoms and improve daily function…
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can a simple care plan reduce stress for trauma survivors in the hospital?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a trauma-informed care plan (TICP) placed in the electronic medical record helps healthcare teams better care for patients with trauma and complex needs. About 200 patients and their clinicians will use the plan, and researchers will measure how acceptabl…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Which blade is best? large trial tests emergency intubation tools
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis trial compares two types of video laryngoscope blades—hyperangulated and standard geometry—in critically ill adults who need a breathing tube in the emergency department or intensive care unit. About 2,500 participants will be randomly assigned to one blade type. The main go…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Blood cell collection could open door to CAR T-Cell therapy for leukemia and lymphoma patients
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study collects white blood cells from 120 people aged 3 to 65 with leukemia or lymphoma that hasn't been cured by standard treatments. The cells are gathered through a procedure called leukapheresis, then processed and frozen for future use in CAR T-cell therapy. The goal is…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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500 COVID survivors tracked to uncover lingering health mysteries
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 500 adults who had COVID-19 to see what health problems they face months later. Researchers will track symptoms like tiredness, breathing trouble, and lung damage. The goal is to learn how common these long-term issues are and who is most likely to have them.
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Common Anti-Nausea drugs under scrutiny for kidney risk during chemo
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at the University of Colorado are studying whether anti-nausea drugs given with cisplatin chemotherapy affect the risk of kidney injury. The trial enrolls 45 adults receiving cisplatin. It measures kidney injury biomarkers and cisplatin levels in urine, and examines w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind family blood cancer clusters
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study looks at people and families with a higher chance of developing blood or lymph node cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. Researchers collect medical histories, genetic samples, and sometimes perform exams to find inherited genes or environmental triggers. The g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oxygen sweet spot: new study aims to cut ventilator time for ICU patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether training ICU staff to keep oxygen levels between 90-96% helps patients on breathing machines recover faster. Researchers will track how many days patients are free from the ventilator and how often dangerously low oxygen goes unnoticed. The goal is to imp…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your social life and genes predict cancer survivor health?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines how social and genetic factors influence long-term health in 2000 adolescent and young adult survivors of Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information to identify risks for disease recurrence, other illnesses, …
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New brain scan may predict chemo brain in young leukemia patients
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study tests a quick, non-invasive brain scan called Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (MRF) in children and young adults with acute leukemia. The goal is to see if the scan can detect early brain changes caused by chemotherapy. Participants also take a fun, game-like memory …
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New genome test aims to speed up leukemia diagnosis for kids
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study is testing whether a new genetic test called ChromoSeq can quickly and accurately classify leukemia in children and young adults. Researchers will collect blood or bone marrow samples from 60 participants at diagnosis and compare the test results to standard methods. T…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a mild case of COVID-19 harm your kidneys? urine tests may hold the answer
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThe KIDCOV study investigates whether mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 that does not require hospitalization increases the risk of kidney injury. Researchers enroll 2,000 adults who tested positive or negative for COVID-19, balanced by race and ethnicity across California, Michigan,…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can the immune system reveal who will suffer kidney injury after sepsis?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers at two Beijing hospitals are following more than 800 patients who develop sepsis after surgery. The team collects clinical data and biological samples to map immune patterns linked to acute kidney injury. Using multi-omics and single-cell sequencing, they aim to build…
Sponsor: Beijing Chao Yang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood pressure swings during surgery linked to kidney damage risk
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how changes in blood pressure during the start of anesthesia and throughout surgery may affect the risk of kidney injury after non-cardiac surgery. Researchers will review medical records from 5,000 adults to find patterns. The goal is to better understand how…
Sponsor: Zhongda Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tube size showdown: could smaller breathing tubes improve recovery?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether using a smaller breathing tube during emergency intubation helps critically ill adults breathe easier and have better voice and swallowing six months later. About 3,180 patients in emergency rooms and intensive care units will be randomly assigned to g…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data may reveal how acalabrutinib performs in chinese blood cancer patients
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis observational study tracks about 160 Chinese adults with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) or chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) who take acalabrutinib as part of their normal care. Researchers will record how the drug is used, including doses and com…
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Newborn kidney health under the microscope: AWAKEN 2.0 launches
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how common kidney injury is in newborns in intensive care and what factors increase the risk. Researchers will review medical records of about 4,000 babies from hospitals around the world. The goal is to better understand short- and long-term kidney health, bu…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New software aims to cut ventilator complications in ICUs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a software tool called the Respiratory Knowledge Portal (RKP) can help ICU teams reduce complications in patients on breathing machines. Researchers will collect data from 875 patients to see if the tool improves how alarms are set, helps wean patients of…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot cancer return after transplant
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a new blood test called AlloHeme that measures how much of a patient's own cells remain after a bone marrow transplant. The goal is to see if this test can predict whether the cancer (acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome) will come back. About 307 adul…
Sponsor: CareDx • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive russian CLL study tracks Real-World treatments
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is not testing a new drug or treatment. Instead, it will observe how doctors in Russia currently treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in everyday practice. About 6000 adults with CLL will be followed for up to 2 years to collect information on their health, treatme…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking ambulance ventilators improve emergency breathing care?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tracks how paramedics use the ZOLL 731 ventilator when helping people with serious conditions like cardiac arrest, sepsis, or heart failure before they reach the hospital. Researchers will record which ventilator modes and settings are used, and how often alarms go off…
Sponsor: Zoll Medical Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart surgery blood filter shows kidney protection promise in new analysis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study re-analyzes data from a previous trial of 343 heart surgery patients who received a blood purification device (oXiris) connected to the heart-lung machine. The original trial found a 12% reduction in acute kidney injury within 7 days. Now researchers will examine how t…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your bone health decide if a dental implant lasts?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at dental implant cases to see if bone-related conditions—like vitamin D deficiency, calcium problems, or kidney disease—make implant failure more likely. Researchers will compare 192 failed implants with successful ones from similar patients. The goal is to…
Sponsor: University of Barcelona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to unlock exercise motivation in childhood cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a computer-based test can reveal how young adult survivors of childhood leukemia feel about exercise. About 125 survivors will take the test before and after a stress test and share their thoughts in an interview. The goal is to see if this approach is…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breathe easy: study tests if slow breathing beats stress
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether breathing slowly (6 breaths per minute) lowers stress more than breathing at a normal pace or just resting. Healthy adults will practice a breathing method, then take a stress test involving cold water and math. Researchers will measure heart rate, str…
Sponsor: Medical University of Bialystok • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World check: does the CLL drug acalabrutinib live up to trial hype?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well the drug acalabrutinib works for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) when used in regular hospitals, not just in clinical trials. Researchers will track 350 patients in France for about 3 years to see how long they stay on the drug and why …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do complex heart procedures expose patients to more harmful radiation and contrast?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at people hospitalized for a heart attack (STEMI or NSTEMI) who undergo a procedure to open blocked heart arteries, called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or angioplasty. It compares two groups: those having a standard (non-complex) PCI and those ha…
Sponsor: Centre Cardiologique du Nord • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood test guard against organ damage in heart surgery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how red blood cells break down during prolonged heart-lung bypass in cardiac surgery, releasing free hemoglobin into the blood. Researchers will measure these levels and related proteins in adults undergoing complex heart procedures to see if they can predict …
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Are Europe's heart patients getting the right prevention care? a massive survey aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study will enroll about 8,000 adults across Europe who have coronary heart disease or are at high risk for it, including those with diabetes or chronic kidney disease. Researchers will check whether doctors are following European guidelines for lifestyle advice…
Sponsor: European Society of Cardiology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could muscle loss predict blood cancer outcomes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is investigating how common muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, is in people with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Researchers will measure body composition using DXA scans and track hospital stays, disease progression, and survival. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could play be a lifeline for children of war? a major study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 2,200 mothers and their children in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, including Rohingya refugees and local families. Researchers want to understand how growing up in conflict and displacement affects child development and mental health. They are also looking at w…
Sponsor: New York University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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6,000 heart attack patients enrolled in major registry study
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study is a registry that will follow 6,000 people who had a heart attack and were treated with emergency angioplasty at Zhongshan Hospital. Researchers will collect information on their health, procedures, and medications, and track their recovery for up to two years. The go…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 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 Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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From CPR to overdose rescue: can a phone app turn bystanders into naloxone carriers?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial tests whether the PulsePoint app — already used to alert trained bystanders to nearby cardiac arrests — can also be used to teach people how to recognize and reverse an opioid overdose using naloxone. Researchers will send either standard or customized push messages to…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your genes raise your risk of heart muscle inflammation?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines genetic test results from over 600 people who had acute myocarditis (heart muscle inflammation) confirmed by MRI. Researchers want to find out how common certain gene variants are in this group and whether they are linked to worse outcomes like heart failure o…
Sponsor: French Cardiology Society • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Low oxygen or organ failure? study aims to uncover true driver of ICU deaths
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study analyzes data from over 1,200 patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure who were on breathing machines in Spanish ICUs. Researchers are using a statistical method called mediation analysis to determine whether low oxygen levels directly cause death, or whether …
Sponsor: Jesus Villar • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks kids on life support to see how timing affects their brains
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 550 children who need ECMO (a machine that does the work of the lungs) after sudden, severe breathing failure. Researchers will track their abilities and quality of life for a year after leaving the ICU. They will also compare two groups: one that received ECMO…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New brain scanner could reveal hidden effects of childhood neurological diseases
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses a new, child-friendly brain imaging technique called OPM-MEG to understand how immune-related brain diseases (like autoimmune encephalitis and multiple sclerosis) and other brain conditions affect children aged 2 to 25. Standard scans often miss problems with memo…
Sponsor: Aston University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New strategy aims to predict heart attacks before they happen
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new way to find unstable plaques in the heart arteries of people who come to the emergency room with chest pain but are not having a heart attack. Researchers use a simple calcium scan to group patients by risk, then follow up with special PET scans to see if p…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans may predict recovery from ICU delirium in lung failure patients
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study investigates cognitive problems in intensive care patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who develop delirium (sudden confusion). Researchers use a non-invasive EEG cap and auditory tests to measure brain activity at the bedside. The goal is to identi…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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ECMO Patients' hidden infection risk under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 200 adults on ECMO (a heart-lung machine) for severe breathing problems. Researchers track how many get hospital-acquired infections and measure antibiotic levels in their blood and lungs. The goal is to learn more about infections and drug dosing in these crit…
Sponsor: Policlinico Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Do blood transfusions help at the end of life? a study asks patients and staff
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how patients with advanced blood cancers (like acute myeloid leukemia) who are not eligible for a cure, along with their nurses and doctors, feel about the benefits of blood transfusions. Researchers will give questionnaires before each transfusion to compare …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Real-World data on acalabrutinib for CLL: what happens outside the lab?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well the drug acalabrutinib works for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in real-life settings in Romania. Researchers will collect data from 250 patients over three years to see how long they stay on the drug, why they stop, and how effective …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New scan method could prevent unnecessary stents after heart attacks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 90 people who recently had a heart attack and have other artery narrowings that may or may not be dangerous. Researchers will use two types of scans—optical coherence tomography (OCT) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)—to see if they can tell which narro…
Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Why do women have heart attacks without blocked arteries? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at women who have had a heart attack or unstable angina but do not have major blockages in their heart arteries. Doctors will use special imaging techniques, like IVUS and MRI, to find hidden causes such as cholesterol plaque in artery walls or problems with tiny…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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AI eye on lungs: new scan test could spot severity of breathing failure
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a computer can automatically measure how much lung tissue is damaged in patients with severe breathing problems from COVID-19 or after surgery. Researchers will compare the computer's lung measurements to standard severity scores in 500 patients. The…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Scientists track rare liver diseases in kids to unlock clues
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study follows up to 90 children and young adults with mitochondrial liver diseases to learn how these conditions progress over time. Researchers will collect medical data and samples to better understand the diseases and find markers that predict outcomes. The goal is to imp…
Sponsor: Arbor Research Collaborative for Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Veteran peers lead fight against opioid overdose
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program where veteran peer workers provide education, healthcare navigation, and social support to 150 veterans with opioid use disorder who are not connected to VA healthcare. The goal is to reduce risky behaviors related to overdose and HIV/HCV infection. Res…
Sponsor: New York University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Heart attack survivors' kidneys under microscope in massive study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines how different hospital treatments—sedation, temperature control, and blood pressure management—after a cardiac arrest impact kidney function. Researchers will follow 3500 adults who were resuscitated from a heart attack outside the hospital. The goal is to und…
Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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What happens to severe COVID-19 survivors after the ICU?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 90 people who survived severe COVID-19 pneumonia and needed intensive care. Researchers will check their physical health, mental health, and quality of life at 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years after leaving the ICU. The goal is to better understand the l…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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COVID vaccine clot study scrapped before start
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to collect medical information from people who developed unusual blood clots within four weeks of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. The goal was to better understand any possible link between the vaccine and these rare events. However, the study was withdrawn before …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Heart attack patients get a closer look: MRI study aims to sharpen prognosis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a special heart MRI, done within a week of a heart attack, can help doctors better predict a patient's future health. Researchers will follow 2,000 adults for years to track serious heart events like another attack or heart failure. The goal is to lear…
Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Fitness check may guide better leukemia care for seniors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 725 older adults (over 65) with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Researchers want to see if using a special 'fitness' score to choose treatment leads to longer survival. No new treatments are given; the goal is to learn which treatment app…
Sponsor: Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Ultrasound peek at diaphragm could guide breathing support
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study observes how the diaphragm works in 100 adults with acute respiratory failure who need non-invasive breathing support or high-flow oxygen. Researchers use ultrasound to measure diaphragm movement and thickness at different support levels. The goal is to understand how …
Sponsor: Foro Internacional en Cuidado Crítico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Researchers hunt for clues: do our own antibodies harm nerves?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether the immune system mistakenly makes antibodies that attack the body's own nerves and muscles in people with multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, and similar conditions. Researchers will collect blood samples (and sometimes cheek swabs) from 120 adults…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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AI alerts for surgery patients: study pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study planned to test whether giving doctors machine-learning alerts about patient risks after surgery could reduce serious complications like kidney injury or unplanned ICU stays. It was designed for high-risk patients, but the study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, s…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can new ICU training save lives after breathing tube removal?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at different training methods for ICU staff to improve how they remove breathing tubes from patients. It involves over 13,000 adults on ventilators for more than 24 hours. The goal is to see if better education and care plans can reduce deaths and increase use of…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Massive global heart study launches to see what really works
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is a large international registry that will collect data from up to 130,000 people who have had a heart attack or unstable chest pain. Researchers will track treatments, outcomes, and safety to understand what works best in real-world care. No new drugs or devices are …
Sponsor: University of Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Spanish study tracks CLL Patients' Well-Being on standard oral therapies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches how people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) feel and function while taking standard oral treatments. About 146 adults in Spain will fill out questionnaires about their symptoms, fatigue, and worries during routine doctor visits. No new drugs are given—th…
Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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10-Year watch begins for experimental spinal cord therapy
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 9 people with transverse myelitis who previously received an experimental cell therapy called Q-Cells®. Researchers will monitor them for 10 years to check for side effects and see if the treatment continues to have any effect. Participants will have regular ex…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study aims to spot hidden heart attack risks with High-Tech imaging
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 40 people who recently had a heart attack and had one blockage treated. Researchers will use special pressure wires and optical imaging to examine other blockages that were not treated. The goal is to see how many of these leftover blockages are actually dange…
Sponsor: Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Educational and Training Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Massive study of 190,000 workers to uncover hidden radiation risks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 190,000 Korean radiation workers to see if low-dose radiation exposure over time increases the risk of cancer and other diseases. Researchers will link national health records to track health outcomes. The goal is to better understand the long-term effect…
Sponsor: Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can better Decision-Making save heart attack victims in shock?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how doctors treat people having a severe heart attack complicated by cardiogenic shock, where the heart can't pump enough blood. Researchers will track 124 patients at 20 U.S. hospitals to see how decisions about using mechanical heart support devices affect s…
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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AI alert aims to curb opioid overdoses in real time
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a machine-learning tool that gives doctors a pop-up alert when they prescribe opioids to a patient at high risk of overdose. The alert explains why the patient is at risk and suggests safer options, like prescribing naloxone or referring to pain therapy. Research…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New study observes patients getting nasal stem cell therapy for brain conditions
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis observational study follows 36 people with neurologic conditions like traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or Alzheimer's who are already receiving intranasal MuSE stem cell or exosome therapy as part of their routine care. Researchers track safety and…
Sponsor: Healing Hope International • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Athletes' hearts under watch: new study tracks rhythm risks after myocarditis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 50 athletes who had acute myocarditis (heart muscle inflammation) to see how often they develop dangerous heart rhythms. Participants wear a portable ECG monitor and do a treadmill stress test at 3 months and 1 year after their illness. The goal is to learn mor…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Massive hospital study tracks hidden kidney danger
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study looks at medical records of 43,000 hospitalized patients to find out how often acute kidney injury (AKI) develops during a hospital stay. Researchers will also compare death rates and readmission rates between patients who develop AKI and those who do not…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Practice makes perfect? study tests if simulator skills save lives in delivery room
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether healthcare providers can use skills learned on mannequins when helping real newborns breathe. About 120 respiratory therapists will be observed in both a simulation lab and the delivery room. The goal is to see if their ability to manage a baby's mask …
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Kidney injury prediction study for sick kids withdrawn before starting
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study planned to use a biomarker test called NGAL to predict which critically ill children and newborns would develop severe kidney injury. The goal was to help doctors make better decisions about fluids and dialysis. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any par…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New dialysis machine for tiny infants under study
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study collects information from about 1000 critically ill infants who need a special type of dialysis (blood cleaning) using a new machine called CARPEDIEM. The goal is to learn why doctors start this treatment, how to best use it, and what happens to the babies afterward. T…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Smartwatches keep watch on cancer Drug's heart side effects
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study watches 50 people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who are starting a type of drug called a BTK inhibitor. These drugs can cause high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats. Participants will use a wearable device at home to track their heart rhythm and blood p…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New test may help doctors protect kidneys of sick kids in ICU
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether a biomarker test (NGAL) can help doctors better manage fluids and dialysis in children with acute kidney injury in the pediatric ICU. Researchers will follow 420 children at risk for kidney problems to see if the test helps make faster, safer treatment…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New protocol aims to speed up pancreatitis recovery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a standard set of guidelines, called the Methodist Acute Pancreatitis Protocol (MAPP), improves care for people with acute pancreatitis. Researchers will compare outcomes like hospital stay length and discharge status before and after the protocol was …
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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Can keeping blood pressure higher during surgery prevent organ damage?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study tests whether keeping blood pressure higher than usual during and after major surgery can reduce serious complications like heart attack, kidney injury, and confusion. About 80 adults aged 45 and older who take blood pressure medication and are having long surger…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New Light-Based monitor could help protect newborn brains
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is observing brain oxygen levels in two groups of newborns at high risk of brain injury: full-term babies undergoing cooling treatment for oxygen deprivation, and extremely premature babies. Researchers use a non-invasive light sensor (near-infrared spectroscopy) to me…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New fluid management strategy tested in ICU kidney patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares a proactive, prescription-based fluid management plan to usual care in 150 critically ill patients who need kidney replacement therapy (dialysis). The goal is to see if a standardized daily prescription can help achieve a neutral or negative fluid balance, pre…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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CAR-T therapy patients monitored for years in new safety study
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 178 patients who previously received an AvenCell CAR-T cell therapy for cancers like lymphoma, leukemia, or prostate cancer. Researchers will track delayed side effects, including new cancers or autoimmune issues, for years. No new treatment is given—this is pu…
Sponsor: AvenCell Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New study tests helmet breathing aid for severe lung failure
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at two ways to help people in the ICU who have trouble breathing due to low oxygen levels. It compares using a helmet-like device plus high-flow oxygen through the nose versus high-flow oxygen alone. The goal is to see which approach works better and to gather in…
Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Kidney injury after heart surgery: a cost analysis
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to compare costs and health outcomes for heart surgery patients who developed acute kidney injury versus those who did not. Researchers planned to review medical records from UK hospitals over a 10-year period. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any partici…
Sponsor: The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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15-Year safety check for caribou cell therapy patients
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows about 150 people who previously received Caribou cell therapy for blood cancers like lymphoma or leukemia. Researchers will check for long-term side effects and overall survival for up to 15 years after treatment. No new treatment is given—this is just observat…
Sponsor: Caribou Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could bile acids cause baby lung issues? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at babies born to mothers with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), a liver condition that causes itching and high bile acid levels. Researchers want to see if these bile acids can lead to breathing problems in newborns. They will compare 120 babies—some …
Sponsor: Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Could a pill boost performance in extreme cold and thin air?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a drug can help red blood cells work better in low-oxygen (hypoxia) and cold (hypothermia) conditions, which are common in high-altitude or military environments. Researchers will measure how the drug affects red blood cell energy and antioxidant defenses…
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Breathing test may predict ventilator weaning failure
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to see if a simple breathing test (Müller maneuver) could predict which patients on ventilators would develop fluid in their lungs during a weaning trial. The test measures changes in heart output to assess fluid status. The study was withdrawn before enrolling a…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Real-world heart procedure blood thinner patterns under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tracks how doctors in Spain use injectable blood thinners (cangrelor or GPIs) during heart procedures like stent placement. It includes 717 patients and will look at short-term outcomes like death, heart attack, stroke, and bleeding within 48 hours. The goal is to unde…
Sponsor: Fundación EPIC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New study aims to shorten ICU stays for breathing failure patients
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at a care approach called a time-limited trial (TLT) for ICU patients who need a breathing machine. Doctors, patients, and families agree to try treatments for a set time, then check if the patient is recovering. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce ICU…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Vitamin d levels may reveal hidden kidney damage after heart surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether vitamin D levels in the blood can help identify kidney injury in people who have had heart surgery. Researchers will compare vitamin D measurements with standard kidney function tests in 46 adults with different levels of kidney health. The goal is to …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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ICU muscle mystery: new study aims to uncover why patients stay weak
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why over half of ICU patients develop severe muscle weakness that can last for months or years. Researchers will use muscle biopsies, ultrasound, and strength tests on 50 critically ill adults to find better ways to diagnose and track this condition. The goal …
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New breathing test for newborns could improve lung care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses a non-invasive breathing test called forced oscillometry to measure lung function in 600 newborn infants, both full-term and premature, with and without lung conditions like respiratory distress or bronchopulmonary dysplasia. The goal is to better understand how t…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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AI could revolutionize heart attack care, new study hopes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a new AI-powered decision support system designed to help doctors diagnose and treat acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) more quickly and effectively. The system aims to address common delays in care, such as slow diagnosis in clinics and low complian…
Sponsor: Beijing Anzhen Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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COVID lung damage: who gets scarred?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 200 ICU patients with severe COVID-19 to see how often they develop lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis). Researchers will use blood tests and CT scans to find early signs of scarring and identify risk factors. The goal is to understand how scarring affects recov…
Sponsor: Hôpital Européen Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New test combo could slash unnecessary antibiotic use in sepsis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether using rapid, advanced lab tests to identify the exact bacteria causing a severe infection can help doctors choose the right antibiotics faster. About 190 adults with sepsis in Greek ICUs will either get standard care or the new testing strategy. The goal …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hellenic Institute for the Study of Sepsis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New study aims to personalize care for breathing failure patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 500 patients with severe breathing failure due to pneumonia who are using a non-invasive breathing mask. Researchers will measure their energy needs, muscle function, and blood markers to identify different patient types. The goal is to better understand how t…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can diet affect body composition and leukemia outcomes in kids?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study looks at how diet and body fat versus muscle (sarcopenic obesity) affect treatment and recovery in Indian children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Researchers will track 115 children's food intake and body composition using DEXA scans. The goal is to understan…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Gene clues may explain why light therapy helps some transplant patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at gene activity in blood cells from 30 kidney or lung transplant patients who have chronic rejection. Researchers want to find out why some patients improve with a treatment called extracorporeal photoapheresis (ECP) while others do not. The goal is to better un…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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120,000-Person study hopes to crack the code of chronic illness
Knowledge-focused PausedThis observational study plans to enroll 120,000 people with various chronic diseases like pancreatitis, diabetes, and arthritis. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data to study how genetics and lifestyle affect disease progression. The goal is to find common dise…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Antibiotic penetration in pancreatic collections under study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study looks at how well antibiotics given through a vein reach infected fluid collections in the pancreas of people with acute pancreatitis. About 40 adults who are already scheduled for drainage of these collections will provide a small fluid sample and a bloo…
Sponsor: Brno University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Hidden muscle wasting in ICU: new study to reveal true toll
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how often muscle loss (sarcopenia) happens in adults who need a breathing machine in the ICU for more than 48 hours. Researchers will measure muscle health using simple tests and ultrasound. The goal is to understand how common this problem is and how it chang…
Sponsor: Hospital Mutua de Terrassa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Blood test may replace needles for kids with kidney rejection
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a blood test can help doctors know if treatment for kidney rejection is working in children who have had a kidney transplant. About 27 kids will give blood samples to check for special markers. The goal is to see if the blood test can predict and monit…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Swedish study digs into 23 years of gut artery emergencies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at over 2,400 people diagnosed with acute mesenteric ischemia (a sudden blockage of blood flow to the intestine) in a region of Sweden between 2000 and 2023. Researchers want to understand how often it occurs, how treatments and survival have changed over ti…
Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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AI vs. doctors: Who's better at predicting surgery risks?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a computer system that uses patient data to predict complications after surgery. Doctors and the computer will each give risk scores for 200 patients, and researchers will compare which is more accurate. The goal is to see if technology can help improve surgical …
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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French study tracks Real-World CLL care to improve patient outcomes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 1,000 people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) in France to see how they are actually treated in everyday clinics, not just in controlled trials. Researchers will track which therapies patients receive, in what order, a…
Sponsor: French Innovative Leukemia Organisation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Real-World study tracks CLL patients on acalabrutinib
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches 137 adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who are already prescribed acalabrutinib by their doctors. Researchers will track how many patients are still taking the drug after 1 and 2 years. No new treatments or changes are made—just observation of real-…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Massive ICU study aims to uncover kidney injury patterns
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis observational study will follow over 10,000 adult patients in intensive care units to understand how often acute kidney injury occurs, how severe it gets, and what happens to patients afterward. Researchers will track kidney function, need for dialysis, and survival up to on…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Massive study tests diabetes drug for heart attack recovery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a common diabetes medicine (SGLT2 inhibitor) can help prevent future heart problems in people with type 2 diabetes who have had a heart attack. Researchers will compare health records of 200,000 adults in Korea who took either an SGLT2 inhibitor or ano…
Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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How ready are medics for a chemical attack? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how well medical teams follow safety guidelines when treating people hurt in a chemical, biological, or nuclear attack. Researchers will track 1,000 patients to see if care is given without delay and if contamination is controlled during rescue. The goal is to…
Sponsor: St. Justine's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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AI aims to replace needle biopsies for kidney transplant patients
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study planned to create artificial intelligence tools that could diagnose kidney transplant rejection using urine tests instead of invasive biopsies. Researchers wanted to combine urine markers with standard medical data to make diagnosis safer and easier. However, the study…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Simple test may uncover hidden tick-borne brain infections
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study reviews medical records of 200 people hospitalized with unexplained meningitis or meningoencephalitis. Researchers want to see if adding a test for tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) helps find more cases. No new drug or treatment is being tested—only the impact of a change…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New Dual-Imaging catheter aims to spot dangerous heart plaques
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to test a new catheter that takes two types of pictures inside heart arteries at the same time—using sound and light. The goal was to see if this hybrid approach is safer and better at identifying fatty plaques that could cause heart attacks compared to st…
Sponsor: Barts & The London NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:31 UTC
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New study tracks hidden health problems in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 500 adults aged 18-65 who completed chemotherapy for certain cancers and are in remission. Researchers will check for 19 possible late side effects over 5 years, including heart, lung, and hormone problems. The goal is to catch these issues early and connect pa…
Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:33 UTC
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Massive study seeks genetic clues to protect black HIV patients from organ damage
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 3,000 Black people with HIV in the UK to understand how genes and lifestyle affect their risk for kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers collect health data and blood/urine samples to find genetic markers that predict these condi…
Sponsor: King's College Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:23 UTC