Central nervous system disorder
MONDO:0002602A disease involving the central nervous system.
Also known as: CNS disorder, central nervous disease, central nervous system disease, central nervous system disease or disorder, central nervous system disorder, disease of central nervous system, disease of the central nervous system, disease or disorder of central nervous system
17338 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New west nile vaccine enters first human tests
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new vaccine called HydroVax-001B WNV to see if it is safe and triggers an immune response against West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease. About 30 healthy adults aged 18 to 49 will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The study will comp…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine takes on deadly brain tumors in early trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a custom-made vaccine for people with two serious brain cancers: glioblastoma (GBM) and diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG). The vaccine is made from the patient's own immune cells and designed to teach the body to attack the tumor. The main goals are to chec…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Immunotherapy shows promise for tough brain cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, can shrink or slow the growth of recurrent high-grade gliomas (brain tumors) that have a high number of genetic mutations. About 37 adults with recurrent WHO grade 4 glioma will receive these drugs. The g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug tazemetostat offered to patients with rare, aggressive tumors
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis expanded access program provides tazemetostat, a drug that blocks a protein called EZH2, to adults with serious or life-threatening solid tumors that have lost the INI1 or SMARCA4 protein. Eligible patients must have tried other treatments without success and cannot join a f…
Sponsor: Epizyme, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic brain zaps may restore movement after stroke
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new non-invasive brain stimulation device called kTMP (kilohertz transcranial magnetic perturbation) to see if it can help improve arm and hand movement in people who have had a stroke. The trial involves 7 adults aged 18-80 who had a stroke at least 12 months …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Magnetic Tides • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nasal spray could tame brain inflammation in progressive MS
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2a trial tests a nasal spray called foralumab in 54 people with non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). The spray contains an antibody that aims to calm overactive immune cells in the brain. Participants will receive either a low dose, a high dose, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tiziana Life Sciences LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kids' brain tumor drugs tested for Long-Term safety
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 165 children who previously took dabrafenib and/or trametinib for certain brain tumors. Researchers want to see if these drugs are safe over the long term and how they affect growth. The children continue their treatment and are monitored for side effects and d…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat bowel cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests a combination of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and quavonlimab against other drug combos in 302 people with stage IV colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic feature (MSI-H or dMMR). The goal is to see if the new combo shrinks tumors better and for longer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain radiation showdown: proton vs. photon – which saves your mind?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two radiation methods—proton beam and photon beam (IMRT)—in 120 people with slow-growing brain tumors (IDH-mutant gliomas). The goal is to see which better preserves memory and thinking over time. Participants are randomly assigned to one type of radiation and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for rare childhood tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in children and young adults with rare INI1-negative cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. The study aims to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow disease progression.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for glioblastoma: phase 3 trial pits niraparib against standard chemo
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial compares the drug niraparib to the standard chemo temozolomide in 450 adults with newly diagnosed, aggressive glioblastoma that has a specific genetic marker (MGMT unmethylated). Participants take the assigned drug daily during radiation, then continue until th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ivy Brain Tumor Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cholesterol drug boost reading skills in kids with NF1?
Disease control OngoingThis study investigates whether combining the medication lovastatin with intensive reading tutoring can improve reading abilities in children and young adults (ages 8-20) with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) who have reading disabilities. Participants first receive either lovastat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can more intensive therapy replace anxiety meds for kids?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a longer, family-involved form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can work as well as CBT combined with an antidepressant (SSRI) for children and teens with anxiety disorders. Participants aged 7 to 17 with separation, generalized, or social anxiety wi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood thinner cocktails aim to outsmart stroke in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis large phase 3 trial tests whether newer blood thinner combinations (ticagrelor plus aspirin or rivaroxaban plus aspirin) are better than the standard clopidogrel plus aspirin at preventing stroke, brain bleeding, or death from blood vessel disease. Over 1,600 participants wi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI technique aims to help surgeons remove more of a deadly brain tumor
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tests whether a new type of MRI, called MR fingerprinting, can better show where a glioblastoma (an aggressive brain tumor) has spread compared to standard MRI. The goal is to help surgeons remove more of the tumor safely. The study involves adults with suspected gliob…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Adaptive radiation aims to outsmart aggressive brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a personalized, two-phase radiation therapy approach can better control glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The treatment adapts the radiation plan based on tumor changes during therapy, potentially targeting the tumor more precisely while sparing h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cocktail aims to tackle returning brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a mix of immune-boosting drugs, natural killer cells, and a device that sends low-intensity electric fields to the brain for people with glioblastoma that has come back after initial treatment. The trial has two parts: first, everyone gets the drug combo; second,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ImmunityBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple exercise technique help people with spinal cord injury regain strength?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether doing blood flow-restricted exercise two or three times per week makes a difference in muscle strength recovery for people with incomplete cervical spinal cord injury. Participants perform low-load muscle contractions while a cuff partially restricts b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Quality Living, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Low-Carb diet and exercise help brain cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether combining a modified Atkins diet (low-carb, high-protein) with a 12-week fitness program can improve quality of life and physical function in 15 people with malignant glioma. Participants will follow the diet and attend two supervised exercise …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame seizures in Drug-Resistant epilepsy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a daily pill called BHV-7000 can reduce seizures in adults with refractory focal epilepsy—a type of epilepsy that doesn't respond well to current medications. About 390 participants will receive either a low dose, a higher dose, or a placebo for 8 weeks. …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biohaven Therapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic pulses aim to lift depression in bipolar II
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a rapid form of brain stimulation, called accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation (aiTBS), can relieve depression in people with bipolar II disorder whose depression has not responded to other treatments. Participants receive either real or sham …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug ivosidenib tested in kids with rare, returning cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tested the drug ivosidenib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with solid tumors, lymphomas, or histiocytic disorders that have an IDH1 mutation and have either come back after treatment or not responded. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink or …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lifestyle makeover may tame tough seizures
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a wellness and behavior program can reduce seizures in adults with epilepsy that doesn't respond well to medication. About 1000 participants will be randomly assigned to the program or usual care. The goal is to see if lifestyle changes can lower seizure …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imad Najm MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gentler ICU environment boost brain development in heart babies?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a behavioral program called Individualized Developmental Care (NIDCAP) for newborns with complex congenital heart disease. The program aims to reduce stress from the hospital environment by supporting parent involvement, creating a soothing setting, and adjusting…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new type of CAR T-cell therapy designed to target a protein called MMP2 found on glioblastoma cells. The treatment uses a scorpion toxin fragment (chlorotoxin) to help the immune cells find and attack the tumor. Nineteen patients with recurrent or p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stem cell virus therapy takes on deadly brain tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests whether giving multiple doses of a special virus carried by neural stem cells is safe and possible for people with newly diagnosed high-grade glioma. Participants receive the therapy directly into the brain before, during, and after standard radiation…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vertex tests long-term safety of VX-670 for muscle disease
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of an experimental drug called VX-670 in adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). Participants who completed a previous VX-670 study can join. The drug is given through a vein, and researchers will monitor side effects a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy aims to halt devastating brain disease in infants
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a gene therapy called PBKR03 for babies with early infantile Krabbe disease, a severe genetic disorder that damages the brain and nerves. The treatment delivers a working copy of the GALC gene to the brain and body. Researchers will check safety and find the best…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gemma Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a natural hormone rebuild brains in Alzheimer's?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether allopregnanolone, a natural hormone, can safely help repair the brain in people with early Alzheimer's disease. About 100 volunteers aged 55 to 80 will receive weekly infusions of the drug or a placebo for several months. Researchers will measure …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a spinal injection slow Alzheimer's? new trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 study tests an experimental drug called BIIB080 in people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. The drug is injected into the fluid around the spinal cord every 12 or 24 weeks. Researchers want to see if it can slow the worsening…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for brain lining cancer: immunotherapy injected directly into spinal fluid
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can help people with melanoma or lung cancer that has spread to the leptomeninges (the lining of the brain and spinal cord). The drug is given both through a vein and directly into the spinal fluid via a l…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced stomach cancer: experimental combo targets HER2-positive tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a new drug called zanidatamab, combined with chemotherapy and sometimes another drug (tislelizumab), works better than the current standard treatment for advanced HER2-positive stomach and esophageal cancers. About 920 adults whose cancer has spread or ca…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could stem cell vesicles treat spinal cord cavities?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests whether injections of tiny particles from umbilical cord stem cells are safe for people with syringomyelia, a condition where fluid-filled cavities form in the spinal cord. The study will enroll 18 adults whose symptoms haven't improved after surgery …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle bipolar depression and suicidal thoughts
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis study offers NRX-101, a combination of two drugs, to adults aged 18-65 with treatment-resistant bipolar depression and suicidal thoughts. Participants receive the medication from their own psychiatrist and undergo regular check-ins on mood, suicidal ideation, and side effect…
Sponsor: NeuroRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tackle rare brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a single injection of ARO-ATXN2 in 36 adults with spinocerebellar ataxia type 2, a rare genetic disorder that affects movement and coordination. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants are randomly assig…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain cancer trial aims to outsmart recurrence by zapping stem cells
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving a higher radiation dose to a brain area called the subventricular zone (where stem cells live) can delay glioblastoma from coming back. About 60 adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma will receive standard radiation and chemo, but half will get e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for glioblastoma? early trial combines drug with radiation
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called Peposertib, combined with radiation and chemotherapy, for people with a hard-to-treat type of brain cancer called glioblastoma. The study aims to find the best dose and check safety in 29 participants. If it works, the drug may help …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a fitbit and phone coaching help women with depression stay sober?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a lifestyle physical activity program, supported by a Fitbit and phone counseling, can help women with depression who are in alcohol treatment reduce their risk of relapse. Participants are randomly assigned to either receive the full program or just a Fi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Butler Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stroke drug HRS-7450 enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an investigational drug called HRS-7450 in 208 people who have had an acute ischemic stroke within the past 4.5 to 24 hours. Participants receive either a low, intermediate, or high dose of the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug helps improve recov…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could checking in on symptoms each session boost therapy outcomes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether measurement-based care — where therapists regularly track symptoms using questionnaires — adds extra benefit to weekly psychotherapy for adults with depression or anxiety. Participants are randomly assigned to measurement-based care, standard therapy, or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Carilion Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare brain disorder: drug trial targets MSA
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called ONO-2808 in people with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and serious brain disease. About 92 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo daily for up to 80 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and might help co…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a combination of two drugs, neratinib and valproate, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part focuses on cancers with a RAS mutation, like certain colon and panc…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new targeted drug called MLN0128 combined with bevacizumab (Avastin) in about 50 patients whose glioblastoma or other solid tumors have returned or not responded to standard treatment. The main goal is to find the safest dose and see how the body ha…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to extend life in advanced lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug combination (MK-7684A) plus chemoradiotherapy helps people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer live longer than the current standard treatment. About 611 participants will receive either the new combo or durvalumab. The study is a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy takes on deadly brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a combination of donor immune cells (targeting a common virus) and the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 58 people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors and help patients live longer. The study has two…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Queensland Institute of Medical Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for lung cancer brain metastases
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tested whether adding bevacizumab to osimertinib works better than osimertinib alone for patients with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer) that has spread to the brain. Only 5 patients were enrolled. The goal was to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug VHB937 aims to slow ALS progression in Early-Stage patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the experimental drug VHB937 can slow the decline in function and delay the need for breathing support in people with early-stage ALS. About 251 participants will receive either VHB937 or a placebo for 40 weeks, followed by an open-label extension…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser and immunotherapy combo takes on recurrent brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of laser heat therapy (LITT) and the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in 32 adults with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The laser heats and destroys hard-to-reach tumors, while pembrolizumab helps the immune system fight cancer c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising PTSD drug moves to Long-Term safety study
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing the long-term safety and effectiveness of a drug called TSND-201 for adults with PTSD. Participants who completed an earlier blinded trial of TSND-201 can receive up to three treatment courses over 48 weeks, each consisting of four weekly doses. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Transcend Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single drug tame brain metastases? new trial hints at hope
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug pembrolizumab in 101 adults with cancer that has spread to the brain or spinal cord. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or stabilize these tumors. Participants receive pembrolizumab along with standard imaging and sometimes radiation. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of the targeted drug ibrutinib with several chemotherapy drugs (TEDDI-R) in people with primary CNS lymphoma, a rare and aggressive brain cancer. The study aims to find the safest dose of ibrutinib when used in this cocktail and to see h…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New pill aims to tame rare immune diseases
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called BI 3000202 in 16 adults with rare type 1 interferonopathies, such as Aicardi-Goutières syndrome. Participants take a low dose for 4 weeks, then a higher dose for 36 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug avelumab takes on rare thymus cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the safety and effectiveness of avelumab, an immunotherapy drug, in people with thymoma or thymic carcinoma that has progressed after platinum-based chemotherapy. About 56 participants will receive avelumab intravenously every two weeks. The study aims to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Robot suit aims to get paralyzed patients back on their feet
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a robotic exoskeleton called ReWalk can help people with complete spinal cord injury below T4 walk and improve their health. Fifty participants will either use the exoskeleton or receive standard physical therapy. The goal is to see if the device improves…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pecs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Implanted stimulator aims to restore walking after stroke
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an implanted electrical stimulator to improve walking in people who have had a stroke. Six participants will first be screened, then receive the implant and use it at home. Researchers will compare advanced control settings to a simple trigger to see which works …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MetroHealth Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug aims to slow Parkinson's progression in early stages
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether prasinezumab, given as an IV infusion every 4 weeks, can slow motor decline in people with early Parkinson's disease. The study includes 586 participants who are already on stable Parkinson's medication. Researchers are measuring how long it takes…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Community health workers may cut epilepsy ER visits for underserved patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a program where community health workers help adults with epilepsy who frequently visit the emergency room. Over 9 to 12 months, the health workers provide home visits and phone support to help with medication, seizure tracking, and connecting to doctors. The goa…
Sponsor: Morehouse School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart resistant cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug, ASTX660, combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab in people with advanced solid tumors, including cervical and triple-negative breast cancers. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can boost the immune system to fight canc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Drooling treatment study pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test whether injecting botulinum toxin (Botox) into the salivary glands could reduce drooling in people with true bulbar palsy, a condition that causes swallowing problems after a brain stem injury. The trial was designed to compare the injections against st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: houyajing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental antibody APX005M takes on childhood brain cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called APX005M in 32 children with brain tumors that have come back or are hard to treat, including a type of brain stem glioma. The drug works by activating the immune system to attack cancer cells. The main goals are to fin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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DNA vaccines join forces with keytruda to fight Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding a second DNA vaccine to a standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) can improve outcomes for men with castration-resistant metastatic prostate cancer. About 60 participants will receive either one or two DNA vaccines along with pembrolizumab f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New epilepsy drug shows promise for kids in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding perampanel (Fycompa) to current epilepsy medications can reduce seizures in children aged 1 month to 18 years. About 100 children with specific epilepsy syndromes or partial-onset seizures will receive the drug. The main goal is to see if at least …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eisai Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope: drug combo aims to stop brain tumors in breast cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug tucatinib to standard therapy (trastuzumab/pertuzumab or T-DM1) can prevent new or worsening brain metastases in people with advanced HER2+ breast cancer. About 48 participants who have stable disease elsewhere but a new brain tumor will r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Carey Anders, M.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental combo targets rare childhood brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests whether a drug called trastuzumab, given with an immune booster (GM-CSF), can safely reach and treat recurrent ependymoma in children. Ten children with this rare brain tumor will receive the drugs to see if the treatment is safe and can be detected in the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New brain drain device could help older adults walk better
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new device called the eShunt System for treating normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition that causes trouble walking, thinking, and bladder control in older adults. The device drains extra fluid from the brain through a small tube. Researchers will compare i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CereVasc Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for kids with NF1 brain tumors: targeted drug may beat chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a targeted drug called selumetinib to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin/vincristine) in children aged 2 to 21 with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and low-grade glioma, a type of brain tumor. The goal is to see if selumetinib works as well or better at control…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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MS trial withdrawn before it began: CAR T-Cell hope on hold
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new treatment called CABA-201, a CAR T-cell therapy made from a patient's own immune cells, for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal was to see if it was safe and could control the disease by targeting and resetting the immune system. However, …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cabaletta Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New MS pill aims to outperform current treatment
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study compares fenebrutinib, an experimental oral drug, to teriflunomide, an approved MS therapy, in 751 adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis. The goal is to see if fenebrutinib better reduces relapse rates and delays disability progression. Participants take eit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Brain cancer breakthrough? new combo aims to shrink tumors in Hard-to-Treat glioblastoma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a second chemotherapy drug, lomustine, to the standard treatment (temozolomide plus radiation) helps people with a specific type of glioblastoma live longer. The trial includes 265 adults with newly diagnosed tumors that have a methylated MGMT gene…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Home-Based therapy aims to rebuild lives after brain injury
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a 4-month in-home rehabilitation program called HOME for Us for people who have had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at least one year ago and their family caregivers. The program involves eight sessions with an occupational therapist, focusing on adapting the home…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Villanova University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: entrectinib trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called entrectinib in children with advanced solid tumors or brain tumors that have come back or haven't responded to other treatments. The trial has two parts: first finding the best dose, then seeing how well it works in children whose tumors have specif…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental trio therapy takes on recurrent glioblastoma
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (INCAGN1876 and INCMGA00012) with targeted radiation can help people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The 39 participants receive the drugs before and after surgery to remove the tumor, pl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs targets brain metastases in melanoma patients
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether combining bevacizumab (Avastin) with atezolizumab (Tecentriq), with or without cobimetinib (Cotellic), can shrink or control melanoma that has spread to the brain. The study enrolls 29 adults with untreated brain metastases who are not taking ster…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Keto diet shows promise for bipolar disorder in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 12-week study is for people who completed a previous trial of the ketogenic diet for first-episode bipolar disorder. Researchers want to see if the diet can improve symptoms like depression, mania, and psychosis, as well as brain energy metabolism and insulin resistance. Abo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Targeted drug aims to shrink recurrent brain tumors by blocking key growth enzyme
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests the drug savolitinib in children and adults whose brain tumors (medulloblastoma, high-grade glioma, or DIPG) have come back or not responded to treatment. The drug works by blocking an enzyme that some tumor cells need to grow. The study aims to find the safest d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug could slow rare brain disease that steals balance
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug troriluzole can slow the progression of spinocerebellar ataxia, a rare genetic disorder that affects coordination and balance. About 300 adults with different types of SCA are randomly assigned to take either troriluzole or a placebo dail…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New daily pill could rival infusion for slowing progressive MS
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares two drugs for primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), a form of MS that steadily worsens. About 985 adults with PPMS will receive either daily oral fenebrutinib or intravenous ocrelizumab (plus matching placebos) to see which better delays disab…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Early rehab after heart attack may save lives and cut hospital visits
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether starting a cardiac rehabilitation programme soon after leaving the hospital helps people with coronary artery disease live longer and avoid hospital stays for heart problems. The programme includes counseling, education, and exercise sessions three tim…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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CAR-T therapy targets autoimmune diseases, but trial never started
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test a new CAR-T cell therapy called LCAR-AIO in adults with relapsed or treatment-resistant neurological autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. However, the trial was wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for breaking the cycle of domestic violence?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a trauma-informed program called Strength at Home works better than the usual state-approved program for reducing intimate partner violence. About 800 men who are court-ordered to attend such programs, along with their partners, will take part. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill could slow MS relapses and disability
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the oral drug remibrutinib works better than teriflunomide at reducing relapses and slowing disability in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis. About 1,000 adults aged 18–55 with active MS are taking part. The study is double-blind, meaning ne…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Brain Radio' trial hopes to crack code of depression treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a special deep brain stimulation (DBS) device that can both stimulate and record brain activity in people with treatment-resistant depression. Ten participants will have electrodes implanted in a brain region called the subcallosal cingulate. The goal is to ident…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Helen Mayberg, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Promising drug aims to stop Flare-Ups in rare brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an investigational drug called rozanolixizumab in adults with MOG antibody-associated disease (MOGAD), a rare condition where the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord. The main goal is to see if the drug can prevent or delay relapses (flare-ups) compar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Gene therapy trial targets Parkinson's at its genetic root
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a one-time gene therapy called CAP-003 in adults with Parkinson's disease caused by a GBA1 gene mutation. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can help control the disease. Participants receive a single IV infusion and are monitored for two years.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Capsida Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tested a drug called adavosertib together with radiation therapy for people with advanced esophageal or stomach cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the combination works. Only 4 people took part, s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat lymphomas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a treatment made from a patient's own immune cells, which are genetically modified to recognize and attack a protein called CD20 on cancer cells. It is for people with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior therapy. The main goals…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Japanese study monitors safety of samsca for SIADH patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tracks the safety of the drug Samsca (tolvaptan) in 300 Japanese patients with low sodium levels caused by SIADH. Researchers will record any side effects or special situations that occur during routine use. The goal is to confirm the drug's safety in real-world settin…
Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: targeted drug shows promise in Gene-Matched tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called erdafitinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) whose cancers have come back or are not responding to treatment and have specific changes in FGFR genes. The drug works by blocking enzymes that help cancer cells grow. The main goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug selpercatinib tested in phase 2 trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug selpercatinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change called a RET alteration. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Only one participant has been…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Stem cell transplant offers new hope for kids with rare immune diseases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a donor stem cell transplant for people with severe immune system problems, like SCID and Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome. The goal is to help the body make healthy blood cells and fight infections. Participants receive donated stem cells to rebuild their immune system.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Stem cell infusion aims to buy time for kids with fatal brain disease
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests whether a single infusion of donated mesenchymal stem cells is safe for children with cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (cALD), a rare and life-threatening brain disease. The stem cells are given as a temporary bridge to buy time before a more definitive …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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MS patients may soon get a shot instead of an IV drip
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a shot (subcutaneous) of ublituximab works as well as the standard IV infusion for people with relapsing multiple sclerosis. About 360 participants are enrolled. The main goal is to compare drug levels in the blood over 24 weeks, along with safety…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: TG Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in tough brain cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a new drug called veliparib, given with radiation and chemotherapy, for children and young adults with a fast-growing brain tumor (high-grade glioma). The goal was to see if adding veliparib helps keep the cancer from coming back longer than standard treatment. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug boost antidepressants for weight and mood?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the diabetes drug metformin to standard antidepressants helps people with both depression and obesity lose weight and feel better. Researchers will also check if certain gene variants affect how well the combination works. The trial involves 200 ad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug targets Cancer's fuel supply in rare genetic tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called telaglenastat (CB-839) in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes, including NF1 mutations and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. The drug works by blocking an enzyme that cancer cells need to grow. Resea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tests if ocrevus improves walking in MS patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a one-year treatment with Ocrevus can improve walking and balance in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis, compared to other standard treatments. Sixty adults aged 18-65 who can walk at least 25 feet will be split into two groups. Their walking abi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Georgia State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets brain cancer metabolism
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called telaglenastat combined with standard radiation and chemotherapy for people with a specific type of brain tumor (IDH-mutated astrocytoma). The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination works better than standard treat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug shows promise for tough brain tumor
Disease control OngoingThis study tested the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in 26 people with high grade meningioma that came back or remained after treatment. The goal was to see if the drug could stop the tumor from growing for at least 6 months. Participants received pembrolizumab and had regular …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Ublituximab shows promise for Long-Term MS control in large extension trial
Disease control OngoingThis study is a long-term follow-up for people with relapsing multiple sclerosis who previously completed a ublituximab trial. It aims to see if the drug remains safe and effective over time. About 1100 participants will receive ublituximab infusions, and researchers will track r…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: TG Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets deadliest brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding veliparib to the standard chemotherapy drug temozolomide helps people with a newly diagnosed, aggressive brain cancer called glioblastoma. The trial includes 447 patients whose tumors have a specific genetic change (MGMT promoter hypermethylation).…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on rare tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 798 people with over 50 types of rare cancers. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. Participants receive the drugs…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New proton therapy strategy aims to shrink side effects for young brain tumor patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using limited surgery followed by proton therapy can control craniopharyngioma, a rare brain tumor, in children and young adults. The goal is to reduce radiation side effects by using a tighter radiation margin. Some patients who have complete tumor remov…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat brain and bile duct cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called olaparib in people with advanced cancers (like brain tumors, bile duct cancer, or other solid tumors) that have a specific gene change called IDH1 or IDH2 mutation. The drug works by blocking an enzyme that cancer cells need to grow. About 89 partic…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for brain lymphoma: acalabrutinib trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1/2 trial tests the drug acalabrutinib (Calquence) in 49 people with central nervous system lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. Participants take the tablet by mouth twice daily. The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shri…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental vaccine aims to rally immune system against recurrent brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a vaccine called PEP-CMV in 30 children and young adults (ages 3–35) whose medulloblastoma or malignant glioma has come back. The vaccine is designed to train the immune system to attack tumor cells that carry a common virus protein (CMV). Participant…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Daniel Landi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Surgery may give paralyzed patients a helping hand
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether nerve transfer surgery can improve arm and hand function in people with complete spinal cord injuries who have no hand movement. Seventy participants will undergo surgery followed by 48 months of occupational therapy. The goal is to help them regain indep…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Precision proton beam takes aim at childhood brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a newer form of radiation called intensity-modulated proton therapy in children and young adults with craniopharyngioma, a rare brain tumor. The goal is to see if this precise radiation can better control the tumor while causing fewer side effects than older radi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: targeted drug attacks gene flaw
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called ulixertinib in children and teens whose advanced cancers have a specific genetic change in the MAPK pathway. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the tumor. About 20 participants with various solid tumors, lymphomas, or related disor…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat brain cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tested the safety and best dose of vorinostat when given with the chemotherapy drug temozolomide in 83 adults with aggressive brain tumors called malignant gliomas. The goal was to see if adding vorinostat could make the tumor cells more sensitive to chemot…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New dosing strategy aims to make Alzheimer's drug safer and more effective
Disease control OngoingThis study tests different dosing schedules of the drug donanemab in about 1,175 people with early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease. The goal is to find a regimen that lowers brain amyloid plaques while reducing the risk of a side effect called ARIA-E (brain swelling or small blee…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Proton beam may spare healthy brain tissue in young tumor patients
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether proton beam radiation can effectively treat germ cell tumors in the brain while causing fewer side effects than standard photon radiation. About 45 participants aged 3 to 25 will receive daily proton radiation for 4 to 8 weeks. Researchers will track…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug larotrectinib tested in small trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug larotrectinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with advanced solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders that have a specific genetic change called an NTRK fusion. The cancers have either come back after treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a blood pressure drug combo tame panic attacks?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests a new drug called HB-1, which combines two blood pressure medicines (telmisartan and verapamil), to see if it can reduce unexpected panic attacks in people with panic disorder. The study plans to enroll 240 adults aged 18 to 65 and compare HB-1 against pl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: HB BioTech, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Sugar rush for stroke recovery? new trial tests fructose infusion
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving a fructose (a type of sugar) injection soon after a stroke, along with standard clot-busting treatment, can improve brain recovery. About 46 adults who have a stroke within the last 4.5 hours will be randomly assigned to receive either fructose plu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ji Xunming,MD,PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for kids with Tough-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tested the drug ensartinib in 13 children and young adults (ages 1–21) whose cancers had come back or did not respond to treatment and had specific ALK or ROS1 gene changes. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink or stop tumor growth. While the drug targets cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for toddlers with bladder nerve damage: mirabegron trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a liquid medicine called mirabegron in children aged 6 months to 3 years who have bladder problems due to nerve damage (neurogenic detrusor overactivity). The goal is to see if the medicine helps the bladder hold more urine safely, reducing leaks and pressure. Ch…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Jail-Based PTSD therapy could curb overdose deaths after release
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether offering PTSD therapy to people in jail who also have opioid or stimulant use disorder can help them start addiction treatment after release. Researchers will screen and refer participants, then randomly assign some to start therapy immediately in jail an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer vaccine trial for brain tumors pulled before it started
Disease control TerminatedThis was a small, early-phase study designed to test the safety and feasibility of a cancer vaccine (SV-BR-1-GM) combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in patients with solid tumors that had spread to the brain or spinal cord lining. The trial planned to en…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for aggressive brain tumors? early trial combines two targeted drugs
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs—D2C7-IT and atezolizumab—in adults with a recurrent, aggressive type of brain cancer called grade IV malignant glioma. The main goal is to see if the combination is safe and what side effects it may cause. About 18 participa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Darell Bigner • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a new drug shield hearts and kidneys in overweight people?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether the drug retatrutide can lower the chance of serious heart problems (like heart attacks and strokes) and slow kidney disease in 10,000 overweight adults who already have heart or kidney disease. Participants receive either retatrutide or a pl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could targeted drugs spare brain cancer patients from radiation after surgery?
Disease control TerminatedThis pilot study explores whether people with melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain can safely skip stereotactic radiosurgery (focused radiation) after having a brain tumor surgically removed. Instead of radiation, participants receive systemic thera…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a simple gas help heal the brain after injury?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether inhaling nitric oxide gas can improve blood flow in the brain after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The trial enrolls adults aged 18 to 75 with moderate TBI or mild TBI with abnormal scans. Participants receive either inhaled nitric oxide or standard care…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a common MS drug help people with a rare nerve disease walk better?
Disease control OngoingThis clinical trial is testing whether dimethyl fumarate, a drug already used for multiple sclerosis, can improve balance and walking in adults with adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN), a rare nerve disease. Forty participants will take either the drug or a placebo daily for 36 months, w…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pujol, Aurora, M.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a hormone drug slow Alzheimer's? LUCINDA trial tests idea
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether leuprolide (Eligard), a drug that lowers certain hormones, can slow memory and thinking decline in 180 women with mild Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment. All participants are already taking donepezil. The study compares leuprolide injection…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Real-World study tracks Epidyolex's Long-Term impact on seizures
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 158 people in France who are prescribed Epidyolex (a cannabidiol-based medicine) for seizures as part of their normal care. Researchers will track how long people stay on the treatment, side effects, seizure frequency, and changes in daily functioning and quali…
Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a drug prevent gut problems and pneumonia in Brain-Injured patients?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether naloxegol, a drug that blocks opioid effects in the gut, can prevent constipation and pneumonia in brain-injured patients in the ICU. These patients often receive opioids for sedation, which can slow digestion and lead to serious complications. The trial …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a Drug-Radiation combo tame brain tumors?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether adding the drug azeliragon to targeted radiation therapy can safely shrink brain tumors and keep them under control longer. It involves 46 adults with cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to improve tumor control without causing serious side e…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a single pill replace two after heart implant? major trial seeks safer stroke prevention
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether people with atrial fibrillation who receive a WATCHMAN FLX Pro device can safely take just one blood thinner or aspirin instead of the usual two-drug plan. About 1,857 participants are being followed for six months to compare rates of death, stroke, major…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New wireless device boosts stroke recovery by zapping nerves during rehab
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a wireless device that stimulates the vagus nerve during rehabilitation exercises to help people who have had a stroke recover arm and hand function. The approach, called targeted plasticity therapy, aims to enhance the brain's ability to rewire itself. The trial…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a common mineral slow Parkinson's? small trial hints at possibility
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a low dose of lithium (20 mg/day) can slow disease-related changes in the brain and blood of people with early-stage Parkinson's disease. Twenty participants will receive either lithium or a placebo for a period, and researchers will use MRI scans and blo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cord blood stroke trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test whether giving a child their own stored umbilical cord blood is safe for treating perinatal arterial ischemic stroke. It was designed for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years with MRI-confirmed stroke. The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participan…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: James Baumgartner, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug nivolumab tested in young brain cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing the immunotherapy drug nivolumab in children and young adults whose high-grade glioma has come back or is getting worse. Participants receive the drug before and after surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible. The main goals are to chec…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sabine Mueller, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with resistant tumors: drug combo enters safety trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a combination of two drugs, avutometinib and defactinib, in children and young adults (ages 3 to 30) with advanced or recurrent solid tumors that have specific genetic changes. The main goal is to find the safest dose with the fewest side effects. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a tiny dose of radiation slow Parkinson's? mayo clinic launches first test.
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early study at Mayo Clinic tests whether ultra-low, anti-inflammatory doses of radiation can slow Parkinson's disease. Twenty people with early-stage Parkinson's will receive five daily radiation treatments guided by special brain scans. The main goal is to see if the treatm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gene therapy trial aims to halt Muscle-Wasting disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a gene therapy called vesemnogene lantuparvovec in about 20 people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic condition that causes muscle weakness. The therapy delivers a working copy of the SMN1 gene to help muscles work better. The main goal is to check saf…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lantu Biopharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New Alzheimer's drug aims to clear brain plaques
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called RO7126209 (Trontinemab) in people with early to moderate Alzheimer's disease. The drug is given by IV infusion and aims to reduce amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's. About 241 participants will receive either the d…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for depressed smokers: therapy plus quit support shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether adding a special type of talk therapy (CBASP) to standard smoking cessation treatment helps depressed smokers quit and feel better. About 91 adults with depression who smoked at least 5 cigarettes a day took part. The goal was to see if the combined appr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for infants with severe epilepsy: fenfluramine trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing the safety and tolerability of fenfluramine (Fintepla) in 25 infants aged 1 to 2 years with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy. The drug is given as an oral solution twice daily alongside other seizure medications. Researchers will monitor he…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB BIOSCIENCES, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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MS treatment gets personal: could tailored infusions be just as effective?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares the standard fixed-interval dosing of ocrelizumab (every 24 weeks) with a personalized approach where infusions are given only when B cell levels rise above a certain threshold. The goal is to see if the personalized schedule is just as good at preventing rela…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Childhood cancer immunotherapy trial pulled before it started
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in children and young adults with cancers that returned or didn't respond to treatment and had many genetic mutations. The goal was to see if the drug combination was safe and could shrink tumors. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Could a drug calm brain inflammation after stroke? new trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an interleukin-6 receptor inhibitor (a drug that reduces inflammation) to standard emergency stroke treatment helps people recover better after a severe stroke caused by a large blood clot in the front part of the brain. About 692 adults who are el…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Could a pill replace infusions for gaucher brain symptoms?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called venglustat, given alongside the standard enzyme therapy Cerezyme, in adults with Gaucher disease type 3 (a rare genetic disorder affecting the body and brain). The study has four parts: first, it checks spinal fluid biomarkers to disti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Brain implant study tests new epilepsy drug
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BHV-7000 in 5 people with epilepsy who have a brain implant (RNS) that records brain activity. The goal was to see if the drug reduces abnormal electrical activity linked to seizures. Participants took the drug for 4 weeks, and thei…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a tiny implant replace daily blood thinners for AFib patients?
Disease control OngoingThis large study is testing whether a device called WATCHMAN FLX, which closes off a small pouch in the heart, can be a safe and effective alternative to daily blood thinners (NOACs) for preventing strokes in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. The trial involves 3,000 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Triple threat: new combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat melanoma
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing two different three-drug combinations in people with advanced BRAF-mutated melanoma that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. One group receives nivolumab (immunotherapy) plus dabrafenib and trametinib (targeted therapy); the other receives n…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: drug targets tumor growth
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in children and young adults with rare cancers like sarcomas, Wilms tumor, and others that have come back or not responded to treatment. Cabozantinib works by blocking enzymes that help tumors grow and form blood vessels. The study a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Electric suit may help people with spinal cord injury walk better
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a wearable suit that delivers small electrical pulses to leg muscles can improve walking speed in people with incomplete spinal cord injury. Participants first do standard treadmill training, then add the electrical stimulation suit for 20 sessions. The m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stichting Reade • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise against rare brain tumor
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests two targeted drugs, vemurafenib and cobimetinib, in 24 people with a rare type of brain tumor called papillary craniopharyngioma that has a specific genetic mutation (BRAF V600E). The drugs work by blocking enzymes that help tumor cells grow. The main go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New coil aims to plug brain aneurysms more safely and cheaply
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new coil device (Kaneka i-ED) in 50 people with wide-necked brain aneurysms. The coil is placed inside the aneurysm to block blood flow and prevent rupture. Researchers will check how well it works, how safe it is, and whether it saves money compared to standar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New balloon coated with paclitaxel aims to keep brain arteries open
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a special balloon catheter coated with the drug paclitaxel to treat narrowed or re-narrowed brain arteries. The balloon is inflated inside the artery to open it and release the drug, which may help prevent the artery from closing again. The trial includes 281 adu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: B. Braun Medical International Trading Company Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug riliprubart tested for Long-Term control of nerve disease CIDP
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is a long-term extension of earlier trials testing the drug riliprubart in adults with CIDP, a condition where the immune system attacks the nerves, causing weakness and numbness. About 300 participants who completed a prior riliprubart study will continue receiving th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Mind over paralysis: Brain-Spine bridge aims to restore leg movement
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device that reads brain signals and sends them to the spinal cord to help people with chronic spinal cord injury move their legs. Three participants will use the system during rehabilitation to see if it is safe and can improve walking. The goal is to create a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Cheaper MS drug could match pricey standard in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether rituximab, a cheaper drug, works as well as ocrelizumab for active multiple sclerosis. About 600 adults with relapsing or progressive MS will receive one of the two drugs. The main goal is to see if rituximab can prevent new brain lesions as effec…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New Muscle-Boosting drug combo tested for SMA
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug (RO7204239) to an existing SMA medicine (risdiplam) can help people with spinal muscular atrophy build stronger muscles and move better. The trial includes about 259 children and young adults, ages 2 to 25, who can walk. Resear…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Own cells implanted in brain to fight Parkinson's
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests a new treatment called UX-DA001 for people with Parkinson's disease. The treatment uses the patient's own cells, which are turned into dopamine-producing cells and implanted into the brain during surgery. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai UniXell Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Promising drug may shrink brain tumors in relapsed lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called acalabrutinib in 10 people with central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma that has returned or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. Acalabrutinib is already approved for another type of lymphoma and w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Gene therapy trial aims to help girls with rett syndrome gain new skills
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a gene therapy called NGN-401 in 33 girls with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects development and movement. The therapy delivers a working copy of the MECP2 gene to try to improve skills and daily function. Researchers will measure success by whe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Neurogene Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy aims to halt rare fatal brain disease in children
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a one-time gene therapy called CLN-301 in 7 children aged 3 to 10 with CLN3 Batten disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive loss of vision, movement, and thinking skills. The therapy delivers a working copy of the CLN3 gene directly in…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neela Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Could stem cells slow a fatal brain disease?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether a patient's own stem cells, injected into the spinal fluid, can slow the progression of multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and fatal brain disease. The study involves 71 adults aged 30-70 with early-stage MSA. Researchers will measure changes i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Could an HIV drug help treat rett syndrome?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis phase 2 trial tests whether lamivudine, an antiviral drug, can improve symptoms in people with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects movement, communication, and behavior. Ten participants will take the drug by mouth for a set period, and researchers will measu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Maria Denise Fernandes Carvalho de Andrade • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can a smartphone app tame disruptive behavior in kids?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a mobile app can help parents of children aged 5-8 with disruptive behavior. 324 families will use either a standalone app, a coach-assisted app, or a control app. The goal is to see if digital tools can improve parenting skills and child behavior at a la…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can talking about stigma help people with HIV and depression?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis pilot study in Malawi tests whether adding stigma-reduction counseling to standard depression treatment helps people living with HIV. Two hundred adults with HIV and depressive symptoms will receive counseling sessions that challenge myths and build coping skills. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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MS drug may shield eyes from damage, new study hopes to prove
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether the drug ofatumumab can slow down thinning of the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye) in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers will follow 75 adults with MS who are either starting or already taking …
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study investigates whether combining ACT001 (an oral drug) with pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) can help people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Participants take the drugs before surgery to remove their tumor, allowing researchers to analyze how the…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Accendatech USA Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New MS drug candidate ABP 692 faces off against ocrevus in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a new drug, ABP 692, works as well as the approved drug Ocrevus for people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). About 152 adults with RRMS will receive either ABP 692 or Ocrevus to compare how the drugs move through the body and how well th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could a common drug slow Alzheimer's? new study tests rapamycin
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug rapamycin is safe and tolerable for older adults with mild memory problems or early Alzheimer's disease. About 40 participants will take rapamycin for 12 months while researchers monitor side effects and changes in memory and thinking. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Daily pill may beat weekly shot for kids with MS
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a daily fingolimod capsule works better than a weekly interferon injection to prevent multiple sclerosis relapses in children. About 240 kids with MS will take one of the two treatments for 2 years, followed by a 5-year extension where everyone gets fingo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Cancer cell therapy trial for brain tumor withdrawn before starting
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test a new treatment combining CYNK-001 (natural killer cells from donated cord blood) with interleukin-2 in adults whose glioblastoma had returned and could be surgically removed. The goal was to see if this combination was safe and could extend the time be…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Celularity Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug aims to stop relapses in rare brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether satralizumab can prevent relapses in people with MOGAD, a rare disease where the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord. About 152 participants aged 12 and older will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if satral…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can immune therapy IVIG calm long COVID's autonomic storm?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) can reduce symptoms of autonomic dysfunction—such as dizziness, rapid heartbeat, and fatigue—in people with long COVID. Two hundred participants will receive either IVIG or a placebo (saline) for 9 months, plus coordinate…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kanecia Obie Zimmerman • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot cancers that standard scans overlook
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing a new imaging tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46 to see where it collects in normal and cancerous tissues. About 30 people with various solid tumors or blood cancers will receive the tracer and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The goal is to understand how the tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth
Diagnosis OngoingThis study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads brain scans to spot Parkinson's lookalikes
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests an AI tool called AIDP that analyzes MRI scans to help diagnose Parkinson's disease and two similar conditions (MSA and PSP). Researchers at 21 sites will compare the AI's diagnosis to that of movement disorder specialists. The goal is to see if the tool can impr…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans track Alzheimer's clues over decades
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study uses special brain scans (PET imaging) to measure amyloid buildup—a protein linked to Alzheimer's—in healthy older adults, people with mild memory problems, and those with dementia. Participants receive scans every 2-3 years for up to 20 years to see how amyloid change…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New imaging combo could sharpen brain tumor detection
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing two different imaging techniques—SPECT and PET—to see how well they can spot brain tumors called gliomas. Forty patients with primary or recurrent glioma will receive injections of two special tracers, then undergo scans to measure how much tracer is taken u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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IPad test could revolutionize dementia detection in underserved communities
Diagnosis OngoingThis large study tests whether a simple iPad-based cognitive test, called MyCog, can help primary care doctors detect early dementia and cognitive impairment in underserved communities. Over 57,000 older adults from 24 clinics will take the test during routine visits. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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A simple taste test could revolutionize depression treatment
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study explores whether a taste test can serve as a diagnostic tool for depression. Participants with untreated major depressive disorder will take a taste test before and after starting an antidepressant prescribed by their doctor, and again six to eight weeks later. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ranvier Health Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Radar could replace wires for narcolepsy sleep tests
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a millimeter-wave radar system can accurately diagnose type 1 narcolepsy by monitoring sleep without physical contact. Forty patients will use the radar alongside standard sleep tests (PSG/MSLT) to see if the radar matches the standard results. If it work…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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AI eye on brain bulges: software aims to spot hidden aneurysms
Diagnosis OngoingThis study evaluates RDX-Aneurysm, a computer-assisted detection software designed to help radiologists find saccular intracranial aneurysms (bulging blood vessels in the brain) on MRI scans. Researchers will analyze 550 past scans—half with confirmed aneurysms and half without—t…
Sponsor: Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New PET scan could better spot tumors in kids with cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a special PET scan using a radioactive form of methionine (a natural amino acid) can help doctors see tumors in children and young adults with various cancers, including brain tumors and sarcomas. About 503 participants will be scanned to see if the metho…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New turkish questionnaire could help belgian GPs spot hidden depression
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a Turkish translation of the Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire (4DSQ) helps Belgian general practitioners who don't speak Turkish better diagnose depression and anxiety in Turkish-speaking patients with language barriers. About 80 patients and their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a simple tablet test and AI catch dementia years earlier?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study explores whether a self-administered digital test called eSAGE, combined with information from electronic health records and machine learning, can help detect early signs of cognitive impairment, including dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will analyze data…
Sponsor: Douglas Scharre • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New laser imaging could help surgeons prevent strokes during brain surgery
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tests a laser-based imaging method that shows blood flow in the brain in real time during surgery. It involves 20 adults having brain surgery for conditions like aneurysms. The goal is to see if this technique can give surgeons continuous feedback, unlike the current d…
Sponsor: Andrew Dunn • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to spot Alzheimer's plaques safely
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new radioactive tracer called Fluselenamyl for PET scans to detect beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will check its safety and how well it works in 60 healthy volunteers and people with mild cognitive impairment o…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New brain scan aims to spot Alzheimer's before symptoms worsen
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a special fMRI scan (fMRI-SAM) could help detect Alzheimer's disease early. Researchers planned to compare brain activity in 25 people with Alzheimer's, 25 with mild memory problems (MCI), and 60 healthy adults. The goal was to find differences that mig…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Beats over blood pressure: music campaign aims to prevent stroke in nigeria
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a music-inspired community campaign, called Music4Health, can help lower blood pressure and improve stroke awareness among 1,412 youth (ages 14-24) and their caregivers (ages 40+) in Nigeria. Participants will take part in listening sessions and activitie…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can head radiation stop lung cancer from spreading to the brain?
Prevention TerminatedThis study compares two different doses of radiation aimed at the head (prophylactic cranial irradiation) to see which is better at preventing brain metastases in people with small cell lung cancer. Participants had their lung cancer diagnosed within the past year and have alread…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New online 'Behavioral Vaccine' aims to stop teen depression before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a self-guided online program called CATCH-IT, designed to prevent depression in teenagers who are at risk. Researchers are working with 400 teens aged 13-18 across four health systems to find the best way to deliver this program in primary care. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can online or group programs stop teen depression before it starts?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests two different programs designed to prevent depression in teenagers who are at risk. One program is an online course called CATCH-IT, and the other is an 8-session group program called TEAMS. About 636 teens aged 13-19 with mild depressive symptoms but no current …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a simple 8-Week program keep your brain sharp?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests an 8-week group program called My Healthy Brain for adults aged 50 and older who have memory concerns but not dementia. The program teaches about lifestyle factors like exercise, sleep, and diet that may help prevent dementia. Researchers want to see if the progr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Teen therapy aims to stop bipolar before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a type of talk therapy called Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) can prevent bipolar disorder in teenagers (ages 12-18) who have a parent with bipolar disorder and are considered high-risk. Participants receive 8 sessions of IPSRT or a health…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Twice-Yearly shot could prevent heart attacks in millions
Prevention OngoingThis large Phase 3 study tests whether inclisiran, a twice-yearly injection, can prevent major heart problems like heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related death in people at high risk who have not yet had such an event. Over 14,000 participants are receiving either inclisiran o…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Brain radiation may stop cancer spread in rare bladder cancer
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether whole brain radiation can lower the chance of brain tumors in people with small cell carcinoma of the urinary tract (including the bladder). The 31 participants have already had chemotherapy and responded well. They receive radiation to the brain for 3 we…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New program aims to stop postpartum depression before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a psychological empowerment program designed to prevent postpartum depression in pregnant women. 92 first-time mothers in Indonesia will take part in 5 group sessions over 3 weeks, focusing on control, confidence, and coping. Researchers will check if the program…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Miranie Safaringga • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Zapping the Brain's fear center: a new hope for depression?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a non-invasive device that uses gentle electrical currents to stimulate the right amygdala, a brain area linked to emotion. Fifty adults with major depression will receive either real or sham stimulation for six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in mood, th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal zaps may help vets with paralysis boost blood pressure and exercise
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a non-invasive electrical stimulation device placed on the skin over the spine can help veterans with spinal cord injury improve blood pressure, exercise capacity, and body temperature regulation. Twenty veterans with injuries between the neck and upper b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal zaps boost walking recovery in injury patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a non-invasive electrical stimulation applied to the back can boost the benefits of walking therapy for people with incomplete spinal cord injury. 18 adults with chronic spinal cord injury will receive either real or fake stimulation during their walking …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bedtime stories for autism? Single-Child trial shows early gains
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether listening to special audio fairy tales before sleep can improve speech, motor skills, and independence in a child with autism and central auditory processing disorder. The child stays at home with their mother, avoiding clinic stress. Early results from t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Natalia Poluektova • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart bed could help Parkinson's patients regain balance
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a special bed called SuPerSense that senses how a person lies on it and gives feedback to help improve posture and balance. People with Parkinson's disease who have trouble with balance or posture will either do standard rehab exercises or use the smart bed plus …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which exercise works best for stroke survivors with knee hyperextension?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two types of exercise—open kinetic chain (like leg raises) and closed kinetic chain (like squats)—to see which better reduces knee hyperextension in stroke survivors. Sixty adults who have had a stroke and can walk with some help will be randomly assigned to o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two brain zaps may lift the fog of Schizophrenia's negative symptoms
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial investigates whether combining two types of brain stimulation—intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) and high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS)—can reduce negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as lack of motivation, social withdrawal,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Book club therapy: could group reading boost language skills after stroke?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study explores whether joining a weekly reading group can improve reading comprehension and communication confidence in adults with aphasia, a language disorder often caused by stroke. Participants read a book at home and then discuss it in a 90-minute group session each wee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gentle brain zap help stroke survivors find their words again?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study explores whether adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to standard speech therapy can improve word-finding in people with aphasia after a stroke. The trial involves 50 adults who are at least six months …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple drink ease Parkinson's constipation?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new functional drink made with chicory inulin, B-vitamins, and vitamin D to see if it can improve constipation and overall well-being in people with Parkinson's disease. About 56 participants will drink either the active supplement or a placebo twice daily for …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Ulster • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Restless leg drug tested for rare disease in women
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether pramipexole, a drug used for restless leg syndrome, can ease leg symptoms in women with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). About 24 women will take the drug or a placebo for two months. The goal is to see if it improves sleep, walking, and quality of…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could squeezing a ball make port needle changes less painful?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study investigates whether using a stress ball during port catheter needle changes can reduce pain, anxiety, and improve satisfaction in cancer patients. Fifty adult oncology patients will be randomly assigned to either use a stress ball or receive standard care. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests physical therapy to boost exercise in MS patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 24-week physical therapy program can help people with multiple sclerosis become more physically active. Forty participants will receive tailored exercise support and education. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and helps manage MS symptoms…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sniffing essential oils during surgery may ease anxiety and mask burnt flesh smell
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether smelling essential oils during skin surgery can reduce the unpleasant smell of burnt flesh from electrocautery and lower patient anxiety. About 111 adults having same-day skin procedures will be randomly assigned to receive either a real essential oil inh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient wisdom meets modern science: new group therapy targets anxiety
Symptom relief OngoingThis study explores whether a new type of group therapy, based on Eastern cultural practices, can help people with anxiety disorders. Researchers will enroll 60 participants aged 15 to 55 to test the therapy's effects on anxiety symptoms. The goal is to see if this approach is bo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing HuiLongGuan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vibrating platform may improve balance and thinking in Parkinson's
Symptom relief OngoingThis study investigates whether whole-body vibration (WBV) therapy, added to standard exercise, can improve balance, walking, thinking, and the ability to do two things at once in people with Parkinson's disease. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either low-freque…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Izmir Bakircay University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pain block could cut opioid use after back surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a targeted nerve block (retrolaminar block) provides better pain relief after lumbar discectomy than the standard method of injecting pain medicine into the surgical wound. 130 adults having elective single-level herniated disc surgery will be randomly as…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zagazig University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could switching frequencies in brain stimulation help Parkinson's patients walk better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether alternating between high and low frequencies of deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve walking and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. Twelve participants who already have DBS implants will try different stimulation patterns while their gait and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: James Liao • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app ease social anxiety? new study investigates
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests whether a smartphone app that delivers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help adults with social anxiety disorder. Participants use the app for 12 weeks, learning skills like cognitive restructuring and exposure exercises. The trial compares app users to a w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Omega-3s show promise for Tough-to-Treat depression
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looked at whether omega-3 fatty acids can reduce inflammation and improve mood in adults with treatment-resistant depression. Fourteen participants who were already on antidepressants but still depressed were randomly given either omega-3 supplements or a placebo for 1…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a traditional supplement improve your sleep? new study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a dietary supplement called Dong'e Brand Ejiao Yuanjiang can help improve sleep quality. Researchers will enroll 66 adults aged 25 to 55 and track their sleep over 60 days using questionnaires and wearable devices. The goal is to see if the supplement lea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a virtual coaching program help teens with epilepsy master laundry and cooking?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot trial tests a 15-week telehealth program called Surviving and Thriving in the Real World (STRW) for teens aged 14–18 with epilepsy who struggle with daily living skills. The program includes weekly caregiver-teen sessions and separate caregiver group meetings, all deli…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fish oil compound tested as autism symptom treatment
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether DHA, a key omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil, can improve symptoms of autism in children and adolescents aged 5 to 17. Participants receive either DHA or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. Researchers also look at genes and urine markers related to DHA to u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Quick brain zaps could boost thinking after stroke
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a short, high-dose form of brain stimulation called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in 20 people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. The goal is to see if it is safe and acceptable, and whether it can improve cognitive problems like memory…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Warm water workouts may boost arm strength and independence in kids with cerebral palsy
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether aquatic therapy in a warm pool can help children ages 3-9 with conditions like cerebral palsy improve their swimming safety, arm function, and ability to do daily tasks. Children attend sessions twice a week for ten weeks. Researchers will measure chan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can CBD capsules help you sleep? large trial seeks answers
Symptom relief OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether nightly doses of CBD (75mg or 150mg) can reduce insomnia severity in adults over 8 weeks. Participants take capsules or a placebo, and researchers measure changes in sleep quality using a standard questionnaire and sleep efficiency. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Avecho Biotechnology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app tame workplace burnout for officers working with troubled youth?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a smartphone app called AIM+ can help juvenile justice officers and other professionals who work with youth in the legal system manage chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout. Over 30 days, participants use the app for short guided meditations and videos. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spared brain region may shield memory during whole brain radiation
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a modified whole brain radiation technique that avoids a specific area of the brain called the corpus callosum genu, which is important for memory and thinking. The goal is to see if this approach helps preserve cognitive function in people with brain metastases …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Video goggles could transform physical therapy for children with cerebral palsy
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether augmented reality (AR) games can improve walking and balance in children with cerebral palsy. Forty children will either do exercises wearing AR goggles or receive standard physical therapy. The goal is to see if the AR approach is more effective and enga…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: College of Physical Education and Sport PALESTRA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests common antidepressant for PTSD in military and civilian groups
Symptom relief TerminatedThis phase 2 study is testing whether fluoxetine, a widely used antidepressant, can reduce PTSD symptoms in 800 adults including active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians. Participants receive either fluoxetine or a placebo for 12 weeks, and researchers measure changes…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Global Coalition for Adaptive Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 30-Year-Old blood vessel drug ease Parkinson's?
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether fasudil, a drug already used in Japan for blood vessel spasms, is safe and can help symptoms in people with early Parkinson's disease. 75 participants will take either fasudil or a placebo for 3 weeks. The study focuses on safety and tolerability,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could intense exercise help tame adult ADHD?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study explores whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a practical and acceptable treatment for adults with ADHD. Researchers will recruit 30 adults diagnosed with ADHD to participate in a 14-week exercise program combining strength and endurance training. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Solli Distriktspsykiatriske Senter • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection aims to ease stroke-related muscle stiffness
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an injection of hyaluronidase can reduce muscle stiffness and spasticity in the arm after a stroke. 56 adults with moderate-to-severe stiffness will receive either the study drug or a placebo, and later switch to the other option. The goal is to improve r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Online therapy could ease anxiety in autistic teens
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed to help autistic adolescents aged 11-17 manage anxiety. The program, called LUNA-Adolescent, is parent-led and delivered online, making it easier for families who cannot access in-person therap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests smarter online therapy for stressed students who Can't sleep
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether adding personalized feedback to an online sleep program helps university students with insomnia. About 70 students will be split into three groups: standard online therapy, enhanced therapy with feedback, or a waitlist. The goal is to see if the extra fee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a sleep drug soothe PTSD? new study recruits troops and civilians
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests whether daridorexant, a drug used for insomnia, can reduce PTSD symptoms in 200 adults, including active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, and researchers track changes in PTSD severity …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Global Coalition for Adaptive Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can virtual reality or a simple schedule change ease kids' fear during pin removal?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at two ways to lower anxiety in children aged 3 to 10 who need surgical pins removed from an elbow fracture. One approach removes the pins right after the cast comes off, before an X-ray, instead of after. The other uses a virtual reality headset during the pin r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an online program help health students beat stress?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an 8-week online stress management program for health students in Sfax, Tunisia. The program combines cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness meditation through videos, exercises, and motivational messages. Researchers will measure changes in stress, anxiety…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sfax • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone therapy for menopause may help women sleep better
Symptom relief OngoingThis study investigates whether menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) can improve sleep quality in women going through menopause. Researchers will compare sleep in women who receive MHT to those who do not, using questionnaires and sleep diaries. The goal is to see if MHT can help wit…
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could quicker brain zaps lift depression faster?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an accelerated form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can safely and effectively reduce depression symptoms in people with major depressive disorder. About 50 participants aged 15 and older will receive the treatment in an open-label design. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Neuronetics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a nighttime sound machine help fight Alzheimer's?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a device that plays brief, soft sounds during deep sleep can enhance brain wave activity in people with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease. Participants use the device at home each night for three months, with an optional three-month ext…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bitbrain • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New depression pill shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an oral medication called MM120 against a placebo in adults with major depressive disorder. The trial has two parts: a 12-week blinded phase followed by a 40-week open-label extension where everyone gets MM120. The main goal is to see if MM120 reduces depression …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Definium Therapeutics US, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texts after trauma: new study tests simple tools to prevent PTSD and opioid abuse
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a short video and a 3-week text messaging program can help people who have recently experienced sexual assault. The goal is to see if these tools can reduce mental health problems like PTSD and prevent misuse of opioids and other substances. About 394 adu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter PTSD therapy may be just as effective for veterans
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a shorter therapy focused on guilt (TrIGR) to a standard PTSD therapy (CPT) in 160 U.S. Veterans. The goal is to see if TrIGR is no less effective at reducing PTSD, depression, and guilt symptoms. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two treatments…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could farm animals help young adults with autism break out of social isolation?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial explores whether spending time on a farm with animals and nature can help socially withdrawn young adults (ages 18–30) with autism spectrum disorder. Participants take part in supervised group activities on a farm twice a week for 12 weeks. Researchers will interview p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kronoberg County Council • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal zaps at home could restore hand control in MS
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis pilot study explores whether non-invasive electrical stimulation of the spinal cord, combined with hand and arm exercises, can improve upper limb function in people with multiple sclerosis. Participants use a home device with help from a partner over 8 weeks. The study focus…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New web program aims to ease burden for dementia caregivers
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a web-based support program called Hospital GamePlan4Care for caregivers of veterans with dementia who are discharged from skilled nursing facilities to home. Fifty-five caregivers will receive either the program (website, emails, and phone coaching) or basic hea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sensory rooms ease Alzheimer's symptoms? new study investigates
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a special therapy using sights, sounds, touch, and other senses can help people with moderate Alzheimer's think clearer, feel calmer, and behave better. It also looks at whether this therapy reduces stress for their caregivers. Twenty-four people aged 65 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a buddy system boost mental health during hormone therapy?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a peer support program is acceptable and helpful for people with mild depression or anxiety who are starting or receiving hormone care. One hundred participants are randomly assigned to either the peer support group or usual care. The program includes …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talk therapy break the cycle of depressive rumination?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether Behavioral Activation (BA) therapy can change the habit of repetitive negative thinking (rumination) in people with major depression. Up to 120 adults will receive 12 sessions of BA over 11 weeks. Researchers will measure symptom changes and explore wh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Iceland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to ease burden for rural dementia caregivers
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests a mobile app called Brain CareNotes designed to reduce the burden on unpaid caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias who live in rural areas. About 60 caregivers will use either the Brain CareNotes app or a basic education app for six mont…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Richard Holden • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can eye contact training help toddlers with autism? new trial tests Parent-Led therapy
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a parent-led therapy called Pathways can improve social skills in 80 toddlers (16-30 months old) who show early signs of autism. One group of parents learns a technique to encourage mutual eye contact during play, while the other group uses the same thera…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas at Dallas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can yoga ease severe headaches? small pilot study aims to find out
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether yoga-based movements, done online or in person, can help people with chronic migraine or cluster headache. Twenty adults aged 18-65 will participate. The goal is to see if yoga improves headache frequency, sleep quality, and overall well-being …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily migraine pill stop attacks fast? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether atogepant, a drug already used to prevent migraines, can also treat migraine attacks quickly. About 1300 adults with a history of migraines will take either atogepant or a placebo when they have a migraine, and then report pain levels and symptoms after 2…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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WhatsApp therapy could boost stroke hand recovery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding home-based telerehabilitation via WhatsApp video calls to standard outpatient therapy improves hand function in people who had a stroke 1-6 months ago. Forty-eight participants will be split into two groups: one gets standard therapy plus daily 30-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Ear seeds may boost IVF success by calming anxiety
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a simple ear acupressure technique, called auricular point sticking therapy, can reduce anxiety and improve sleep in women undergoing IVF. 178 women aged 20-45 with anxiety or insomnia will either receive standard IVF care or standard care plus ear acupre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New electric therapy aims to treat depression without memory loss
Symptom relief OngoingThis small study tests a new treatment called TEST for people with depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments. TEST uses a lower electric current than standard electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), aiming to avoid memory and thinking problems. Eight adults aged 25-64 wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could xenon gas lift depression in hours?
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether inhaling a low dose of xenon gas can quickly improve depressive symptoms in 20 people with treatment-resistant major depression or bipolar depression. Participants receive either xenon or a placebo gas added to their usual treatment, and resea…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Virtual reality could calm anxious kids with autism at the dentist
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset during dental treatment can reduce fear and stress in children with mild intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. Two hundred children aged 6 to 12 will either receive standard dental care or use a VR h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can virtual reality help adults with autism connect better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new virtual reality program designed to help adults with autism improve their social skills and daily functioning. 140 participants will either receive the VR training plus usual care, or usual care alone, for 3 months. Researchers will measure changes in socia…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Online classes before birth may shield new moms from PTSD
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether giving first-time mothers online education about childbirth starting at 30 weeks of pregnancy can lower their risk of post-traumatic stress after delivery. Researchers will enroll 400 women and track their mental health through surveys at 6 weeks and 6 mo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a belly zapper cut bathroom time for spinal injury patients?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONMany people with spinal cord injury struggle with slow bowel emptying and constipation. This study tests whether a small device that delivers gentle electrical pulses to the belly can speed up bowel movements and improve stool consistency. Twelve participants will use the stimula…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New therapy approach aims to keep minority teens in mental health care
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new method called Strategic Treatment Assessment for Youth (STAY) designed to help racial and ethnic minority teens with depression or suicidal thoughts stay in therapy. Researchers will compare STAY to standard care in 140 teens aged 12-18 across three communi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Peer support may help MS patients stay on track with meds
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether one-on-one peer support sessions can help people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis stay on their prescribed medications. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or three hour-long sessions with a trained peer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Lifestyle trio tested as Parkinson's symptom soother
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a 6-month program of online exercise classes, guided meditation, and nutrition advice can improve thinking, sleep, and overall health in people with Parkinson's disease. 60 participants aged 40 to 85 will take part, with some starting the program rig…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Tailored diet may ease gut woes and boost life quality in kids with CP
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether personalized nutrition advice can improve nutrition, reduce stomach problems, and enhance quality of life in children with cerebral palsy. Fifty children aged 6 to 12 will be randomly assigned to receive either individualized dietary counseling or routine…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a massage at home ease painful sex? new study tests telehealth approach
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a pelvic floor massage technique (Thiele massage) can reduce pain during sex in women with chronic pelvic pain. It compares in-person treatment with guided self-massage at home via telehealth. The goal is to see if telehealth can be as effective as in-per…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for PTSD relief in small study
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can safely help adults with long-term PTSD who are already taking antidepressants. Twenty participants will receive psilocybin, and some will also get trauma-focused talk therapy. The goal …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New anxiety pill shows promise in major trial
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an oral medication called MM120 against a placebo in 245 adults with generalized anxiety disorder. Participants take the drug or placebo for 12 weeks, and those who complete may join a 40-week follow-up where everyone gets the active drug. The goal is to see if M…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Definium Therapeutics US, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can specialized walking drills help stroke survivors regain balance?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests two different movement training methods—sprinter-style and skater-style—to see which better improves balance and coordination in people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Twenty-two participants will do 30-minute sessions three times a week for four weeks.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a 10-week online program help people with depression and schizophrenia get out more?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a behavioral program called SWITCH that teaches people with serious mental illness (like depression, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder) to set goals, use rewards, and build habits to do more activities outside the home. 52 participants will attend weekly online …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Temple University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New anxiety pill shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether an oral medication called MM120 can reduce anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder. About 214 participants will receive either MM120 or a placebo for 12 weeks, followed by a 40-week period where everyone can receive MM120. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Definium Therapeutics US, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Hemp compound tested for spinal cord injury pain relief
Symptom relief OngoingThis small early-phase trial tests whether a single oral dose of a hemp-derived CBD/CBD-A extract can reduce neuropathic pain and change brain activity in people with spinal cord injury. Six participants with moderate to severe nerve pain for at least three months will receive ei…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug valbenazine tested for Huntington's movement problems
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety of valbenazine for people with Huntington disease who have involuntary jerking movements (chorea). It includes 7 participants from Canada who were in a previous valbenazine study. Everyone gets the drug, and researchers track side effects …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a zapping cap help Alzheimer's patients remember?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a safe, painless brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve verbal learning in people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare active stimulation to a sham (fake) version in 90 participants with typical or language-based Alzheimer's. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Sugar water injection may ease PTSD symptoms
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether injecting a dextrose (sugar water) solution around nerves in the neck can reduce PTSD symptoms like anxiety and brain fog. Twenty-four adults who have tried at least two medications and two non-drug treatments for PTSD will receive either the injection or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Dean Reeves Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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One therapy to tackle both anxiety and drinking in veterans?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a single cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed to help veterans who struggle with both anxiety (including PTSD) and hazardous drinking. The goal is to see if treating both issues together improves their daily functioning and reduces symptoms better …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Light therapy wearables could ease Alzheimer's sleep troubles
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a wearable light device can help improve sleep and daily rhythms in people with Alzheimer's who have sleep problems. Researchers will also use activity trackers and blood tests to better understand the disease. About 162 participants will try the light th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Brain and body boost: Dual-Task training may ease Parkinson's symptoms
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether adding cognitive training to balance and gait exercises helps people with Parkinson's disease improve their balance, walking, and thinking. Fourteen participants will undergo 12 sessions of combined training. The goal is to see if this approach eases move…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Ancient chinese music tunes tested as depression treatment
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a unique music therapy, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine's five-element theory, can help men with depression and anxiety when added to their usual medication. One hundred male inpatients will receive either standard drugs alone, drugs plus regular mu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Malaya • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Light at the end of the tunnel? wearable device aims to lift elderly depression
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a wearable headband that shines near-infrared light can improve depression and sleep in adults aged 60 and older with major depression. Participants will wear the device for up to 8 weeks, and researchers will track sleep, mood, and daily activity using a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a digital mirror help kids with One-Sided weakness move better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests two different therapies—digital mirror therapy and action observation therapy—to see which better improves arm movement and grip strength in children with hemiplegia (one-sided weakness). Forty-five children aged 6 to 8 will participate. The goal is to find a sim…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to bring autism therapy to more kids through public system
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether training early intervention providers in Reciprocal Imitation Training can help children with autism improve imitation and communication skills. The program involves 440 children and their caregivers, with providers learning simple strategies during play.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a One-Size-Fits-All therapy help depression and anxiety?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study was designed to test whether a group therapy that uses basic communication skills common to all therapies can help people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and stress. The therapy avoids specific methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy. The trial was withdrawn before a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a week of ketamine pills speed up depression relief?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding ketamine tablets to a new antidepressant can reduce depression symptoms faster in adults with major depression. Twelve participants will take four doses of ketamine over one week while starting a standard antidepressant. The goal is to see if sympt…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daniel Lindqvist • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Toys and gadgets may take the ouch out of Kids' blood tests
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether simple distraction tools—a ShotBlocker device and a finger puppet—can reduce pain and fear in children aged 5 to 10 during blood draws. About 90 children will be randomly assigned to use one of these tools or receive standard care. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Music on autopilot: could it calm Alzheimer's agitation?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study planned to test whether automated music therapy could help manage agitation and sleep problems in people with severe Alzheimer's living in nursing homes. An actigraph would detect sleep issues and trigger music sessions automatically. The trial was withdrawn before any…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New program gets depressed teens moving again
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new program called BRIDGES, designed with teens, to help young people with depression become more active at their own pace. The goal is to see if increasing physical activity can reduce depressive symptoms. The study will involve 60 adolescents aged 12-19 who a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Université Catholique de Louvain • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Nerve zapper offers hope for chronic headache sufferers
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether a 60-day nerve stimulation device placed near the back of the head can help people with stubborn headaches. Researchers will track pain levels, daily function, and how often participants need emergency care. About 300 adults with various headache types…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Serious games tested as Cost-Effective therapy for Alzheimer's
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether special video games (serious games) that combine physical and mental exercises are a good value for managing Alzheimer's disease. About 136 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's will either play these games with a therapist or receive usual care. Re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Online depression program for orthopedic patients pulled before starting
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a web-based self-help program called Deprexis could help orthopedic patients with major depressive disorder. The plan was to offer the 8-week online program to patients with depression and see if they would use it and if their mood and physical function…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jasper A. Smits • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Sniff your way back: daily scent training may restore lost smell
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether daily exposure to different scents can retrain the sense of smell in 250 adults with smell disorders, including those from traumatic brain injury. Participants will use scented inhaler sticks at home and take smell tests before and after 12 weeks. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New app aims to ease cancer symptoms for rural patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests a telemedicine program called FOCUS that helps advanced cancer patients manage common symptoms like trouble sleeping, worry, tiredness, and low mood. The program uses counseling techniques delivered through a phone app. Researchers will enroll 120 adults with adv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can brain training beat Schizophrenia's 'Negative' symptoms?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests two 18-month talk therapy programs—Cognitive Enhancement Therapy and Enriched Supportive Therapy—for people with schizophrenia who have lasting negative symptoms like low motivation and social withdrawal. About 90 outpatients aged 18-60 will participate. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Mindfulness may ease emotional struggles after stroke
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether an 8-week mindfulness course can help people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago. About 28 participants will take the course either right away or after a wait. The goal is to see if the course is practical and if it improves emotional well-being and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Mind over mood: new brain training targets Depression's repetitive thoughts
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests whether real-time brain scans (fMRI) can help people with depression learn to reduce rumination—repetitive negative thinking. 80 participants will receive either real or sham neurofeedback while in a powerful 7T MRI machine. The goal is to strengthen a specific b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Phone-Based therapy may lift mood in expectant moms
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a digital cognitive behavioral therapy program, supported by telephone coaching, can help reduce depression symptoms in pregnant women. About 634 mothers with mild to moderate depression were randomly assigned to either the guided digital program or stand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Turku • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Forest walks and aromatherapy tested as Muscle-Building therapy for seniors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an 8-week forest therapy program—combining walking, resistance band exercises, and sensory activities like aromatherapy—can improve muscle strength and well-being in older women with sarcopenia. Thirty-six women aged 55 and older will participate in 16 se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tests At-Home programs to ease pain and anxiety after cancer surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two different remote support programs to see which one helps women feel better after surgery for suspected gynecological cancer. About 160 women will take part, and researchers will measure pain, mood, and sleep quality. The goal is to find simple, at-home way…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can taking photos help kids with ADHD manage emotions?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study explores whether a photography-based program can help children aged 8-12 with ADHD better recognize and express emotions, and improve attention and impulsivity. Sixty children will take photos and learn photography skills as a tool to boost emotional well-being. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New running and skating exercises could help kids with CP move better
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a special exercise program called Coordinative Locomotor Training (CLT) to regular physiotherapy for children aged 8 to 12 with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy, a condition that causes stiffness on one side of the body. CLT uses running and skating movements…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer survivors find hope in Peer-Led Self-Management program
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 7-session, peer-led self-management program for 234 cancer survivors who recently finished treatment with curative intent. The program aims to reduce anxiety and depression by teaching symptom management skills in a group setting. Participants are from central …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Gentle zaps may help kids with cerebral palsy stay on their feet
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a very mild, unnoticeable electrical stimulation to the legs can help children and young adults with cerebral palsy (ages 10–21) maintain balance during everyday movements like standing up, walking, and turning. Participants will perform simple tasks w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Delaware • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a PTSD app boost alcohol recovery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a mobile app for PTSD, along with brief weekly support sessions, can help people who are already in treatment for alcohol problems. About 300 adults with both PTSD and alcohol use disorder will use the app or receive standard care. Researchers will track …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Michigan State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a common antidepressant help cancer patients eat better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether mirtazapine, a drug often used for depression, can improve appetite in people with advanced cancer who have lost weight and have little desire to eat. About 98 patients will receive either mirtazapine or a placebo for 29 days. Researchers will track ch…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a shorter insomnia therapy boost both sleep and brainpower?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a modified version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) to see if it can improve sleep and thinking in adults with insomnia. About 37 participants will receive the therapy and be monitored for changes in sleep quality and cognitive function. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Idaho State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New study tests workplace coaching to keep Parkinson's patients on the job
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a personalized workplace intervention for 124 Dutch workers with Parkinson's disease, cerebellar ataxia, hereditary spastic paraparesis, or slowly progressive neuromuscular/mitochondrial disorders. A trained facilitator helps employees and their managers identify…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could light therapy lift mood in young transplant patients?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study planned to see if wearing light therapy glasses could help reduce depression and tiredness in children and teens who had a stem cell transplant. Participants would have used the glasses for about four weeks while their mood and sleep were tracked. However, the study wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a Parkinson's drug tame OCD?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether tolcapone, a drug used for Parkinson's disease, can reduce symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in adults. About 49 people with moderate to severe OCD will receive either tolcapone or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the drug safely lowers…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New group therapy aims to heal earthquake grief
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a structured 8-session group therapy called Integrated Grief Therapy (IGT) for adults who lost loved ones in the 2023 Türkiye earthquake. 190 survivors were randomly assigned to either the therapy or a waitlist. The goal is to see if the therapy boosts resilience…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sakarya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Herbal calm: chamomile and valerian tested for Kids' dental fears
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether chamomile or valerian extracts can reduce dental anxiety in healthy children aged 6 to 10 who need a tooth pulled. Kids are randomly given one of the herbal extracts or a placebo before the procedure. Researchers measure anxiety using child-friendly emoji…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Damascus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Two-Day therapy shows promise for depression relief
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a new type of group therapy, called Group Cognitive Evolutionary Therapy, can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Sixty-four adults with mild to severe depression will either receive two full days of therapy or be placed on a waiting list. Res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Bucharest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New CalmER therapy aims to lower anxiety in hospital staff
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a new therapy called Emotional Resolution (EmRes) can help reduce anxiety in healthcare workers. About 150 hospital workers with mild to moderate anxiety will either receive EmRes or a mindfulness-based gratitude exercise. The goal is to see if EmRes lead…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Ketamine KETTLE trial: a single infusion to ease anorexia distress
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis Phase 2 trial tests a single intravenous dose of ketamine in 20 hospitalized teens and young adults with anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia. Researchers want to see if ketamine helps the brain become more flexible, making it easier to learn new, positive associations with…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amanda Downey, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can VR games sharpen the minds of people with mental illness?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether virtual reality (VR) brain exercises can help people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder think more clearly and function better in daily life. 80 adults will either receive VR training twice a week for 12 weeks or continue their usual care. Researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Università degli Studi di Brescia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can better sleep tame ADHD symptoms in preschoolers?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two parent training programs for 3-5 year olds with sleep problems and early signs of ADHD. One program focuses on behavior, the other adds sleep strategies. Researchers want to see if the sleep-focused approach is more helpful and practical for families in pe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Veterans' PTSD study seeks best treatment match
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares three proven PTSD treatments—talk therapy (prolonged exposure), antidepressant medication (paroxetine or venlafaxine), and their combination—in 304 veterans. Researchers aim to identify which treatment works best for whom, using personalized algorithms. Partic…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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VR goggles could replace sedation for vein surgery patients
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during laser treatment for varicose veins can lower anxiety and pain. About 100 adults will use VR during the procedure, and researchers will measure their heart rate, blood pressure, and comfort levels. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bydgoszcz University of Science and Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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One-Time digital tool may help kids stuck on therapy waitlists
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a single online session that teaches a simple coping skill to youth ages 9-17 who are on a waitlist for therapy. The goal is to see if this quick digital tool can help ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while they wait. About 226 youth and their par…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harvard University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could a daily probiotic help adults with autism reach personal goals?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a probiotic supplement called Neuralli® MP can help adults aged 18 to 50 who have autistic traits. Participants take two capsules daily and set their own personal goals to track progress. The trial is small and open-label, meaning everyone knows they are …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Scientists watch brain tumors transform using advanced imaging
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tracks a substance called 2-HG in the brains of people with a type of brain cancer (glioma) that has specific gene changes. By using special MRI scans over time, researchers hope to learn how and when these tumors become more aggressive. About 42 adults will have regul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blood test predict who will respond to ketamine for depression?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether changes in brain chemicals (GABA and glutamate) can predict who will respond to ketamine for treatment-resistant depression. Researchers will give two intravenous ketamine infusions to 18 adults and measure chemical levels in the brain and blood. T…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal secrets of lost smell
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tracks 80 adults with different smell disorders (like total loss, partial loss, or distorted smell) plus healthy volunteers over one year. Researchers use brain scans, smell tests, and questionnaires to see how the brain changes and how smell loss impacts mood and dail…
Sponsor: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden effects of childhood cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how surviving a pediatric brain tumor affects thinking and behavior. Researchers will use brain scans to examine brain structure in children who have completed treatment. The goal is to better understand the long-term cognitive challenges these survivors may f…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unravel mysteries of rare genetic diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to identify genetic, biochemical, and clinical factors linked to disease severity in people with Gaucher disease and other lysosomal storage disorders. Researchers will evaluate up to 1,000 participants, including patients, carriers, and healthy controls, to bette…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks rare disease SCA7 to uncover clues for future treatments
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 25 people with spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) for up to 5 years to learn how the disease changes vision, coordination, and thinking. Participants will have yearly eye exams, brain scans, and neurological tests. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans after stroke may unlock secrets of cognitive decline
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 250 people who had a type of stroke called intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) to understand why some experience progressive cognitive decline. Participants undergo advanced brain scans and tests of thinking and movement at 12–24 months after their stroke, with foll…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scan study tracks why Parkinson's patients fall and forget
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 125 people with Parkinson's disease or related conditions over two years. Researchers use special brain scans to measure changes in a chemical called acetylcholine, which is linked to walking problems, falls, and thinking skills. The goal is to understand how t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could Real-World data replace placebos in brain cancer trials?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a large database of patient health records (Truveta) can be used as a control group for a glioblastoma drug called BPM31510. Glioblastoma is a fast-growing brain tumor, and it is hard to run traditional placebo-controlled trials because the disease is …
Sponsor: BPGbio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive baltimore study tracks how race and wealth shape aging
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study follows over 3,700 adults in Baltimore to understand why some people age healthier than others. Researchers are looking at how race, income, and neighborhood affect risks for diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and memory loss. Participants visit mobile he…
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare disease drug safety tracked in new observational study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 35 children with CLN2 disease (a rare, severe brain disorder) who are taking cerliponase alfa (Brineura). Researchers will monitor for side effects and serious reactions over time. The goal is to better understand the long-term safety of this enzyme replacement…
Sponsor: BioMarin Pharmaceutical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may flag heart danger before carotid surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial investigates whether measuring high-sensitive troponin, a protein released during heart injury, can predict heart complications in people undergoing surgery to open a narrowed carotid artery. About 527 participants will have their troponin levels checked before and aft…
Sponsor: University of Belgrade • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain imaging study seeks clues to childhood epilepsy
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how sounds played during sleep affect brain waves and memory in children with Rolandic epilepsy. Researchers used brain scans (MRI, MEG/EEG) to understand which brain circuits are involved. The goal was to find new treatment ideas for this type of childhood e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Epidiolex liver check: is Long-Term use safe?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 154 people taking Epidiolex (cannabidiol) for seizures caused by Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome, or tuberous sclerosis complex. Researchers will monitor for signs of chronic liver injury and fibrosis over time using blood tests and liver scans. The go…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can ketamine help new moms after C-Section? early study suspended
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis Phase 1 study aims to understand how the body processes ketamine after a cesarean delivery, and whether it can help with postpartum depression and pain. Fifty participants will receive a low-dose ketamine infusion, and researchers will measure drug levels and side effects. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cushing's disease study in western france withdrawn before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to look back at the health of people with Cushing's disease in Western France between 1990 and 2015. The goal was to find out how many patients went into remission and how many had their disease come back after their first surgery. However, the study was w…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MS drug levels in breast milk under study for nursing moms
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how much of the multiple sclerosis drug ofatumumab gets into breast milk. About 24 women with relapsing MS who are breastfeeding and starting or restarting ofatumumab will provide milk samples. The goal is to measure drug concentrations, which may help guide f…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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EHR nudges aim to curb sleep pill overuse in primary care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether simple changes to electronic health records can help doctors prescribe fewer Z-drugs (like Ambien) for insomnia. About 444 primary care clinicians will be randomly assigned to receive either a default of only 10 pills for new orders, an alert suggesting a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can new staging tools better track ALS progression?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at two new ways to stage amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) based on key disease milestones. Researchers will check how well these systems work in 50 patients and see if adding a blood marker called neurofilament can improve tracking of the disease. The goal is …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common metabolic drug help fight brain cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether dichloroacetate (DCA), a drug that affects cell energy use, can alter tumor metabolism in people with recurrent glioblastoma. Forty patients scheduled for surgery will either receive DCA or no drug for one week before their operation. Researchers …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists map the Brain's speech decoder
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study investigates how the brain processes speech sounds to understand language. Researchers will record brain activity from people with epilepsy or brain tumors who already have electrodes implanted for medical reasons. Participants listen to short speech sounds while their…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Alzheimer's gut study pulled before it even started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if Alzheimer's disease affects the nerves in the gut, similar to what happens in Parkinson's disease. Researchers planned to take extra colon biopsies during routine colonoscopies from people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and healthy individuals to compar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Brain training after injury: who benefits most?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether intensive computer-based brain exercises can improve memory, attention, and problem-solving in people who have had a brain injury. Thirty adults aged 25-65 with mild cognitive problems will train on a computer for 45-60 minutes a day, five days a week,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a One-Page guide spark better End-of-Life talks for dementia patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a short guide called the 'Jumpstart Guide' to help doctors have better conversations with dementia patients and their families about healthcare goals. Over 1,800 patients and their caregivers are taking part. Researchers will compare whether those whose doctors u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study aims to improve care for young people with psychosis
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study is creating a learning healthcare system for OnTrackNY, a program that helps young people (ages 16-30) who have recently experienced psychosis. Researchers will collect data and feedback from participants, families, and clinicians to continuously improve care. The goal…
Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scientists watch the Brain's emotion network in real time
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study investigates how the brain's emotion network works by recording brain activity directly from the surface of the brain in people with epilepsy who are already undergoing surgery for seizure monitoring. Participants watch short video clips designed to trigger emotions li…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can therapy rewire the PTSD brain? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tracks 130 adults with PTSD from childhood trauma as they undergo Cognitive Processing Therapy. Researchers will measure brain activity, genetics, and behavior before and after treatment to understand how recovery happens. The goal is to uncover biological markers of P…
Sponsor: Milissa Kaufman • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scientists Fine-Tune diagnostic tools for autonomic nervous system disorders
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to improve how doctors test for autonomic failure, a condition where the body's automatic functions like blood pressure control don't work properly. Researchers will use advanced imaging, sweat tests, and skin biopsies in up to 89 adults with Parkinson's disease, …
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Brain bleed trial blueprint: will it pave the way for new treatments?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study, called PLINTH, is a feasibility trial for adults who had a stroke from a brain hemorrhage. Researchers want to know if patients and doctors would accept a future platform trial, and how to design it to be inclusive and efficient. About 169 participants will watch an i…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Nurse Well-Being under the microscope: 21,300 mayo nurses surveyed for moral injury and PTSD
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study surveys over 21,000 nurses at Mayo Clinic to measure levels of moral distress, moral injury, and post-traumatic stress. Participants fill out questionnaires about their experiences and well-being. The goal is to understand how these issues vary by work setting, special…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive 30-Year Women's health study reveals hidden disease links
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-running study follows nearly 100,000 French women, mostly teachers, since 1990 to understand what factors influence their risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other major illnesses. Participants fill out questionnaires every few years about their lifestyle, medi…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scientists probe the vagus nerve: what happens when It's stimulated?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) affects the nervous system, heart, immune system, and metabolism in people who already have a VNS device for epilepsy or depression. Researchers will measure things like nerve activity, blood pressure, and heart rate during di…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden scars of childhood abuse in women
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how childhood abuse and neglect change the brain in women with PTSD or dissociative identity disorder. Researchers will use MRI scans and cognitive tests to measure brain activity related to attention, emotions, and feelings of detachment. The goal is to bette…
Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Alzheimer's risk test results: what happens when you find out?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease react after learning their amyloid and tau biomarker test results. Researchers will track changes in distress, stigma, quality of life, and future planning over time. The goal is to understand the psychological and be…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a softer Heart-Lung machine protect the brain during surgery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a newer, less invasive heart-lung machine (MiECC) reduces brain swelling and stroke risk compared to the standard machine used during open heart surgery. Researchers will measure optic nerve sheath diameter (a marker of brain pressure) and track strokes o…
Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Blood test could spare brain tumor patients from repeated surgeries
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether a simple blood test can help diagnose and monitor low-grade gliomas, a type of slow-growing brain tumor. Researchers will collect blood samples from 50 patients undergoing brain surgery to look for circulating tumor cells and other markers. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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High-Altitude living linked to fatal brain disorder in massive study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 20,000 healthy Chinese adults aged 40-75 living at various altitudes to see if chronic low oxygen levels increase the risk of multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and fatal brain disease. Participants undergo checkups and overnight oxygen monitoring, then are …
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Sleep therapy study for ADHD teens pulled before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) could help teenagers with ADHD who also have trouble sleeping. It planned to enroll adolescents aged 11-18 with both ADHD and insomnia. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants wer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a text message help young cancer survivors kick the vape habit?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at e-cigarette use among 500 teenage and young adult cancer survivors and tests a text-message based program to help them quit. Researchers will also interview patients and healthcare providers to find the best ways to offer this support in oncology clinics. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood thinner levels under microscope to prevent clots and bleeding
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis observational study tracks 5,000 people taking common blood thinners (like rivaroxaban or apixaban) or antiplatelet drugs (like aspirin). Researchers regularly measure drug levels in the blood to see how they relate to clots or bleeding events. The goal is to find the best d…
Sponsor: The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Bipolar brain study pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to compare decision-making skills between bipolar patients who had attempted suicide and those who had not. Researchers planned to use computer tasks and questionnaires to measure thinking patterns. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any par…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a simple MRI spot early success in brain cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special MRI scan, called DSC-MRI, can measure blood flow changes in brain tumors to predict if the drug bevacizumab is working early in treatment. Researchers will scan 146 patients with recurrent glioblastoma before and two weeks after starting the dru…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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10-Year NF1 study aims to unlock secrets of rare genetic disorder
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis natural history study follows 259 children, adolescents, and adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) for up to 10 years. Researchers will track tumor growth, monitor quality of life, and perform genetic testing to better understand how the disease changes over time. The g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Massive gene hunt aims to unlock bipolar Disorder's secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find genes that may increase the risk of developing bipolar disorder. Researchers are collecting DNA and health information from 4,185 adults to understand the genetic causes of the condition. The goal is to improve diagnosis and treatment in the future, but th…
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Simple blood draws could spot dementia years early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tracks a protein called neurofilament light chain in the blood of 342 people who carry genetic mutations linked to frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Participants provide blood samples every three months for three years, often from home. The goal is to see if this biomarke…
Sponsor: The Bluefield Project to Cure Frontotemporal Dementia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to diagnose Parkinson's earlier
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to identify biomarkers—biological clues in the body—that can help distinguish between Parkinson's disease and similar conditions like progressive supranuclear palsy and multiple system atrophy. Researchers will follow people with early-stage parkinsonism and healt…
Sponsor: Non-profit organization for scientific research in Parkinson's disease and related disorders • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues to autism
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to uncover the genetic and environmental factors behind autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including autism, Asperger's syndrome, and PDD. Researchers will analyze gene expression in 240 participants aged 18 months and older who have an ASD diagnosis. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Childhood cancer survivors show signs of premature aging
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 1,500 young adult survivors of childhood cancers like leukemia, brain tumors, and Hodgkin lymphoma to see how frailty—a measure of physical weakness and vulnerability—changes over five years. Researchers want to know if frailty can predict future chronic h…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Caffeine dosing study for newborns with HIE aims to improve safety
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how caffeine is processed in newborns with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a brain injury caused by lack of oxygen, who are receiving cooling therapy. Researchers will test different doses of caffeine in 16 babies to find the safest and most effective a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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10-Year depression study aims to unlock personalized treatment clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 2,500 people aged 10 and older with depression or bipolar depression over 10 years. Researchers collect data on symptoms, brain scans, genetics, and lifestyle to find patterns that predict how someone will respond to different treatments. No experimental drugs …
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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MRI scans reveal brain secrets in kids with ADHD, autism, and more
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses MRI scans to look at the brains of children and adults with conditions like ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, and endocrine disorders, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers aim to compare brain anatomy and function across different groups and ages. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer's hidden toll: young kids miss key social milestones
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how cancer and its treatment impact social and emotional development in children aged 4 to 6. About 119 children with brain or solid tumors will complete questionnaires and tasks to measure social skills, thinking abilities, and play behavior. The goal is to u…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can DNA tests pick the right cancer drug for kids?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study screens children and teens with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or histiocytic disorders to find genetic changes in their cancer cells. Participants undergo biopsies and scans to identify mutations that can be targeted by specific drugs. The goal is to see if matchin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer kids show surprising strength: study reveals growth, not just trauma
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how children with cancer and their parents handle the emotional challenges of the disease. Instead of focusing only on negative effects like posttraumatic stress, researchers also explore positive changes, such as personal growth. The study compares these fami…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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MS drug use in pregnancy under the microscope: is it safe for baby?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how many women with multiple sclerosis (MS) use the drug interferon-beta during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy in Finland and Sweden. Researchers want to know if there are enough cases to study whether the drug affects pregnancy outcomes like bir…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Massive Alzheimer's study aims to unlock secrets of memory loss
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 1,500 volunteers with normal memory, mild cognitive impairment, or Alzheimer's over several years. Researchers use brain scans, memory tests, and blood samples to track how the disease progresses. The goal is to find better ways to diagnose and treat Alzheimer'…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Short walks beat one big workout for Kids' health?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether taking short walks throughout the day is better for kids at risk for type 2 diabetes than one longer exercise session. Researchers will measure blood sugar, insulin, and thinking skills in 188 children aged 8-11 with overweight or obesity. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues in genes and body fluids to unlock ALS mysteries
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is observing 217 people with ALS and related conditions like frontotemporal dementia and hereditary spastic paraplegia. Researchers aim to connect each person's genetic makeup with their symptoms and find biological markers in blood and spinal fluid. No new treatments …
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Biggest ALS gene study aims to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at people with ALS and similar diseases like frontotemporal dementia and hereditary spastic paraplegia. Researchers want to understand how genes affect the disease and find biological markers (biomarkers) to help develop future treatments. About 708 participants,…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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AI and wearables join forces to uncover Dementia's hidden clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates how genetic, lifestyle, and biological factors relate to memory and thinking problems in people over 60 with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, or mild cognitive impairment. Researchers will use brain scans, spinal fluid and blood tests, and data fr…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele Roma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Massive study launches to unlock secrets of spinal cord and brain injuries
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis large observational study aims to collect medical data and biological samples from up to 5,000 people with chronic spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury, as well as their family members and healthy volunteers. Researchers hope this information will help them better un…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hidden sleep struggles: UK study targets breathing issues in kids with cerebral palsy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how common sleep breathing problems are in children with cerebral palsy across the UK, and how often they use breathing support like CPAP machines. Researchers will track new cases over a year and explore what helps or hinders access to care. The goal is to im…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hidden blood vessel damage may predict heart surgery complications
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study investigates whether patients with pre-existing endothelial dysfunction (damage to the inner lining of blood vessels) are more likely to develop vasoplegia (a dangerous drop in blood pressure) after cardiac surgery using a heart-lung machine. Researchers will measure v…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists track families to uncover Cancer's hidden causes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at people and families who have a high risk of cancer to learn what genes and environmental factors might increase that risk. Over 5,000 participants are followed over time with questionnaires, medical records, and optional genetic testing. No treatment is given,…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Groundbreaking study aims to speed up ALS treatment development
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study enrolls people with ALS and related disorders, as well as healthy volunteers, to track biological markers (biomarkers) in urine, blood, and spinal fluid. The goal is to better understand how these markers change over time, which could help design more effective future …
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can peers help people recover from mental illness? new study says maybe
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a 10-week program called 'Grow to Recovery' for people with mental illness. The program is co-led by a peer (someone who also has a mental illness) and a professional. Researchers want to see if it helps participants feel more hopeful and capable. 138 people are …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cheng-Kung University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood test could predict MS Flare-Ups, study hopes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a blood test measuring a protein called neurofilament light (sNfL) can help doctors predict and manage disease activity in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). About 489 adults with MS in Germany will be observed for 24 months. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Childhood cancer Survivors' sleep under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at sleep problems in adults who had childhood cancer. About 200 survivors of leukemia, brain tumors, or solid tumors will wear sleep monitors and answer questionnaires. The goal is to find out how common sleep disorders are and how they relate to other health iss…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Anxiety may hold key to depression treatment resistance
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores how anxiety contributes to treatment-resistant depression. Researchers will follow 37 adults with depression to see if anxiety levels can predict who will have a harder time recovering. The goal is to better identify at-risk patients and develop more targeted …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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One yoga session may boost heart health overnight
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a single evening yoga session can improve sleep and heart health in adults aged 18–40, both those with insomnia and healthy sleepers. Participants will try a moderate-intensity vinyasa yoga session, a gentle yoga session, and a quiet rest period on separa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Caitlin Cheruka • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can brain recordings make DBS safer for thinking and memory?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tracks brain activity in 160 Parkinson's patients who have or will receive deep brain stimulation (DBS). Researchers record signals from the brain during memory tasks, with the stimulator on and off, to find patterns linked to cognitive side effects. The goal is to ide…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Rehab program shows promise in tracking blood flow recovery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how blood flow in the feet changes during a 12-week heart and blood vessel rehab program for people with narrowed arteries. Researchers will track 80 adults with conditions like peripheral artery disease or coronary artery disease. The goal is to better unders…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Laval University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a Parent-Teen driving program cut risky driving in teens?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program that helps parents and teens work together to improve safe driving. It includes 588 teens aged 16-17 who have already received a traffic ticket. The program uses a smartphone app and in-car device to track risky driving and give feedback, aiming to redu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ginger Yang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New brain scan study aims to uncover dementia clues in african americans
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study uses a special PET scan to look at tau protein buildup in the brains of African Americans who are either cognitively normal or have dementia. Researchers hope to learn how these brain changes differ across racial groups. The study involves 240 participants and uses a t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New tool could predict who will suffer from steroid side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a tool that predicts which patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, or polymyalgia rheumatica) will develop serious side effects from long-term steroid use. Researchers will collect routine medical data—such a…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Brain bleed survivors studied for clot Removal's Long-Term brain benefits
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 350 people who survived a brain bleed (intracerebral hemorrhage) and were part of earlier trials. Researchers will test memory, thinking, and movement skills over time, and collect blood samples to look for signs of ongoing inflammation. The goal is to see if s…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Brain scans and a new drug combo aim to break the cycle of depressive rumination
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether adding aripiprazole to the antidepressant escitalopram can reduce pathological rumination—repetitive, intrusive negative thoughts—in people with major depressive disorder. 108 participants will receive either escitalopram alone or escitalopram plus ari…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Central South University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Brain implant that thinks for itself tested in Parkinson's and dystonia
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new type of brain implant that can both sense brain activity and deliver stimulation in real time. It involves 25 people with Parkinson's disease or dystonia who already need deep brain stimulation. The goal is to see if closed-loop stimulation (which adjusts a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New program aims to prevent emotional distress after brain injury
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a short, 6-session program for patients with a recent brain injury and their caregivers. The goal is to prevent long-term emotional distress and improve quality of life. About 388 pairs (patient and caregiver) will take part.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Ketamine's brain impact under the scanner: new study targets synaptic loss
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses PET and MRI scans to measure brain cell connections in people with major depression or PTSD. Researchers will give ketamine to see if it can reverse synaptic loss linked to these conditions. The goal is to understand brain changes, not to provide treatment. About …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Massive italian MS registry aims to unlock secrets of the disease
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis observational study is creating a large database of up to 96,000 people with multiple sclerosis and related conditions in Italy. Researchers will collect information on patient demographics, treatments, and disease progression over time. The goal is to better understand thes…
Sponsor: Fondazione Italiana Sclerosi Multipla • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New brain scans could reveal hidden clues in rare nerve disease
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study uses special brain scans (MRS) to measure two natural chemicals, GABA and glutathione, in people with Friedreich's Ataxia (FRDA). Researchers want to see if these chemicals can serve as reliable markers of the disease and how they change after taking the drug Omaveloxo…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could Symptom-Triggered scans replace routine MRIs for brain cancer?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether using an app for patients to report symptoms can guide when to do MRI scans, instead of following a fixed schedule. It involves 20 adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable, not yet to prove i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Brain tumor tissue harvest aims to unlock genetic secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects multiple samples from different parts of a glioblastoma tumor during surgery. Researchers will analyze the samples to learn how genetic changes vary within a single tumor. The goal is to improve future diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors. The study involve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Mindfulness may rewire brains of teens at risk for depression
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a mindfulness program can improve attention and brain connectivity in 11-14 year olds who have a family history of mood disorders and high mood swings. About 224 teens will be randomly assigned to mindfulness or a health education class. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Which country handles mentally ill offenders better? a Head-to-Head study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 600 mentally ill offenders in Italy and California over three years to compare two very different treatment systems. Italy uses community-based care, while California relies on long-term hospital stays. Researchers will track violence, recovery, and functioning…
Sponsor: University of Bari • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC