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Bone disorder
MONDO:0005381Diseases of bones.
Also known as: bone element disease, bone element disease or disorder, disease of bone element, disease or disorder of bone element, disorder of bone element, rare bone disease related to a common gene or pathway defect
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New pill-chemo combo takes on hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called SX-682 (a tablet) combined with the chemotherapy docetaxel in people whose head/neck, salivary gland, or prostate cancer has spread or returned after treatment. The goal is to find the right dose and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for young adults with CML: asciminib under Real-World scrutiny
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well the drug asciminib works and how safe it is for young adults with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in the Gulf region. Researchers will collect information from medical records of about 80 people aged 18 and older who have taken asciminib. The main goal…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Earpiece zaps nerves to shrink Radiation-Damaged brain swelling
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a gentle electrical earpiece, worn twice daily for two weeks, can reduce brain swelling caused by radiation necrosis. The device stimulates a nerve in the ear to calm inflammation. Forty people with brain tumors who need a laser procedure will be randomly…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase I trial is testing whether combining three drugs—pacritinib, venetoclax, and azacitidine—is safe and tolerable for people with accelerated or blast phase myeloproliferative neoplasms, aggressive blood cancers. The study enrolls about 20 adults whose disease has progres…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Herbal mix and cancer drug join forces to fight fluid in lungs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a Chinese herbal formula (Xuanyin Ning) to a standard cancer drug (bevacizumab) can better control malignant pleural effusion—fluid buildup in the chest caused by advanced lung cancer. About 308 participants will receive either the herbal formula o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple knee sleeve slow arthritis and ease pain?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether wearing a knee sleeve daily for five years can slow the progression of knee arthritis and reduce pain in adults aged 50 to 64 who have had knee pain for at least three months. Participants are randomly assigned to either wear a knee sleeve every day or no…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Margaret L Gourlay, MD, MPH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oxygen therapy may boost hip procedure for bone death
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) to a standard hip procedure (core decompression with bone marrow cells) can reduce pain in people with early-stage avascular necrosis of the hip. The trial will enroll 400 p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental therapy called GT737 for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard treatment. GT737 uses specially engineered immune cells (iNKT cells) that are made in large batches and can be given…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Three-Drug cocktail aims to tame transplant complications in blood cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether adding bortezomib and sitagliptin to standard post-transplant cyclophosphamide can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) in adults with blood cancers receiving a stem cell transplant. Participants receive the drug combination after transplant, w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Three-Drug cocktail aims to beat aggressive leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new combination of three drugs—revumenib, azacitidine, and venetoclax—in people newly diagnosed with a specific, hard-to-treat leukemia called KMT2A-rearranged AML. The goal is to see if this cocktail can help more patients achieve remission with fewer side eff…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood-Derived clots could protect jaw bone after tooth removal
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether a patient's own platelet concentrate, called A-PRF, can improve early wound healing after tooth extraction in people at high risk for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). Participants are adults who have taken or are taking bone-str…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple antibiotic keep blood cancer patients out of the hospital?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking a daily antibiotic (levofloxacin) can safely reduce infections in people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are receiving chemotherapy as outpatients. The trial will randomly assign 75 participants to either lev…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Jaw vs. hip bone: which graft works best for cleft repair?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical techniques to repair a bone gap in the upper jaw (alveolar cleft) in 20 people who missed earlier treatment. One method uses bone from the patient's jaw, the other from the hip. Researchers will measure bone volume and shape after 6 months to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to stop blood cancer relapse after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving personalized maintenance therapy after a stem cell transplant can prevent cancer from coming back in people with certain blood cancers. About 450 adults with myeloid cancers who have signs of disease before transplant will be assigned to treatment …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: gentler drug combo could replace harsh chemo
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new drug combination (venetoclax plus azacitidine) against standard chemotherapy for adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has NPM1 or IDH mutations. About 148 people will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shen yang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Denture cap showdown: which material saves more bone?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two materials used for the caps that attach dentures to dental implants: acetal resin and nylon. The goal is to see which one causes less bone loss around the implants and keeps gums healthier. Twenty-two people with no teeth in their lower jaw will be enr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Future University in Egypt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a simple blood swap cut transfusions in bone cancer surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether removing some blood during bone cancer surgery and replacing it with fluid (acute normovolemic hemodilution) can reduce the need for donor blood transfusions. The trial will include 420 adults undergoing elective bone cancer surgery. The goal is to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a cheap arthritis drug shield kidneys from heart and bone damage?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a low dose of colchicine, a common anti-inflammatory drug, can slow down blood vessel hardening and bone problems in people with stage 3 chronic kidney disease. About 60 adults will take colchicine or receive usual care for 12 months. The goal is to see i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Less invasive back surgery may be as effective as major revision for spinal stenosis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two surgical approaches for people who develop spinal stenosis near a previous lumbar fusion. One group receives a smaller surgery (microdecompression alone), while the other gets the standard larger surgery (decompression plus extending the fusion). The study…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can hip exercises protect knee cartilage in osteoarthritis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether adding hip strengthening exercises to a standard quadriceps program better preserves knee cartilage thickness and improves symptoms in people with knee osteoarthritis. Fifty-six adults with mild-to-moderate knee OA will be randomly assigned to one …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pamukkale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New pill aims to keep leukemia away after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new oral drug called revumenib in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have certain genetic changes. After a stem cell transplant, participants will take revumenib or a placebo to see if it helps keep the cancer from coming back. The trial involves 144 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Precision radiation may better control spine tumors without extra risk
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a highly targeted radiation technique called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) against standard radiotherapy for people whose cancer has spread to the spine but has not yet compressed the spinal cord. The goal is to see if SBRT can better prevent tumor growth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to boost remission in tough AML cases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new combination of drugs (chidamide, venetoclax, azacitidine, and homoharringtonine) as a first treatment for adults aged 18-60 with intermediate- to high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to see if this mix can improve remission rates and reduce t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dongguan People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Knee fluid drain or blood injection may curb arthritis after ACL tear
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two procedures done before ACL surgery: draining excess knee joint fluid (arthrocentesis) or injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from the patient's own blood. The goal is to see if either reduces inflammatory chemicals linked to cartilage damage. About 99 adults…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drill aims to make cochlear implants quicker and gentler
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new surgical device called the Microtable® Stereotactic System for cochlear implants. The device uses a custom-made frame to guide a drill precisely to the inner ear, potentially making surgery faster, less painful, and better at preserving taste. The stu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with sanfilippo syndrome b?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called JR-446 in 12 children under 6 with MPS IIIB, a rare genetic disorder that damages the brain and body. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable. Researchers will also measure changes in certain substances in the body …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out Hard-to-Treat leukemia and MDS
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding olutasidenib to standard treatments helps people with IDH1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). For AML, the standard is a chemotherapy pill plus venetoclax; for higher-risk MDS, it's the chemotherapy pill…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug aims to cut blood removal in rare cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests rusfertide, an injected drug, in Japanese adults with polycythemia vera, a rare blood cancer that causes too many red blood cells. The goal is to see if rusfertide can keep red blood cell levels under control and reduce the need for phlebotomy (blood removal). Al…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could less be more? new trial shortens leukemia drug course for seniors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving the drug venetoclax for a shorter time, along with the combination drug ASTX727, works as well as the usual longer course for adults aged 60 and older with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are not healthy enough for strong chemot…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Keyhole vs open surgery for tennis elbow: which offers better pain relief?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two surgical approaches for tennis elbow that has not improved after at least six months of non-surgical treatments like rest or physical therapy. One group receives keyhole (arthroscopic) surgery, while the other receives traditional open surgery. The main go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug HBM7020 tested in humans for first time against autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis first-in-human study tests the safety of a new drug called HBM7020. It will first be given to healthy volunteers at low doses, then to people with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and Sjögren's disease. The goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame leukemia without lifelong pills
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining dasatinib with ropeginterferon can better control chronic myeloid leukemia in its early phase. About 40 adults newly diagnosed with CML will receive the drug pair to see if it improves disease control and reduces side effects. The goal is to man…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a single drug stop JAK2 mutations from turning into cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether the drug ropeginterferon is safe and feasible for 12 people with a JAK2 mutation and high-risk features who do not yet have a blood cancer. Participants receive an injection every 4 weeks and are monitored closely. The goal is to see if this approac…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New chemo cocktail aims to boost stem cell transplant success in leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing a combination of three chemotherapy drugs—clofarabine, busulfan, and melphalan—given before a stem cell transplant in 30 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in first remission. The goal is to see if this conditioning regimen improves survival an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Poop pills could tame stubborn arthritis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether freeze-dried fecal bacteria, given as oral capsules, can improve symptoms in 40 adults with active rheumatoid arthritis that hasn't responded to standard drugs. Participants will receive either the fecal transplant or a placebo for 24 weeks. The main goal…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a Two-Week chemo blast be just as good as three for AML?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a two-week course of the VA-CAG chemotherapy works as well as the usual three-week course for adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 110 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two schedules. The goal is to see if the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hematology department of the 920th hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New trial aims to find best treatment for lung complication in rheumatoid arthritis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 52-week study will compare three drugs—tocilizumab, telitacicept, and methotrexate—in 204 people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have interstitial lung disease. The main goal is to see which drug best improves lung function. Participants will continue their usual arthriti…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Chinese SLE Treatment And Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Blood clot risk in rare disease: could a higher dose of clopidogrel offer better protection?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a higher dose of the blood thinner clopidogrel works better for people with essential thrombocythemia (ET), a rare blood disorder that raises the risk of dangerous blood clots. The standard dose may not work well for many ET patients, so researchers wi…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New combo therapy targets high-risk MDS in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new two-drug combination (pacritinib plus azacitidine) for people with moderate to very high risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a bone marrow disorder. The first part finds the safest dose of pacritinib, and the second part checks how well the combination wor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Could a few weeks of pre-surgery weight training boost hip replacement recovery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a supervised resistance exercise program, done for 2 weeks before and 12 weeks after total hip replacement, improves muscle mass and strength in adults aged 60 and older with severe hip osteoarthritis. Participants are randomly assigned to either the exer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad de La Frontera • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Real-World check: Asciminib's performance in Tough-to-Treat CML
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will follow about 98 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia who are taking asciminib after other treatments have stopped working. Researchers want to see how many patients achieve a major molecular response (a key sign of disease control) after two years. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Engineered t cells target hidden leukemia cells in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase I trial tests a new treatment for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have minimal residual disease (MRD) — small amounts of cancer cells that remain after standard therapy. The treatment uses the patient's own T cells, genetically modified to recognize a prot…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to boost transplant success in tough leukemias
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding two drugs (SHR2554 and azacitidine) to standard chemotherapy before a stem cell transplant can help people with high-risk or relapsed/refractory acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes. About 180 participants aged 15-60 will be randomly…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Stem cells take on ankylosing spondylitis: first human trial begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing whether stem cells from donated bone marrow (CG-BM1) are safe for people with ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic inflammatory arthritis. Forty adults aged 18 to 40 will receive either the stem cells or a placebo by IV once a week for four weeks. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Automated radiation could make stem cell transplants safer for blood cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a new automated radiation method that precisely targets bone marrow and lymph nodes before a stem cell transplant. The goal is to kill cancer cells while reducing damage to healthy tissues. Participants have high-risk myeloid cancers like acute myeloid leukemia o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New combo aims to wipe out hidden leukemia cells
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a new drug called revumenib to the usual treatment (blinatumomab plus chemotherapy) can better clear leftover leukemia cells in people with a specific genetic type of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or mixed-lineage leukemia. About 90 adu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New study tests tezepelumab for chronic sinusitis sufferers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study follows 200 adults with severe chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps who are starting tezepelumab as part of their routine care. Researchers will track changes in symptoms and quality of life over up to two years using patient questionnaires. The goal is to see how well t…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets deadliest blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether adding selinisole to standard chemotherapy drugs (azacitidine and venetoclax) can improve outcomes for people with newly diagnosed, high-risk myeloid tumors that have a TP53 mutation. These tumors are aggressive and hard to treat. The study will me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bing Han • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which JAK inhibitor tames rheumatoid arthritis best?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two drugs, tofacitinib and upadacitinib, added to standard methotrexate treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. One hundred adults in Pakistan will take one of the two drugs daily for six months. Researchers will measure disease activity and side effects to se…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sheikh Zayed Federal Postgraduate Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Stem cell nasal spray takes on sinusitis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new nasal spray for adults with chronic sinusitis. The spray turns into a gel inside the nose and releases three active ingredients: stem cell exosomes to help repair the nasal lining, an antihistamine to reduce inflammation, and an antiviral agent. The goal is…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Triple-Action nasal spray could ease chronic sinusitis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a nasal spray for adults with chronic sinusitis (without polyps). The spray contains stem cell exosomes to heal the nose lining, an antibiotic to kill bacteria, and an enzyme to break up thick mucus. 108 participants will use the spray twice daily for…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a two-drug combination (venetoclax and azacitidine) followed by a stem cell transplant can help people with a rare, hard-to-treat form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The trial will enroll 50 adults who have not been treated before. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancer: targeted drug enters final testing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug, INCA033989, against the best current treatments for people with a rare blood cancer called essential thrombocythemia who have a specific gene mutation (CALR). About 426 adults who have already tried at least one prior therapy will be randomly assigned…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame tough leukemias
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of seven drugs (including asciminib and venetoclax) in 30 adults with advanced chronic myeloid leukemia or Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute myeloid leukemia. The first phase checks safety, and the second phase sees if the combo helps control t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame rare inflammatory disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two experimental drugs, goflikicept and olokizumab, in 52 adults with Still's disease, a rare inflammatory condition. The goal is to see if these drugs can quickly bring the disease under control and keep it from flaring up. Participants will receive either the s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: R-Pharm International, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can an ancient herbal remedy tame rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a Chinese herbal formula (Si Miao Xiao Bi Tang) to standard rheumatoid arthritis medication can improve symptoms. About 132 adults with active RA will receive either the herbal medicine or a placebo for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if more peo…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New oral drug could tame overactive bone marrow in rare blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a pill called selinexor in 15 adults with chronic blood cancers (MPN) whose blood cell counts are too high. The goal is to see if selinexor can safely bring those counts down and ease symptoms. Participants take the drug once a week for up to 3 months and are fol…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhongshan Hospital (Xiamen), Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia? drug duo targets TP53 mutations
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new drug (ATRN-119) combined with a standard chemotherapy (decitabine) in 27 adults with acute myeloid leukemia or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome that has a TP53 gene change. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the combo can shrink…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tackle tough bone cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving radiation and chemotherapy together before surgery can help control high-risk Ewing sarcoma, a type of bone cancer. Researchers will follow 55 patients to see how well the treatment works and how safe it is. The goal is to improve local tumor co…
Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: experimental drug IPN60340 enters key trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug IPN60340 to standard medicines (azacitidine and venetoclax) helps more people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) achieve complete remission. About 450 adults who cannot have intensive chemotherapy will take part…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stall bone sarcoma in phase 2 trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining two drugs, lenvatinib and everolimus, works better than everolimus alone for people with advanced bone sarcoma (osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, or chondrosarcoma) that has progressed after standard treatment. About 94 adults aged 19 to 79 will be r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hip stem put to the test in 95 patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new cementless hip stem (Mfinity collared stem) in 95 adults needing total hip replacement due to osteoarthritis. The main goal is to see how many implants survive without needing revision after one year, with a follow-up at two years. Researchers will trac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medacta International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Promising drug cocktail aims to shrink aggressive nasal tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving a combination of anlotinib (a targeted therapy) and epirubicin (chemotherapy) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with advanced sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the nasal cavity and sinuses. About 76 pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to shrink head and neck tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of an experimental drug (ficerafusp alfa), an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab), and targeted radiation before surgery for people with advanced head and neck cancer that is HPV-negative. About 45 participants will receive these treatments over several w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug aims to ease anemia in bone marrow cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether elritercept can improve anemia in people with myelofibrosis who are already taking ruxolitinib. About 324 participants will receive either elritercept or a placebo for at least 9 months. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces the need for red…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill takes on tough blood cancers in first human trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new tablet, FXS0683, in 228 adults with blood cancers like lymphoma or leukemia that returned or didn't respond to standard therapy. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Participants will be clo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial Development Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Knee surgery showdown: which alignment works best for arthritic bow legs?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two ways of aligning the knee during a bone-cutting surgery (high tibial osteotomy) for people with knee arthritis and bow legs. One method aims for natural knee motion (kinematic), the other for straight leg alignment (mechanical). The study will track 100 ad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could a single injection fix early hip arthritis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental injection called TG-C for people with early hip osteoarthritis. The injection contains cells that release a growth factor to help repair damaged cartilage. 255 adults will receive either TG-C or a placebo, and researchers will track pain and hip f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kolon TissueGene, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New Bone-Strengthening device for osteoporosis under review
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will review medical records and call patients who received AGN1 LOEP, a device injected into the hip bone to treat osteoporosis. Researchers want to see how many patients later had hip fractures and whether any side effects occurred. The goal is to understand how well …
Sponsor: AgNovos Healthcare, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Sound waves and bubbles take on stubborn joint infections
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to treat infected knee replacements. About 100 adults having surgery for an infected knee will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus an extra treatment. The extra treatment involves injecting antibiotics along with s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can group exercise help fragile bones? new study aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a 12-week group exercise program is safe and practical for people with osteoporosis who have recently had a fracture. One hundred participants will attend twice-weekly classes and undergo bone scans and interviews. The goal is to see if this type of p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for older AML patients: gentler transplant approach aims to boost survival with less toxicity
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a reduced-intensity chemotherapy combination (fludarabine and treosulfan) before a half-matched stem cell transplant in 77 older or frail adults with AML. The goal is to see if this gentler regimen can control the leukemia long-term while being safe enough for pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: experimental drug PLM-102 enters first human tests
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called PLM-102 in 12 adults whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find the highest safe dose and to monitor side effects. Participants must have relapsed or refractor…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug MTM-H-001 targets B-Cell autoimmune diseases in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new drug called MTM-H-001 in 75 adults with B-cell-related autoimmune diseases, including lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants receive the drug by injection, and resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing GoBroad Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New study checks safety of Spine-Correcting device in kids
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at medical records of 100 children and teens who had surgery for idiopathic scoliosis (a curved spine) using the REFLECT system. Researchers want to see how often the device's cords break and if more surgeries are needed. The goal is to understand how well t…
Sponsor: Globus Medical Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New Bacteria-Based therapy tested for leukemia relapse prevention
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called QUAIL-100, made from a live weakened bacteria, in children and young adults with high-risk leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome who have already had a stem cell transplant. The main goal is to check safety and side effects. Only…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Laguna Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can a bone drug prevent spine surgery failures?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a drug called abaloparatide can improve bone quality in people with osteoporosis who need spine surgery. About 60 participants will take the drug for 3-6 months before and after surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces complications like broken hardwa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can a targeted drug boost stem cell transplants for leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests whether adding venetoclax to standard chemotherapy and stem cell transplant, followed by venetoclax maintenance, helps adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay in remission longer. About 244 participants will receive either venetoclax or a placebo a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing a new personalized therapy called BSB-2002 for adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells (T cells) that are genetically modified to …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests two oral drugs, olutasidenib and ziftomenib, together in 20 adults with a specific form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The first part finds a safe dose; the second checks if that dose helps control the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New radioactive drug aims to hit bone tumors while sparing marrow
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a radioactive drug called tin-117m-DTPA in 24 people with prostate, breast, or lung cancer that has spread to the bones. The drug is designed to deliver low-level radiation directly to bone tumors while being gentler on the bone marrow. Researchers wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could early antibiotic stop be safe for kids with cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial looks at whether children with cancer who develop a fever and low white blood cells can safely stop antibiotics earlier than usual. About 136 children will be randomly assigned to either stop antibiotics within 24 hours or continue standard treatment. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a One-Size-Fits-All dose work for rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways of giving the drug tocilizumab to people with rheumatoid arthritis that is under control. One method uses a fixed dose for everyone, while the other adjusts the dose based on weight. The goal is to see if the simpler fixed-dose method works just as we…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New radiation method may make stem cell transplants safer for older leukemia patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a targeted radiation technique (TMLI) combined with two chemotherapy drugs before a stem cell transplant in people aged 50 and older with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome that has not responded to treatment or has returned. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Hope for sanfilippo kids: Brain-Infused drug enters final testing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests a drug called tralesinidase alfa in 14 children aged 1-5 with Sanfilippo syndrome type B, a rare genetic disease that causes severe brain damage. The drug is given directly into the brain fluid to replace a missing enzyme. The goal is to see if it can slo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Spruce Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Radiation-Free hope: study tests if surgery alone is enough for rare nasal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether patients with a rare nasal cancer (sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma) can safely avoid radiation after surgery if the tumor was completely removed. About 200 patients will choose either surgery alone or surgery plus radiation, and researchers will tra…
Sponsor: Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: Triple-Drug combo targets Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding pivekimab sunirine to the standard drugs venetoclax and azacitidine helps adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are not healthy enough for intensive chemotherapy. About 660 participants will be randomly assigned to receive ei…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for rare bone cancer: targeted drugs enter early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial will test two targeted drugs, crizotinib and alectinib, in 10 adults with a rare form of bone cancer that has a specific ALK gene change. Participants must have already tried standard treatments or have no standard options left. The goal is to see if these …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New digital toolkit aims to transform care for millions with multiple chronic diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is for adults aged 40 and older who have two or more chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or depression. Researchers are testing a program that includes a digital decision-support system for doctors, telemedicine for specialist advice, and a mobile ap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre for Chronic Disease Control, India • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New transplant combo aims to outsmart relapsed leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at a stem cell transplant from a half-matched donor (haploidentical) combined with drugs to prevent the cancer from coming back. It includes 40 adults aged 18-65 with active AML that has returned or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if this approach …
Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could donor stem cells help kids with brittle bones grow taller and stronger?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests whether infusions of donor bone marrow stem cells (MSCs) are safe and can improve growth and bone health in 12 children aged 3–10 with severe osteogenesis imperfecta type 3. The study will monitor side effects, growth rates, fracture healing, and bone…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New hope for rare leukemia: drug cocktail aims for remission
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of two drugs (Bcl-2 inhibitor and azacitidine) in people newly diagnosed with a rare and aggressive leukemia called mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL). About 52 participants will receive the treatment, with an extra drug added for a specific subt…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancers: interferon trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests ropeginterferon alfa-2b, a long-acting immune protein, in 35 adults with rare blood cancers like CMML and MDS/MPN overlap syndromes. The drug aims to slow cancer cell growth by boosting the immune system. Researchers will check safety, best dose, and how …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New antibody drug takes aim at rheumatoid arthritis in first human trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called KT502 in 27 adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. The drug is designed to deplete certain immune cells (B cells) that contribute to joint inflammation. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kali Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to boost transplant success in elderly leukemia patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a combination of three chemotherapy drugs (thiotepa, busulfan, and fludarabine) given before a stem cell transplant can help older adults with acute myeloid leukemia stay in remission longer. About 93 patients aged 55 to 75 who are in their first remissio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Leukemia combo shot and pill shows promise in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs—blinatumomab (given as a shot under the skin) and olverembatinib (a pill)—in 60 adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The goal is to see if this combo can control the disease safely. Pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Oxygen chamber therapy put to the test for dozens of diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber — for over 30 conditions, including long COVID, Crohn's disease, frostbite, and multiple sclerosis. Researchers will track 100 patients to see if HBOT improves their quality of …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Jay C. Buckey Jr. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for kidney cancer patients with bone spread: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, taken as a pill, combined with a bone-strengthening agent for people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread to the bones. The study enrolls 20 participants whose cancer has worsened after 1–3 prior treatments, includi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kelly Fitzgerald, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop leukemia relapse after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding SHR2554 and azacitidine to standard chemotherapy before a stem cell transplant can lower the chance of cancer returning in people aged 15-60 with high-risk or relapsed leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes. Half the participants will get the new dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Immune cell boost may keep leukemia at bay after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a stem cell transplant from a matched sibling donor combined with special immune cells (regulatory and conventional T cells) for people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to prevent the cancer from coming back. About 28 participants will rec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Antonio Pierini • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could a drug for alcoholism tame arthritis inflammation?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether disulfiram, a drug already approved for alcohol use disorder, can safely reduce joint inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis who are overweight. Twenty adults with active arthritis despite standard treatment will take either disulfiram o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New hope for myelofibrosis patients: experimental drug TQ05105 enters phase 2 trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental drug, TQ05105, in 51 adults with intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis, a serious bone marrow disease. The drug is for patients whose previous treatment (JAK inhibitors) stopped working or caused side effects. The main goal is to see if the drug…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug imetelstat targets rare blood cancer in phase 2 trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests the drug imetelstat in 30 adults with myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasms (MDS/MPN), a rare blood cancer. The goal is to see if imetelstat can help control the disease and to check for side effects. Participants receive the drug by IV, and the st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy (FO33 CAR-T) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target a protein called CD33 found on mos…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Qi deng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could CAR-T cells tame autoimmune diseases? early safety trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests whether a single infusion of a patient's own modified immune cells (CAR-T cells) is safe for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or scleroderma that haven't improved with standard treatments. Only 6 adults aged 18-…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cocktail aims to shrink sarcomas: bevacizumab joins chemo in phase 2 trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the drug bevacizumab (Onbevzi) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and docetaxel) can shrink tumors better than chemo alone in people with advanced soft tissue sarcoma. About 92 adults who have already had 1-2 prior chemotherapies will be…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug combo after transplant aims to stop leukemia relapse and graft-versus-host disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests whether giving two drugs—ruxolitinib and azacitidine—after a stem cell transplant can safely prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and keep acute myeloid leukemia (AML) from coming back. About 40 adults with AML in remission will receive ruxolitini…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New stemless shoulder implant aims to improve mobility and reduce pain
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new shoulder implant that doesn't use a stem, designed for people with arthritis or shoulder damage. About 136 adults will receive the implant and be followed for 2 years to see if it improves shoulder function and pain. The goal is to confirm the implant …
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could stem cells ease stiff spine? new trial begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new stem cell treatment (HS_SW01) for people with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that causes spine pain and stiffness. The study will include 18 adults aged 18 to 65. Researchers aim to check if the treatment is safe and if it helps red…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Huishan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Could a Once-Daily probiotic help bones? new trial begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new once-daily version of a probiotic food (SBD111) works as well as the current twice-daily version in healthy adults aged 35 and older. The goal is to see if the new formula leads to similar levels of helpful gut microbes. Participants take capsules f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Solarea Bio, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Can early radiation stop cancer bone breaks?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving radiation early to bone spots where cancer has spread can prevent complications like fractures or spinal cord pressure. About 90 adults with solid cancers that have spread to up to five bones will either get standard care or standard care plus radi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New hope for CML patients: asciminib combo trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests asciminib, a newer targeted drug, alone or with dasatinib, in 45 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) whose first treatment stopped working. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce cancer cells to very low levels within 24 weeks. Patients wit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New drug aims to stop anemia after stem cell transplants
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug luspatercept can prevent severe anemia (low red blood cells) after a stem cell transplant in people with blood cancers and a bone marrow condition called myelofibrosis. About 196 adults will receive either luspatercept or standard supportive care…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Custom 3D-Printed bone implants: a new hope for defect repair?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether custom-made 3D-printed titanium implants are safe and work well for people with bone defects. Ten patients will receive an implant designed from their own CT or MRI scans. The study will track complications, implant stability, and bone healing over t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VinUniversity • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New combo aims to keep leukemia in check after remission
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding venetoclax to azacitidine as maintenance therapy helps adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay in remission longer. About 788 patients who achieved first remission after initial treatment will receive either azacitidine alone or azaci…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Nano-ink gel could replace repeated skull surgeries for kids with rare genetic disorders
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study aims to develop a personalized treatment for children with syndromic craniosynostosis, a group of rare genetic disorders where skull bones fuse too early. The approach uses a nano-engineered gel to deliver custom genetic medicine directly to the affected ar…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can patients stop Anti-Rejection drugs sooner after transplant?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether patients can safely stop the drug tacrolimus earlier than usual after a stem cell transplant. Tacrolimus is given to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), but newer methods have lowered GVHD risk. The trial will enroll 50 people with blood cancers and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New study aims to prevent bone fractures in liver cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether starting denosumab early, along with a standard immunotherapy, can prevent bone problems like fractures or spinal cord compression in people with liver cancer that has spread to the bones. About 50 adults with liver cancer and bone metastases will be r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug strengthen bone repair in kids with cleft palate?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding metformin gel to a standard bone graft improves bone quality in children aged 8 to 12 with a cleft in the upper jaw (alveolar cleft). 36 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the metformin-enhanced graft or a placebo. The main go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fayoum University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New drug combo aims to improve myelofibrosis treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests whether adding the drug ropeginterferon alfa-2b to the standard treatment ruxolitinib is safe for people with myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. About 15 adults already on a stable dose of ruxolitinib will receive the combination. The main g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New triple combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs (Benmelstobart and Anlotinib) plus targeted radiation (SBRT) in 29 adults with liver cancer that has spread to a few other spots and no longer responds to first-line treatment. The goal is to see if this triple therapy can slow …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug ZE74-0282 targets rare blood cancers in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug, ZE74-0282, in about 60 adults with polycythemia vera or myelofibrosis caused by a specific JAK2 gene mutation. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects, while also seeing if the drug shows signs of fighti…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eilean Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Gene therapy hope for rare childhood disease AGU
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a single dose of a gene therapy called DANAGALEX in 9 adults and children with aspartylglucosaminuria (AGU), a rare genetic disorder. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can reduce harmful substances in the body. Researchers will monitor s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rare Trait Hope • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug aims to tame severe allergies by lowering key antibody
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called cizutamig in about 20 adults with IgE-mediated allergies, including food allergies. The main goal is to see if the drug can safely lower IgE levels, which are antibodies that trigger allergic reactions. Researchers will also monitor …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Candid Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New combo aims to cut infections in bone marrow cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new oral liquid drug, BLEX 404, combined with a standard chemotherapy (azacitidine) for people with certain types of bone marrow cancers (MDS and CMML). The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can reduce serious infections. About 52 adults who have not be…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioLite, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to boost leukemia remission in seniors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial will test whether adding homoharringtonine to the standard two-drug regimen of venetoclax and azacitidine improves remission rates in adults aged 60-75 with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 308 participants will be randomly assigned to receiv…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New dental implant method aims to preserve jawbone and improve stability
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis small study tests a dental implant technique that leaves a piece of the natural tooth root (socket shield) and uses a mix of growth factors and bone graft material to support the implant. Seven adults needing a front tooth implant will be followed for 6 months to check bone …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Immune retraining: could CAR-Treg cells tame autoimmune disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called BEN301, which uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-Tregs) to calm overactive immune responses in people with autoimmune diseases like scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and inflammatory muscle disease. The trial wi…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Boren Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could stem cells ease knee pain? new trial tests XytriX injection
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a stem cell product called XytriX, made from donated umbilical cord cells, for treating knee osteoarthritis. About 75 adults with mild to severe knee arthritis will receive an injection into the knee joint. The goal is to see if it safely reduces pain and improve…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: TricelX Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame stubborn psoriatic arthritis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding deucravacitinib to standard therapy helps adults with psoriatic arthritis that is not well controlled. About 128 participants will receive the combination and be monitored for 48 weeks. The goal is to reduce skin and joint symptoms and improve qual…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Gene therapy before birth: a new hope for babies with GM1 disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests giving a gene therapy to unborn babies diagnosed with GM1 gangliosidosis, a severe genetic disorder that damages the brain and body. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the missing enzyme gene. The main goal is to see if the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tippi Mackenzie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New trial aims to wipe out hidden leukemia before transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding other drugs to standard chemotherapy can eliminate leftover leukemia cells in adults aged 18-59 before a stem cell transplant. Participants who still have detectable disease after initial treatment will receive one of four drug combinations…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Triple-Drug combo aims to stop AML relapse after remission
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a combination of three drugs (chidamide, venetoclax, and azacitidine) can help prevent acute myeloid leukemia (AML) from coming back in patients who have already achieved remission. About 104 adults aged 18 to 80 will receive up to 12 cycles of treatment.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New cell therapy aims to supercharge Kids' immune cells after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new cell therapy called ThINKK in 12 children aged 2–12 who have had a stem cell transplant for leukemia or neuroblastoma. The therapy is designed to boost the body's natural killer (NK) cells to better fight cancer. The main goals are to check if t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Michel Duval • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which JAK inhibitor wins for myelofibrosis patients with low blood counts?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two FDA-approved drugs, momelotinib and ruxolitinib, in people with myelofibrosis who also have low blood cell counts. The main goal is to see which drug does a better job at shrinking the spleen and reducing the need for blood transfusions. About 268 particip…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New putty may help scoliosis patients heal faster after spine surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new bone graft putty (MagnetOs Putty) against the standard method of using the patient's own bone to help the spine fuse after scoliosis surgery. About 140 teens and young adults with idiopathic scoliosis will take part. The goal is to see if the putty leads to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New dental implant method aims to save bone and boost healing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a dental implant technique that keeps a small piece of the natural tooth root to help preserve bone. It combines this with a special blood-derived growth factor and a bone graft material. Seven adults needing a front tooth implant will be followed for 6 months to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat leukemia? early trial combines three drugs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called axatilimab added to two standard chemotherapy drugs (decitabine and venetoclax) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a TP53 mutation or deletion. The study aims to find the safest dose of axatilimab and see how …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Northside Hospital, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can Exercise-Powered immune cells stop leukemia from coming back?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new approach using donor immune cells that have been mobilized through exercise to prevent or treat leukemia relapse after a stem cell transplant. The study will enroll 94 people with various blood cancers. Some will receive the exercise-mobilized c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could viruses be the new antibiotics for joint infections?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a treatment using special viruses (called phages) can safely and effectively treat infections in hip or knee replacements caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. About 100 adults will receive either the phage therapy or a placebo during a standard surge…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Phagenix • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New pill combo offers hope for older leukemia patients who Can't handle chemo
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking two oral medications (decitabine and ivosidenib) together can control acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in patients aged 60+ or those too frail for standard chemo. About 50 participants will take the pills in 28-day cycles until the disease worsens or s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: PETHEMA Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Which surgery fixes clubfoot best? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two surgical procedures for children aged 5 to 10 with relapsed clubfoot and a specific foot deformity called metatarsal adductus. One surgery involves cutting and realigning the midfoot bones, followed by 6 weeks in a cast. The other uses a small plate to gui…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New hope for elderly AML patients: drug combo aims to control disease without harsh chemo
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (venetoclax, homoharringtonine, and azacitidine) plus a growth factor (G-CSF) in 61 older or frail adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot tolerate standard intensive chemotherapy. The goal is to see if thi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First People's Hospital of Hangzhou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New hope for AML patients who fail standard therapy: experimental combo trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a new combination of drugs—lisafotoclax, decitabine, and homoharringtonine—in 35 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) whose cancer did not respond to or could not tolerate the standard venetoclax/azacitidine regimen. The goal is to see if this new mix…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Single-Patient trial aims to tackle obesity in rare bone disorder
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug setmelanotide in one person with pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1a (PHP1a), a rare genetic disorder that often causes severe obesity. The participant will receive daily injections of setmelanotide for six months to see if it leads to weight loss a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can a common arthritis drug stop hand joint damage?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether methotrexate, a drug used for other types of arthritis, can slow joint damage in people with painful hand osteoarthritis that hasn't gotten better with standard treatments. About 170 adults with erosive hand osteoarthritis will receive either methotrexate…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New gene shot could regrow knee cartilage and ease arthritis pain
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a single injection of ICM-203, a gene therapy that delivers a gene to promote cartilage growth and reduce inflammation in the knee. About 18 adults with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis will receive escalating doses to check safety and whether it …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ICM Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Could a depression drug tame rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding venlafaxine, a common antidepressant, to standard rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment can better control disease activity. About 70 adults with moderate to severe RA who are already on stable medication will receive either venlafaxine or a placebo …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New Triple-Drug attack on aggressive leukemia shows promise in major trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a three-drug combination (venetoclax, azacitidine, and gilteritinib) followed by strong chemotherapy works better than standard chemotherapy plus gilteritinib for adults with a specific genetic type of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated AML). About 300 …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New implant study tracks Real-World results for rheumatoid arthritis patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study follows 150 adults with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis who have received the SetPoint System, an implanted device that uses nerve stimulation to control inflammation. Researchers will monitor device safety, ease of use, and how well it controls disease activit…
Sponsor: SetPoint Medical Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hope for Drug-Resistant leukemia: phase 3 trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug, TGRX-678, in adults with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) whose cancer has stopped responding to or caused side effects from at least three prior treatments. Participants will receive either TGRX-678 or another standard drug chosen by thei…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shenzhen TargetRx Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Surgery or no surgery? new study tackles borderline hip dysplasia dilemma
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatments for borderline hip dysplasia: arthroscopic surgery or a 3-month non-surgical plan with education, pain relievers, supplements, and exercise. About 248 adults aged 18-42 will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Researchers will track p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ChunBao Li • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new treatment called CD19/BCMA CAR-T for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and Sjögren's syndrome that haven't improved with standard care. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, modifying them to target specific immun…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shenzhen Genocury Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to keep leukemia away after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding asciminib to standard tyrosine kinase inhibitors can prevent relapse in patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or blastic phase chronic myeloid leukemia after a stem cell transplant. 45 participan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Knee replacement system under the microscope: 5-Year safety check
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 100 adults who receive the 5C® MEDic Knee System during knee replacement surgery. Researchers want to see how long the implant lasts without needing another operation and track any complications over 5 years. Participants will also fill out health questionn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Ultrasound may solve arthritis diagnosis puzzle
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingRheumatoid arthritis and gout can look alike, making them hard to tell apart early. This study will use ultrasound to see if it can reliably distinguish between the two conditions. Researchers will examine 100 adults with suspected or confirmed arthritis, scoring joint inflammati…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Painless blood test could replace bone marrow biopsy for MPN patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to develop a new blood test that could replace the invasive bone marrow biopsy currently used to diagnose myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a group of blood cancers. Researchers will collect blood samples from 500 adults with suspected or confirmed MPN and anal…
Sponsor: Weizmann Institute of Science • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Spine surgeons test new CT technique to catch hidden instability during surgery
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether CT scans taken during lumbar spine surgery can detect spinal instability more reliably than standard X-rays taken before surgery. Researchers will review imaging and medical records from 100 adults undergoing surgery for degenerative spine conditions. …
Sponsor: 4th Military Clinical Hospital with Polyclinic, Poland • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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One scan to catch two silent threats: MRI may spot bone and muscle loss in kidney patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a single MRI fat-fraction (MRI-FF) scan can accurately diagnose osteoporosis and sarcopenia (muscle loss) in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers will compare MRI-FF results with standard DXA scans in 868 participants—half with CKD and…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New scan aims to tell two types of hand arthritis apart
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special imaging agent (99mTc-NTP 15-5) to see if it can spot arthritis-damaged joints in the hands and tell the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. About 80 adults with one of these conditions will get a scan. The goal is to improve diag…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Jean Perrin • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Radar + AI spots spine curves without X-Rays
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores using millimeter-wave radar and artificial intelligence to detect early signs of scoliosis by analyzing a person's gait. About 200 children and adults with suspected scoliosis will walk in front of a radar sensor, and the AI will compare its findings to standa…
Sponsor: Gebze Technical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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AI and footprints: a new way to detect scoliosis?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether foot pressure patterns, measured while standing and walking, can be used with machine learning to detect adolescent idiopathic scoliosis early. Researchers will collect data from 500 teens aged 10-18, including those with and without scoliosis. The goa…
Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New scan could spot invisible brain tumors
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special PET scan (18FET) can find small pituitary tumors that standard MRI scans miss. About 30 adults with suspected hormone-secreting pituitary tumors will receive the scan. If it works, it could help doctors decide on surgery or radiation without nee…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New MRI technique could slash radiation in bone cancer surgeries
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special MRI sequence, called 'pseudo-scanner,' can accurately map bone tumors and guide surgery, potentially replacing CT scans. About 122 people with bone sarcoma who need surgery will participate. If successful, this approach could reduce patients' ex…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New needle technique could pinpoint painful nerves more accurately
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to inject numbing medicine directly into a specific nerve root to find out which nerve is causing back and leg pain. The goal is to see if this method is safer and more accurate than current techniques. About 80 adults with sciatica who are scheduled fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xi'an Honghui Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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AI could help spot baby hip issues earlier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) software can accurately analyze hip ultrasound images from infants screened for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). About 150 babies will have their routine hip ultrasound read by both a doctor and the AI, and researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pentacomp Systemy Informatyczne S.A • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug aims to stop deadly complication in leukemia therapy
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug Lisaftoclax can prevent differentiation syndrome (DS), a severe and sometimes life-threatening side effect, in people with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) who are receiving standard treatment. About 60 participants aged 16 and older will take …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light therapy may shield kids with cancer from chemo mouth sores
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether light therapy (photobiomodulation) can prevent mouth sores in children receiving chemotherapy. Fifty children aged 0-30 will receive daily light treatments during hospital stays and at home. Researchers will check if the therapy is easy to use and accepta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Massive hong kong study aims to stop osteoporosis before it starts
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a program of exercise, lifestyle changes, and a smart chatbot can prevent osteoporosis and sarcopenia in 8,336 adults aged 40-60. Participants are split into two groups: one gets active support with structured workouts and reminders, the other gets basic …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Could your own blood heal your jaw after a tooth extraction?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a substance made from a patient's own blood, called platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF), can prevent a serious condition called jawbone death after tooth extraction. The trial will include 40 people at high risk due to past radiation or certain medications. Half…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Swansea Bay University Health Board • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New pill aims to shield stomachs from common painkiller damage
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new medicine called Fexuprazan (Fexuclue) can prevent stomach ulcers caused by NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen. About 360 adults with joint or muscle pain who need daily NSAIDs will take either Fexuprazan or an older drug (Lansoprazole) for 24 weeks. T…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. LTD. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Could a simple supplement boost knee injection results for arthritis sufferers?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding an oral supplement (PEA) to a series of knee injections (adelmidrol and hyaluronic acid) can better reduce pain and improve function in people with knee arthritis. The injections aim to protect the joint from damage, while the supplement may help c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universita di Verona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a video call replace the physio clinic for neck pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether doing physiotherapy at home through live video calls works as well as going to a clinic for people with moderate neck pain from cervical spondylosis. Fifty-two adults aged 45-64 will be split into two groups: one gets in-person sessions, the other gets re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection could ease pain after knee replacement
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a simple numbing injection (SSSI) to standard pain blocks can better control pain after knee replacement surgery. About 90 adults aged 45-90 will be randomly assigned to receive either the extra injection or a sham (fake) one. The main goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to cut opioid use after knee replacement with targeted nerve blocks
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares three ways to manage pain after total knee replacement. All patients receive standard nerve blocks, but some also get an anti-inflammatory drug (dexamethasone) or a combination of dexamethasone and a sedative (dexmedetomidine). The goal is to see which approac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Poznan University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New knee pain treatment approach tested in pilot study
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study compares two standard-of-care radiofrequency ablation (RFA) techniques for chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Adults already scheduled for knee RFA are randomly assigned to receive either a standard 3-target or a novel 6-target nerve ablation protocol. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser light could ease knee arthritis without drugs or surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether adding High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) to standard physiotherapy helps people with mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis. Seventy-two participants will receive either real or sham laser sessions alongside exercise-based physiotherapy. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rzeszow • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee injection pain: does needle size or a chill spray help?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at ways to reduce pain during knee steroid injections for osteoarthritis. Researchers will test if using a thinner needle or a numbing spray (ethyl chloride) makes the injection hurt less. 88 adults with knee osteoarthritis will rate their pain right after the sh…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shock waves could soothe sore knees without surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding shock wave therapy to a knee strengthening exercise program reduces pain and improves function more than exercise alone in people with knee osteoarthritis. Forty patients with moderate knee pain will be randomly assigned to either exercise only or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guadarrama Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal stenosis surgery showdown: simpler procedure may be just as effective
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical options for people who develop spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine) above a previous fusion site. One group gets decompression alone (removing tissue pressing on nerves), while the other gets decompression plus extended fusion (adding screws a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tailored exercise help young sarcoma survivors recover strength?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a personalized exercise program can improve physical function and quality of life in adolescents and young adults who have survived sarcoma. Participants first complete a triage tool to assess their needs, then receive a 12-week exercise plan that may inc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can a phone app help RA patients feel less anxious?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an 8-week program of yoga and meditation delivered through a mobile app can reduce anxiety in adults with stable rheumatoid arthritis. About 100 participants will either use the app daily or continue with standard care. Researchers will measure changes in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tugba Civi Karaaslan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a bone drug ease pain in kids with rare inflammatory disease?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug zoledronate can reduce pain in children aged 4 to 17 with chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO), a rare auto-inflammatory bone disease. The 30 participants have not responded to standard anti-inflammatory drugs. They will receive eith…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Laser vs. electric patch: which eases knee pain best?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two treatments—low-level laser therapy and iontophoresis (a method that uses a mild electric current to deliver medication through the skin)—for knee osteoarthritis. Sixty-six adults aged 45 to 65 with mild to moderate knee arthritis will be randomly assig…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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AI coach helps scoliosis teens stand straighter
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether artificial intelligence can help teens with idiopathic scoliosis improve their posture. Thirty participants aged 10–18 will receive either standard physical therapy or additional AI-based feedback on their body alignment. The goal is to see if the AI guid…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Which probiotic stops Kids' diarrhea faster? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two probiotic drinks—Bacillus clausii and a mix of four bacterial strains—in 138 children aged 1 to 5 with acute watery diarrhea. All children will also receive standard care like rehydration and zinc. The goal is to see which probiotic reduces diarrhea du…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Zoom yoga for young arthritis patients: a new hope?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether an 8-week yoga program done live over Zoom can improve balance, endurance, and well-being in 32 children aged 8-12 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The yoga sessions are led by certified physiotherapists and include breathing, poses, and medi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Akdeniz University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Simple exercises may ease scoliosis in teens
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 12-week program of core and breathing exercises can improve spine curvature, breathing, and appearance in teens aged 10-17 with mild scoliosis (Cobb angle 10-25°). 32 participants will be split into two groups: one doing the special exercises, the other…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Shockwave or laser: the battle to end tennis elbow pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two non-surgical treatments—shockwave therapy and high-power laser—for chronic tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) that has lasted over 3 months. Seventy-two adults aged 40-50 will receive one of the treatments plus standard physical therapy. Researchers will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pain drug could replace morphine for teens after back surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a new pain medicine called tegileridine works as well as morphine for teenagers recovering from scoliosis surgery. About 171 teens will receive either tegileridine or morphine through a pump they control. Researchers will compare pain levels and side effects o…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Spa therapy for knee pain: new study tests if heat and water help movement
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 300 adults aged 50 and older with knee osteoarthritis who are scheduled for a 3-week thermal spa treatment. Researchers will use wearable sensors to measure knee movement fluidity before and after the spa program, and at 3 and 12 months later. They will als…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New injection aims to ease breathing in cancer patients with Fluid-Filled lungs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug, JMKX000197, against a standard chemotherapy drug (cisplatin) to see which works better at controlling fluid buildup around the lungs in people with advanced cancer. About 120 participants with moderate to large fluid collections will receive the drug …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jeyou Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gym membership vs. physio: which works better for knee pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to manage knee osteoarthritis: doing your own exercise at a local fitness center versus supervised sessions with a physiotherapist. Researchers want to see if the cheaper, more flexible gym option is just as good at reducing pain and improving quality…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Marius Henriksen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a pill plus walking ease knee pain and lift mood in veterans?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining the medication duloxetine with a structured walking program can improve physical function, reduce pain, and ease depressive symptoms in veterans with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will be assigned to either the drug-plus-exercise group or a …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Walking backwards could be a simple way to ease knee arthritis pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether walking backwards on a treadmill (called retro walking) can help reduce pain and improve how people with knee osteoarthritis walk. Participants will do retro walking sessions, starting with 10 minutes and gradually increasing up to 30 minutes if pain stay…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anglia Ruskin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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CBD oil for aching knees? new study seeks answers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a topical CBD oil can reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. Thirty participants will apply either CBD in castor oil or plain castor oil to their knees twice daily for 30 days, then switch treatments. Researchers will track pain scores and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Tennessee • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Freezing pain away: yale tests Nerve-Blocking procedure for Long-Term relief
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 80 people with chronic pain (like back, hip, or nerve pain) who are getting a procedure called cryoneurolysis, which uses cold to temporarily block pain signals. Researchers want to see if it leads to meaningful pain relief and better daily function over 12…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Ancient needle trick could ease stubborn neck pain without pills
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a specialized acupuncture technique called 'Three-Needle Dazhui' combined with electroacupuncture can reduce pain and improve daily function better than standard electroacupuncture alone. The trial will involve 74 adults with cervical spondylotic radiculo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Robotic vs. manual knee alignment: which is better for heavier patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to align the knee during total knee replacement in 80 obese adults (BMI 35+). One method uses robotic or computer assistance, the other uses traditional manual tools. The goal is to see which leads to better knee motion and recovery after surgery.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Jacob M. Elkins • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Pilates may help teens with scoliosis move better
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether Mat-Pilates exercises can improve balance and walking ability in adolescents aged 12 to 15 with mild scoliosis (curves between 10 and 25 degrees). Forty participants will be randomly assigned to either Mat-Pilates or standard physical therapy. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New exercise program aims to ease knee pain in seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a physical therapy program designed for older adults with knee osteoarthritis. The program focuses on mobility, balance, and fall prevention, and also considers each person's mental abilities. Forty participants aged 60 and older will take part in 16 sessions ove…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Saud University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can simple posture exercises ease knee arthritis pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether Egoscue postural exercises, alone or combined with a hands-on technique called Mobilization with Movement (MWM), can reduce pain, improve balance, and boost quality of life in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers plan to enroll 56 adults aged …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New gel injection aims to ease knee pain without surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a gel called Conjuran can reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis better than the current standard treatment, Hyruan. About 180 adults with mild to moderate knee arthritis will receive two cycles of injections, each cycle consisting of five weekly …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: PharmaResearch Co.,Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New exercise method may ease knee arthritis pain without surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special exercise method called Sahrmann's approach can reduce pain and improve knee function better than standard physical therapy in people with knee osteoarthritis. Forty adults aged 40 to 60 with moderate knee arthritis will be assigned to one of two…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New pill could ease osteoarthritis knee pain without surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental oral drug, LY4065967, for knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. About 150 adults with chronic knee pain and confirmed osteoarthritis will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the drug safely reduces pain intensity…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can a daily supplement ease knee arthritis pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test Mobithron Xtra, an oral supplement containing hyaluronic acid, collagen, and Boswellia extract, in 100 adults with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will take it once daily for 3 months while researchers track changes in pain, stiffness, and daily function us…
Sponsor: University of Malaya • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New pain shot may cut opioid use after knee replacement
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two pain relief methods after total knee replacement: a long-acting pain shot (Zynrelef) given directly into the knee during surgery versus a standard nerve block. The goal is to see which method better reduces the need for opioid painkillers in the first 72 h…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Robots take on fragile pelvis fractures in the elderly
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical methods for treating unstable pelvic fractures in people aged 60 and older with osteoporosis. Half of the 88 participants will receive robot-assisted minimally invasive screw placement, while the other half will have conventional open surgery. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Junbo Liang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Bone marrow injection may offer longer hip pain relief than steroids
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single injection of concentrated bone marrow cells can reduce pain and improve function in people with hip osteoarthritis better than a standard steroid injection. One hundred adults with moderate to severe hip arthritis will be randomly assigned to rec…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New heat therapy could ease knee pain without surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether TECAR therapy—a device that delivers gentle heat deep into the knee—can reduce pain, improve balance, and boost quality of life in elderly men with knee osteoarthritis. Eighty men will receive either real TECAR plus standard physiotherapy or a sham versio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Middle East University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can a tote bag replace pills? new study tests comfort kit for teens after scoliosis surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a 'Comfort Tote' filled with items like aromatherapy oils, stress balls, acupressure guides, and a journal can help teens aged 10-21 feel less pain, anxiety, and stress after scoliosis surgery. Half the participants will get a tote with therapeu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hip surgery technique may get you back on your feet faster
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to perform total hip replacement: the standard direct lateral approach and a newer, less invasive method called SuperPATH. Researchers want to see if SuperPATH reduces pain, blood loss, and recovery time while improving joint stability. 100 adults nee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Short steroid course after joint surgery could ease recovery, new trial to test
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether taking prednisone for 5 days after knee or hip replacement surgery helps reduce pain, swelling, and the need for opioids compared to the standard steroid given only during surgery. About 104 adults will participate, and their blood sugar will be track…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Which anesthetic gets you home faster after hip surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two spinal anesthetics, ropivacaine and bupivacaine, in 176 people having hip replacement surgery. The goal is to see which one allows faster return of feeling and movement while still controlling pain well enough for same-day discharge.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Turku • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Tyler twist or eccentric moves: which eases tennis elbow better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two exercise programs—the Tyler Twist and traditional eccentric exercises—for people with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylalgia). Researchers will measure pain, grip strength, and daily function in 38 adults aged 20 to 40. The goal is to find which approach pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a 10-Day exercise boost before knee surgery speed recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a short, digitally guided exercise program before total knee replacement is practical and helpful. Sixty adults with knee osteoarthritis will either do the 10-14 day program or receive usual care. The main goal is to see if people stick with it and find i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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AI app could replace physiotherapist for knee pain relief
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an AI-powered app can guide people with knee osteoarthritis through exercises at home, reducing pain and improving function as well as in-person physiotherapy. About 176 adults aged 50 and older with knee pain will be split into two groups: one receiving …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Pre-transplant workout may shield heart in older leukemia patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a home-based exercise program called CAREFit-BMT for people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia who are about to have a stem cell transplant. The program includes aerobic and strength training to improve heart function before the procedure. Researchers will enr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug aims to cut opioid use after knee replacement
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding suzetrigine (Journavx) to standard pain management can lower pain and reduce the need for opioid painkillers after total knee replacement. About 75 adults with knee arthritis will take the drug as part of their post-surgery care. The goal is to imp…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New nasal spray aims to unblock stuffy noses fast
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well RHINOSEDAL works for people aged 8 and older with a stuffy nose caused by colds, allergies, or sinus issues. About 126 participants will use the treatment as prescribed and report their symptoms over 6 days. The goal is to see if it provides meaningfu…
Sponsor: Laboratoires Elerte • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New study aims to find best pain relief after knee replacement
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two different methods to control pain after total knee replacement. One method combines two nerve blocks given by an anesthesiologist, while the other uses a nerve block plus a local painkiller injection by the surgeon. Researchers will review the medical reco…
Sponsor: Turgutlu State Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a simple roller ease tennis elbow pain without drugs?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a roller device that delivers essential oils during self-massage can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic tennis elbow (lasting over 3 months). Eighty adults will use the roller twice daily for 3 months. Researchers will measure pain an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Puressentiel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New knee injection polymer put to the test in first human trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early study tests the safety of a single injection of a new polymer called ABR1 for knee osteoarthritis. About 25 adults with moderate to severe knee pain will receive the injection and be followed for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if the treatment causes any side effect…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pleryon Therapeutics (Hangzhou) Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study aims to make back pain injections safer and more satisfying
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two ways to guide a steroid injection for people with lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition that causes back and leg pain when walking or standing. One method uses X-ray (fluoroscopy) alone, the other adds ultrasound before the X-ray (hybrid). The goal is to see wh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Timing is everything: new study tests best order for knee pain relief
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a gentle pulling force (mechanical traction) on the knee before or after exercise works better for easing pain and improving movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will compare three groups: traction before exercise, traction af…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a common gout pill ease pain from this rare joint disease?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether colchicine, a drug used for gout, can lower inflammation and pain in people with CPPD disease. About 150 adults will take either colchicine or a placebo daily for 6 months. Researchers will measure blood markers and joint symptoms to see if the drug helps…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New brace and exercise combo aims to ease knee arthritis pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special knee and heel brace, combined with strength exercises done while sitting or lying down, can reduce pain and improve walking in people with knee osteoarthritis. Twenty participants will be randomly assigned to get either this new brace or a stand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Tape it or skip it? new study tests kinesiotaping for knee arthritis
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding kinesiotaping (a special elastic tape) to standard physical therapy can improve pain, movement, and fear of activity in people with knee osteoarthritis. Sixty adults aged 40-65 with mild knee arthritis will be randomly assigned to receive either…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nazli Cigercioglu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Light therapy offers hope for knee pain sufferers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special light treatment, called photobiomodulation, can reduce pain and swelling in people with long-term knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will measure pain levels before and after treatment in 30 adults aged 50 and older. The goal is to find a drug-fre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Nerve block may ease pain and speed recovery for kids after hip surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding a special nerve block (PENG block) to standard spinal anesthesia can lower inflammation and pain in children aged 3 to 8 having hip surgery. One hundred children will be randomly assigned to receive either spinal anesthesia alone or spinal anest…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Poznan University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Virtual reality could replace pills for pain during ENT procedures
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of virtual reality (VR) during common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures. One group will watch calming scenery, while the other plays an interactive puzzle game. Researchers want to see which better reduces pain and anxiety. The study will includ…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New rehab approach aims to get young athletes back in the game pain-free
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 12-week individualized rehabilitation program for youth athletes aged 10–17 with Osgood-Schlatter disease (knee pain) or Sever disease (heel pain). The program includes education, pain monitoring, and tailored exercises. Researchers want to see if it's feasible…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Mindful movement may improve posture and Self-Esteem in teens
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a mind-body therapy called Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) to standard corrective exercises can improve body image, self-esteem, and posture in 60 adolescents with postural hyperkyphosis (a rounded upper back). Participants will do exercises tw…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to ease knee pain without heavy lifting
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining blood-flow-restricted exercise (light exercise with a cuff on the leg) and pain education can reduce pain and improve movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. About 90 adults aged 40 and older with knee osteoarthritis will take part. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Hail • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New gel could ease jaw pain while you sleep
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special gel (HA35) applied to the jaw at night to relieve pain and muscle tightness from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). About 30 adults with TMD will use the gel nightly for 8-12 hours. Researchers will check how well it reduces pain and tension after …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nakhia Impex LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Which shoulder surgery works best for arthritis? mayo clinic launches trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two common shoulder replacement surgeries—anatomic and reverse—for people with shoulder arthritis and an intact rotator cuff. Researchers want to see which surgery leads to better pain relief and function one year after the procedure. About 108 participants wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Magnetic therapy may ease pain after hip surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding high-intensity pulsed electromagnetic field (HI-PEMF) therapy to standard exercise can reduce pain and improve daily function in people who have had a total hip replacement. Forty adults who had hip replacement due to osteoarthritis will receive ei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can a simple mobilization technique beat tennis elbow pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding Mulligan mobilization with movement (MWM) to exercise reduces pain and improves grip strength in people with tennis elbow. 45 adults with elbow pain for at least 3 months will be split into three groups: MWM plus exercise, sham MWM plus exercise, o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Kent University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug aims to ease back pain and stiffness for arthritis patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug vilamakitug can reduce symptoms of axial spondyloarthritis, a type of arthritis that causes back pain and stiffness. About 150 adults with active disease will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if more people get at lea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: XBiotech, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Laser therapy could help rebuild knee cartilage in osteoarthritis patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether high-intensity laser therapy, added to standard physiotherapy, can increase knee cartilage thickness and reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. About 58 adults aged 40-60 with moderate knee OA will receive either laser plus physiotherapy or p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Knee surgery pain relief: could a simple nerve block cut opioid use?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a genicular nerve block given before knee replacement surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioids. About 70 adults with knee osteoarthritis will receive either the nerve block or a placebo injection. Researchers will track pain levels, opioid use, an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Helse Møre og Romsdal HF • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Which anesthesia works best for hip replacement? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at three different ways to manage pain during and after hip replacement surgery in people aged 60 and older. All participants will get spinal anesthesia, but some will also get a nerve block around the hip joint, with or without an extra anti-inflammatory drug. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Poznan University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study: can a common painkiller tame back pain in spondyloarthritis?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a drug called acemetacin can reduce pain and control disease activity in adults with active axial spondyloarthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine. About 150 people aged 18 to 65 will take a daily pill for 4 weeks. Rese…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Knee replacement patients may get better pain relief from a continuous nerve block, study suggests
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two methods of pain control after total knee replacement: a single injection of numbing medicine versus a continuous drip through a small tube for 48 hours. About 78 adults aged 40-80 will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The goal is to see which…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New needle angle could mean less back pain for millions
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two different methods of radiofrequency ablation (a procedure that uses heat to calm pain nerves) for people with long-term low back pain. The standard method uses a slight angle, while the new method places the needle more straight in from the back. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Bee venom zaps sinus pain? new trial tests sting therapy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether applying bee venom to the face using ultrasound can ease chronic sinusitis symptoms. Thirty adults with sinusitis will either get bee venom phonophoresis or standard care (decongestants and saline rinses). Researchers will measure changes in symptom sever…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sinai University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New knee pain block could get you walking faster after surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two ways to numb the knee after total knee replacement. One method uses a low-dose anesthetic on three main nerves, while the other uses a higher dose on two smaller nerves. The goal is to see which provides better pain relief with less muscle weakness, so patien…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Bee venom gel could soothe arthritic knees, small trial hopes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether applying bee venom gel to the knee during ultrasound therapy can reduce pain and improve movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. Thirty adults aged 40-75 will either get the bee venom treatment or a placebo gel. Researchers will measure pain, walking…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sinai University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could stem cell secretome beat standard care for knee arthritis?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a substance made from stem cells (called secretome) can reduce pain and improve knee function in people with moderate knee osteoarthritis. Fifty adults aged 40-70 will receive either the secretome or a standard treatment (sodium hyaluronate) via injection…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Universitas Sriwijaya • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a keto diet ease arthritis pain and boost brain function?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a well-formulated ketogenic diet can reduce pain and improve thinking in adults with osteoarthritis and mild cognitive impairment. Ten participants will follow a supervised low-carb, high-fat diet for a period, with before-and-after tests for pain, phy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Robot vs surgeon: which knee replacement works better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of total knee replacement surgery for people with knee osteoarthritis: one done manually and one assisted by a robotic device (VELYS). About 346 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries and followed for a year to see which l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Golden Jubilee National Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Veterans' knee recovery boosted by new pre- and Post-Surgery program
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a program called PREP helps veterans who need total knee replacement for osteoarthritis. The program includes exercises before surgery and a week of intense rehab after. Researchers will check pain, function, and mental health for up to a year after su…
Sponsor: Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Nerve-Freezing technique could slash opioid use for joint replacement patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a pain-relief method called cryoneurolysis, which uses cold to temporarily freeze nerves, for people waiting months for hip or knee replacement surgery. The goal is to reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers, which can be risky if used long-term. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Laser light may ease pain after knee replacement
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding high-intensity laser therapy to standard physical therapy helps reduce pain and improve movement after knee replacement surgery. About 46 adults aged 50 to 80 will be randomly assigned to receive either real laser therapy or a sham treatment alongs…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New active rehab could get teen soccer players back on the pitch faster
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests a new, pain-controlled rehab program for 40 adolescent soccer players (ages 14-19) with mild lumbar stress reactions. Instead of the standard 3-month sports ban, the program uses early, criteria-based activity progression. Researchers will monitor bone heal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western Norway University of Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New nerve block aims to ease pain after knee replacement
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a new nerve block to standard pain treatment can reduce pain and improve recovery after total knee replacement. About 132 adults having knee surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard block alone or the standard block plus the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Pool vs. pavement: which therapy eases knee pain best?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of physical therapy for knee osteoarthritis: one done in a pool and one on land. Sixty-six adults aged 40-65 with knee osteoarthritis will receive either aquatic or land-based mobilization therapy for four weeks. Researchers will measure pain, stiffn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Shockwave showdown: can sound waves beat rehab for knee pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new treatment—focused shockwave therapy—to standard physical rehabilitation for people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. About 60 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The goal is to see if shockwave therapy can reduce kne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pulse Wave USA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Core strength may ease knee arthritis pain, new study suggests
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding trunk (core) stabilization exercises to standard physical therapy can reduce knee pain and improve daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis who also have back pain (knee-spine syndrome). About 70 adults aged 40-60 with moderate knee art…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can a single online class ease severe arthritis pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 2-hour online class called Empowered Relief for 100 adults with advanced knee or hip osteoarthritis who cannot have joint replacement surgery. The class teaches simple pain management skills based on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Researchers wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New knee brace combo aims to ease arthritis pain without surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a special two-bar knee brace, combined with strength exercises that don't put weight on the knee, can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and stiffness. 18 adults aged 45-60 with moderate knee arthritis will be split into two groups: on…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can a special brace ease back pain from curved spine?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether wearing a custom-made back brace, along with standard care like physical therapy, can reduce low back pain in adults with degenerative scoliosis (a curved spine that causes pain). About 130 people aged 40 to 75 with moderate to severe pain will be randoml…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Thumb arthritis surgery showdown: which operation offers faster relief?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical treatments for thumb arthritis: a prosthetic joint replacement (arthroplasty) versus removal of a small bone at the thumb base (trapeziectomy). Researchers will enroll 64 adults aged 18-69 with thumb arthritis that hasn't improved with non-surgica…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a gentle ear zap boost pain relief for pinched nerves?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation of the ear (taVNS) given before a standard epidural steroid injection can improve pain relief for people with cervical radiculopathy—a pinched nerve in the neck causing arm pain. Eighty adults will be randomly assigned to r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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One shot to ease knee pain? new study tests Single-Dose hyaluronic acid
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will look back at medical records of 133 adults aged 40-70 with painful knee osteoarthritis who received a single injection of hyaluronic acid. The goal is to see if one shot can reduce pain, stiffness, and improve function, potentially offering a simpler alternative t…
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Smoothie before surgery may ease knee pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether drinking a daily whole food plant-based smoothie for two weeks before revision knee replacement surgery can lower inflammation and pain afterward. Twenty-four adults scheduled for surgery will either add the smoothie to their diet or make no changes. R…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Rocking chairs may speed hip surgery recovery, new study suggests
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether gently rocking in a chair three times a day for 30 minutes helps people aged 65 and older recover after hip replacement surgery. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either rock or sit still in a chair. Researchers will measure how many people …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Missouri, Kansas City • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could magnets ease tennis elbow? small study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a device that sends magnetic pulses to the arm can reduce pain in people with tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, or carpal tunnel syndrome. About 40 adults will receive either real or fake (sham) stimulation over two days. Researchers will measure pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study pits needles against shock waves to soothe tennis elbow pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two treatments for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) in 60 adults aged 18-65. One group gets ultrasound-guided dry needling, the other gets shock wave therapy, both once a week for five weeks. Everyone also does a home exercise program. The goal is to see whic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New knee osteoarthritis drug AD-211 enters phase 2 trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called AD-211 to find the best dose for easing knee pain from osteoarthritis. About 200 people with knee osteoarthritis will take part in this double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The main goal is to measure pain reduction during activity over 24 ho…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Addpharma Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Hip stretches may ease back pain from slipped spine bone
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a specific hip stretching technique can reduce back disability and pain in people with spondylolisthesis, a condition where a spine bone slips forward. Researchers will measure disability, pain, and how well the lower back bends. The study plans to inc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Triple nerve block may ease hip surgery pain and cut opioid use
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding a nerve block to the back of the hip to two standard front-hip blocks can improve pain relief after hip surgery. About 50 adults having hip surgery will be split into two groups to compare pain scores and the need for extra pain medicine in the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Back surgery showdown: which technique brings more relief?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two common back surgeries for people with lumbar spinal stenosis (a narrowing of the spine that presses on nerves). One surgery only removes the pressing bone and tissue, while the other also adds metal screws and rods to stabilize the spine. Researchers will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Robot trainer targets knee pain: new study tests Off-Axis training
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a robot-aided elliptical trainer designed to improve knee control in directions other than just bending and straightening. The goal is to reduce knee pain and improve function in 36 adults aged 45-85 with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will use the device to r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Knee OA sufferers may get relief from simple strength training and brace combo
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 3-week strength training program, done with or without a special knee brace, can improve muscle function and symptoms in people with moderate knee osteoarthritis. 120 participants aged 55-75 will be randomly assigned to different training and brace grou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Walk to the beat: could music be the key to softer steps for knee pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether walking to music or a metronome can help reduce pain and change how muscles work in people with chronic knee osteoarthritis. Twenty adults with knee pain will walk under different conditions—with music, with a metronome, or without either—while researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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AI videos may ease fear before knee surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using AI-made videos to show patients what happens during knee replacement surgery can lower their anxiety and fear of moving after the operation. About 150 adults aged 55 and older who are scheduled for knee replacement will take part. Half will get s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cement-and-ultrasound combo aims to soothe bone pain in advanced cancer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special glass-based bone cement, used with ultrasound during surgery, can safely stabilize bones and reduce pain in people with advanced cancer that has spread to the pelvis. Eight adults aged 18 to 80 with painful pelvic bone tumors will receive the tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Liao Yun • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New study pits heat vs. alcohol to zap knee pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two minimally invasive procedures to relieve long-term knee pain from osteoarthritis. One uses radiofrequency (heat) to block pain nerves, the other uses a small amount of alcohol. About 50 adults aged 45-85 with moderate to severe knee pain will be randomly a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sakarya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Needle combo may ease stubborn back pain without drugs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining electroacupuncture (using mild electric pulses on needles) with ear acupressure (using small seeds on ear points) can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic low back pain. 76 adults aged 40-70 with pain lasting at least 12 weeks…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Hip pain study tests app to ease depression and anxiety in young adults
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a smartphone app that teaches cognitive behavioral therapy can help young adults (ages 15-39) with hip pain feel less depressed, anxious, and stressed. Researchers will also measure pain, physical function, and opioid use. Half of the 150 participants …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Michael C Willey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can a Nurse-Led online tool help rheumatoid arthritis patients manage flares from home?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a nurse-led telehealth self-monitoring program is acceptable and practical for people with rheumatoid arthritis. 104 adults who recently had a flare or medication change will use a web platform to report symptoms monthly. A rheumatology nurse wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Robot knee surgery showdown: can skipping the scan still deliver?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two robot-assisted knee replacement methods for people with severe knee arthritis. One method uses a CT scan to plan the surgery (image-based), while the other uses a simpler approach without a scan (imageless). The goal is to see if the imageless method works…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Healing harmonies: music therapy aims to ease stem cell transplant recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests an online music therapy program that combines mindfulness and music to help people recovering from stem cell transplants for blood cancers. Researchers want to see if it can improve quality of life, reduce pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depression, and possibly spee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New knee injection trial aims to ease arthritis pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new injection called NANOVAE for people with knee osteoarthritis. The treatment is made from human amniotic fluid and is given directly into the knee joint. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help reduce pain and improve function. The study will include 2…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nova Vita Laboratory • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Thumb arthritis relief? new trial tests PRP shots
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can reduce pain and improve hand function in adults with thumb base osteoarthritis. 88 participants will receive either PRP or a placebo (saline) injection and be followed for one year. The goal is to see i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Goed Medisch Centrum • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Personalized exercise shows promise for fatigue in rare blood cancers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 12-week personalized exercise program can reduce fatigue and improve physical function in people with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Participants will do supervised aerobic and resistance training twice a week plu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Carmen Fava • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could a wearable ultrasound device ease knee arthritis pain without drugs?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a wearable device that delivers continuous ultrasound to the knee for 1-4 hours daily, with or without a diclofenac pain patch, compared to a standard steroid injection. 240 adults aged 65-85 with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis will use the device a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ZetrOZ, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New plaster aims to soothe chemo side effect
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a plaster containing uracil can reduce symptoms of hand-foot syndrome (HFS) in adults undergoing chemotherapy. HFS causes redness, swelling, and pain on the hands and feet. Researchers will compare the uracil plaster to a standard soothing cream. About 80…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wooshin Labottach Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Simple resistance training may ease RA muscle weakness
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a structured progressive resistance training program can improve muscle strength in adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). About 118 participants will either do supervised exercises 3 times a week for 6 weeks or continue their usual care. Researchers will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kufa University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Could a pinch of radiation zap heel pain away?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether low-dose radiation therapy can ease pain and improve daily life for people with heel spurs and plantar fasciitis. About 35 adults who have had pain for at least 3 months will receive the treatment. Researchers will measure pain, function, and quality of l…
Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Surgeon vs. anesthesiologist: who does the better knee numbing?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a surgeon can numb the knee during replacement surgery as effectively as an anesthesiologist using ultrasound. 48 adults having both knees replaced will get one method on each knee. The goal is to see if the surgeon's technique provides equal pain relief and r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Neck pain sufferers: simple exercises may improve your balance
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a program of vestibular rehabilitation exercises can improve balance, reduce dizziness, and ease pain in people with cervical spondylosis (neck arthritis). Sixty-two adults aged 40 to 60 with chronic neck pain and balance issues will be assigned to either…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Exercise as medicine: new trial tests if aerobic workouts ease arthritis symptoms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a 6-week aerobic exercise program can improve quality of life, mood, and fatigue in women with rheumatoid arthritis. Sixty-four participants with low disease activity will either continue standard care or add five weekly exercise sessions. Researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New study tests safer way to zap knee pain without surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether using ultrasound to guide a nerve-freezing procedure (radiofrequency ablation) is better than the standard X-ray-guided method for people with chronic knee osteoarthritis. Fifty-two adults over 50 with severe knee pain will be randomly assigned to one of …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aga Khan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New device aims to ease tennis elbow without drugs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a device called Super Inductive System (SIS), combined with exercise and health education, can reduce pain and improve function in people with tennis elbow. About 224 adults with confirmed tennis elbow will receive either real SIS or a placebo version, pl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Spine surgery showdown: which Tiny-Incision procedure wins for seniors?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of keyhole spine surgery for middle-aged and older adults with lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition that causes leg pain and trouble walking. One surgery just removes the tissue pressing on nerves, while the other also fuses the bones together. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Could a simple pill boost knee replacement recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking tranexamic acid pills for a week after knee replacement surgery helps people recover better. 350 adults having their first knee replacement will receive either the drug or a placebo. Researchers will track pain, stiffness, and function for up to 2 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a simple injection speed up hip replacement recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the sacroiliac joint after hip replacement surgery can help people recover faster and have less pain. About 60 adults with hip arthritis who are scheduled for a hip replacement will take part. Half will get the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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One-Leg workout may ease pain in both knees for seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether exercising just one leg can improve strength, balance, and pain in both legs for older adults with knee osteoarthritis. Forty-five participants aged 60-80 will be assigned to different unilateral training programs for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Zagreb • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could a tiny dose of radiation soothe immunotherapy joint pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether low-dose radiation can safely ease arthritis pain and swelling that some cancer patients get from immunotherapy. About 20 adults with cancer who developed joint inflammation from their treatment will receive six small radiation doses over 2-3 weeks. The m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Weekly scans may make proton therapy safer for kids with cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 100 children with solid tumors or Hodgkin lymphoma who are receiving proton therapy. Researchers will take weekly or bi-weekly CT or MRI scans during treatment to check if the original radiation plan is still accurate. If tumor coverage drops by 5% or radia…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could you help scientists unlock genetic cancer secrets?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study screens up to 1,000 people with personal or family histories of certain cancers to see if they qualify for ongoing genetics research at the National Cancer Institute. Participants fill out a 15-20 minute online survey about their health and family history. No treatment…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spine fracture study to reveal hidden degeneration risks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will follow 150 people with thoracolumbar spine fractures to see how the injury and its treatment (surgery or non-surgical care) affect joint and disc degeneration over time. Researchers will compare CT scans and pain scores between treated patients and a…
Sponsor: Sklifosovsky Institute of Emergency Care • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks hidden dangers of common leukemia drug
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 200 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma to learn more about the short- and long-term side effects of asparaginase drugs. Researchers will track how often serious toxicities occur during standard treatment and a newer therapy called SJALL2…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny study asks: can spine specialists see the same thing on CT?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study checks how consistently six doctors can grade degeneration of the small joints in the spine (facet joints) using CT scans. It includes 12 patients and uses the Pathria scale. The goal is to see if the grading method is reliable, not to test a treatment.
Sponsor: Sklifosovsky Institute of Emergency Care • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New turkish questionnaire aims to measure how teens see their scoliosis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study translates and tests a Turkish version of the Staffordshire Questionnaire for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (SQAIS), a tool designed to measure body image and perceived deformity in teens with scoliosis. Researchers will enroll 100 adolescents aged 10–19 with idiopat…
Sponsor: Acibadem University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Will a new drug form work the same? study tests two versions of SKI-O-703
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether two different capsule forms of the experimental drug SKI-O-703 are absorbed similarly in the body. About 48 healthy adults (Korean and Caucasian) will take a single dose of each form on separate days, with blood samples taken to compare drug levels. The r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Oscotec Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New database aims to reduce bone cancer surgery risks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect information from 400 people having surgery for bone cancer. The goal is to track complications like infections or blood clots and understand how to improve care. By analyzing this data, researchers hope to find ways to make surgery safer and recovery faste…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple social check improve leukemia care?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether screening adults with leukemia for social needs (like housing or food) and offering early social work help is practical and helpful. About 80 newly diagnosed patients will either get the screening and consultation or usual care. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blade measurements could ease breathing tube placement for Jaw-Stiffness patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a standard laryngoscope blade (Macintosh) works during breathing tube placement in 100 adults with normal mouth opening. The goal is to gather measurements that may later help doctors manage patients with restricted mouth opening from submucous fibrosis. R…
Sponsor: Sir Ganga Ram Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee implant materials put to the test in human cells
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether common orthopedic materials, like titanium alloy and polylactic acid (PLA), are safe for use in knee surgery. Researchers will expose human tissue samples from 50 knee replacement patients to these materials in the lab. They will check for cell damage…
Sponsor: Stefano Zaffagnini • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict PRP success for arthritic knees
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a routine blood test can predict which patients with knee osteoarthritis will get good pain relief from platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. Researchers will enroll 120 people aged 40-60 with moderate knee arthritis. Each person will receive three PR…
Sponsor: Utku Gürhan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Knee pain relief starts in the mind: new study tests a health aid to bust common myths about osteoarthritis.
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a short health aid—a tool that corrects common misunderstandings about knee osteoarthritis—can help patients feel less worried and make clearer treatment choices. About 159 adults with knee osteoarthritis will be randomly assigned to review the health…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: David Ring • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Scientists investigate how immune cells fight leukemia
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect blood and bone marrow samples from 55 adults with acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. Researchers want to understand how natural killer (NK) cells interact with cancer cells over time. The goal is to identify genetic markers and immune patterns tha…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Greek sinusitis study aims to personalize treatment by analyzing inflammation
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect and analyze nasal tissue from 230 Greek patients with chronic sinusitis (with or without nasal polyps) to identify different inflammation patterns, called endotypes. By understanding these patterns, researchers hope to better match patients with the most e…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scientists watch thumb muscles in action to improve osteoarthritis rehab
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how two thumb muscles work in people with and without thumb base osteoarthritis while they do six daily tasks like turning a key or writing. Researchers will use sticky sensors to record muscle activity. The goal is to find differences that could lead to bette…
Sponsor: University of Malaga • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Dental scans and AI could spot rare bone diseases faster
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will take 3D scans of the inside of the mouth from 240 people with rare bone or cartilage diseases and from healthy volunteers. Researchers will use shape analysis and artificial intelligence to see if these scans can help tell different diseases apart. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Brain scans reveal why some knee pain feels different
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses brain MRI to compare brain activity in women over 40 with knee osteoarthritis who have two different types of pain: joint-related pain and nerve-related pain. Researchers will look at a brain region called the anterior insula to see if activity differs between the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could cousins be as good as siblings for stem cell donation?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a cousin as a stem cell donor works as well as using a sibling for people with blood cancers. Researchers will compare survival, relapse, and side effects like graft-versus-host disease in patients who received a transplant from either a cousin o…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Which intubation method works best for acromegaly patients?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how to safely place a breathing tube in people with acromegaly, a condition that can cause changes in the face and airway. It compares two methods: direct laryngoscopy and video laryngoscopy. The goal is to find which method gives a better view of the airway a…
Sponsor: Muzaffer GENCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could low vitamin c weaken bones? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will check vitamin C levels in 40 people with osteoporosis, comparing those who have had a spine fracture to those who haven't. The goal is to see if lower vitamin C is more common in the fracture group. No treatment is given; the study simply measures an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study to reveal hidden immune effects of common leukemia drug
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will observe 10 adults with acute myeloid leukemia who are receiving the drug gilteritinib after a stem cell transplant. Researchers want to understand how gilteritinib affects the behavior, metabolism, and function of immune cells like T-cells and monocytes. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study to measure drug levels in breast milk of moms on TREMFYA
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure how much of the drug TREMFYA (guselkumab) passes into breast milk of 10 nursing women who are already taking it for conditions like psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease. Researchers will collect milk samples to estimate th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can we predict breathing problems in cleft surgery? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study observes 150 infants and toddlers having cleft lip or palate repair to understand how often breathing complications occur and what factors increase risk. Researchers will use standard airway scoring tools to see if they can predict problems like laryngospasm or low oxy…
Sponsor: Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Infant skull study aims to unlock secrets of craniosynostosis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at skull bone samples from 80 infants aged 3 to 12 months who have craniosynostosis, a condition where skull bones fuse too early. Researchers will measure the bone's strength, structure, and tissue makeup both near and far from the fused area. The goal is to bet…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Robot-Assisted joint surgery under the microscope: will it help implants last longer?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow about 950 people who receive hip or knee replacements using Stryker implants, some with the Mako robotic-arm system and some without. Researchers will track how long the implants last and how well patients feel and function over five years. The goal is to g…
Sponsor: Stryker Orthopaedics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Emotional blindness may sabotage knee pain therapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether alexithymia—a condition where people struggle to identify and describe their emotions—affects how well patients with knee osteoarthritis respond to physical therapy. Sixty participants aged 40 to 75 with moderate knee osteoarthritis will receive a …
Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood marker may reveal hidden inflammation in arthritis patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure a protein called IL-41 in the blood of 90 people with ankylosing spondylitis or psoriatic arthritis, plus healthy volunteers. Researchers want to see if higher levels of this protein are linked to more active disease. The goal is to find a simple blood tes…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tests if SPECT imaging can forecast prostate cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at whether SPECT scans taken after Lu-PSMA therapy can help predict how well patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) are doing. Researchers will measure tumor activity and volume on the scans and compare them to standard PET-base…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New study tests if injecting drug into bone works better than IV during joint replacement
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 80 people having hip or knee replacement surgery to compare two ways of giving a drug called tranexamic acid, which helps reduce bleeding. Half will get the drug through a standard IV, and the other half will get it injected into the bone. Researchers will mea…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hua Luo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Hidden nerve damage may worsen life for ankylosing spondylitis patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check 45 adults with ankylosing spondylitis for peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage in the arms and legs) using nerve conduction tests. Researchers want to see if nerve problems are linked to higher disease activity, increased pain sensitivity, and worse quality o…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Which PRP machine works best for knee arthritis? small study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two FDA-approved machines that make platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for people with knee osteoarthritis. PRP is made from a person's own blood and is injected into the knee to help with pain and stiffness. The researchers will check if the two machines produce …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New imaging registry aims to sharpen cancer treatment precision
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect data from 2,000 patients in the Netherlands and France who are receiving standard, minimally invasive cancer treatments like tumor ablation or catheter-based therapies for liver, lung, kidney, or bone cancers. During these procedures, a special CT scanner …
Sponsor: Mark C Burgmans, MD PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Hidden muscle loss in young arthritis patients under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how often muscle weakness and loss (sarcopenia) happens in people aged 15 to 40 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Researchers will measure grip strength, do body scans, and use questionnaires to check muscle health. The goal is to find out how common this pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHU de Reims • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New urdu tool could help millions with muscle and joint pain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to translate and adapt a widely used questionnaire for musculoskeletal problems into Urdu. Researchers will enroll 110 Urdu-speaking adults, including patients with muscle or joint issues and healthy volunteers. The goal is to create a validated tool to measure sy…
Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a quick quiz replace gym tests for kids with chronic illness?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study checks whether two short questionnaires can accurately measure physical fitness in children aged 10–18 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis or familial Mediterranean fever. Researchers will compare the questionnaire results with standard fitness tests. If the questionnai…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a chinese herbal tablet help hearts heal after a heart attack?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether Guanxinning tablets can help repair tiny blood vessels in the heart after a heart attack. About 70 people who have had a severe heart attack will take the tablets or a placebo for 6 months. The main goal is to see if the tablets reduce bleeding in the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Anzhen Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Patient education may shorten hospital stays after pituitary surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving patients clear, standardized instructions before and after pituitary surgery can improve their recovery. Researchers will compare hospital stay length, complication rates, and unplanned readmissions in 102 adults having elective surgery. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uludag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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3D models reveal best thumb surgery for arthritis pain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how thumb arthritis changes joint pressure and how two types of surgery (with or without a metal implant) affect that pressure. Researchers will use CT scans and computer models to simulate loads in the thumb joint. 40 adults aged 50 to 88 with moderate to sev…
Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Stomach acid pill may change how new myelofibrosis drug works
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study in 16 healthy adults checks if taking a common stomach acid drug (rabeprazole) changes how the body absorbs a new experimental drug (TQ05105) being developed for myelofibrosis. Participants take TQ05105 alone and later with rabeprazole to compare drug level…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New blood test may predict cancer relapse after transplant
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new blood test called AlloHeme that looks for tiny traces of a patient's own cells after a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if the test can predict whether leukemia or MDS will come back before it happens. About 400 adults who have had or will have…
Sponsor: CareDx • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Massive new registry to track menopause health in 5,000 women
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is a registry that will collect health information from up to 5,000 women experiencing perimenopause, menopause, or premature ovarian insufficiency. Researchers will gather data from medical records and ongoing visits to a specialized clinic, tracking symptoms, treatme…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study aims to unlock XLH mysteries in adults
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 100 adults with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) who are already taking burosumab. Researchers want to see how phosphate levels change over time and how they relate to bone health and overall disease burden. The goal is to better understand the condition and…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Toe fusion study: can you ski after surgery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 150 people aged 18-60 who had big toe fusion surgery for hallux rigidus or hallux valgus. Researchers want to see how well patients return to physical activities, especially cross-country skiing, by comparing current sports function to before surgery. Participa…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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500 patients to help unlock secrets of knee recovery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 500 people with knee injuries or knee osteoarthritis who receive standard care at a hospital in China. Researchers will collect medical history, imaging, and function tests at the start and then again at 6, 12, and 24 months. The goal is to better understan…
Sponsor: Ningbo No.2 Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Your phone could predict arthritis before it strikes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether smartphone data and optional smartwatches can detect early signs of psoriatic arthritis in people with psoriasis. About 3,458 adults with psoriasis but no arthritis will use an app that passively collects phone data. The goal is to develop algorithms that…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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AI vs. doctor: which note do patients trust more?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how patients feel when reading their own medical notes. Some will read the original doctor's note, others will read a simpler version written by artificial intelligence. Researchers want to see if the AI summary changes how much patients trust their doctor or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New rehab pathway aims to close recovery gaps after knee surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new care pathway for rehabilitation after total knee replacement. The pathway includes a patient education booklet and optimized scheduling of physical therapy. Researchers want to see if this approach improves recovery and reduces differences based on race…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Scoliosis Surgery's Long-Term impact under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at adults aged 25-40 who had surgery for scoliosis as teenagers, comparing them to people with scoliosis who didn't have surgery and to healthy individuals. Researchers want to understand how the surgery affects daily life, pain, breathing, and quality of life ma…
Sponsor: Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Kuwait CML study aims to map Real-World patient care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will review medical records of 400 adults in Kuwait with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who have received at least one type of targeted therapy (TKI). Researchers want to understand patient backgrounds, other health conditions, and how treatments are used in everyday p…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New wrist gadget aims to cut down on repeat X-Rays
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new positioning aid called Tru-Vu that helps radiographers take clearer wrist x-rays. About 1,800 adults with wrist injuries or arthritis will be included across three different healthcare centers in Newfoundland and Labrador. Researchers want to see if the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Western University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Leg vein problems may slow recovery after knee surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 100 people getting a total knee replacement to see if those with chronic venous insufficiency (poor blood flow in leg veins) have more wound healing problems. Participants will have an ultrasound before surgery to check their veins and then be monitored for…
Sponsor: SB Istanbul Education and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drilling technique could make dental implants more stable in weak bone
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to prepare the jawbone for dental implants in people with low bone density. One method uses Densah burs to compact bone, while the other removes bone with standard drilling. The goal is to see which gives better implant stability right after placement…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Suez Canal University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New study tracks psoriatic arthritis treatment success across therapy lines
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study follows 400 adults with psoriatic arthritis who are starting a new biologic or targeted synthetic drug as part of their routine care. Researchers want to see if treatment response differs based on how many prior advanced therapies a person has tried, and …
Sponsor: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study uses 3D scans to track jaw bone damage from common osteoporosis drugs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at how jaw bone quality changes over time in patients with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), a side effect of drugs like bisphosphonates. Researchers will analyze existing CBCT scans from 25 adults to measure bone density and structure at d…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study links neck spine narrowing to weaker grip
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the severity of cervical spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine in the neck) affects hand function, including grip strength and fine motor skills. Researchers will measure hand strength and dexterity in 180 adults with neck pain who have had an MRI. The g…
Sponsor: Izmir Democracy University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Sleep tracker study aims to improve shoulder surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will track sleep patterns in 20 people before and after reverse shoulder replacement surgery. Participants will wear a MotionWatch 8 sleep tracker for a week before surgery and again 6 months after. The goal is to see if better sleep is linked to better recovery and sh…
Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New study eyes Tirzepatide's hidden impact on joints and heart
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study in Mexico will follow 30 adults already taking tirzepatide for conditions like diabetes or obesity. Researchers will use MRI scans of the knees, CT scans of the heart, and body composition tests to see how the drug affects cartilage, heart fat, and overal…
Sponsor: JULIO GRANADOS MONTIEL • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Dental bone graft study tests if 'Natural Shape' beats 'Extra Bulk' for implant success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding bone graft up to a person's natural bone line (IPD) or slightly beyond it leads to better long-term stability after dental implant surgery. Twenty-eight adults needing a tooth replacement in the upper jaw will receive an implant and bone graft, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Fat tissue disorder may worsen knee arthritis, new study hints
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare women with knee osteoarthritis who also have lipedema (a fat tissue disorder) to those without lipedema. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure knee cartilage thickness and questionnaires to assess pain and daily function. The goal is to understand if …
Sponsor: Izmir Democracy University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New study aims to Fine-Tune shoulder surgery for better arm function
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two different ways to perform reverse total shoulder replacement in 130 people aged 60-85 with severe shoulder arthritis and torn rotator cuffs. The goal is to see which technique leads to better muscle activity and arm movement. Participants will have their s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vienna Hospital Association • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Counting Zzz's after joint surgery: when will you sleep again?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 60 adults getting hip or knee replacement to track their sleep before and up to 6 months after surgery. Participants use a special device and app to measure sleep quality, pain, and recovery. The goal is to learn when sleep returns to normal so doctors can give…
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a simple skin test replace bone marrow biopsies?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a non-invasive, painless skin measurement called electrical bioimpedance can help monitor acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). About 25 adults who are already scheduled for a bone marrow biopsy will also receive this skin te…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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AI assistant for brain tumor surgery: a new training tool?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests an artificial intelligence system that watches live video from pituitary tumor surgeries performed through the nose. The AI identifies anatomy, instruments, and surgical steps, displaying its analysis on tablets for the surgical team (not the lead sur…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Simple blood test could predict transplant complications
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at a new method to measure special immune cells called iNKT cells in the blood of patients who have had a stem cell transplant. These cells may help predict serious complications like graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) and relapse. Researchers will test 75 adults w…
Sponsor: University Hospital Pilsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Hidden muscle loss affects one in four knee OA patients, new study aims to find out why
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check how many people with knee osteoarthritis also have sarcopenia—a condition of low muscle mass and strength. Researchers in Upper Egypt will study 224 adults aged 40 and older to measure muscle health, nutrition, and quality of life. The goal is to better unde…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare blood cancers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is a registry that will collect medical information and blood samples from 500 adults with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and related conditions. The goal is to learn more about how these diseases develop and progress over time. Participants will not receive any exper…
Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Blood markers may spot Kids' lung disease earlier
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether two substances in the blood, IL-6 and MMP-7, can help doctors diagnose and predict the course of a rare lung disease in children. Researchers will measure these markers in 60 children with immune-mediated interstitial lung disease and compare them to h…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Massive study to reveal best knee implant for arthritis patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at medical records of 3,500 adults who had a first-time knee replacement to compare different brands of knee implants. Researchers want to see which implant leads to better knee function, fewer complications, and lower costs over time. The goal is to help do…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Ultrasound reveals hidden tendon problems in kids with arthritis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use ultrasound to check for tendon inflammation (tenosynovitis) in children with two types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA): polyarticular and oligoarticular. Researchers will examine 106 children under 16 at Assiut University Hospital, comparing physical ex…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Lab study explores better carrier for bone-healing protein
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses blood samples from 20 dental patients to see how well a bone-growth protein (rhBMP-2) sticks to a natural blood-derived scaffold (E-PRF) and releases over time. Researchers compare this to the standard sponge carrier and combinations. The goal is to find a better …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Running with knee arthritis: friend or foe? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how starting a gradual running program affects knee joint health in people who are new to running, including those with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will use MRI scans to measure changes in knee cartilage over six months. The goal is to understand whether …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Tiny study aims to unravel mysteries of stuffy nose disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps, a condition causing long-term nasal congestion and breathing problems. Researchers will measure inflammation markers and examine nasal tissue from 10 adults using a steroid spray (budesonide). The goal is to better understa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Paul's Sinus Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Blood test may predict knee arthritis severity
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will measure two substances in the blood—COMP and MMP-3—in 60 people with knee osteoarthritis and healthy controls. Researchers want to see if these markers relate to pain, function, and X-ray findings. No treatment is given; the goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Swimming pools may ease knee replacement wait: new study tests community program
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether it's possible to run a larger trial of a community-based program called Good Boost+ for adults waiting for knee replacement surgery. The program includes weekly group water exercises and land-based exercises, plus peer support. Researchers will measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Custom drug testing: a new way to match RA patients with their ideal treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to learn which FDA-approved rheumatoid arthritis (RA) medication works best for each individual patient. Researchers will enroll 18 adults with newly diagnosed, moderately to severely active RA. Participants will try up to four different RA drugs in a random order…
Sponsor: Tufts Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can spine surgery help kids with cerebral palsy eat better?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 42 children and teens with cerebral palsy who need surgery for scoliosis (a curved spine). Researchers want to see if the surgery helps them eat more and gain weight, since many have trouble eating and are underweight. The goal is to understand if the surge…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Hand rehab revolution? early data may predict recovery months ahead
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 60 adults with hand or upper limb injuries to see if improvements in the first weeks of rehab can predict function months later. A digital tool created by a therapist tracks progress and patient feedback. The goal is to help clinicians make better, data-driven …
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug may unmask hidden leukemia cells after treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early study tests whether a single injection of motixafortide can help reveal tiny amounts of leukemia cells that remain after initial chemotherapy in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Ten adults who have completed 1-2 cycles of treatment will receive the drug and th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Knee replacement study seeks perfect fit for better bending
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 100 adults with knee arthritis who are scheduled for knee replacement surgery. Researchers will measure how changes in the shape of the knee bones after surgery affect how well the knee bends and how much pain patients feel. The goal is to find the best ali…
Sponsor: SB Istanbul Education and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New app guides young cancer survivors through life after treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a mobile app called my.naviGATE for teens and young adults (ages 15-24) who have finished cancer treatment. The app provides personalized education, peer support, and tracks how patients are doing. Researchers want to see if the app helps patients feel more …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can blood proteins predict bone and muscle loss in older women?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure two proteins (myostatin and irisin) in the blood of 60 postmenopausal women aged 50-65. Researchers will group participants by bone density (normal, low, or very low) and test their muscle strength. The goal is to see if these proteins are linked to bone a…
Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Sugar spike study: do steroid injections worsen glucose in diabetics?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tracks blood sugar changes after an epidural steroid injection for back or leg pain. Researchers will compare 36 adults with and without type 2 diabetes using a continuous glucose monitor worn for 15 days. The goal is to see if the injection causes higher or longer-las…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Back pain mystery: do MRI scans really tell the whole story?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 96 adults with lower back pain to see if the damage shown on an MRI matches how much pain they actually feel. Participants will fill out pain and disability questionnaires and get a physical exam. The goal is to help doctors better understand and treat back pa…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Costa rica psoriasis study reveals hidden heart and joint risks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at the health records of 350 people with psoriasis in Costa Rica to find out how many also have conditions like obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or psoriatic arthritis. Researchers want to understand how these problems relate to psoriasi…
Sponsor: Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New study aims to unravel why hemophilia pain disrupts daily life
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will look at 138 adults with hemophilia and joint damage to understand how central pain mechanisms and psychological factors like anxiety affect pain interference in daily activities. Researchers will measure pain intensity, sleep quality, and pain self-e…
Sponsor: Investigación en Hemofilia y Fisioterapia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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MRI reveals hidden speech success after late cleft palate repair
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use MRI scans to see how well the palate and throat muscles work after a special surgery for cleft palate repair. The surgery uses a piece of cheek muscle to close the gap and aims to improve speech. Ten people who have not had early treatment will get the surgery…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Bed rest debate: shorter may be better for skull base surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how many days of bed rest are best after a specific type of brain surgery done through the nose. About 316 adults having this surgery will be placed into groups with different bed rest times (0, 1, 2, or 3 days). The goal is to see which rest period leads to t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Waiting game: how treatment delays raise fracture risk
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will review medical records of 8,000 adults with osteoporosis who have had a fragility fracture. Researchers want to measure how long it takes for patients to start medication that prevents future fractures. They also want to see if longer delays lead to more fractures…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero, Universitaria Pisana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Cheek flap may boost bone growth in cleft repair
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a flap from the cheek (FAMM flap) helps bone grow better when repairing a cleft in the gum area. Five people aged 9 to 20 who already had braces to widen the palate will be included. Researchers will use 3D X-rays to measure bone height, width, a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Spinal infection study aims to measure Real-World recovery rates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will follow 50 patients with primary spondylodiscitis, a serious spinal infection, for one year. Researchers will track cure rates, pain levels, and daily function using standard treatments like antibiotics and braces. The goal is to understand how well c…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New study tests if teaching women about bone health can prevent osteoporosis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a structured education program based on the Health Belief Model can improve osteoporosis awareness and health beliefs in women aged 45 and older who have at least one risk factor for the disease. About 74 women will be randomly assigned to either receive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bartın Unıversity • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Gene clue hunt in back and joint disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure the activity of a gene called TNFAIP3 in 110 people with ankylosing spondylitis or psoriatic arthritis. The goal is to see if the gene's expression is linked to how active the disease is. Researchers will use a blood test to check gene levels and compare t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Asmaa Hassan mohamed Abdel Mawjoud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Knee surgery showdown: is the tourniquet outdated?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a tourniquet during total knee replacement is necessary. A tourniquet is a tight band that stops blood flow to reduce bleeding during surgery. Researchers want to see if doing the surgery without a tourniquet works just as well. Thirty adults wit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of The West Indies • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Joint tissue study aims to personalize rare disease treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether analyzing synovial tissue can help doctors better manage pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS), a rare joint disease that causes pain and joint damage. Researchers will collect tissue samples from 30 patients through biopsy or surgery to assess quali…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can a scan predict who gets knee pain relief?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use special PET/MRI scans to look at changes in knee metabolism after a procedure called genicular artery embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis. The goal is to understand why some people get good pain relief and others do not. About 25 adults with moderate to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lucas R. Cusumano, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Who's more stressed? surgeons test high-tech vs old-school knee surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tracks surgeon stress during partial knee replacements. Using a wearable vest, researchers measure heart rate, breathing, and energy burned while surgeons operate with either a manual or computer-assisted technique. The goal is to see if computer guidance makes the sur…
Sponsor: ASL Lecce • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Knee X-Ray showdown: which view is best for surgery planning?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two different X-ray views—full-leg standing and Rosenberg—to measure a specific knee angle (MPTA) in 49 patients scheduled for high tibial osteotomy. The goal is to see if one view gives more consistent or accurate measurements, which could help surgeons bette…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Blood test could spot cartilage cancer early, without radiation
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a blood test (liquid biopsy) can help diagnose and monitor cartilage tumors called chondrosarcomas. Researchers will collect blood samples from 60 patients before and after surgery, and during follow-up for two years. They will look for specific geneti…
Sponsor: Medical University of Graz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC