Acute disease
MONDO:0020683Disease having a short and relatively severe course.
Also known as: acute disease, acute diseases, disease, acute
4144 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to train immune system against myeloma
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether a vaccine made from a protein called survivin can safely boost the immune system to fight multiple myeloma. The study involves 18 patients who have already responded to initial treatment and are taking lenalidomide as maintenance therapy. The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New vaccine aims to shield transplant patients from deadly virus
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis phase II trial tests a vaccine designed to protect stem cell transplant recipients from cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common virus that can cause serious illness in people with weakened immune systems. The vaccine uses a modified, harmless virus to deliver three CMV proteins, tra…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: LimmaTech Biologics AG • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New vaccine aims to stop deadly diarrhea in thousands of children
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study tests a two-dose vaccine designed to prevent diarrhea from two common types of Shigella bacteria in 8,000 children aged 6 months to 5 years in Bangladesh. Half the children get the vaccine, half get a placebo, and researchers track who gets sick over time. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beijing Zhifei Lvzhu Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Could a nasal spray vaccine stop croup in kids?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ TerminatedThis study tests an experimental nasal vaccine made from a harmless virus (Sendai virus) that is similar to the one causing croup. The goal is to see if it is safe and helps children ages 1 to 5 build protection against croup. About 54 children will receive the vaccine as nose dr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets tough leukemia in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—venetoclax and vincristine—in people with T-cell or B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has returned or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combo can lead to remission. About 40 adul…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 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: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to outsmart leukemia in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial compares a new two-drug combination (sonrotoclax plus zanubrutinib) against a standard therapy (venetoclax plus obinutuzumab) in 652 adults with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The goal is to see which approach better delays disease pro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 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: PHASE2 • 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called LY3410738 in people with advanced blood cancers such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that have specific IDH1 or IDH2 gene mutations. The drug is designed to block the mutated IDH proteins that he…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double attack on lymphoma: antibody plus CAR-T combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a two-step treatment for people with relapsed or refractory B-cell Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. First, patients receive a bispecific antibody therapy (Obinutuzumab and Glofitamab) to help the immune system attack cancer cells. Then, they get an infusion of CD19-CAR T ce…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for older leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a combination of two drugs, azacitidine and gemtuzumab ozogamicin, in 133 older adults (age 60+) with untreated acute myeloid leukemia. The goal was to see how well the treatment could put the cancer into remission and improve survival. The approach uses chemoth…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New attack plan for rare leukemia: CAR-T cells + stem cell transplant
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment for a rare and aggressive blood cancer called primary plasma cell leukemia. The approach combines chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant, and two infusions of specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) that target the cancer. The goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for slowing lymphoma growth
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, ixazomib and rituximab, in people with slow-growing B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The goal is to see how well the drugs shrink or control the cancer. About 33 adults with different types of this lymphoma are taking part.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia? early trial of AOH1996 begins
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called AOH1996 in 12 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells grow and repair themselves. The main goals are to fi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Radiation-Chemo cocktail aims to boost stem cell transplant success in tough leukemias
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 1 trial is testing a combination of total marrow and lymphoid irradiation (TMLI) plus two chemotherapy drugs, fludarabine and melphalan, given before a donor stem cell transplant. The goal is to find the safest dose of radiation that can kill cancer cells while prepari…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision radiation may boost stem cell transplant success in tough leukemias
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a precise radiation method called total marrow and lymphoid irradiation (TMLI) given with two chemotherapy drugs (etoposide and cyclophosphamide) before a donor stem cell transplant. The goal is to safely deliver higher radiation doses to the bone marrow to wipe …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia trial hopes to boost chemo with immune drug
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the drug pomalidomide to standard chemotherapy (daunorubicin and cytarabine liposome) helps people with a newly diagnosed, aggressive form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) linked to prior bone marrow disorders. About 50 participants will rec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at tough childhood leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates a new type of immunotherapy called CAR T-cell therapy that targets two proteins, CD19 and CD22, found on B-cell leukemia cells. The therapy is given along with chemotherapy to children and young adults whose leukemia has come back or has not responded to s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Syndax Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple vest help COVID-19 patients breathe easier?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a non-invasive pneumatic vest designed to apply pressure to the chest wall in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by COVID-19 who are on mechanical ventilators. The goal is to see if the vest can improve oxygen levels in the blood. Up …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for older leukemia patients: targeted drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a targeted immunotherapy drug called blinatumomab, given alongside low-intensity chemotherapy, works better than standard chemotherapy for older adults (55+) with a specific type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The study involves 303 p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney transplant patients: extended drug trial targets rejection
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app replace the gym for heart rehab?
Disease control TerminatedThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug combo heal breathing tube damage to the voice box?
Disease control OngoingThis study tracks how often people get voice box injuries after having a breathing tube for 1 to 7 days in the ICU. It also tests whether a 14-day course of budesonide and azithromycin can help heal those injuries and improve breathing. About 64 adults who had a breathing tube wi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a new drug called zilovertamab vedotin (MK-2140), alone or with another drug nemtabrutinib, in about 189 people with several types of B-cell blood cancers that have come back or not responded to prior treatments. The main goals are to see if the trea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets rare blood cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety of combining two drugs, moxetumomab pasudotox and rituximab, for people with hairy cell leukemia that has not responded to standard treatment. About 18 adults will receive up to 8 cycles of the drugs through an IV. The main goal is to find …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which stem cell donor is best for kids with leukemia? major trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares two types of stem cell transplants for children, adolescents, and young adults with acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). One uses a half-matched family donor (haploidentical), the other a fully matched unrelated donor. The goal is to see w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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ER opioid overdose study pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis pilot study aimed to help people who had an opioid overdose by starting them on buprenorphine/naloxone in the emergency room and then connecting them to an addiction clinic. The goal was to reduce repeat overdoses and improve treatment engagement. However, the study was with…
Sponsor: Nassima Ait-Daoud Tiouririne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes aim at Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests a new drug called ABBV-101 in people with several types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that have come back or not responded to other treatments. The drug is a pill that targets a protein (BTK) involved in cancer growth. The main goals are to find a safe dose and s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 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: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Leukemia trial pulled before it started: safer transplant prep remains untested
Disease control TerminatedThis 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kite, A Gilead Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug gilteritinib takes on standard therapy in FLT3 leukemia trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether the oral drug gilteritinib works better than midostaurin for adults with a specific genetic subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated AML). All 181 participants also receive standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see which drug leads to more …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: PrECOG, LLC. • 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PETHEMA Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a targeted pill boost chemo for a tough blood cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy can safely treat adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 50 participants will receive the combination to find the best dose and see how many achieve remi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame blood cancer without chemo
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests lenalidomide and rituximab in 120 people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma. The goal is to see if this drug combination can control the disease, especially for those who cannot or choose not to have chemotherapy. Participants…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Engineered T-Cells take on tough lymphoma in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests a new approach for patients with high-risk or recurrent non-Hodgkin lymphoma. After a stem cell transplant, participants receive a single infusion of their own genetically modified T-cells designed to recognize and attack cancer cells. The study aims to f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental chemo combo aims to help kids with rare secondary blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a chemotherapy drug called CPX-351 (Vyxeos) in 25 patients under 22 years old who have secondary myeloid neoplasms, a type of blood cancer that develops after previous cancer treatment. Participants receive one or two rounds of CPX-351, followed by a stem cell tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a targeted drug boost chemo for hard-to-treat blood cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tested whether adding veliparib (a targeted drug) to standard chemotherapy (topotecan and carboplatin) helps people with advanced myeloproliferative disorders, acute myeloid leukemia, or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. The study enrolled 25 adults whose cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Promising combo therapy for infant leukemia enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two adult cancer drugs, bortezomib and vorinostat, to standard chemotherapy is safe and effective for infants with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). About 50 newly diagnosed infants will receive the combination. The goal is to see if it reduces l…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BGB-11417 (sonrotoclax) in people with B-cell blood cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well it works alone or combined with other drugs. About 437 adults will ta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could adding an antibody boost a standard CLL drug?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial compares ibrutinib alone versus ibrutinib plus rituximab in 66 patients with relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Ibrutinib blocks cancer growth enzymes, while rituximab helps the immune system attack cancer cells. The study aims to see if the combinati…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat lymphomas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a treatment made from a patient's own immune cells, which are genetically modified to recognize and attack a protein called CD20 on cancer cells. It is for people with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior therapy. The main goals…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could adding bortezomib boost chemo for young blood cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug bortezomib to standard chemotherapy helps children and young adults (ages 1 to 30) with newly diagnosed T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma. About 847 participants received either standard chemo alone or ch…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with blood cancer: tailored treatments aim to boost cure rates and cut side effects
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using each child's unique genetic information to guide treatment can improve outcomes for acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoma. About 790 children aged 1-18 will receive a combination of chemotherapy and newer targeted therapies, such as CAR T cells …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Promising combo therapy aims to beat back childhood blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis large phase 3 study tests whether adding the drug blinatumomab to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for children and young adults with newly diagnosed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma, including those with Down syndrome. The trial enrolls over 6,700 p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a Pen-Sized shot stop a heart attack in its tracks?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Viatris Innovation GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for older AML patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug selinexor to standard chemotherapy can help older adults with untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) live longer and achieve remission. About 57 participants will receive either standard chemo alone or chemo plus selinexor, followed by mai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Immunovant Sciences GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to improve leukemia treatment in young adults
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis clinical trial compares three different chemotherapy regimens for young adults (ages 18-65) newly diagnosed with low-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). One regimen includes a new drug called lisaftoclax combined with standard chemotherapy drugs. The study aims to see which c…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost survival in aggressive leukemia
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests three different chemotherapy regimens in 450 young adults (ages 15-65) with intermediate- or high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). All regimens include the experimental drug lisaftoclax plus standard chemotherapies. The main goal is to see which combination lea…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at tough T-Cell cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new cell therapy for people with hard-to-treat T-cell leukemia or lymphoma. Researchers take a patient's own immune T-cells, modify them in the lab to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying the CD7 protein, and infuse them back. The main goals a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a children's chemo recipe help adults with leukemia? early trial adds venetoclax to the mix.
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding venetoclax to a chemotherapy regimen originally designed for children is safe and effective for adults under 60 with newly diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The study involves 12 participants and focuses on finding the right…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cocktail therapy aims to beat back stubborn leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of six drugs, called the Beach regimen, in 32 adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to see if this mix can bring about remission and improve survival. Participants receive the drugs in a specific schedu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Liping Dou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo aims to tame GVHD after stem cell transplants
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests whether combining a low-dose steroid with the drug ruxolitinib can better control grade II acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack the recipient's body. The trial includes 30 people wit…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Daihong Liu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Vitamin d boost may extend life in lymphoma patients, trial hopes
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving vitamin D supplements to people with newly diagnosed lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia who have low vitamin D levels can improve their survival and delay the need for treatment. About 565 participants are being given vitamin D3 or a place…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail shows promise against CLL
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a combination of three drugs—obinutuzumab, ibrutinib, and venetoclax—for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that has come back, not responded to treatment, or is newly diagnosed. The goal is to find the best dose and see how well the combination …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kerry Rogers • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at returning blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests the safety of giving patients modified immune cells from a donor to fight B-cell leukemia or lymphoma that has come back after a stem cell or organ transplant. The cells are designed to target a protein called CD19 on cancer cells. Only 19 patients ar…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Veto cells could make stem cell transplants safer for blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding special immune cells called veto cells to a stem cell transplant can help donor cells grow in the patient without causing severe graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). The study includes 16 people with various blood cancers or bone marrow fa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: Triple-Drug attack under study
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called navtemadlin (KRT-232) combined with two standard drugs (decitabine and venetoclax) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back, not responded to treatment, or is newly diagnosed. The main goal is to find the safes…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Gentler chemo approach shows promise for tough blood cancers in older patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether lower doses of the chemotherapy drug CPX-351 can help older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) that have come back or not responded to other treatments. The goal is to control the disease while being gentler o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Immunotherapy boosts chemo to wipe out hidden leukemia cells
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) achieve a deeper remission. About 49 participants will receive either chemo alone or chemo plus pembrolizumab. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Engineered immune cells with 'Off Switch' tested for tough leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy for people with relapsed or hard-to-treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The cells are engineered to recognize and kill leukemia cells, but also include a safety switch that can be turned on to calm them down if side ef…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental drug combo takes on relapsed leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called M3814 alongside three chemotherapy drugs (mitoxantrone, etoposide, and cytarabine) in 48 adults with acute myeloid leukemia that has returned or not responded to treatment. The main goal is to find the safest dose and understand side…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo targets resistant leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a combination of two drugs, gilteritinib and momelotinib, for adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The main goal is to find a safe dose of momelotinib when given with gilteritini…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New combo offers CLL patients a chance for drug-free holidays
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two drugs—acalabrutinib and obinutuzumab—in cycles can control chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and allow patients to stop treatment for periods of time. About 60 adults with untreated CLL who need therapy will receive the combination. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat hairy cell leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of two oral drugs, encorafenib and binimetinib, works better than the current drug vemurafenib for people with hairy cell leukemia that has a BRAF mutation and has either not responded to treatment or returned. About 28 adults will t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily oral drug called nemtabrutinib (ARQ 531) in 190 people with blood cancers like lymphoma or leukemia that have come back or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is an early-phase trial,…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ArQule, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, NJ USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early AML trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called navtemadlin (KRT-232) combined with standard chemotherapy (cytarabine and idarubicin) in adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the combination works. About 24 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost transplant success in tough leukemia cases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests adding the targeted drug sorafenib to standard chemotherapy (busulfan and fludarabine) before a donor stem cell transplant in adults with acute myeloid leukemia that has returned or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose of sorafenib and …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can a sedative shield kidneys during aortic surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests whether the drug dexmedetomidine can reduce acute kidney injury in 78 adults undergoing ascending aortic surgery with a heart-lung machine. Half receive the drug, half get a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug's anti-inflammatory effects help prev…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can a drug combo stop AML from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether a combination of two drugs, azacitidine and venetoclax, can help keep acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in remission after initial treatment. The study enrolls 50 adults whose AML is in first remission but who are not ready for a stem cell transplant.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New pill shows promise against Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called orelabrutinib in people with B-cell malignancies, such as certain lymphomas and leukemias. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells grow. The trial has two parts: first finding the safest dose, then seeing how well it shrinks…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on childhood leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests the safety of giving patients their own genetically modified T-cells to fight relapsed B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The study includes children and young adults up to age 26 whose leukemia has returned or is hard to treat. The modified T-cells…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug MP0533 takes aim at Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called MP0533 in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The drug is designed to help the body's immune cells find and attack cancer cells. The study will …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Molecular Partners AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Engineered T-Cells take on childhood leukemia in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether a child's own immune cells, genetically modified to recognize and attack leukemia cells, are safe and can be given in the right dose. Six children and young adults with CD19-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has returned after treatme…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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CLL breakthrough: shorter treatment may be safer and just as effective
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) can safely stop taking acalabrutinib and obinutuzumab once their cancer responds very well, instead of continuing treatment indefinitely. The goal is to reduce serious side…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 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: PHASE3 • 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 TerminatedThis 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New CAR-T therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called rapcabtagene autoleucel, a type of CAR-T cell therapy, in adults with certain blood cancers like chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Some participants also receive the drug ibrutinib. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Promising leukemia combo trial pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to find a safe dose of revumenib when given with standard chemotherapy drugs for children and young adults with acute leukemia. It was designed for patients with certain genetic markers. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so n…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on stubborn leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a treatment using a patient's own immune cells, modified to find and attack cancer cells that carry a marker called CD19. It is for people with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has not responded to standard treatments or has come back. The goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Immune cells take on brain cancer in first human test
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment for people with a rare and hard-to-treat type of lymphoma that has spread to the brain or spinal cord. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to target two markers (CD19 and CD22) on cancer cells, and is given throug…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hrain Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Cancer drug safety tracked in ongoing rollover trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New camera could save hearts: OCTAVE trial tests smarter stent placement
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether using a special camera (OCT) inside the heart's arteries during a heart attack procedure leads to better outcomes than the standard X-ray method. About 3000 people having a heart attack will be randomly assigned to one of the two approaches. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital Skejby • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New infusion strategy aims to keep CAR t cells fighting leukemia longer
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests whether giving special immune cells called T-APCs after CAR T cell therapy can help the CAR T cells persist longer in the body and prevent leukemia from returning. It involves 30 children and young adults with relapsed or refractory CD19+ leukemia who have …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough leukemia in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis Phase 1 trial tests a personalized cell therapy for adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has come back or not responded to treatment. Patients' own immune cells are collected, genetically modified to recognize and attack cancer cells, and then infused back af…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rempex (a wholly owned subsidiary of Melinta Therapeutics, LLC) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Experimental drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding pevonedistat to standard chemotherapy (cytarabine and idarubicin) can improve remission rates in people newly diagnosed with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 53 participants will receive the combination to find the best dose and check …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Could a smart immune therapy beat chemo for relapsed childhood leukemia?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a targeted immune therapy called blinatumomab to standard chemotherapy in 669 children and young adults (ages 1-30) whose B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia has returned after initial treatment. The goal is to see if blinatumomab can keep the cancer away long…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: drug combo trial targets older and relapsed patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy can help treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It includes older adults (60+) with newly diagnosed ALL and adults (18+) whose leukemia has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Vending machines dispense lifesaving overdose reversal drug
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether placing naloxone—a medication that reverses opioid overdoses—in vending machines makes it easier for people in the community to get it. Researchers will track how many naloxone kits are distributed before and after installing the machines. Anyone in th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise against tough blood cancer in seniors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) to standard chemotherapy (azacitidine and venetoclax) can improve outcomes for older adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot have intensive chemo. About 60 participants will be rando…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Gene test may help pick better donors for leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether choosing stem cell donors based on certain genes (KIR) in addition to standard matching can reduce the chance of leukemia returning after a bone marrow transplant. About 511 people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are taking part. Doctors will test do…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uzhhorod National University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to prevent transplant complications in blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug itacitinib to the usual two-drug regimen (cyclophosphamide and tacrolimus) can better prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells at…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New stem cell therapy aims to tame transplant complications
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called Orca-T for people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia. It uses a special mix of stem cells and immune cells from a donor to help the body accept the transplant while reducing serious side effects like graft-versus-host disease. The go…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Orca Biosystems, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Donor stem cell transplant shows promise for tough blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant from a matched unrelated donor for people with advanced blood cancers or blood disorders. Patients get chemotherapy and radiation before the transplant to prepare their body, then take drugs to prevent the donor cells from attacking their o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Ketamine may shield patients from PTSD after critical care
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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 Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets tough leukemias in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (CPX-351) plus a targeted drug (quizartinib) in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combo helps control the cancer. About 52…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop cancer return after transplant
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called blinatumomab given after a stem cell transplant to help prevent relapse in people with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. About 44 participants will receive the drug as maintenance therapy. The goal is to see if it i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New strategy cuts early deaths in rare leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a simplified care plan for people with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a rare blood cancer. The goal was to see if following easy-to-use guidelines and getting support from APL experts could lower the number of deaths soon after starting treatment. About 200…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to improve leukemia control without chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding sonrotoclax to the standard drug zanubrutinib works better than zanubrutinib alone for adults with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). About 94 participants will receive either the combination or the single drug. The goal is to see if the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a special diet help kids with leukemia stay healthier during treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether children and teens being treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia can follow a low-glycemic (low-sugar) diet for six months. The goal is to see if this diet is practical and helps manage weight during cancer treatment. About 88 participants will track …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New 'Sandwich' strategy aims to stop leukemia relapse after CAR-T
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests a new treatment plan for teenagers and adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Patients receive immunotherapy before a stem cell transplant using their own cells, followed by a CD22/CD19 CAR-T 'sandwich' to reduce the risk of relapse. The study a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug selinexor tested in kids with Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing the drug selinexor (KPT-330) in 16 children and young adults with leukemia that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The drug works by blocking a protein that…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tested a combination of three immunotherapy drugs (blinatumomab, nivolumab, and ipilimumab) in 28 adults with a severe form of B-cell leukemia that had returned or not responded to prior treatments. The main goal was to find safe doses and identify side eff…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes aim at stubborn leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called Q702 to two standard leukemia drugs (azacitidine and venetoclax) is safe for people with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 17 adults whose leukemia has not responded to or has re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: B. Braun Medical Industries Sdn. Bhd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for older leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a combination of the immunotherapy drug blinatumomab with either standard chemotherapy or dasatinib and prednisone in adults aged 65 and older with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The goal was to see if the combination could improve survival and control the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Could a simple shot help fight tough leukemia?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a subcutaneous (under the skin) injection of blinatumomab for people with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) or minimal residual disease. The goal is to see if this new method is safe and effective. About 181 adults and adolescents…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can a cancer drug stop AML from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can wipe out any leftover leukemia cells and prevent the cancer from returning in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are already in remission after chemotherapy. The trial enrolled 82 adults whose AML had respond…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Immune cell booster for leukemia patients pulled before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if giving special immune cells (γδ T cells) after a stem cell transplant could help prevent leukemia from coming back in high-risk patients. It was planned for adults aged 18-65 with acute myeloid leukemia. However, the study was withdrawn before any parti…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New hope for adults with rare leukemia: drug combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the drug venetoclax to a chemotherapy regimen originally designed for children can be safe and effective for adults aged 18-54 with a specific, aggressive form of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph-like ALL). The study will en…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Cancer therapy trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test a new treatment called BAFFR CAR-T for people with B-cell blood cancers that came back or didn't respond to other treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to attack cancer cells. However, the trial was withdrawn before en…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New cell therapy aims to tame deadly transplant complication
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called CYP-001 for people who develop a severe immune reaction (graft versus host disease) after a stem cell transplant. About 60 participants will receive either CYP-001 plus standard steroids or a placebo plus steroids. The goal is to see if add…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cynata Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Acerta Pharma BV • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a Drug-Vaccine combo outsmart High-Risk CLL?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining lenalidomide (a drug that cuts off blood supply to cancer and boosts immunity) with a vaccine can help people with early-stage chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who have high-risk genetic features. Th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for genetic subtype of leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests two new targeted drugs (AG-120 and AG-221) given alongside standard chemotherapy for people with a specific genetic form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The study includes about 153 adults with newly diagnosed AML that has an IDH1 or IDH2 mutation. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Hearing loss injection study pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis pilot study aimed to test whether a mixture of dexamethasone, hyaluronic acid, and a green dye could be safely injected into the ear to treat certain types of hearing loss that don't improve with standard treatments. The plan was to enroll 26 adults with sudden hearing loss,…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Cambridge • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New method aims to help premature babies breathe easier without a breathing tube
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sharp HealthCare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug aims to shield kidneys from dye damage during heart surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug APX-115 can prevent kidney injury caused by contrast dye used in heart procedures. About 230 adults with kidney disease will receive either the drug or a placebo before and after their procedure. The goal is to see if the drug reduces kidney dama…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aptabio Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called ACY-1215 (ricolinostat) combined with either ibrutinib or idelalisib in people whose chronic lymphocytic leukemia has returned after prior treatment. The main goal is to find a safe dose, while also checking if the combination helps …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough childhood leukemia in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called SJCAR19 for children and young adults up to age 21 whose B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) has come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, which are collected, modified in a lab…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (CPX-351 and gemtuzumab ozogamicin) in about 50 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment, or with high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The goal is to see if the combo is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Gentler chemo combo shows promise for older leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called blinatumomab, given as a shot under the skin, combined with low-intensity chemotherapy for people aged 60 and older (or younger adults who are not healthy enough for strong chemo) with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The goal is to see if this …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could a targeted drug make stem cell transplants more effective for tough blood cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy before and after a bone marrow transplant can help prevent cancer from coming back in people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or related blood…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jacqueline Garcia, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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One-Size-Fits-All oxygen may be outdated: new trial tests personalized targets
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New vaccine aims to shield leukemia patients from COVID-19
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests a new COVID-19 booster vaccine (GEO-CM04S1) in 80 people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The goal is to see if this vaccine triggers a stronger immune response than standard mRNA boosters. Participants will receive either the new vaccine or a sta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for rare bone marrow cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, in people with a serious type of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who have not had treatment before. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the drugs work together to control the dis…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on tough B-Cell cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new cell therapy called ANCHOR for people with B-cell lymphoma or leukemia that has returned or not responded to treatment. The therapy uses immune cells from a healthy donor that are engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying the CD19…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Experimental drug TAK-243 targets tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for elderly leukemia patients: which chemo works best?
Disease control OngoingThis study aims to find the safest and most effective initial chemotherapy for older adults (60-75) newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia who can handle strong treatment. About 90 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two drug combinations or a standard treatment…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug PIT565 takes on tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new biologic drug called PIT565 in 61 adults with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma or B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see ho…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for rare blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether combining venetoclax and azacitidine can help people with therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome (t-MDS), a blood cancer that develops after prior cancer treatment. The study will enroll 33 adults and measure how many achieve complete remi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Uma Borate • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for T-ALL: drug clears hidden cancer cells after chemo
Disease control TerminatedThis 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Promising leukemia combo trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis trial aimed to test a new drug called CM313, a CD38-targeting antibody, combined with a chemotherapy regimen inspired by pediatric treatments for adults newly diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL). The goal was to see if the combination could improve rem…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New combo therapy offers hope for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and decitabine, in 20 adults with acute myeloid leukemia that has returned or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink or control the cancer. Participants will take the drugs by mout…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New trial aims to snuff out hidden leukemia before it returns
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether a combination of two drugs, MBG-453 and azacitidine, can eliminate leftover cancer cells in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to prevent relapse by treating the disease when it is still at a very low level. Only 3 participa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New shot could help kids with tough leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a subcutaneous (under the skin) injection of blinatumomab in children under 12 with relapsed/refractory or minimal residual disease positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The goal is to see if this easier-to-give form is safe and effective at achieving rem…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New chemo cocktail aims to boost survival in elderly leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests two different chemotherapy combinations in adults aged 60-75 with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). One group gets a standard drug combo plus venetoclax (DAV/IAV), while the other gets a newer combo with homoharringtonine (HAV). The goal is to see which regim…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New Three-Drug cocktail targets untreated leukemia in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Promising cancer drug trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis trial aimed to test the drug ASTX727 (Inqovi) alone or with donor immune cells in people with blood cancers who had a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if it could control cancer that remained or came back. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any patien…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New alert aims to curb opioid overdoses by nudging doctors to Co-Prescribe naloxone
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a computer alert that reminds doctors to prescribe naloxone—a drug that reverses opioid overdoses—alongside high-risk opioid prescriptions. The alert appears when a doctor orders an opioid for patients aged 12-89 (excluding those with cancer or hospice care). Res…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for older AML patients: targeted radiation combo enters human testing
Disease control TerminatedThis 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug combo aims for long remission in untreated CLL patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining zanubrutinib (a BTK inhibitor) with rituximab (an antibody) can help control chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma in people who have not had treatment before. About 60 participants will receive the combination, and research…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 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: PHASE3 • 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 TerminatedThis 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: APR Applied Pharma Research s.a. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: experimental drug targets genetic flaw
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ziftomenib (KO-539) in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The drug targets a specific genetic change (MLL rearrangement or NPM1 mutation) found in some patients. The goal is to find the saf…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kura Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Leukemia drug trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis was a very early (Phase 1) study to test the safety of a new drug called MT-0169 in people with certain types of acute leukemia (AML or T-ALL) that had come back or not responded to treatment. The drug was given through a vein. However, the study was withdrawn before any pat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of three drugs—lenalidomide, ibrutinib, and rituximab—in people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has returned or not responded to prior treatments. The main goal is to find the safest …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Experimental antibody may boost leukemia treatment
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental antibody called cusatuzumab to the standard drugs venetoclax and azacitidine helps people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) live longer. The study includes 140 adults who cannot have intensive chemotherapy. P…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: OncoVerity, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New transplant approach aims to tame Graft-Versus-Host disease
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a stem cell transplant method for people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia. Instead of using strong drugs to prevent complications, doctors give specially selected immune cells (regulatory T-cells) along with regular T-cells to help the body a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to deepen remissions in tough leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the targeted antibody tafasitamab to a standard chemotherapy regimen (DA-EPOCH, with or without rituximab) can improve outcomes for adults newly diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome-negative B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). Th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: OncoVerity, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New vaccine trial aims to train immune system against leukemia after transplant
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a custom-made cancer vaccine (DC/AML fusion vaccine) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have recently had a stem cell transplant. The vaccine is designed to teach the body's immune cells to recognize and attack remaining leukemia cells. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for kids with down syndrome and leukemia: asia-wide study tests tailored chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a chemotherapy plan specially designed for children with Down syndrome who have a new diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The treatment uses lower doses of certain drugs to reduce side effects while still fighting the cancer. About 60 children a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for AML: gentler pill combo could replace harsh chemo
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of two drugs, venetoclax (a pill) and azacitidine (an infusion), works better than standard intensive chemotherapy for adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The study enrolls 172 fit adults and measures how long t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for CLL: acalabrutinib takes on standard therapy in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares the targeted drug acalabrutinib against two standard combination therapies (idelalisib plus rituximab or bendamustine plus rituximab) in 310 adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that has returned or not responded to prior treatment. The main …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Acerta Pharma BV • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Heart stem cell trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis trial aimed to test whether umbilical cord stem cells, delivered through a catheter into heart arteries, could safely improve heart function in people with severe heart damage after a major heart attack. It was designed for patients with very weak hearts (ejection fraction b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Life Science & Technology • 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GCP-Service International West GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf CAR-T cells take on tough blood cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a universal (donor-derived) CAR-T cell therapy called UWD-19 for people with B-cell lymphoma or leukemia that has come back or not responded to treatment. Up to 30 participants will receive a single infusion of these cells after chemotherapy, along wi…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Wondercel Biotech (ShenZhen) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Promising leukemia combo study pulled before starting
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to find safe doses of two experimental drugs (lisaftoclax and pelcitoclax) combined with standard FLAG chemotherapy for adults with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that returned or didn't respond to treatment. The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any part…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug combo aims to control CLL/SLL in early treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, tafasitamab and zanubrutinib, in people newly diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). The goal is to see if the combination works better than either drug alone to control the cancer. About…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New targeted therapy combo takes on tough leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new targeted drug called pivekimab sunirine (PVEK) alongside a standard chemotherapy regimen (FLAG-Ida) in 30 adults with newly diagnosed, high-risk acute myeloid leukemia or related blood cancers. PVEK works like a smart bomb, attaching to a protei…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Promising pneumonia therapy trial pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test whether adding an experimental drug and special immune cells to standard care could help critically ill adults with severe pneumonia, especially those with sepsis or lung failure. The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no res…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ImmunityBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Immune boosting study for severe pneumonia pulled before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to see if adding two immune treatments (NAI and iNKT cells) to standard care could help critically ill adults with severe pneumonia, sepsis, or lung failure recover. It planned to enroll ICU patients and follow them for 90 days. However, the study was with…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ImmunityBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New care pathway aims to save lives of ICU patients with breathing failure
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a step-by-step care plan (called TheraPPP) helps patients with severe breathing failure (ARDS) survive and spend less time on a ventilator. The plan includes proven treatments like protective ventilation, paralysis, and prone positioning. About 20,000 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Engineered immune cells show promise against hard-to-treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment for adults with a specific type of leukemia (Philadelphia chromosome-positive B-ALL). The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells that are modified in a lab to find and attack cancer cells. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and can h…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could a cancer drug tame a blood disorder?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug acalabrutinib in people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who also have a blood condition called autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The study aims to see if acalabrutinib can control the ane…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for lupus skin sufferers: Long-Term drug trial launches
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Major trial seeks to end debate on ventilator strategies for kids
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two breathing support strategies—prone positioning and high-frequency ventilation—against standard care in 600 children with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. The goal is to see which approach helps children spend more days off a ventilator within 28…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers in early human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called ABBV-525 in people with B-cell blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 78 adults will take the drug in different dose groups over up to 64 months.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for leukemia patients: drug cocktail shows promise
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the drug asciminib to standard treatment can improve outcomes for people newly diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). The study will enroll 55 participants and involves several phases o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Promising leukemia drug tested as maintenance after transplant in kids
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test the safety and best dose of the drug revumenib in children and young adults with certain types of leukemia (ALL, AML, or mixed phenotype) after they have received a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if revumenib could help prevent the cance…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New targeted therapy shows promise in Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a new drug called ASP2215 against standard chemotherapy in 276 adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated) that had come back or not responded to initial treatment. The goal was to see if ASP2215 helped people live longer (overall surviv…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug aimed at Kidney-Lung crisis shows promise in trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called Auxora in 150 adults with acute kidney injury and breathing failure. Patients receive either Auxora or a placebo daily for five days. The goal is to see if Auxora helps patients survive, breathe without a machine, and avoid kidney dial…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: CalciMedica, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New pill shows promise in taming Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug called acalabrutinib (ACP-196) in people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or related blood cancers that have not responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink or control the cancer. About …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Acerta Pharma BV • 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…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Promising ARDS drug trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test whether IC14, a drug that blocks a key inflammatory signal, could help people with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The plan was to give IC14 or a placebo to about 100 ICU patients and see if it reduced time on a ventilator. However, the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Implicit Bioscience • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Engineered donor cells take aim at tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy called WU-CART-007 for people with certain blood cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia and T-cell lymphoma, that have come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy uses donor cells that are genetically modi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment for people with B-cell cancers (like leukemia or lymphoma) that haven't improved with standard therapies. The approach uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells. The main…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo aims to tame tough leukemia in kids
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests imatinib, a targeted cancer drug, with two different chemotherapy backbones in children and adolescents with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). The goal is to see if a less intense chemo regimen works as well as the s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 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: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Personalized dosing may boost immune recovery in stem cell transplants
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving a personalized dose of a drug called r-ATG before a stem cell transplant helps the immune system recover faster and reduces serious side effects. It includes children and adults with acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) receiving a dono…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs shows promise in early leukemia trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the drug venetoclax to a standard treatment regimen can help adults with a specific type of leukemia (Philadelphia chromosome-positive ALL). The study involves 20 participants and aims to find the safest dose of venetoclax when com…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital of Ferrara • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New stem cell method shows promise for young blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way to do stem cell transplants for children and young adults (up to age 22) with blood cancers like leukemia. Doctors remove certain immune cells from donated stem cells to lower the risk of graft-versus-host disease, a serious complication. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Julie-An M. Talano • 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Leipzig • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called APG-2575 in people with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 74 participants will take…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New pill plus chemo shows promise in early AML trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a new targeted drug called sonrotoclax (taken as a pill) combined with standard chemotherapy in 47 adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The treatment plan is adjusted based on each patient's genetic risk and response. The goal is to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New pill shows promise for tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an oral drug called MK-1026 in 12 Chinese adults with blood cancers (like lymphoma or leukemia) that returned or didn't respond to prior therapies. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Researchers will also look…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: German CLL Study Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new two-drug combination (pevonedistat and ibrutinib) in adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has returned or no longer responds to standard therapy. The main goal is to find the safest dose and understand side effec…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New drug cocktail offers hope for kids with relapsed leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs, selinexor and venetoclax, given together with standard chemotherapy for children and young adults whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has returned or not responded to treatment. The main goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the combination w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can a 'Priming' drug boost chemo for tough leukemia?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the drug decitabine to standard chemotherapy improves remission rates in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have less favorable genetic risk. Decitabine is given before chemo to try to make cancer cells more sensitive. About 178 p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for kids with aggressive leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug midostaurin to standard chemotherapy helps children with a certain genetic type of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated AML). About 22 children will receive the drug twice daily alongside chemo, then continue midostaurin alone for 12 more …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New hope for older leukemia patients: targeted pill shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase II study tests a daily pill called PCI-32765 (ibrutinib) in 86 people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma who are over 65 or have a specific genetic change (17p deletion). These groups often do not respond well to standard chemotherapy. Part…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Pill may keep leukemia at bay: new trial tests oral azacitidine as maintenance therapy
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an oral chemotherapy drug called azacitidine (CC-486) can help prevent acute myeloid leukemia from coming back in Chinese patients who are already in complete remission after initial treatment. About 34 participants will receive either the dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs—entrectinib and ASTX727—in people with a specific, hard-to-treat form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The study aims to find the safest dose and watch for side effects in 13 a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New safety check for Kids' leukemia drug BESPONSA
Disease control OngoingThis study is checking the safety of the drug BESPONSA in children under 18 with a type of blood cancer called acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). The 10 participants have already been treated and are being watched for side effects, especially liver problems. The goal is to better …
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study pits scope against scalpel for pancreatic cleanout
Disease control TerminatedThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kite, A Gilead Company • 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: PHASE3 • 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fujian Medical University Union Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • 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: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd • 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: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Hope for kids with leukemia: new drug combo aims to boost remission
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the targeted drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy is safe and effective for children and young adults (up to age 22) with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The study aims to see if this combination can reduce the amount of c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New strategy aims to boost chemo power in childhood leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether giving a short course of azacitidine or decitabine before standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for children with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The study enrolls 206 participants and focuses on tolerability, changes in DNA me…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: drug cocktail targets resistant cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a three-drug combination (navitoclax, venetoclax, and decitabine) in adults and teens with acute myeloid leukemia that returned or didn't respond to previous treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combo can shrink or control the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New pill shows promise for tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug, BGB-11417, in 64 adults with B-cell blood cancers that have come back or not responded to prior treatments. The main goals are to find the safest dose and understand side effects. Researchers will also look for signs that the drug shrinks …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets tough CLL
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two oral drugs—acalabrutinib and ceralasertib—in 12 people with high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that has stopped responding to other treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the combinat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Acerta Pharma BV • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New hope for chinese patients with Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called acalabrutinib in Chinese adults with certain blood cancers (mantle cell lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or other B-cell cancers) that have come back or not responded to treatment. The trial has two parts: the first checks safety and how the …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf cell therapy takes on tough blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental therapy called NKX019 for people with certain blood cancers (like lymphoma and leukemia) that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. NKX019 uses donor immune cells (natural killer cells) that are engineered to fin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nkarta, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New combo aims to keep leukemia away after remission
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether adding venetoclax to standard chemotherapy (cytarabine) can help adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay in remission longer. About 232 participants who are already in remission will receive either the combination or chemo alone. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug aims to wipe out lingering leukemia cells after chemo
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug inotuzumab ozogamicin in 31 adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who achieved remission after initial chemotherapy but still have tiny amounts of leukemia cells detectable (called minimal residual disease, or MRD). The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called MB-CART19.1 for people with certain blood cancers (like leukemia and lymphoma) that have come back or not responded to other treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to better r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Miltenyi Biomedicine GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New combo aims to boost remission in leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis pilot phase 2 study tests a combination of ibrutinib (taken daily) and a short course of fludarabine (given in cycles 3 and 4) in 29 patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma. The goal is to see how many patients achieve a …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Stem cell injection aims to prevent deadly liver complication
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase trial tests whether injecting special liver-like cells into the abdominal muscle can help prevent or treat Small-for-Size syndrome, a serious complication that can occur after partial liver surgery. The study involves 12 patients and focuses mainly on safety, che…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhi-Jun Zhu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Experimental combo offers hope for Tough-to-Treat leukemias
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a drug called palbociclib, given alone or with other medicines, in people whose leukemia has returned or stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to find the safest dose and understand side effects. About 32 adults with acute myeloi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 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: PHASE3 • 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 TerminatedThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ZOLL Circulation, Inc., USA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against aggressive leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a powerful mix of chemotherapy drugs plus a targeted pill (ponatinib) for people with a fast-growing leukemia called Philadelphia chromosome-positive ALL. The goal is to see if this combination can stop the cancer from coming back. About 88 adults with newly diag…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New transplant method aims to reduce dangerous immune reactions
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant method for people with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. The approach uses chemotherapy, total body radiation, and a drug called cyclophosphamide after the transplant to prevent graft-versus-host disease, where donor cells attack the…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chavez • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Stem cell study to prevent transplant complications pulled before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a special type of stem cell (hAESC) could safely prevent acute graft-versus-host disease in people receiving a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. It was designed for adults at high risk of this complication. However, the study was withdrawn before a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Engineered t cells take on tough leukemia and lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a two-part treatment for people with relapsed or chemotherapy-resistant B-cell leukemia or lymphoma. First, patients receive a chemotherapy drug (cyclophosphamide) to help prepare the body. Then, they get an infusion of their own T cells that have bee…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: medac GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New chemo cocktail aims to boost stem cell transplant success in blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding venetoclax to a specific chemotherapy regimen before a donor stem cell transplant can improve outcomes for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The study enrolls 116 adults aged 18-70 who have a matche…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New engineered graft aims to improve stem cell transplants for kids with leukemia
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a specially engineered donor graft called Orca-Q in children and young adults with blood cancers who need a stem cell transplant. The graft is designed to help the new cells take hold and reduce complications. The trial is currently on hold, but aims to enroll 40…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug targets rare cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a drug called IDH305 in people with advanced cancers that have a specific IDH1R132 mutation. The main goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 166 participants will take part.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug ibrutinib shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests the drug ibrutinib in 154 people with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL), or B-cell prolymphocytic leukemia (B-PLL). Participants take ibrutinib pills daily for 28-day cycles. The main goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kami Maddocks, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could a lung drug save kidneys in liver patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether ambrisentan, a drug approved for lung blood pressure, can help patients with hepatorenal syndrome—a serious kidney problem that can occur in advanced liver cirrhosis. About 54 hospitalized adults will receive either ambrisentan or the standard drug terlip…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Noorik Biopharmaceuticals AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 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: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could one month of blood thinners be enough after a heart attack stent?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares taking two blood thinners for just 1 month versus the standard 12 months after getting a heart stent. It involves over 3,700 patients with acute coronary syndrome. The goal is to see if the shorter regimen reduces bleeding risks without increasing heart proble…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for MDS and AML
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs, vorinostat and azacitidine, together in people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination is safe and effective. About 135 participants will take part in this early-…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • 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 ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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: PHASE2 • 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Pakistan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Younger donors may improve stem cell transplant success for leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study compares stem cell transplants from two types of donors for people with leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS): younger non-family members (age 40 or under) and older first-degree relatives (over 50). The goal is to see which donor leads to better overall survival…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough leukemia in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a treatment called AUTO1, a type of CAR T cell therapy, in 153 adults whose B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia has returned or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy involves taking a patient's own immune cells, engineering them to recognize and attac…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Autolus Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat CLL
Disease control OngoingThis phase II study tests a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and rituximab, in 25 people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that has relapsed or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see how well the combination works and how safe it is. Participants receive venetoc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Armored immune cells take on tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety of specially engineered immune cells (armored CAR T cells) in people with certain blood cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The cells are made from the patient's own blood and designed to better target and attack cancer …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart tough leukemia without chemo
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding blinatumomab (an immunotherapy) to standard targeted therapy (dasatinib) can improve treatment for adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). The goal is to achieve a deep molecular response without…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to outsmart leukemia in older patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding a targeted drug called inotuzumab ozogamicin to standard chemotherapy can help older adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma. The study compares the combination to standard chemo alone in 68 participants. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New drug shows promise for stubborn cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called 9-ING-41, given alone or with chemotherapy, in adults with cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help control the disease. About 350 people with various advanced cancers, including…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Actuate Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New hope for kids with relapsed AML: targeted drug combo trial opens
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called quizartinib, given with chemotherapy, for children and young adults (ages 1 month to 21 years) whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has returned or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can help co…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 study tests a combination of two drugs, ibrutinib and obinutuzumab, in 54 people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) that has returned or not responded to prior treatment. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dosing schedule. Researchers will also l…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vesalio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can a pill keep blood cancer away after transplant?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests whether the oral drug Inqovi (decitabine/cedazuridine) can help prevent myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) from returning after a stem cell transplant. About 22 adults who have had a reduced-intensity transplant will …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Precision radiation may boost second stem cell transplants for relapsed blood cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests a precise type of radiation (IMTMI) given with chemotherapy before a second donor stem cell transplant for people with advanced blood cancers that have returned. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can reduce side effects and prevent the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New sensor could spot hidden heart attacks in minutes
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tests a device called Infrasensor that may help doctors quickly identify people with severe heart artery blockages. About 350 adults with chest pain will use the device for 5 minutes, and results will be compared to standard heart catheterization. If accurate, it could…
Sponsor: Remote Cardiac Enablement • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney injury detection tool for heart surgery patients pulled before testing
Diagnosis TerminatedThis 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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Simple urine test may spot kidney damage in kids after heart surgery before standard methods
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a substance called UDP-glucose in urine can help doctors find kidney injury earlier in children after heart surgery. Current tests often miss early signs, delaying treatment. About 305 children under 8 years old having heart surgery will provide urine …
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 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 TerminatedThis 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Liver transplant patients may dodge kidney failure with simple drug infusion
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether giving a drug called angiotensin 2 during liver transplant surgery can prevent acute kidney injury, a common and serious complication. About 30 adults with end-stage liver disease will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug plus standard care or …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Ear zap may shield kidneys during heart surgery
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a non-invasive ear stimulation technique (taVNS) to prevent acute kidney injury in 152 adults having heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. Half receive real stimulation before and after surgery; the other half get a sham. The main goal is to see if fewer peopl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New inflatable cushion could revolutionize ICU patient repositioning
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests a new inflatable cushion called the BathMat, designed to help reposition patients lying on their stomachs (proned) in the ICU. Proning helps patients with severe breathing problems get more oxygen, but repositioning them every few hours currently requires at leas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pen and paper: a new tool for cancer recovery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether writing about their experiences can improve the health of Asian American breast cancer survivors. About 192 people who finished cancer treatment in the last 5 years will take part. They will write and report how they feel, and researchers will track an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Liver shield: nutrient may prevent chemo side effect in young leukemia patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding levocarnitine, a natural nutrient, to standard chemotherapy can prevent severe liver damage in teens and young adults (ages 15-39) with leukemia or lymphoma. About 440 participants will receive either chemotherapy alone or chemotherapy plus levocar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Talking therapy tackles tiredness in blood cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help adults with acute myeloid leukemia or lymphoma who feel very tired from their cancer or treatment. Participants will attend up to 7 counseling sessions to learn skills to cope with fatigue, anxiety, and depre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a digestive enzyme device help pancreatitis patients tolerate tube feeds?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether RELiZORB, a cartridge containing fat-digesting enzymes, can help adults with moderate to severe acute pancreatitis tolerate tube feeding better. Fifteen participants in the ICU will receive the device and be monitored for how much nutrition they can take …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could a High-Fat diet help tame PTSD? tiny german study tests feasibility
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a medically supervised 12-week ketogenic diet is practical for 6 adults with PTSD in Germany. The main goal is to see if people can stick to the diet and complete the study. It is not designed to measure how well the diet works for PTSD symptoms, but it m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bundeswehr University Munich • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could early comfort care change End-of-Life for blood cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether starting palliative care early can help adults with aggressive leukemias or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) have a better end-of-life experience. Researchers will compare where patients die (home, hospice, or hospital) and how often they need hospital c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Arizona State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a 5-Session writing exercise ease PTSD in pregnant teens?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether a short, 5-session writing therapy called Written Exposure Therapy (WET) is practical and helpful for pregnant or postpartum adolescents and young adults (ages 15-24) with PTSD. The therapy involves writing about traumatic experiences with minimal t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Parent training may boost school success for latino kids with cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a high-intensity parenting program can improve learning and school functioning in Latino children being treated for leukemia or lymphoma. About 214 parents and children will take part. Parents in the high-intensity group will receive extra training in ski…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Tooth pain showdown: can saving the nerve beat root canal?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two treatments for severe tooth pain: vital pulp therapy, which tries to save the tooth's nerve, and standard root canal treatment, which removes it. Researchers will measure pain after 24 hours and one week, and check healing at 6 and 12 months using AI to re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Light at home may lift brain fog for childhood cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a special light therapy (transcranial photobiomodulation) used at home can help improve thinking and memory in adults who survived childhood leukemia or Hodgkin lymphoma. About 44 survivors will use a light device on their head while doing brain-training …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Exercise may boost quality of life for kids battling leukemia
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if exercise can improve physical activity and quality of life in children aged 8-18 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who are on maintenance chemotherapy. Researchers planned to measure changes in quality of life, activity levels, sleep, and fatigue. The s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New study: can extra support improve life for blood cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether adding a palliative care team to standard leukemia treatment helps people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) feel better and have better end-of-life planning. About 320 patients receiving non-intensive therapy will take…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Which CLL drug gives best bang for the buck? new study analyzes costs and patient Well-Being
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at the cost-effectiveness of three treatments for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in patients aged 65 and older. Researchers compared ibrutinib alone or with rituximab against bendamustine plus rituximab, measuring both healthcare costs and quality of life. Th…
Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans may predict recovery from ICU delirium in lung failure patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis 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…
Phase: NA • 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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Scientists hunt for blood cancer clues in patient samples
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects blood and bone marrow samples from up to 550 people with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndrome. Researchers will study the cells, genes, and proteins in these samples to better understand how these cancers develop and to find new …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 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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Massive study aims to predict and prevent kidney failure in ICU patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows thousands of critically ill adults in intensive care units across China to better understand acute kidney injury (AKI), a common and dangerous complication. Researchers will collect medical data, images, and biological samples to build a large database. The goa…
Sponsor: Beijing Chao Yang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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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Ultrasound for all: 9,000-Patient trial tests quicker hospital stays
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether using a simple bedside ultrasound exam on all hospitalized patients can shorten their hospital stay. Researchers will check the heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs for common problems. The goal is to see if this routine check helps doctors make faster dec…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Childhood cancer survivors show signs of premature aging
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 1,500 young adult survivors of childhood cancers like leukemia, brain tumors, and Hodgkin lymphoma to see how frailty—a measure of physical weakness and vulnerability—changes over five years. Researchers want to know if frailty can predict future chronic h…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood cell collection could open door to CAR T-Cell therapy for leukemia and lymphoma patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer • 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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Childhood cancer Survivors' sleep under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at sleep problems in adults who had childhood cancer. About 200 survivors of leukemia, brain tumors, or solid tumors will wear sleep monitors and answer questionnaires. The goal is to find out how common sleep disorders are and how they relate to other health iss…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Italian study tracks how venetoclax works for CLL patients in everyday practice
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study follows 321 Italian patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who are treated with venetoclax-based regimens outside of clinical trials. The goal is to describe their clinical features and outcomes, such as how long they live…
Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New study peers inside bone marrow to see how leukemia treatment affects it
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how radiation and chemotherapy change the bone marrow in people with acute leukemia. Researchers will use special scans and collect blood and bone marrow samples to track these changes over time. The goal is to learn more about the effects of treatment, not to…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New brain scan may predict chemo brain in young leukemia patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Scientists track rare liver diseases in kids to unlock clues
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis 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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Massive study tracks cost and use of heart attack meds in US and germany
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study analyzes data from over 377,000 people who had a heart attack and were prescribed blood thinners (clopidogrel, ticagrelor, or prasugrel) in Germany and the United States between 2011 and 2024. Researchers aim to describe how often each drug is used and how much it cost…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Digital tools aim to close learning gaps for young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special website and video coaching for parents can help children aged 6-12 who had leukemia or lymphoma improve their learning and school performance. Many children survive these cancers but may struggle with memory, attention, and thinking due to treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 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…
Phase: NA • 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can a simple test strip save lives? ohio study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether teaching people who use drugs how to use fentanyl test strips can help prevent overdoses. About 2,400 adults in Ohio will take part at Project DAWN sites. Some will get the test strip education, while others will just get the usual overdose prevention …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New scan could spare leukemia patients from painful biopsies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer called FLT can measure how well chemotherapy is working in people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The scan lights up fast-growing cancer cells, and researchers want to see if it can predi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New study aims to perfect how we measure muscle recovery in ICU survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a tool called the Chelsea Critical Care Physical Assessment tool (CPAx) can accurately track recovery in 120 adults who developed muscle weakness after being on a breathing machine in the ICU. The goal is to find the smallest meaningful improvement tha…
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 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 TerminatedThis 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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Simple bedside ultrasound may spot lung risk in preemies
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether a simple bedside lung ultrasound can predict chronic lung disease in premature infants born before 32 weeks. Researchers will perform ultrasounds on 150 babies with breathing problems and track their outcomes. The goal is to see if early ultrasound sco…
Sponsor: Phoenix Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 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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Can an app help older leukemia patients track their health at home?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study tests whether adults aged 65 and older with acute leukemia can use a digital platform to complete health questionnaires from home. Twenty participants will fill out surveys about their quality of life and symptoms on a tablet or phone, with results sent directly …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundación para la Investigación Biosanitaria del Principado de Asturias • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict infections in CLL and myeloma patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking for a better way to predict infection risk in people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or multiple myeloma. Researchers will use advanced lab tests on blood samples from 150 participants to find a biomarker that could warn doctors ahead of time. The go…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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What matters most? new study puts quality of life first for older leukemia patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how quality of life differs among older adults (60+) newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who receive either intensive or non-intensive chemotherapy. Researchers aim to build a decision-making model that helps patients and doctors choose treatment…
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 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 ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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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Leukemia relapse predictor study pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if tracking a specific gene mutation (c-Kit) could help predict relapse in acute myeloid leukemia patients. It planned to compare this method with current monitoring techniques. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no resu…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Massive biobank aims to unlock Cancer's secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,600 people with various advanced cancers, along with their medical information, over the course of their treatment. Researchers will store these samples and data in a biobank for current and future studies. The goal is to better…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Porphyria biomarker hunt could transform patient monitoring
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find new biological markers (biomarkers) that can show how active acute porphyria is in the body and how well treatments are working. Researchers will study 50 people with confirmed acute porphyria to measure gene activity related to heme production and stress …
Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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AI alerts for surgery patients: study pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Kidney injury study scrapped before enrolling a single patient
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to track the long-term health of hospitalized patients in China who develop acute kidney injury (AKI). Researchers planned to monitor kidney function decline, new heart problems, and death rates over time. However, the study was withdrawn before any partic…
Sponsor: XinLing Liang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Lab tests could pick the right drug for tough myeloma cases
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new way to choose treatments for people with multiple myeloma or plasma cell leukemia that has returned or stopped responding to standard therapy. Researchers use a lab test that checks many drugs at once, along with genetic information, to find which drug or d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Leukemia study questions need for immediate second chemo after bone marrow test
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether it is safe to wait before giving a second round of chemotherapy to adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), even if a mid-treatment bone marrow biopsy shows some remaining disease. About 60 participants will receive standard first chem…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can new sensors improve dialysis monitoring in the ICU?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether advanced monitoring devices can accurately measure blood thickness (hematocrit) and oxygen levels during continuous dialysis in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury or end-stage kidney failure. About 30 adults in the intensive care unit wil…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a statin tame a cancer protein? early trial seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether the cholesterol drug atorvastatin can reduce levels of a faulty protein (p53) in people with various cancers, including solid tumors and leukemia. About 50 participants will take atorvastatin for 1 to 4 weeks before their planned surgery or tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Joaquina Baranda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a skin blister test lead to a treatment for 'Drowning from the Inside'?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a drug called racecadotril can reduce fluid leakage in skin blisters, as a model for what happens in the lungs during Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). ARDS is a severe lung injury with no effective drug treatments, where patients' lungs fill wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Global SCAD registry launches to prevent recurrence of rare heart attacks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis international registry is collecting information from 2000 people who have had spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a rare cause of heart attacks. Researchers will track participants' health over time to better understand the condition and develop best practices fo…
Sponsor: SCAD Alliance • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Massive global heart study launches to see what really works
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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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Brain scan breakthrough could spot MS cognitive decline early
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether a new type of MRI can detect changes in the brain that lead to memory and thinking problems in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers will scan 75 adults with MS and give them thinking and memory tests. The goal is to see if the new MRI mea…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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10-Year watch begins for experimental spinal cord therapy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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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Baby breathing machine under the microscope: new study watches how it works
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches how a high-frequency ventilator (Servo-n HFOV) works in real hospital use for babies with severe breathing failure. About 75 infants will be observed to see if the machine safely helps them get enough oxygen and remove carbon dioxide. The goal is to gather info…
Sponsor: Maquet Critical Care AB • 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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Newborn kidney health under the microscope: AWAKEN 2.0 launches
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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 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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New monitoring technique could personalize breathing support for ICU patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 120 adults with moderate-to-severe ARDS who are on a breathing machine. Researchers use a non-invasive belt (electrical impedance tomography) to track how air and blood flow are distributed in the lungs over time. The goal is to see if different lung function p…
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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2,000 heart attack patients enrolled in landmark Data-Gathering study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is observing 2,000 people who have had a heart attack to collect detailed medical information, images, and blood samples. Researchers will use this data to better understand different types of heart attacks and find new ways to predict and prevent future heart problems…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Which blade is best? large trial tests emergency intubation tools
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Altitude pill may also fight inflammation, early study hints
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether acetazolamide, a drug already used for altitude sickness, can reduce inflammation and immune system activation caused by high altitude. Nineteen healthy adults will take either the drug or a placebo before and during a stay at 3800 meters. Researchers wil…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Riverside • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New study observes patients getting nasal stem cell therapy for brain conditions
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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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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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Tiny sensor, tiny patients: new catheter designed for preemies under 2 pounds
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new, smaller feeding tube with built-in sensors to measure breathing signals in extremely premature babies (under 1000 grams). The current standard tube is too long for these tiny infants, so the new design shortens the sensor spacing to fit better. Ten babies …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mount Sinai Hospital, Canada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Gut bugs linked to cancer symptoms in kids
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how the bacteria in the gut (microbiome) are connected to cancer-related symptoms in children aged 5-18 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Researchers will collect stool samples and symptom reports at several points during chemotherapy. The goal is to understa…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Church-Tailored overdose training pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to adapt an opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution program for Black church members, including clergy, people with opioid use disorder, and their families. The goal was to reduce stigma and increase overdose reversal skills. However, the trial was wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could a common Weight-Loss drug shield the brain? early trial launches
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study tests whether liraglutide (Saxenda), a weight-loss drug, can raise levels of a brain-protective protein called BDNF in 30 people with multiple sclerosis, long-COVID, or leukemia who are overweight and have memory or concentration problems. Participants will injec…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New kidney machine for tiny tots under scrutiny
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 36 children weighing 2.5-10 kg who have acute kidney injury or fluid overload and are treated with the Carpediem continuous renal replacement therapy system. Researchers will track survival, kidney recovery, and hospital stay lengths to see how well the d…
Sponsor: Mozarc Medical US LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 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