Autosomal dominant disease
MONDO:0000426Autosomal dominant form of disease.
Also known as: autosomal dominant disease or disorder, autosomal dominant hereditary disorder, autosomal dominant inherited disorder, disease or disorder, autosomal dominant, disease, autosomal dominant
614 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a common arthritis drug tame rare immune disease symptoms?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests baricitinib, a drug already approved for other immune conditions, in 20 people with Job syndrome who also have lupus-like disease or eczema. Participants take the pill daily for 6 months. The main goal is to see if it is safe and tolerable, while also check…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to tame rare bleeding disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests an experimental antibody called DIAG723 in 93 adults with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a condition that causes abnormal blood vessels and frequent nosebleeds. The study will check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it, with…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Diagonal Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Could a pill shrink nerve tumors in NF1? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug abemaciclib, typically used for cancer, in people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have atypical neurofibromas that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink or stabilize these tumors. Participants take…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New Alzheimer's drug enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an experimental drug called DNL628 in people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. About 68 participants will receive either DNL628 or a placebo. This is an early-phase trial, so it f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Denali Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Koselugo under the microscope: Real-World data on nerve tumor drug
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks how well the drug Koselugo (selumetinib) works and what side effects it causes in people with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and painful nerve tumors. About 200 patients in South Korea will be followed during their normal doctor visits. The goal is to confirm the drug…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could stem cells restore sight in damaged eyes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting a person's own bone marrow stem cells into or near the eye can help treat various retinal and optic nerve diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and glaucoma. Participants receive stem cell injections via dif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MD Stem Cells • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain implant that learns could help rare movement disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether a smart brain implant can help people with spinocerebellar ataxia type 6, a condition that causes trouble with balance and coordination. Five adults will get the implant, which records brain signals and adjusts stimulation automatically. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drug hopes to slow inherited blindness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new medicine called PYC-001, given as an injection into the eye, for people with a rare genetic eye disease (autosomal dominant optic atrophy) caused by a change in the OPA1 gene. The main goal is to check the safety of different doses and schedules…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: PYC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare tumors in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests belzutifan, a daily pill that blocks a protein called HIF-2α, in people with advanced rare cancers like pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, VHL disease-associated tumors, and certain other solid tumors. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own stem cells heal your brain? new trial tests it
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether stem cells taken from a person's own bone marrow and then given back through the veins and nose can improve brain and nerve function. It includes 500 people with various conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and nerve damage. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MD Stem Cells • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells take on nerve tumors: new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether specially engineered immune cells (called CAR-T and CTL cells) and a dendritic cell vaccine can safely treat people with neurofibromatosis or schwannomatosis, conditions that cause nerve tumors. The study will enroll 100 participants aged…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Belzutifan extension trial aims to extend lives in VHL and advanced cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis extension study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease or advanced solid tumors who are already taking belzutifan in another trial. The goal is to see how long they live and how safe the drug is over the long term. About 450 participants will take belzutifan by …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New injection aims to tackle Alzheimer's at its roots
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called ARO-MAPT-SC in healthy people and those with early Alzheimer's. The goal is to check if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo by injection under the skin. The trial is still in early stages, …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Immune cells tailored to attack lung cancer show promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether specially engineered T cells can safely target and fight lung cancer. Participants have advanced or relapsed lung cancer and receive a single infusion of their own T cells that have been trained to recognize cancer-specific markers. The study aims …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cervical cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) can safely treat advanced or recurrent cervical cancer. The cells are designed to recognize and attack cancer cells that carry certain markers like GD2 or Mesothelin. The study involves 20 adults with…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New antibody M0324 enters first human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called M0324, a bispecific antibody designed to target cancer cells. The trial will look at M0324 alone, with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, and with chemotherapy in about 77 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug protect kidneys in polycystic disease? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug dapagliflozin can slow the loss of kidney function in adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a common genetic cause of kidney failure. The study will enroll 420 people aged 18 to 60 with rapid disease progressio…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Cologne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill targets genetic form of polycystic kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called VX-407 in 24 adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) who have specific changes in the PKD1 gene. The goal is to see if the drug can slow kidney growth and is safe. Participants take VX-407 tablets by mouth and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug spare some patients from colon surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called dostarlimab in 25 people with stage II or III colon cancer that has a specific genetic feature (dMMR). The drug is given before any surgery to see if it can shrink the tumor enough that surgery may not be needed. Participants receive the drug every …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug targets Alzheimer's proteins in Early-Onset patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a drug called ALN-APP (mivelsiran) in 60 adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The drug is given via a spinal injection to see if it safely lowers certain proteins linked to Alzheimer's in the b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug aims to tame rare bleeding disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called ALN-6400 for people with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a condition that causes abnormal blood vessels and frequent nosebleeds. First, healthy volunteers will receive a single dose to check safety. Then, HHT patients will recei…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New hope for kidney disease: first human trial of PYC-003 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is the first time a new drug called PYC-003 is being tested in humans. It is for people with a genetic kidney disease that causes cysts to grow and damage the kidneys. The trial will first test the drug in healthy volunteers to check safety, then in patients with the d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: PYC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Parkinson's drug repurposed to fight kidney disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a rotigotine skin patch, a drug used for Parkinson's disease, is safe for people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). ADPKD causes fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys and can lead to kidney failure. The trial will give 120 adults eithe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New radiofrequency wire aims to make heart procedures safer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new device that uses a special wire with radiofrequency energy to safely cross the wall between the heart's upper chambers. This step is needed for procedures that treat heart rhythm problems or close the left atrial appendage. The study will enroll 60 ad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug FOG-001 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug, FOG-001, in about 595 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including colorectal, prostate, and liver cancers. The drug is given alone or with other cancer treatments to see if it is safe and shrinks tumors. The study is cu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Parabilis Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink cysts in genetic kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called ABBV-CLS-628 in adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a genetic condition that causes fluid-filled cysts to grow in the kidneys. About 240 participants worldwide will receive either the drug or a placebo …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Calico Life Sciences LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for young heart patients: less invasive valve replacement under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how safe and effective a less invasive heart valve replacement (called Sapien 3 TAVR) is for younger patients (ages 50-70) in China with severe aortic stenosis. Researchers will track 450 participants for up to 5 years to see survival rates and complications. …
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for NF1 patients: experimental drug targets painful nerve tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called HLX-1502 in people aged 12 and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have plexiform neurofibromas—nerve tumors that can cause pain, disfigurement, or other problems. The study will enroll 25 participants and measure whether the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Healx Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Keto diet tested as a way to delay kidney failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a well-formulated ketogenic diet can delay the progression of polycystic kidney disease in 20 adults who are at high risk for kidney failure. Participants will follow the diet for one year and have regular blood tests, urine tests, and MRI scans to tra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Zapping the brain to fight Alzheimer's: new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can slow cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer's disease. The treatment targets a key brain region affected by Alzheimer's. Fifty-five partici…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Willem de Haan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug AZD1613 tested for safety in kidney disease patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests the safety of a new drug called AZD1613 in 40 adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), a condition that causes kidney cysts. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo to check for side effects and how the drug moves th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Last-Resort drug access opens for rare tumor patients
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program provides mirdametinib to individual patients with serious, life-threatening conditions like neurofibromatosis type 1 tumors or other MAP-K pathway diseases who have no other treatment options and cannot join a clinical trial. Each case requires approval from the comp…
Sponsor: SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a cold sore virus shrink NF1 skin tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether a drug called IMLYGIC, made from a modified herpes virus, can be safely injected into painful or disfiguring skin tumors in adults with NF1. Ten participants will receive up to 8 injections over 4 months. The goal is to see if the treatment is toler…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for rare nerve tumor disorder: Multi-Drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests several experimental drugs in people with NF2-related schwannomatosis, a genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumors on nerves. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors and control the disease. About 109 participants will receive one of three dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Scott R. Plotkin, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New 'Cold' ablation device aims to zap heart rhythm problems without heat
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called the CellFX nsPFA catheter, which uses short electrical pulses instead of heat to treat paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat). The goal is to see if it is safe and effective at restoring normal rhythm in 215 adults who …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pulse Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New zap-and-heal catheter aims to fix irregular heartbeat without long-term drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called the CellFX Nano-PFA 360 catheter, which uses very short electrical pulses to treat atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). About 60 adults aged 18 to 75 with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation will receive this procedure. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pulse Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a phone app slow kidney disease? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smartphone app can help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) follow the latest KDIGO treatment guidelines. Researchers will enroll 80 adults aged 16-30 with CKD who own a smartphone. The app provides reminders, education, and care recommendations to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. James's Hospital, Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat stomach cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs—regorafenib (a targeted therapy) and envafolimab (an immunotherapy)—can help people with advanced GIST that has a specific gene change (KIT exon 17 mutation) and has stopped responding to standard treatments. About 100 adults will be r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jian Li • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New immunotherapy drug tislelizumab targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing tislelizumab, an immunotherapy drug, in 200 people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes (MSI-H or dMMR) and have not responded to prior treatments. The drug works by blocking PD-1, helping the immune system recognize and atta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare calcium disease: encaleret trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called encaleret in 28 children (birth to 17 years) with autosomal dominant hypocalcemia type 1 (ADH1), a rare genetic condition causing low blood calcium. The goal is to see if the drug can safely raise calcium levels and reduce urinary calcium loss. Part…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Calcilytix Therapeutics, Inc., a BridgeBio company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Engineered immune cells target abdominal tumors in colorectal cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. It combines specially engineered natural killer (NK) cells, given both into a vein and directly into the belly, with the drug cetuximab. The goal is to find the safest…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Immunotherapy before surgery shows promise for certain colorectal cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before surgery can improve outcomes for people with high-risk stage 2 or stage 3 colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic feature called mismatch repair deficiency. About 88 participants will receive p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New hope for dialysis patients: non-surgical kidney reduction could clear the way for transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at a non-surgical procedure called renal embolization to shrink enlarged kidneys in 30 dialysis patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The goal is to reduce kidney size enough to make a future kidney transplant possible and improve co…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New lung cancer vaccine trial launches for advanced patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new cancer vaccine called BNT116, alone or with other drugs, in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 320 participants will be enrolled across several groups, inc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame rare childhood leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, trametinib and azacitidine, for children newly diagnosed with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML), a rare blood cancer. Lower-risk patients get just these two drugs, while higher-risk patients also receive standard chemotherapy. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Therapeutic Advances in Childhood Leukemia Consortium • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New pill-and-immunotherapy cocktail takes on advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called Alintegimod (7HP349) combined with two standard immunotherapies (ipilimumab and nivolumab) in people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, kidney, and liver cancers. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose (p…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: 7 Hills Pharma, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug shows promise for NF1 skin tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called mirdametinib in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have skin tumors called cutaneous neurofibromas. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink these tumors. About 24 people will take the drug daily or on a three-week-…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New stem cell transplant aims to cut dangerous side effects in blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special stem cell transplant for children and adults with blood cancers like leukemia. The transplant uses stem cells that have had certain immune cells removed to lower the risk of graft-versus-host disease, a serious complication. About 70 participants will r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could flickering lights and sounds slow Alzheimer's? MIT launches home device trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a device that flashes light and plays sound at a specific frequency (40Hz) can help people with mild Alzheimer's. Sixty participants will use the device at home for an hour each day over six months. Researchers will check brain waves, memory, and blood ma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Diabetes drug metformin tested as new weapon against kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether metformin, a drug used for diabetes, can slow the loss of kidney function in people with early-stage autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). About 1,174 adults aged 18-70 with mild to moderate kidney decline will take metformin or a placebo …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The University of Queensland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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First gene therapy for rare brain disorder begins testing in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a gene therapy called Urbagen in 12 children aged 2-12 with CTNNB1 neurodevelopmental syndrome, a rare genetic condition causing motor and cognitive delays. The therapy is given as a single infusion into the brain fluid, along with immunosuppressant d…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: CTNNB1 Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Shorter maintenance therapy may be just as effective for BRCA-Linked ovarian cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether taking the drug olaparib for one year works as well as taking it for two years to keep ovarian cancer from coming back. The study includes 880 people with advanced ovarian cancer (stage III or IV) who have a BRCA mutation or similar DNA repair pro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Brain implant adapts in real time to help ataxia patients move better
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether a deep brain stimulator placed in the cerebellum can safely improve movement and balance in 5 adults with spinocerebellar ataxia type 6. The device automatically adjusts its stimulation based on the person's brain signals. The goal is to see if this…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could a keto diet help slow kidney disease? new study seeks answers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a 16-week nutritionist-led ketogenic diet program (Ren-Nu) with a medical food called KetoCitra in 20 adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The goal is to see if the diet can improve kidney function and other health markers while monit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Richard Fatica • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Zapping the heart: could radiation tame dangerous rhythms?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single, precise dose of radiation to the heart to treat dangerous arrhythmias in 60 patients who haven't improved with medication or standard procedures. Researchers will monitor changes in heart rhythm events and medication use over 18 months. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New pill takes on brain tumors and metastases in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called NEO212 in people with specific brain tumors (astrocytoma, glioblastoma) or cancers that have spread to the brain. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it helps control tumor growth. About 134 adults will take NEO212 alone or with sta…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neonc Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Water pill could boost kidney Drug's power and cut side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a common water pill (hydrochlorothiazide) to the standard drug tolvaptan can slow kidney function decline and reduce side effects like frequent urination in people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). About 300 adults on a sta…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New light probe aims to prevent thyroid surgery complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called PTeye™ that uses near-infrared light to help surgeons see and protect tiny parathyroid glands during total thyroid removal. About 210 adults in Hong Kong will be randomly assigned to standard surgery or PTeye™-assisted surgery. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Radioactive 'Smart Bomb' targets cancer in new human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called 177Lu-RAD204, which is a radioactive antibody designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells that have a protein called PD-L1 on their surface. The study will involve 30 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or sk…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Radiopharm Theranostics, Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Male birth control pill enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new daily pill called YCT-529 for male contraception. It involves 88 healthy men who have decided not to have children. The pill is taken for 28, 90, or 180 days to check its safety, side effects, and how well it works. This is an early step toward giving men a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: YourChoice Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Cannabis oil trial aims to tame seizures in rare genetic disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a full-spectrum cannabis extract (YCJ-01) in 84 people aged 2 to 65 with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) whose seizures have not been controlled by standard treatments. Participants will receive either the cannabis extract or a placebo for two months. Th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Oils4Cure • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New CAPS pill enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called JTE-162 in 5 adults with CAPS, a rare condition that causes fever, rash, and joint pain. Participants take one tablet daily for 2 weeks. Researchers will check if the drug safely reduces inflammation and improves sympt…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Akros Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New hope for brain metastases? drug duo targets advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, can control advanced cancers that have spread to the brain. It includes 120 adults with certain cancer types like BRCA-mutated or lung cancers. The goal is to see if the treatment shrinks or stabilizes brain…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Experimental Alzheimer's drug aims to quiet Brain's toxic tau
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a drug called NIO752, given via spinal injection, to see if it can reduce production of tau protein in the brain. Tau buildup is linked to Alzheimer's damage. Ten people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's will receive either NIO752 or a placebo, and re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called Sapu003, given with or without exemestane, in adults with advanced cancers that respond to mTOR pathways—including certain breast, kidney, liver, and neuroendocrine tumors. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SAPU NANO (US) LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hope for SCA patients: expanded access to investigational drug troriluzole
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program offers the investigational drug troriluzole to people with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), a rare brain disorder that affects movement and coordination. Participants take a daily pill. The goal is to provide access to the drug while it is still being st…
Sponsor: Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Could a simple valve fix beat waiting for heart patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two approaches for people aged 65+ with moderate aortic stenosis (a narrowed heart valve): either getting a new valve placed through a thin tube (TAVR) or just having regular check-ups. The goal is to see if early treatment prevents death or heart failure bett…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Edwards Lifesciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New heat therapy could replace surgery for small tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a procedure called EUS-RFA, which uses a thin needle guided by ultrasound to heat and destroy small tumors in the pancreas or adrenal glands. About 138 participants will receive this treatment as part of their standard care and be followed for up to 5 years.…
Sponsor: Herlev Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Promising drug for rare balance disorder enters final testing phase
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether fampridine can improve movement and vision in people with spinocerebellar ataxia SCA27B, a rare genetic condition that affects balance and coordination. About 70 adults will take either fampridine or a placebo twice daily for 12 weeks. The main go…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New pill hopes to shrink painful nerve tumors in NF1 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a daily pill called PAS-004 in 56 adults with NF1 who have at least one symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibroma. The study has two parts: Part A finds a safe dose, and Part B checks safety and whether the drug can shrink tumors. Participants ta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pasithea Therapeutics Corp. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Could a common cancer drug help rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests atezolizumab, a drug already approved for several cancers, in people with rare cancers that have high tumor mutational burden (TMB) or microsatellite instability (MSI). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing for at least 24 wee…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Experimental pill targets tough melanoma after immunotherapy fails
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing an oral drug called mirdametinib in 10 people with advanced melanoma that has a specific gene change (NF1 mutation) and has stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and if it is safe enou…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kevin Kim, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Custom stent grafts offer new hope for High-Risk aneurysm patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether custom-made or physician-modified stent grafts can safely repair complex aortic aneurysms in people who cannot use standard devices or undergo open surgery. The grafts are tailored to each patient's anatomy, with small holes to keep blood flowing to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Andres Schanzer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New trial aims to standardize heart valve repair for common birth defect
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing two different surgical methods to repair a bicuspid aortic valve, a common heart defect where the valve has two flaps instead of three. The study will enroll 100 people with this condition who also have a leaky valve (aortic regurgitation). Half wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Augsburg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New smart drug targets tough cancers in early human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called NN3201 in people with advanced cancers that have a specific marker called c-Kit. The drug is designed to deliver a chemotherapy agent directly to cancer cells, potentially killing them while sparing healthy tissue. The study will enr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novelty Nobility, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New Alzheimer's drug THN391 enters first patient trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called THN391 in 15 people with early Alzheimer's disease who also have small vessel disease in the brain. Participants receive three monthly IV infusions of either THN391 or a placebo. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug behave…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Therini Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:27 UTC
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New hope for VHL patients: belzutifan trial targets rare tumor disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug belzutifan in 100 people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome, a genetic condition that causes tumors in various organs. Researchers will track how well the drug shrinks tumors and how long it takes for the disease to progress, while also monitoring sid…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: José Claudio Casali da Rocha • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:43 UTC
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Heart rhythm showdown: ablation vs. electric shock for AF
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two procedures for treating persistent atrial fibrillation (AF): catheter ablation (which scars tiny areas in the heart to block faulty signals) and DC cardioversion (an electric shock to restore normal rhythm). Researchers want to see which one better prevent…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Barts & The London NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:54 UTC
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AI could make colonoscopies easier for lynch syndrome patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence system called CAD-EYE can detect precancerous polyps during colonoscopy in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises colon cancer risk. The AI is compared to the current best method, dye-spray chromoendoscopy, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: PERROD Guillaume • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New test could make diagnosis of thirst disorders easier for patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares a new diagnostic test using mannitol infusion to the standard hypertonic saline test for diagnosing the cause of polyuria-polydipsia syndrome (excessive urination and thirst). Researchers will enroll 144 adults to see if the mannitol test is as accurate and mo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a menstrual cup replace painful biopsies for cancer screening?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a menstrual cup can collect enough uterine tissue to screen for endometrial cancer, especially in women with Lynch syndrome who are at higher risk. About 25 participants will use a menstrual cup at home and also have a standard biopsy, then compare the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jessica D. St. Laurent, MD • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Armband could replace holter monitors for heart arrhythmia detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares a new wearable armband called HeartWatch to the standard Holter monitor for detecting heart rhythm problems like atrial fibrillation. About 300 adults who need a Holter test will wear both devices at the same time. The goal is to see if the HeartWatch can accu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HelpWear Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New imaging technique could help surgeons spot hidden parathyroid tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new type of PET scan using a radioactive tracer called 18F-FCH can more accurately locate overactive parathyroid glands or tumors before surgery. About 193 adults scheduled for parathyroid removal will receive both the new scans and a standard 4D-CT sca…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a simple stool test spot cancer early in lynch syndrome patients?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new stool DNA test (mt-sDNA 2.0) to see how well it detects colorectal cancer or advanced growths in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. Researchers will collect blood and stool samples from 950 participants and compare…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New blood test may spot hidden tumors in MEN1 patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a blood test for a protein called hPG80 can help find neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) earlier in people with MEN1, a genetic condition that raises tumor risk. About 297 participants with MEN1 will give blood samples, which will be compared to standard ima…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden organ damage without a biopsy
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a radioactive tracer called 124I-AT-01 that binds to amyloid clumps in the body. Researchers want to see if PET/CT scans can detect amyloidosis in organs of people with CAPS who developed it from anakinra injections. Thirty adults will be scanned every 6 months f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New PET scan agent aims to sharply detect multiple cancers
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new imaging agent called 18F-T2, which is designed to highlight tumors that produce a protein called CAIX. About 200 adults with various cancers (like kidney, lung, or breast cancer) will receive an injection of 18F-T2 and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Hormone pill could unlock diagnosis of rare oxytocin deficiency in teens
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether a single dose of a hormone pill can help diagnose oxytocin deficiency in young people with hypopituitarism. Researchers will give the pill to 20 participants and measure oxytocin-related substances in blood and saliva. The goal is to deve…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a simple ultrasound replace costly CT scans after brain bleed surgery?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to check for bleeding after stroke surgery using a special ultrasound through a clear skull implant. It aims to see if this method is as accurate as a CT scan, which is the current standard but is expensive and time-consuming. About 25 adults who had a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Blood test could replace risky needle for prenatal genetic diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that can diagnose single-gene disorders in unborn babies using a sample from the mother. The test looks at fetal DNA found in the mother's blood, which is safer than traditional invasive methods that carry a small risk of miscarriage. Resear…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Stool test could ease cancer screening for lynch syndrome patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a fecal immunochemical test (FIT), which checks for blood in the stool, can accurately detect colorectal cancer in people with Lynch Syndrome. Lynch Syndrome increases the risk of colorectal cancer, and patients currently need regular colonoscopies. …
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden tumors in rare genetic disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a special PET scan that uses a radioactive tracer to find tumors in people with Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease, a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow. About 38 adults with VHL will receive one dose of the tracer and then have a PET/CT scan. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Blood test could spot colon cancer before it spreads
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test (called a liquid biopsy) to see if it can find colorectal cancer, pre-cancerous growths (adenomas), and cancers linked to Lynch syndrome at an early stage. Researchers will enroll 1,200 people who have already had a colonoscopy. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: San Raffaele University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Headband device could spot hidden shunts without needles
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a head-worn ultrasound device called SONAS that listens for bubble signals in the brain during a standard heart ultrasound. It aims to see if the device can accurately detect right-to-left shunts—abnormal connections between blood vessels—in adults with hereditar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Antonius Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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String-Attached capsule camera could replace colonoscopy for some patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a new device called the Retro-TCE capsule, which is a small camera attached to a string that is inserted into the lower gut to take pictures without needing sedation. The study will enroll 30 people, including healthy volunteers and those with Lynch syndrom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot cancer earlier in High-Risk individuals
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks for DNA fragments from tumors in people with hereditary cancer syndromes like Lynch syndrome or BRCA mutations. The goal is to see if the test can find cancers earlier than standard screening methods. Researchers will compare canc…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Urine DNA test could spot bladder cancer early in lynch syndrome patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a urine test that looks for tumor DNA can find bladder and urinary tract cancers early in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. About 200 participants aged 50–75 will provide urine samples and be followed for one ye…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Pancreas cancer screening trial enrolls 9,000 High-Risk individuals
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study is testing whether markers in pancreatic fluid and blood can detect early pancreas cancer in people with high genetic risk. Participants receive a secretin injection to collect fluid during an endoscopy. The goal is to improve early detection in those with here…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Common painkillers may block colon cancer in high-risk group
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether naproxen or aspirin can increase immune cells in the colon to prevent cancer in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. About 40 participants will take one of these drugs or a placebo for a short time. Researchers will mea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can a cancer drug stop nerve tumors before they cause harm?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving selumetinib early to children with NF1, before nerve tumors cause symptoms, can prevent tumor growth and related problems. About 200 children aged 1 to 8 years with no known tumors will either receive the drug or be observed. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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App aims to cut cancer risk by cleaning up your diet
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smartphone app, combined with nutrition education, can help people at high risk for cancer eat healthier and reduce their cancer risk. About 170 participants will either get the app or standard advice, and researchers will measure changes in diet qualit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could a custom vaccine stop cancer before it starts in lynch syndrome?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a personalized vaccine made from a person's own immune cells (dendritic cells) loaded with unique proteins found in Lynch syndrome-related cancers. The goal is to train the immune system to recognize and attack precancerous cells, potentially preventi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fundacion Clinic per a la Recerca Biomédica • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Breakthrough hope: drug may stop epilepsy before it starts in TSC infants
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the drug sirolimus early in life can prevent or delay seizures in infants with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). About 64 babies under 7 months old will receive either sirolimus or a placebo. Researchers will track when seizures first appear and mo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Darcy Krueger • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New ointment could tame HHT nosebleeds
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new nasal ointment called TOR-582, which contains sirolimus, in 27 adults with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) who have frequent nosebleeds. Participants apply the ointment inside their nostrils twice daily for 12 weeks, with different s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a Parkinson's drug ease symptoms of a rare childhood brain condition?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether L-dopa, a drug used for Parkinson's, can improve movement and communication in children with a rare genetic disorder called CTNNB1 syndrome. The condition causes developmental delays, muscle stiffness, and trouble walking. Seven children aged 1 to 15 will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could cannabis calm Alzheimer's agitation? new trial underway
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether IGC-AD1, a THC-based oral medication, can safely reduce agitation in people with mild to severe Alzheimer's dementia. About 164 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo twice daily for several weeks. Researchers will measure changes in agita…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: IGC Pharma, LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could a daily shake soothe Athletes' stomach troubles?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a fermented whey protein and fiber supplement can improve digestive comfort in recreational athletes. Researchers will enroll 114 participants, some with and some without stomach complaints, and compare the supplement to a placebo. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Arizona State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Brain games and tai chi tested for Early-Onset Alzheimer's
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether computerized brain training (BrainHQ) and Tai Chi-Qi Gong can improve memory, thinking, and mood in people with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Sixty participants aged 40-64 will be assigned to either the training program or an active control group.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a gentle brain zapping boost memory and mood in early dementia?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS, combined with cognitive training, can improve thinking skills and mood in people with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia. Fifty participants will receive both real and placebo stimulation in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Hope for schwannomatosis pain: new drug trial launches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, siltuximab and erenumab, to see if they can safely reduce chronic pain in people with schwannomatosis, a condition that causes painful nerve tumors. About 40 adults with moderate-to-severe pain will receive either a drug or a placebo. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a lung fibrosis drug stop nosebleeds in HHT?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether nintedanib, a drug already used for lung scarring, can reduce nosebleeds in people with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). About 48 adults with moderate to severe nosebleeds will take either nintedanib or a placebo twice daily for 16 weeks. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dr. Romain Lazor • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New hope for men battling hot flashes from prostate cancer treatment
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called fezolinetant to see if it can reduce hot flashes in men with prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy (androgen deprivation therapy). About 60 men will take either the drug or a placebo daily for 4 weeks. Researchers will track hot flash frequency…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shehzad Basaria, M.D. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Exercise program aims to boost endurance in kids with marfan syndrome
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 6-month adapted physical activity program can improve endurance in children and teenagers with Marfan syndrome. About 30 participants aged 7 to 17 will take part. The program focuses on safe, tailored exercises to help them be more active without puttin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Simple splint could help stiff fingers move again
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a custom splint called a Relative Motion Orthosis (RMO) can help people regain finger motion after an injury that causes stiffness. Sixty-four adults with a stiff middle finger joint will be randomly assigned to receive either standard therapy (stre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Alzheimer's drug vs. brain exercises: which works better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two approaches for treating newly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease: the drug donepezil versus a non-drug approach using cognitive stimulation or remediation. Researchers will measure changes in thinking and memory over 6 months in 240 participants aged 50 and old…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New study tests online therapy to ease stress for parents of kids with RASopathies
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), delivered through a smartphone app, can help caregivers of children with RASopathies (like Neurofibromatosis type 1 and Noonan syndrome) cope with parenting stress. The trial is fully remote and involves 70 adult c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Foam injection may ease pain from polycystic kidney and liver cysts
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether foam sclerotherapy can reduce pain and improve quality of life for people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney or liver disease who have large, painful cysts. Researchers will treat 100 adults with 1-3 dominant cysts and follow them for 12 months.…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Can a video-based therapy tame tough behaviors in kids with rare genetic disorders?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a virtual behavioral therapy (Functional Behavioral Training) for children aged 2-12 with genetic syndromes like Fragile X, Angelman, or Rett syndrome who have challenging behaviors. The therapy teaches parents how to identify what triggers problem behaviors and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Mobile pain team brings relief to kids with intellectual disabilities
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a mobile team of pain specialists who visit children and young adults (up to age 25) with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, autism, or multiple disabilities. The team works with families and caregivers to assess and manage pain in the patient's usual …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New online therapy aims to tame emotional storms in kids with rare disease
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a remote program called Regulating Together (RT) for children aged 8-17 with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) who struggle with emotional outbursts. The program uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in small group sessions over 5 weeks. Researchers wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Can a sedative stop deadly heart storms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a sedative called dexmedetomidine can help people in the ICU who have a life-threatening heart rhythm problem called electrical storm. About 192 adults will receive either the sedative or a placebo for 2-3 days. The goal is to see if it reduces deaths and…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Can a 'Love Hormone' spray boost sexual health in diabetes insipidus?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether oxytocin nasal spray can improve sexual well-being in people with central diabetes insipidus, a condition that also causes oxytocin deficiency. The study includes 42 participants (patients and healthy controls) and uses a double-blind, placebo-con…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Could a nasal spray ease anxiety in a rare hormone disorder?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether an oxytocin nasal spray can help with anxiety, depression, and social functioning in adults with arginine-vasopressin deficiency, a rare hormone disorder. In the first part, 30 participants will receive single doses of oxytocin or placebo and c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Elizabeth Austen Lawson • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:16 UTC
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Scientists seek answers for rare immune disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about Hyper IgE syndrome, a rare immune disorder that causes skin and lung infections. Researchers will follow 600 patients and their relatives over time, examining their health and genetics. The goal is to better understand the disease and improve c…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Researchers track rare thyroid cancer to uncover its secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows children and adults with medullary thyroid cancer (MTC), often linked to a genetic condition called MEN2. Researchers will track how the cancer grows and affects health over time using regular check-ups, blood tests, and imaging. No treatment is given, but part…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Scientists launch Decade-Long quest to unravel rare stroke disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 155 adults with CADASIL, a genetic condition that narrows small blood vessels and raises the risk of strokes and dementia, over nine years. Researchers will use brain scans, blood tests, and other exams to track how the disease changes blood vessels and thinkin…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Could your genes raise your melanoma risk? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how genetics and environmental factors contribute to melanoma, a serious skin cancer. Researchers will enroll up to 3,000 people with a personal or family history of melanoma or related conditions. Participants will fill out questionnaires, provide b…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Scientists investigate rare overgrowth disorder proteus syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the genetic and biological causes of Proteus syndrome, a rare condition causing abnormal growth of bones, skin, and other tissues. Researchers will follow up to 1,500 participants over time, using medical exams, imaging, and blood tests to track how …
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Massive heart study seeks 5,000 volunteers to uncover hidden risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about heart and blood vessel diseases by observing people who have them or are at risk. Researchers will collect samples and perform tests like imaging and stress tests on up to 5,000 participants, including healthy volunteers and relatives of affect…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of food allergies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the causes and effects of food allergies and related conditions like eczema and eosinophilic esophagitis. Researchers will collect blood, skin, and genetic samples from up to 1,800 people over many years. The goal is to find biomarkers and pathways that explai…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch eye tissue bank to unlock secrets of retinal disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of health information and biological samples (like blood, saliva, and eye tissue) from people with and without retinal diseases. Researchers aim to use this database to better understand conditions like age-related macular degeneration an…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10-Year study aims to predict dangerous calcium drop after thyroid removal
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews 10 years of medical records from 600 adults who had thyroid surgery at Minia University Hospital. The goal is to find out which patients are most likely to develop low calcium levels after surgery, a common complication. By identifying key risk factors, doctors…
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into why skin tumors grow in rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with tuberous sclerosis, a rare genetic condition, develop non-cancerous skin tumors. Researchers will examine up to 400 adults, perform skin exams, and take small tissue samples (biopsies) from tumors. The goal is to identify the cells and genetic …
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Skin clues could unmask rare nerve disease in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at children under 15 with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a rare genetic condition that causes nerve tumors. Researchers want to see if skin and mouth lesions can help diagnose NF2 earlier than current methods, which rely on hearing, nerve, and eye symptoms. By e…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer database aims to unlock secrets of the disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a huge registry of information and biological samples from adults with or at risk for many types of cancer, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use this resource to study what causes cancer and how to better prevent, detect, and treat it. The re…
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Live biopsy study aims to predict immunotherapy response in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting live tumor samples from 2,000 cancer patients undergoing standard biopsies. Researchers will analyze these samples to understand how tumors respond to immunotherapy drugs outside the body. The goal is to develop a method to predict which patients will res…
Sponsor: Elephas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Registry aims to unlock secrets of rare brain tumor in NF1 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry of medical records, scans, and surveys from adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who also have a glioma brain tumor. Researchers will track diagnosis, treatments, and quality of life over time to better understand the disease. The goal is to im…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study links gum health to rare kidney diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at gum disease in people with rare kidney disorders like Alport syndrome, Fabry disease, and tuberous sclerosis, as well as lupus. Researchers will compare 100 participants to those with chronic kidney disease and healthy controls. They aim to understand how comm…
Sponsor: Stefan Lujinschi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks Real-World data for rare disease vHL
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers information from 125 people with von Hippel-Lindau (vHL) disease, a rare genetic condition that causes tumors. Researchers will track disease status, past surgeries and treatments, and quality of life. The goal is to better understand how vHL progresses over ti…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to map neurofibromatosis in russian adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information from 200 adults in Russia who have neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) with plexiform neurofibromas. Researchers will look at patients' age, symptoms, and medical history to better understand the disease. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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NF2 patients wanted for Decade-Long observation study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 269 people with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) for up to 10 years to learn how the disease progresses. Participants will have yearly exams, MRI scans, hearing tests, and blood draws. The goal is to understand tumor growth, hearing loss, and speech or swallowing…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel mysteries of rare lung infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections, which cause repeated lung and other organ infections. Researchers will study up to 1,000 participants to understand the genetics, symptoms, and best treatments for these infections. The study also…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into the roots of a mysterious lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) damages the lungs at the cellular and genetic level. Researchers will follow up to 2,000 participants, including women with LAM and healthy volunteers, using advanced imaging and lab tests. The goal is to find the p…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive TSC data and tissue bank opens to researchers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large collection of blood, DNA, and tissue samples along with health records from up to 5,000 people with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) or a related condition called lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Participants can give blood or cheek swab samples and allow …
Sponsor: National Tuberous Sclerosis Association • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of parathyroid diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 3,000 people who have, are at risk for, or are related to someone with a parathyroid disorder. Researchers will collect medical records, questionnaires, and samples like blood and saliva to learn what causes these conditions and how they change over time.…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Scientists seek clues to rare cancer syndrome in 5,000-Person study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), a genetic condition that raises the risk of several cancers. Researchers will study up to 5,000 people with LFS or related cancer histories to find new genes, understand how the TP53 gene works, and identify factors …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Lynch syndrome study seeks to uncover hidden skin cancer link
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how often Muir-Torre syndrome (MTS) occurs in people who already have Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. Researchers will examine skin lesions and tumors from 150 participants to see if they are linked to MTS. The goal is to b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Hunt for hidden cancer genes: families needed to unlock hereditary secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover new genes that may cause certain cancers to run in families. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,500 people in families where multiple members have had cancer, especially childhood cancers. The goal is to build a regist…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New brain scan could spot Alzheimer's years earlier
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, non-invasive MRI technique to detect early brain changes linked to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare brain scans from 50 people with mild memory concerns to healthy volunteers. The goal is to find a simple, affordable way to identify those at r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to better measure pain in NF1 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study works to improve questionnaires that measure pain, daily activities, and physical function for people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have plexiform neurofibromas. Participants aged 5 and older will give feedback on existing surveys through group discussions or…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Rare gene study aims to unlock kidney cancer risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a rare inherited condition called Birt-Hogg-Dube (BHD) syndrome, which raises the risk of kidney cancer. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, and tissue samples from up to 950 participants to find the genes involved and understand how kidney tumors grow. Th…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Egypt launches major study to track rare genetic disorder NF1
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a disease registry that will collect information from 200 people in Egypt who have neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves. The goal is to understand how the disease progresses over time, what treatments patients rece…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart valve mystery: 10-Year study aims to predict who needs surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 232 people with a bicuspid aortic valve (a heart valve with two flaps instead of three) over 10 years. Researchers want to learn how the condition naturally progresses and what factors lead to serious problems like valve disease or bulging of the aorta. Partici…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of kidney disease that starts in childhood
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry to collect health information from people with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), the most common genetic cause of kidney failure. While ADPKD was once thought to only affect adults, researchers now know it begins in childhood, but…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for lung disease genes in 3,500 volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how genes play a role in lung diseases like cystic fibrosis, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis. Researchers will examine DNA from up to 3,500 people with and without lung disease to find genetic differences. The goal is to better understand what causes these cond…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel rare genetic conditions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about RASopathies, a group of genetic conditions that can cause developmental issues, birth defects, and increased cancer risk. Researchers will follow up to 500 people of any age who have or may have a RASopathy, along with their family members, for…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New Pain-Measuring device could help people with NF1
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called the AlgometRx Nociometer to see if it can measure pain and other abnormal sensations in people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). The device uses a small electrode on a finger or toe to send painless signals and a camera to record changes i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New study hopes to spot cancer early in NF1 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people aged 3 and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic condition that often causes noncancerous nerve tumors. About half of people with NF1 get these tumors, and sometimes they turn cancerous. Researchers want to test a new method to predict whic…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Scientists study rare gene to unravel autism and speech problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people who have changes in a gene called FOXP1, which can cause developmental delays, speech problems, and autism-like traits. Researchers will use interviews, play-based assessments, and genetic tests to better understand these conditions. The goal is to lear…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Scientists track families to unlock secrets of inherited kidney cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows families with a history of inherited kidney cancer to learn more about the disease's genetic causes and how it progresses. Researchers will collect blood, tissue, and urine samples from affected individuals and their relatives. The goal is to identify new genes…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New heart monitor could make ablation safer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a new, less invasive way to monitor blood flow during heart ablation procedures. Doctors will use a special device to track heart function beat-by-beat. The goal is to see if this method helps improve care for 27 adult patients having heart ablation.
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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AI could make radiation therapy more precise by tracking tumors in real time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing an AI system that tracks tumors and organs during radiation therapy without needing physical markers. Researchers will use existing patient data to train and test the AI. If it works, it could help doctors target radiation more accurately. The study invol…
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New italian model aims to ease epilepsy care transition for teens
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a structured program to help adolescents with epilepsy transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. Researchers will compare how many patients attend their first adult clinic appointment and whether they return to pediatric care. The goal is to improve self-man…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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10-Year study to track rare brain disease in 500 koreans
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 10-year study will follow 500 Korean adults with CADASIL, a genetic brain disease that causes strokes and dementia. Researchers will track symptoms, brain scans, memory tests, and genetic information to understand how the disease progresses in Koreans. The goal is to improve…
Sponsor: Jeju National University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can a simple test predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms start?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis long-term study follows 700 adults who carry a rare genetic mutation that causes early-onset Alzheimer's. Researchers collect blood, spinal fluid, brain scans, and cognitive tests to find biomarkers that signal the disease before memory loss begins. The goal is to improve ea…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Swiss study aims to find hidden cancer genes in families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at families in Switzerland who carry genes that raise the risk of breast, ovarian, colorectal, or endometrial cancers. Researchers will survey both the person with the gene mutation and their close relatives to understand how many get tested and what barriers the…
Sponsor: University of Basel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Brazil launches massive heart gene hunt to unlock hereditary mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a registry of 1,211 people in Brazil who have inherited heart conditions like cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, and Marfan syndrome. Researchers will collect DNA samples and medical information to discover which genes are most commonly affected and how often the…
Sponsor: Hospital do Coracao • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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AI-Powered MRI could spot cancer early in kids with NF1
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a whole-body MRI scan, analyzed by artificial intelligence, can reliably detect pre-cancerous changes in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Fifteen children will receive three MRI scans over a year. The goal is to see if the scans ar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nicole Baca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could gene editing one day restore hearing? scientists begin by studying families with inherited hearing loss.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with a type of inherited hearing loss (called DFNA) and their family members to learn which genes cause it. Researchers will collect hearing tests, balance tests, blood samples, and skin biopsies over up to 20 years. The goal is to gather information th…
Sponsor: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New tests aim to catch kidney transplant problems early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks for better ways to monitor kidney transplant recipients for signs of rejection or long-term damage. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and tissue samples from 1000 patients during routine biopsies to find early warning markers. The goal is to replace less sen…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Kidney disease drug under the microscope: how does tolvaptan really work?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking up to 2,000 people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) who are taking or considering tolvaptan. Researchers will collect real-world data on dosing, side effects, and kidney function over time. The goal is to understand how the drug is …
Sponsor: University of Cologne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Heart disease detective: 1,000-Person study hunts for hidden genetic triggers of sudden cardiac death
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for new genes and blood markers linked to arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (AVC), a genetic heart condition that can lead to heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest. Researchers will enroll 1,000 people, including patients with AVC or unexplained cardiac arrest…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Scientists launch biobank to unlock secrets of early kidney disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is collecting blood and urine samples from 250 people with early-stage polycystic kidney disease (PKD), their unaffected family members, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to create a biobank that researchers can use to find biological markers of disease…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New questionnaires could help NF1 patients voice appearance concerns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing questionnaires to measure how visible tumors in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) affect patients' appearance concerns. About 110 participants, including children, adults, and caregivers, will complete surveys and join focus groups or interviews to give feed…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Video call or Face-to-Face? study tests which genetic counselling works best
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares genetic counselling done by video (telegenetics) with traditional in-person sessions for people at risk of hereditary breast, ovarian, or colorectal cancer. Researchers will measure how well patients understand their options, their emotional responses, and the…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Massive heart biobank aims to unlock secrets of aortic disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large biobank of blood, DNA, plasma, and tissue samples from 15,000 people with and without heart and aortic diseases. Researchers will use this information to better understand conditions like aortic aneurysm, heart failure, and bicuspid aortic valve. Th…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study aims to unlock why lynch syndrome patients still get cancer despite surveillance
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 300 people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises the risk of colorectal cancer. Researchers want to understand why some patients still develop cancer even with regular check-ups. They will analyze blood, gut bacteria, and hair samples to find cl…
Sponsor: San Raffaele University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Pill cameras could spot rare gut cancers in lynch syndrome patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a swallowed video capsule (a pill-sized camera) can help find small bowel cancer early in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. About 100 participants will swallow a capsule every two years to take pictures of their…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: San Raffaele University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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VHL pancreatic tumors under the microscope: new scan tested
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease who have pancreatic tumors or cysts. The goal is to learn how these growths change over time and to see if a special type of scan (68-Gallium DOTATATE PET/CT) can find them better. Participants will have regular check…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Hunting for hidden genetic triggers of severe childhood epilepsy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find genetic mutations in the brain that cause drug-resistant epilepsy in children. Researchers will compare DNA from blood and brain tissue, including samples from special electrodes placed in the brain. The goal is to better understand the root causes of thes…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Scientists hunt for cherubism genes in 600-Person study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genes and DNA changes that cause cherubism, a rare condition that affects the jaw bones. Researchers will study blood and tissue samples from up to 600 people, including patients and their family members. The long-term goal is to understand the disease…
Sponsor: UConn Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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What makes people join a genetic counseling study? researchers want to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study asks 500 people with Li-Fraumeni syndrome (or their parents) to fill out a questionnaire about why they would or would not join a future trial comparing standard genetic counseling to a personalized version. The goal is to understand what factors influence their decisi…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can phone coaching help hispanic seniors beat sedentary habits?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 130 Hispanic adults aged 55+ without dementia to see if a 12-week phone-based coaching program helps them become more active. Participants are randomly assigned to either the coaching program or a general brain health education group. The goal is to see if the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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SCA27B study aims to map disease progression in 300 participants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 people with a rare genetic movement disorder called SCA27B, along with some family members and healthy volunteers, for up to 2 years. Researchers will use exams, digital devices, and blood tests to measure how the disease changes over time. The goal is to f…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New study aims to decode emotional challenges in intellectual disability
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how adults with intellectual developmental disorder (IDD) understand emotions, compared to people without IDD. Researchers will test 60 adults using tasks that involve recognizing facial expressions, emotions in context, and vocal tones. The goal is to find sp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hôpital le Vinatier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Sniffing out Parkinson's: new study uses nose, blood, and urine to catch disease early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early markers of Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, and Lewy body dementia by analyzing samples from the nose, blood, and urine. Researchers will compare results from 180 people with these conditions and healthy volunteers. The goal is to improv…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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5G Radiation's hidden impact on skin revealed in new trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how high-frequency 5G waves (27.5 GHz) affect the skin. Researchers will expose healthy volunteers and people with certain skin conditions to these waves and analyze skin cell changes using advanced techniques. The goal is to understand any biological effects,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Prof. Olivier Gaide, MD-PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of rare Cancer-Predisposing gene
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information and samples from 1,500 people with TP53 gene changes (linked to Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, a condition that raises cancer risk) and their relatives. Researchers want to better understand how these gene variants affect cancer risk and how accurate f…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Skin biopsies could unlock hidden genetic diagnoses
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve diagnosis for people with rare genetic diseases whose standard genetic tests came back negative. Researchers will take a small skin sample and analyze RNA to find hidden genetic changes. The study involves 105 participants, including healthy volunteers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Marfan mystery: scientists launch biobank to predict disease progression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a collection of blood and urine samples from 300 people with Marfan syndrome or related conditions. Researchers will use these samples to study how the disease works and find clues that might predict how it will progress. Participants provide extra sampl…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New global registry aims to unlock secrets of rare brain disease DRPLA
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a worldwide database for people with DRPLA, a rare genetic brain disorder. Participants or their caregivers fill out questionnaires about symptoms, daily life, and disease impact. The goal is to gather information to help researchers better understand DRPLA and…
Sponsor: CureDRPLA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Pill-Sized camera could spot hidden cancers in lynch syndrome patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews past medical records of 400 people with Lynch syndrome who had a small bowel capsule endoscopy (a pill-sized camera) to screen for pre-cancerous growths or cancer in the small intestine. The goal is to see how well this camera test finds these lesions compared …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New study tracks pregnancy dangers in rare vascular conditions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 400 pregnant women with rare blood vessel diseases (like HHT, Marfan syndrome, or lymphedema) to learn about serious pregnancy complications. Researchers will ask participants about their health during pregnancy and for 12 months after birth. The goal is to gat…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New study aims to unravel nerve mysteries in rare diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how nerves work in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and other nerve disorders like CIDP. Researchers will use special electrical tests and ultrasound to measure nerve and muscle changes. The goal is to better understand these conditions, not to test a n…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for 'Modifier Genes' that could explain why some LMNA patients fare better than others
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to identify genetic factors that affect how severe muscle and heart problems become in people with LMNA gene mutations. Researchers will collect skin and muscle samples from 40 participants and use advanced DNA and RNA analysis to look for protective or aggravatin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Hunt for heart valve genes launches in 700 volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), a common heart defect where the valve has two flaps instead of three. Researchers will collect blood samples from 700 people with BAV and their family members to compare DNA. The goal is to identify gene c…
Sponsor: University Hospitals, Leicester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Balloon in the aorta: a new hope for cardiac arrest?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a balloon device, called REBOA, can be safely used by emergency teams outside a hospital to improve blood flow in people whose heart has stopped (cardiac arrest). The balloon is inserted into the main artery and inflated to redirect blood to the heart and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Could your body clock affect rare inflammatory disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with CAPS (a rare genetic inflammatory condition) have disrupted circadian rhythms—the body's natural day-night cycle. Researchers will measure melatonin levels and track activity with a watch in 30 participants (patients and healthy household m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Can a video or a phone call help people with NF1 get better care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether online videos or a call with a peer navigator can help adults with neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) who have low health literacy better understand their condition and care recommendations. Fifty participants across the U.S. will receive personalized care lett…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Rare stroke causes no longer overlooked: new italian network aims to diagnose and understand mysterious brain diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large network of hospitals across Italy to improve the diagnosis and understanding of rare cerebrovascular diseases (rCVDs), such as CADASIL, Fabry disease, and Moyamoya. Researchers will collect medical information and blood samples from 500 patients to …
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Researchers launch major study to understand rare childhood epilepsy disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks children and adults with genetic developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE) over time. It does not test any treatment but collects information on development, seizures, and quality of life through in-person visits, virtual visits, or online surveys. The go…
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Major study aims to unlock mysteries of Early-Onset Alzheimer's
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 850 people aged 40-64 with early-onset cognitive impairment to understand how Alzheimer's disease progresses. Participants undergo cognitive tests, brain scans, and genetic analysis, but no experimental treatment is given. The goal is to gather data that could …
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Massive study digs into cancer gene TP53 to sharpen risk prediction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at nearly 2,000 people who had genetic testing for the TP53 gene, which is linked to a high risk of many cancers. Researchers want to find out how often harmful changes in this gene occur and how they differ across groups. The goal is to improve genetic coun…
Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Blood marker may predict brain surgery complication in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether measuring a substance called copeptin in the blood can help doctors diagnose central diabetes insipidus (CDI) in children after brain surgery. CDI causes extreme thirst and frequent urination due to a hormone imbalance. The study will track copeptin le…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Music tweaked by tech may raise 'Love Hormone' levels
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether music enhanced with sonic augmentation technology can increase oxytocin (a hormone linked to social bonding) with few side effects. Researchers will compare the modified music to regular music in 22 healthy adults and patients with AVP-deficiency. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New study to measure hidden toll of rare skin diseases on patients and families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the full burden of 9 rare skin diseases—including physical, emotional, social, and financial challenges—on patients and their families. Researchers will use special questionnaires to track how these conditions affect daily life and care needs. About …
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of pancreatic cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry of people with pancreatic diseases or a high risk for pancreatic cancer, such as those with a family history or certain genetic mutations. Researchers will collect medical information and blood samples to study how these conditions develop over time.…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Massive gene hunt launched for eye and nerve disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find genes that cause eye misalignment (strabismus) and related conditions involving the cranial nerves and brainstem. Researchers will analyze DNA from up to 20,000 participants with these disorders. The goal is to better understand the genetic causes, which c…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Heart hole and migraine mystery: new study digs into genetic clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is investigating why some people with migraine with aura also have a small hole in the heart called a PFO. Researchers will compare genetic differences and blood flow patterns between 240 adults who have migraine with aura, some with a PFO and some without. No new trea…
Sponsor: Azienda Usl di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New study tracks cancer risk in kids with rare gene mutation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 50 children with PTEN gene mutations to better understand their risk of developing tumors. Participants will have yearly check-ups including blood tests, ultrasounds, and skin exams for 5 years. The goal is to create better monitoring guidelines for these child…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New imaging study peers inside rare heart valve condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 60 adults with a bicuspid aortic valve (a heart valve with two flaps instead of three) for five years. Each year, participants will get a special 4D CT scan to take detailed measurements of the valve's shape and movement. The goal is to learn more about how…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can you read emotions? study probes social brain in rare movement disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with a rare inherited movement disorder called spinocerebellar ataxia have trouble recognizing emotions or understanding social situations. Researchers will compare 160 patients to healthy volunteers using tests like recognizing facial expressio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Massive study seeks genetic roots of allergies and immune problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes behind certain allergic and immune system disorders. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, and tissue samples from up to 10,000 people of all ages, along with some family members. No treatments are given; the goal is simply to learn mo…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Study aims to uncover hidden mental health struggles in rare genetic disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at psychiatric symptoms in people with White-Sutton syndrome, a rare genetic condition. Researchers will interview 30 children and adults and use standard questionnaires to identify anxiety, OCD, autism, and other issues. The goal is to better understand these sy…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Millions of drug alerts may be misleading: massive study to find out which QT drugs actually harm hearts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether certain medications known to affect the heart's electrical activity (QT-prolonging drugs) actually cause major heart problems in hospitalized adults. Researchers will analyze data from over 990,000 patients across Ontario hospitals, comparing those who…
Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Melanoma Drug's hidden effect on moles under microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a standard immunotherapy drug (anti-PD1) changes the appearance and biology of atypical moles in people with advanced melanoma. Researchers will track 30 patients to see if the drug alters mole size, color, and cellular features. The goal is to better unde…
Sponsor: John Kirkwood • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New quality system aims to sharpen 'Optical Biopsy' for Hard-to-Reach gut
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a standardized quality system for confocal enteroscopy, a technique that lets doctors see cells in real time during a small bowel exam. Researchers will enroll 600 people aged 18-70 who need small bowel endoscopy, along with certified gastroenterologists…
Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New registry tracks pregnancy risks in rare genetic disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information from pregnant women with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) or Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) and their babies. Researchers will monitor medication use, side effects, pregnancy complications, and mental health after birth. The goal is to better under…
Sponsor: David M. Ritter • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Could a simple estrogen pill reveal hidden oxytocin deficiency?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking estrogen pills (estradiol valerate or ethinylestradiol) can safely trigger the release of oxytocin, a hormone important for social bonding and childbirth. Researchers will measure oxytocin levels in 28 healthy volunteers and patients with AVP …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Free genetic testing offered to 27,500 people to find hidden cancer risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study offers free genetic testing to the general public to identify people with inherited cancer syndromes like hereditary breast and ovarian cancer or Lynch syndrome. Researchers aim to see if broad testing is more effective than only testing those with a family history. Up…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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500 patients join hunt for genetic clues in brain vessel disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 500 people with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) to see how their genes affect their brain scans, symptoms, and health over time. Participants get genetic testing and MRI scans at the start and again after 1-2 years. The goal is to better understand th…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database to collect information on people with rare diseases like amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, and Gaucher disease. Researchers will track patients' health over time, including their symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. The goal is to improve diagnosis …
Sponsor: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Scientists launch major effort to unlock secrets of rare brain disease CADASIL
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 660 adults with CADASIL, a genetic condition that causes strokes and dementia, for up to 5 years. Researchers will use brain scans, memory tests, and blood samples to track how the disease progresses from its earliest stages. The goal is to identify factors tha…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New study seeks clues to kidney disease in young adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how oxidative stress and the body's antioxidant defenses work in early stages of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Researchers will measure various biomarkers in blood and urine, and use MRI to measure kidney size. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New biomarker study aims to track kidney disease severity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for markers in urine and blood that can show how severe autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is in its early stages. Researchers will measure NOX4, mitochondrial DNA, and other substances in 60 people aged 15-40 with early ADPKD. The goal is …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Blood test could spot rare nerve tumors years earlier in NF1 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test (liquid biopsy) can detect a rare but serious nerve tumor called MPNST earlier than current methods in adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Researchers will compare the timing of tumor detection by the blood test versus standard i…
Sponsor: David Miller • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New brain scan method aims to spot Alzheimer's and Parkinson's early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new, low-cost type of brain scan can find early signs of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Researchers will compare brain scans from 120 people, including those at risk for Alzheimer's, those with Parkinson's, and healthy volunteers. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Heart valve noise: does Pre-Surgery info help patients cope?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with a mechanical heart valve who hear a clicking noise from it. Researchers want to know if remembering information given before surgery about this noise affects their quality of life afterward. About 180 participants will answer questionnaires over th…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Researchers launch registry to unlock secrets of rare genetic disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information from people with ASXL-related disorders (such as Bohring-Opitz syndrome) to better understand how these conditions progress and are managed. No new treatments are tested; instead, participants share their medical history and records through surveys…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Could blood particles reveal secrets of rare lung disease LAM?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at tiny particles called extracellular vesicles in the blood of women with a rare lung disease called LAM. Researchers want to see if these particles can act as biomarkers to show how the lungs are affected. The study will compare women with different forms of LA…
Sponsor: University of Milan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Zapping the brain to stop seizures: new study hopes to map epilepsy in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using tiny electrical currents to trigger seizures can help doctors better understand where seizures start in the brains of children with drug-resistant epilepsy. About 86 children and young adults (ages 1-30) who are already scheduled for brain monitorin…
Sponsor: Sarah Katie Ihnen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New UK registry aims to unlock secrets of polycystic liver disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational registry is recruiting 500 people with polycystic liver disease (PLD) across the UK. Researchers will collect data from medical records and questionnaires to map how the disease progresses, including symptoms, liver cyst changes, and quality of life. The goal i…
Sponsor: Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of rare genetic disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood, tissue, and medical information from up to 1,000 people with RASopathies—a group of genetic conditions that affect development and raise cancer risk. Researchers will store these samples and data in a database for future studies. The goal is to lea…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Worldwide effort to unlock secrets of rare cholesterol disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a global database of 1000 people with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), a rare inherited condition causing extremely high cholesterol from birth. Researchers are gathering de-identified medical data from clinics around the world to better und…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Nipple-saving breast surgery under the microscope: is it safe for gene carriers?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 4700 women with high-risk gene mutations (like BRCA1/2) who choose to have a nipple-sparing mastectomy to prevent breast cancer. Researchers want to see if keeping the nipple is safe over many years, compared to traditional mastectomy that removes it. The goal …
Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden kidney cancer activity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a special PET/CT scan using a tracer called [18F]PT2385 can detect a protein (HIF2α) that helps kidney cancers grow. About 35 adults with kidney cancer or a genetic condition called VHL syndrome will receive the scan, and results will be compared with …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Orhan Kemal Oz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Can MRI and genes predict high blood pressure in kids with kidney disease risk?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how common high blood pressure is in children and teenagers (ages 12-17) who are at risk for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) because a parent has it. Researchers will use MRI scans and genetic tests to detect early signs of the dis…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare genetic condition in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry for children with PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome (PHTS), a rare genetic condition that increases cancer risk. Researchers will follow 100 participants for 3 years to link genetic changes with health outcomes. The goal is to develop better monitori…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Scientists launch study to unravel RNA's role in rare brain diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how the binding of RNA with DNA (called R-loops) is linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 4 (ALS4) and other inherited neurological disorders. Researchers will observe up to 330 people aged 5 and older, including those with ALS4, related conditions…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Cancer blood test research launches at princess margaret
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large collection of blood samples from 2,500 people with or at high risk for cancer. Researchers will use these samples to study liquid biopsies, which are blood tests that may help detect cancer, track treatment response, and spot recurrence. Particip…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New laser device could revolutionize eye disease detection
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new non-invasive device that uses laser speckle to measure blood flow and structure inside the eye. Researchers will compare these images with standard vision tests in 500 people with various retinal conditions. The goal is to see if this technology can be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Randy Kardon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New study sheds light on vision loss in rare genetic brain disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) affects the eyes and vision. Researchers will examine 60 adults with SCA types 1, 2, 3, or 27B, including those with early symptoms and those who are not yet symptomatic. The goal is to measure vision changes and eye damage usi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare cancer syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry for people with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a rare genetic condition that raises the risk of several cancers. Researchers will collect medical, genetic, and quality-of-life data from 200 participants in Italy. The goal is to better understand the disea…
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Major study aims to better measure muscular dystrophy progression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 24-month observational study will follow up to 1000 people with certain types of muscular dystrophy (LGMD, DM2, and late-onset Pompe disease) aged 6-50. Researchers want to see if specific physical tests, like the North Star Assessment and a 100-meter walk, are good ways to …
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New study aims to decode pain in kidney disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at pain in people with ADPKD, a kidney disease that often causes pain in the belly, side, and back. Researchers will use sensory tests and questionnaires to understand the pain better. They will compare results from 150 patients with those from healthy volunteers…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can digital tools make cancer genetic counseling more effective?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at two new approaches to cancer genetic counseling. The first helps doctors reach out to family members who may have inherited a cancer-related gene change, making it easier for them to get tested. The second uses an online portal to keep patients and their docto…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Massive PKD data collection aims to unlock secrets of kidney disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large database of health information from people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (PKD), the most common inherited kidney disease. Researchers will collect data from 1,000 adults over time to better understand complications like high bloo…
Sponsor: The Rogosin Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New study explores work challenges for men with cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how cancer treatment impacts the work life and overall well-being of 400 men, ages 21 to 70, who have been newly diagnosed with solid tumors like colorectal, lung, or head and neck cancer. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their work hours, finan…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Researchers track rare genetic disorders to prepare for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 600 people of any age with STXBP1 or SYNGAP1 gene mutations to better understand how these disorders affect development, seizures, and quality of life. No treatment is given; instead, researchers will collect data from routine clinical assessments over tim…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Massive leukodystrophy biobank aims to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects medical information and biological samples (like blood or tissue) from up to 12,000 people with leukodystrophies—rare disorders that damage the brain's white matter. Researchers will use this data to find new genetic causes, develop biomarkers for future trial…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Help unlock the secrets of a rare brain disease by joining this registry
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a list of people interested in CADASIL research. If you have CADASIL, are at risk, or have a loved one with the condition, you can join. Researchers will then invite you to future studies, making it easier to find volunteers and speed up discoveries about this …
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of aggressive breast cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry tracks up to 1,500 people with triple negative breast cancer or inherited genetic mutations (like BRCA). Researchers will study how often these mutations occur, how patients respond to chemotherapy, and long-term survival. The goal is to better understand the diseas…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Massive CMT study aims to map disease progression over five years
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows up to 5,000 people with Charcot Marie Tooth disease (CMT) types 1B, 2A, 4A, and 4C over five years. Researchers will measure symptoms, nerve function, and disability using special scales to understand how the disease changes over time. The goal is…
Sponsor: Michael Shy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Why does immunotherapy fail in some bowel cancer patients? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 600 people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (MSI-high) who are being treated with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The goal is to understand why about 20-30% of patients do not respond to this treatment. By analyzing tumor samples and…
Sponsor: Federation Francophone de Cancerologie Digestive • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Iron pills may weaken immunity in rare bleeding disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how iron supplements, often given for anemia, affect the immune system in people with Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), a rare genetic disorder that causes frequent nosebleeds and abnormal blood vessels. About 155 adults with HHT will be divided in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can a simple guide boost lifesaving screenings for NF1 patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out which of two educational programs better helps adults with Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) and parents of children with NF1 get the recommended health screenings during their regular checkups. Participants live across the U.S. and do not currently visit a sp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New tool helps black and latina women weigh breast MRI options
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a decision aid designed to help Black and Latina women at high risk for breast cancer make informed choices about whether to get a breast MRI in addition to their yearly mammogram. Eighty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard risk info…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare dwarfism disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry to collect health information from 200 people with rare forms of primordial dwarfism, such as MOPDII and Meier-Gorlin syndrome. Researchers hope to learn how these conditions change over a person's lifetime and improve future care. Participants provi…
Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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At-Home swab could spot uterine cancer in lynch syndrome patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether people with Lynch syndrome can use a self-collected vaginal swab at home to detect early signs of uterine cancer. Researchers will enroll 30 participants who will collect samples and answer surveys. The main goal is to see if this approach is practical…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Dragonfly study launches to map rare genetic syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThe Dragonfly study is an international observational project tracking the development of 250 children and adults with CTNNB1 neurodevelopmental syndrome. Researchers will collect medical history, perform neurological exams, and use questionnaires to understand how symptoms and a…
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Heart device safety check: 280 patients monitored
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 280 people who need a heart rhythm procedure using BIOTRONIK catheters, external devices, or sheaths. The goal is to track how well the devices work and any problems that may happen during or shortly after the procedure. It is a routine s…
Sponsor: Biotronik SE & Co. KG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:12 UTC
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Diabetes drug empagliflozin studied for kidney disease mineral effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether the diabetes drug empagliflozin changes how the kidneys handle calcium, phosphate, and magnesium in people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Forty adults will take either empagliflozin or a placebo for two weeks, then…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cantonal Hospital Graubuenden • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:19 UTC
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Heart rhythm gene hunt: 2,000 patients join biobank
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 2,000 people with or without heart rhythm problems. Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic differences linked to arrhythmias. The goal is to better understand the causes of these conditions, not to test a new treatme…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:42 UTC
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New registry aims to speed up PKD research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry and biobank of 350 adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) in the Mid-Atlantic region. Participants will provide medical information, have kidney volume measured by MRI, and donate blood, urine, and DNA samples. The goal …
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:39 UTC